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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
Catchers Are About Equal Texas Players Very Fast
Toss Up Between Backstops Good Records Are Made

Mike Gonzales Is rated in ST. Louis
as the equal Of Frank Snyder. while
Burns, of the Phillies; Tragresser, OF
the Braves; Chief Meyers. Rowdy FL
lott, Emil HUM and Schmidt. the
backstOpper of the Pirates. are de-
pendable, though not flashy catchers.
Forest Cady, Hale of the Browns;
Lynn of the White Sox; Eddie Ain
smith Of the Senators; Walters and
Alexander of the Yankees, Meyer and
Haley OF the Athletics; Billings Of
the Indians; Spencer, the Comeback
catcher Of the Tigers. and Agnew,
Charity and Hartley can all put up
a great game behind the bat
All in all, the grand catching corps
OF the National league and that of
the American appear to be equally
strong. for among the catchers who
do not shine through the columns
o the press are many in both
leagues who deserve more praise
than has ever been given them.
Such a catcher is Steve O'Neill, Of
the Indians. Baseball men credit
ONein with being in a class by his
lonesome in tagging out runners who
come sliding into the plate O'Neill
is also fightin' player, who can peg
well and who knows how to handle
the pitchers. And Ray Schalk hit
three points under him last year.
The average major league ball
player who has ordinary hitting
ability, say in the neighborhood of
$50, will seldom hit that well unless
he is in there playing ball steadily
Being called from the bench at inter
walls for one game, or as pinch hitter,
doesn't tend to keep his batting orbs
shined up, and this is the excuse
that may be offered for a good many
of the second string catchers who
fail to pile up what is considered a
fair batting average. Some catchers
don't get into the lineup as often
as the pitchers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
Mitchell To Meet Champ
II / I'll I'LL IL IlI-I !
Will Get Title Chance

rHWAUKEE, Wis, June ID
MI Richie Mitchell, Milwaukee,
= Il sensational young lightweight,
is being highly boosted for a match
with Benny Leonard, the lightweight
champion, to be held at the Cream
City Athletic club in the near future.
Mitchell is the youngster who gave
Benny Leonard such hard fight
only a few weeks before the cham
pion won the title from Freddie
Welsh. Mitchell was knocked out in
the seventh round OF scheduled 10
round bout but in spite of this his
supporters maintain that he rs the
goods and will be able to come back
strong in a return encounter.
Some time ago Freddie Welsh,
then lightweight champion fought
stiff draw with Mitchell in MIL
sports have been hankering for a
Mitchell. Leonard it is conceded.
packs the strongest punch but
Mitchell is being heavily backed
Backers of Welsh point out that
while champion. the Englisman never
refused an opponent chance to
fight
champion. never denied a chance to
met all Corners and gave Charlie
White. who was boosted as the logi-
cal contender, a chance to win the
title over the 20 round route last
Labor day. It might be added, too.
that welsh never received the big
money for his battles that some of
the lightw Fights before have gotten,
although he paid Willie Richie $685.
600 for his end when they fought in
London for the title. Welsh got
$1,000 for his end Of It, but that was
the chance he was taking.
It was stated a few days ago that
Welsh was willing TO quit the game
because it was about through in New
York. as there would be no big
money outside Of that state for him.
This IS entirely incorrect New
York has been a wonderful boxing
center. but IL was Milwaukee where
Welsh got all his big money.
He received from the Cream City
A G $1,000 for fighting Charley
White and nearly $4,000 for his con-
tests with Richie Mitchell, so that
in all he got over $780, 900 for three
fights in Milwaukee. which is way
ahead of anything he received in New
York
Previous to his fight with Leon
ard, Welsh was offered $13.500 for
his end to meet Richie Mitchell in |
New Orleans, which was turned |
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
EX- CHAMP FREDDIE WELSH LAST
Of OLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPS
Past Title Holders of the 1873 Pound Division Wol
Title While Very Young Men and Benny Leonard
Is UNFOLDING Precedent in Winning Crown at
q Years of Age Welsh Veteran of Game.

