The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-16

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Grst base nj Frisco. and hitting like
demon this spring.
The announcement that Marty
Kayanagh win be retained as utility
man somes as something or
a victory for the Jersey Cave
Man. II IL an open secret that Jen-
ninSs did not think very highly OF
Kavanagh when Marty reported this
spring. He gave the player a
chance, but not whole Let Of atten-
ton at hrst- Through accident or an
Inspiration. Marty was put at third
base during the early workouts, and
In a day or two IL was discovered
that "kavyy- was playing real base
ball on the hot corner. Jennings took
notice. and gave the infielder more
TO do. Within q week after his ar
rival at camp. Kayansgh was trans
ferred from the discard eligibility
list TO the role Of sure stickers.
Marty Is playing so per cent bet
ter game at third than he did al
second said Jennings. II admit
that I am surprised At the way he Is
taking care Of the new sack. The
balls come to him faster at third
than at second, and he Is getting
them better At third. too, n he
Roots the. ball. he - usually able to
pick IL up In time 20 make the ont.
Moriarty will continue TO be the reg
ular third baseman. but I think Ksv-
ansgh viii make a splendid substi-
tute and corking good running
mate OF Wits as utility man
II is interesting TO recall that last
fall Kavanagh was suggested az a
possible catcher or outnelder, bnt
further infield opportunities we've de-
MED him by the dope. fsaacs has no
show this yesr. He was sick most
OF last season and this winter. and
he was at Hot Springs taking treat
ment until shortly before he report
ed at GuIfport. He does not seem
to have the strength TO play at his
best. and 20 Ear there has been no
Indication that his best was good
enough for the Zig show.
Catcher John Peters has won
berth. His splendid physique. mag
nihcent whip and his apparent abil-
ity ai bat have enabled him to clam
Ter aboard. He Is stu very inex-
perienced. but he, himself. realizes
that very keenly. and IL determined
to learn At every opportunity. Jen-
Mugs has very high opinion Of
Peters.
He may rot be FIRST catcher this
year" said HHghey. But he will de-
yelop rapidly. believe"
May not be hrst catcher this yeari
Possibly next, with stanage and Nc
Kee ahead OF him. Not a poor pros
pect for youngster who didn't want
TO come 20 the major leagues be-
cause he vas afraid his ignorance
would make him look foolish,
Peters, however. has not beat Del
Baker out OF a job. Jennings says
that Baker will be retained In any
event this year Whether the pres
erce Of four catchers on the club
indicates that some available trading
material IL desired. or not Is a ques.
ton that has not been officially an
swered as yet.
Jennings has picked three pitchers
as very probable stiekers. Smith.
son. the lefthsrder. has a splendid.
easy motion" said the manager,
~and enopsh stuff to make him look
very promising. Boland has remark
able control for this early in the sea
son. and seems TO possess a mighty
good pitching head There Is no
question about him having some
thing on the ball
Some OF the oldtimers have seen
a resemblance 10 Jack Chesbro in
George Cunningham. noticed ~
toe. but 20 me Cunningham more
nearly resembles Jack Powell, In
that his motion In deceptive Any
better would krow that Cunningham
had fast ball, but he really throws
harder than casual observers will adj.
nit The ball Is I'D TO batter before
he realizes that Il has well started.
George also has a strong arm and
great physique and can stand a LOT
OF work"
Here IS the Tiger dope. as revised
and brought up to date by Jennings
himself In II are some surprises.
snd also some consolation for the
other dopesters. There may be fur.
ther revision before the season
opens, but from the way things are
looking in camp, II does not now
seem probable that Jennings will
find Il necetsary to change his mind
In many particulars.