Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-02
.Robinson's Aggrega-
tion M u t B e
strengthened for Ma
tional League Grind
BY CHANDLER d. RICHTER
ARTICLE TX.

..pootsr,YN had more than its share of
II hard luck during the 1915 season, but
noor pitching and poor handling of the
r,tchers by Manager Robinson really threw
p,ro, what chance the Dodgers had to win
~. National League pennant. As II was
.his team was the most dangerous rival of
NJ phillIes throughout the season, and
~, tho hardest team In the league for
storans champions to beat.
On what Brooklyn showed In this city It
.os a stronger team than the Phillies,
barring pitching, and fans throughout
the country believe that the Dodgers
would have captured the nag hau II not
MAN for the erratlc work of the pitching
stsn. due to the fact that Manager Rob-
,nson ruined two of his best men before
The season was half over.
while the poor work of the pitching staff
,sa responsible for the loss Of the pen
nant there we're other reasons why the
ioodrers cracked badly after coming from
behind and almost catching the Phtls
carly In September.
ollie O'NIara, a sensation in 1914, failed
IN recover from a broken leg and played
poor ball at the important shortstop posi-.
ition: Gus Getz fell off badly at third base
and Myers and others. who were used In
centre field, failed to play UP to the major
league standard. An accident to Stengel
which kept him out of the game for sew
sraI weeks also held the Dodgers back.
Lost Close Games
Losing games by one run became a
habit with Brooklyn. 1t Is claimed by
piayers on rival team and the Brooklyn
fans, that a large percentage of these
contests would have resulted In victories
had Robinson exercised better judgment,
or had O'Mara Get and Myers been able
10 hit in the pnches.
Manager Robinson probably has proflted
BY the failure of 1915 season and has
picked up small army Of players to
try to fill the weak spots. Singularly
the Brooklyn club has not signed a single
player who played in the Federal League.
President Ebbetts declaring that he would
finish last before he would sign player
from the outlaw organization.
piscards of other managers will play
an important part in Robinson's plans to
strengthen. Among them are "Chief"
Myers and Rube Marquard, from the
Giants; Mike Mowrey, released by Pitts
burgh last season; Tom Reilley, passed
up by Cleveland and purchased by the
Dodgers from New Orleans; Stevenson,
released by st. Louis. and Jimmy Johns
ton, who was not good enough for the
White SoX a year ago.
Manager Robinson coached the Giants
plCHeTS dllu dCltu lltulSiltiill lOh AhS-
Graw for several years and knows Mar
guard and Myers and their limits. He
is certain that n change of scenery is
all that this famous battery needs and
believes they will be an immense help
to the Dodgers. Many National League
players agree with Robinson.
Infeld Should be Stronger
Mowrey will try to beat Getz out for
third base, but his chance is slim, unless
he is in his 1918 form. Getz fell down
after midseason last year. but is
youngster and should improve greatly.
He wonderful defensive player and If
shortstop can be developed who can
hit, Robinson can afford to carry Getz
along for his fielding ability and speed,
which should be utilized to better advan-
tage than last season.