EW YORK, June 13.-Youth has
M been served in four Of the last
L five battles for the light
weight championship.
Freddie Welsh alone stands out as
the only lightweight in recent years
who captured the coveted crown from
4 younger man. and at that Welsh did
not win q clear-cut, decisive victory.
He came into possession Of the cham
pionshtp by winning on points.
Benny Leonard. the new king OF the
lightweights. is q years OF age He
won the championship from Welsh,
who is 81 years old now.
welsh captured his title at the
age Of p, winning from Willie
Hitchie in 1914. when Richie was
In his 23d year This event marks
the Only occasion over n stretch OF
II years in which youth was not
triumphant.
When Willie Richie beat Ad VOL
CAST for the championship in 1912 he
was p years old, while Wolgast had
title from Battling Nelson at the age
OF p. and at that time the Battler was
% years old according to. the records.
Nelson also won the title in the
early zBS- He was in his Esd year
when he defeated Jimmy Britt the
first time in 1906 Britt was 20.
And so on. back through the years,
II viii be found that on most occas-
ions youth has triumphed. Benny
Leonard, now only 81 years old, stands
out as the most perfect champion de-
yeloped since the days of Joe Cans. He
has q greater number of champion
ship characteristics than any OF the
title holders Of recent years, and as
far as brains 60 he is the possessor Of
a more brilliant fighting brain than
Cans had
Nenrly all of the veteran critics
who have written of Benny Leon
ard class him as the Wonder-bOy
OF the ring and he deserves the
high rating that has been given
him for the most obvious of rea-
sons
First OF all, Leonard is now in the
full bloom of his youth, and he is de-
termined 10 keep youth as long as he
can After he wen the title from
Welsh he went home TO his mother.
He did not go out with the boys TO
celebrate, like so many boxers would
have done. for he is a young man of
careful habits
Leonard's mechanical ability in the
ring is second to that of no champion
Of the past He is wonderfully clever
and one OF the greatest ring generals
who has ever worn the crown His
headwork in making his fights is an
other asset that has won him unliu-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
RACESPLANNED
FOR JULY DATE
Gen. Murgia of Juarez is
Behind Movement To
Stage Event.

Automobile races in which all Of
best drivers Of the southwest will
participate for substantial purses
may be held in Juarez on the after
noon of July 4, II present plans do not
miscarry-
Gen, Francisco Murguia, command
ant Of the Juarez garrison and mayor
Melchor Herrera OF the border city,
are behind the movement to stage the
races. and announce that a call his
been issued to all prominent race
drivers tos take part in the different
events The only drawback in sight
IS the condition OF the big race track
Just east Of Juarez, but IL this is Sc
cured, the officials viii make i'm
mediate plans for the holding OF the
races.
Plans are also under way for the
staging Of a boxing bout by the
Smelter A c. on the night OF the ma
tional holiday. The bout would be
between Herb Thompson. of Silver
City, and either Bobby Waugh Of Fl
Worth or Joe Mandot, Of New Or
1eane-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

a umphaI march through the old
1 league. II is n matter Of record
that James A. Hart really got the
great Cub team together. When
Chance stepped into the harness
the playing talent was there.
The fact that Chance was a failure
/ with the Yankees; that he had no sue
/ cess despite the leeWay he was given
to build up the team as he saw fit, is
pointed to as reasonable PROOF that
Chance was not an extraordinary
/ manager, at least not manager with
constructive talents. Any manager
the ball fiends will tell you, who pos
sessed the ability to get along with
his men could have won with the old
Cubs.
Far be it from US to take anything
from the glory won by Frank Chance,
but as his case is most frequently
! pointed to by those who believe the
ball club has much to do with making
the manager. we have mentioned his
fortunes in the majors as pilot.
There are two or three vivid ex-
amples that go to prove the assertion
that it is the manager who makes the
ball club.
Look at Pat Moran. He is a Won
derful example Of the manager with
both baseball brains and constructive
ability. He took bunch of castoff
bail players and won the 1915 pen
nant with them He rode over all but
the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1916, and
this year he is proving TO be the most
dangerous rival in the path Of John
McGraw and his reconstructed Giants.
MeGrav himself is con-
Efructive manager, for in remodel
ing the Giants he showed the gen
ius of David Harum in making
deals for the players he needed
and he has a great club as n re-
suit. McGraW, of course, has ac-
cess to the largest purse in his
league and he can go TO any limit
to get players, but he seldom buys
a 0ivver.
called lucky because he won the 1916
pennant with the misfitted Dodgers,
deserves all the credit that can be
given him. while George Stallings.
who took the Braves from last place
to the pennant in 1914, with the aid
Of his good lieutenant, Fred Mitchell,
at least built q bulTark under the
morale of his club and showed them
into a championship.
One more example OF the fact that
the ball club doesn't make the man
ager may be found in the case of the
Chicago White SOx. a great club when
Clarence Rowland took them. a great
many as the logical pennant winners
this year.
Rowland, with such n team to
throw into n pennanf race, has
made a second place finish. hut
has failed TO startle the Ameri-
can league to any extent. Looks
as though the golden opportunity
for the manager could be found
in n club of the calfber of the SOx.
club that has cost as much as
any club in the big leagues to-
day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

