The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-07

defensive strength.
Boston ................. .5s minus.
Boston's RED sox are the better base
bail team. The dope proves IT, The
figures show them superior to the Phil
lies in every department OF the game as
team-that they have much greater at
lacking power. greater defensive power.
more pitching strength. that man for
man they outclass the National league
The truth Is that Carrigan has enough
strength In his team TO select "A club
that should win the American league
remnant and then take second team
that would come near winning the Ma
tional league pennant
The figures show that In only one re-
spect the Phillies are better. That Il
Tor purposes Of short series. and tn,
only element that makes them figure
that way Is Grover Alexander.
We have studied every point OF every
player. every weakness and strength.
have figured the relative values OF each
ing those positions We have figured
aggressiveness. hitting power. pitching
everything. and then concluded with the
managers.
There may be Misunderstanding
about this. / do not figure the mana
gers by merely comparing Pat Moran
Win Bill Sarrigan. Their individuality
has something 20 do with their teams
OF course. but when figure what I cali
managers u Il the team work the
style OF play. the study OF conditions-
the adaptabilitv 20 circumstances the
quick use OF reserve power. generaiship
knowledge OF the game You see We
nave TO give some one credit for these
,hlngs, SO We lump them all under the
head OF Manager since that poor NOR
tai must stand all the blame and divide
all the praise.
In comparing Moran and Carrigan.
We have fellows somewhat OF the same
tyre. True. Carrigan has changed late
~. The RED SoN have been stealing
some OF the Braves methods especially
during the fighting finish with Detroit
but that Is not their style of plavinr
bail and. in truth. II does not befit them
Philiiss Are Quiet.
The Phillies are quiet. well behaved
bunch. led by a man who Is square deal
ing, honest. sincere. and who respect :
friendship for all The critics com
planned that the Phillies lacked punch"
pennant- Moran Is friendly with on
ponents and Chance used to rave becaus,
rat shook hands with opposing PLAYERS.
i,, nahGe wanted 10 fight them all Pat
ne really Is glad to see them In return
most OF them like him. and II they don't
c,nr' tneS respect him lie is man who
ity, his religion. his uprightncss and
ehaTlty even toward those who offend
Agneinst MN. His Is a big heart
but TINS old game got even PAT this.
year. Tie ceased Shaking hands and be-
came a raver. and al times he could
spaiiISTs ana me- roar a., as loud as Chance or
Carrigan l. the good fellow tvne a
puiet easy going man with a lot %
Judgment and balance. His PLAYERS took
advantage OF him for time aud In
uetd- some Of them did not reward nj.
year. Wi TINS
Oddly enough. Moran H. the antftbests
OF Carrigan In handling q bail club paf's
Weakness IL In the fact that ne doc no,
urect the attacking end OF the cane
Wen His players do the attacLin. vyifb-
o9t much help from their managcr
Iiayers prefer this. hut Few nanagors
VII allow many Of their men 10 ne
thelr own Judgment. Pats great strength
- IN directing and planning the defsnsc
re -. beyond doubt. the hest tudge ~
ptchers and pitching On the game not
excepting Clark Griffith lie vas
Nstcnsr Tor many years and g. ripa I'm
s,SHpeIlence With the Chicago Cfibs
Moran was the final Judge OF the ~,
ness OF = pitcher. Scarcely ever did
nance choose his pitcher for any game
until Moran had warmed nm win fbot
Pltcher and reported TO Chance vTbetbcr
the man was right" or not
his success iu handling and deyel,,.
lh1 young pitchers was great al Pbiis-
uelpnla. lie has developed half "a 49,,
sotklng hurlcrs and THIS is chiefly d,,e
10 his tact and patience In tesching