OF 81 pitchers listed in the league
ten have perfect fielding averages
five Of them having taken a regular
turn in the box Lewis and Conley
of Dallas have the honor of handling
the most chances.
Edward NOyes. who has worked
I'm IL more games than any other
maskmnn in the league. IL the
real lender of the catehers. and
has made more pufouts and as
sfsts than any. He has apparent
" been the hardest catcher to
steal on and Brooks Of Dallas
the easiest.
Schliebner of Dallas heads the first
basemen. though the race between
the Submarine. Leslie. Newman and
in the greatest number of games and
accepted the most chances.
OF man OLeary, the Broncho boss,
with his 19 errorless games, tops
the third cushion defenders, but the
honors 90 as useful to the graceful
Grub of the Shippers. whose aver
age Of 1853 is unusually high for the
81 games worked at the position. He
has handled the largest number of
chances though playing in seven few
er games than Dodd OF Fort Worth
1nfielders are usually judged by
the chances they handle more than
their actual average; but Bobby Stow
Of the Painters has the best percent
age at short as well as handling more
chances.
Little Johnny Baggan of the
BronchOs IL the star left fielder.
closely pushed by SteIIbauer of
the Bluffs. Dave Callahan. some
time BuccO and present Ham Pat.
figures lower down. but he has
had - more chances In only one
more game than Baggan. Rim
aldo Williams of the Panther
leads in assists.
Everett Booze of the Bronchos
through Wednesday had played 81
games in center without error NIXON
is the real center fielder. however
and, with H.. also tops in assists
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
JIMMY HICKMAN
NOW A DODGER

has arrived as a Prospective star ner-
FORMER IN the National league from
this time on. Discouraged. and anx-
ious TO get away from the Dodgers
because ne saw no chance Of a future
Myers and Johnston on fbe pavrolI
ne got an unexpected chance to show
his worth a short time ago. and has
convinced Manager Robinson that he
made no mistake in keeping him. The
injury to Hi Myers gave Hickman
has made good
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

down. although at one time manager
Pollok had agreed to make the match.
but it fell through owing to little
technicalities down south. It would
have been much better investment
for Welsh, considering the fact that
he received only $4,000 for losing the
title to Benny Leonard in New York.
The great majority of fans
throughout the country were pleased
70 see the championship change
hands as they consider it would do
the game a great deal of good, espe-
clally with an aggressive fighter
IKE Leonard, one who knows how to
IoiIow up a man when he has him
gong. the same as in the days when
JACK McAuliffe was champion.
KAVANAUGH NOT WANTED.
cleveland, Ohio, June 12.-All clubs
having waived on him in order, Marty
haVanaugh. utility infielder. has been
released by the Cleveland club to Ell
mira mira, of the New York State league.
Inc Cleveland club secured him last
year from Detroit. with the possi
Dlllty OF using him at first base.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

Jew YORK, n. Y, June IA
n brief review of the work of
= the catchers of the two major
leagues show that they are remark
able, elassed in receiving strength
and hitting The National backstops
appear to have a slight average on
their opponents in one department
that of being able to slam out the
ball at critical times. but on the other
hand the American leaguers are just
as good receivers.
Here are the figure comparisons on
the two leagues for 1916:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

UNOFFICIAL figures complied by
the sports office for games
through Wednesday, June 6,
show that the fielding OF the Texas
circuit is fully up to the standard
Of play in other departments. The
averages fully sustain the conten-
ton that the present six-cIub circuit
is the fastest that has ever repre-
scented the Texas league.
The best fielding team IN the
league. composed of men who have
played in a majority of their clubs
games this season. would be an all
star club indeed. both extensively and
defensiveiy, as a glance at their aver
ages will indicate, though. as a rule
the best fielding club falls down in
hitting. Accepting the basis OF a
standard club. the team would line
Al1T
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

tied praise He thinks like flash,
and he never forgets a weakness or q
strong point in his opponents Fur
thermore, he packs a knockout punch.
Physically Leonard Il perfect
for his size and inches. He isn't a
bunch of whiPcOrd muscles, but he
Is well filled out for his size and
hard as nails. He il n youthful
champion, a champion who bids
fair to hold his title for an I'M
usual length Of time even though
he keeps to his promise 70 meet
all Corners,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

It is an undoubted fact that the
sareless way IN which so many suf-
ferers from Catarrh regard this trou-
blesome disease In its early stages
Is a prominent reason for It's awful
rayages. IF they would take hold Of
Il when it is nothing more than a sup
posed cold in the head. permanent
and lasting relief would be a simple
matter.
You must treat Catarrh seriously.
Catarrh Is not merely an inhamma.
non of the tissues Of the head and
throat. as the symptoms of ringing
noises IN the ears. mucous dropping
back into the throat, continual hawk
ing. etc. would seem to to indicate.
It IS a blood disease; it affects the
entire circulation.
Catarrh is due to the presence of
Catarrh Germs IN the blood. The
liver. kidneys and bowels frequently
become torpid and dull in their action
and instead of carrying off the re-
fuse and waste of the body, leave
II to ferment IN the system. This is
taken up by the blood and. through
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
BENNY LEONARD POPULAR CHAMP

pion Benny Leonard. He offered
$4,000 for bout on July 4.
Billy Gioson, manager of Leonard.
has promised an answer within "a
hours Jimmy Dunn. manager of XII
- SsI INV wired the offer was acceptable
II kiiDane was given an alternative
Of taking one-third Of the gross re-
ceipts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

Frierson has had the greatest num-
Der Of chances
Hubbard Northen Of Houston and
Jack Johnston, now of Shreveport.
share the right field honors with
perfect average in So and 81 games.
respectively, and many more than
those participated in BY Doc Cook
and Ralph Sharman. who also have
played errorless ball With 13 as
sists, Johnston leads all outfielders
in this respect--From Galveston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

I
M manager make the ball club
L Or does the ball club make the
manager?
Few students OF the grand old ma
tional craze will hesitate to answer
the first question in the affirmative,
for it is generally agreed that the
ball club without a shrewd and ca
pzble manager seldom gets any
place
There are a few, however, who will
point to the records and tell you that
there have been instances where the
ball club made the manager, and per-
hsps the most vivid incident Of this
kinds will be cited in the old Chicago
Cubs, champions Of the National
league in 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1910.
The baseball ffends, or most OF
them, have been agreed for some
time that Frank Chance made n
success because the Cubs, at the
time he inherited them, were SOL
AdIy built and ready for a tr1-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
National League

Aside from these catchers there are
a number who rank among the
steadiest and most dependable in the
game, yet, as has been said. they do
not find the spotlight thrown on
them often Bill Rariden who was
the first string catcher of the Giants
until McGraw traded Merkle for Nc
Carly, is a great all around catcher.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
CATARRH IS
DANGEROUS

its circulation. distributed to all paris
of the system. These impurities in
the blood irritate and inflame the diff
ferent membranes and tissues of the
body. and start the secrehons and
other disagreeable symptoms of Ca
tarrh. The head has a tight. full
feeling. nose continually stopped up.
pains above the eyes. slight fever
comes and goes. the stomach is upset
and the entire system disordered and
affected by this disease.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
You Must Stamp II
Out

Realize that Catarrh is dangerous.
Face The truth squareIy that 1t can
essse death-but you can be re-
kszed.
See what Mrs. Henry Waye. R. F.
.. No. /. Wintzyile. Mo-. says about
bow she was relieved of Catarrh
through the use of S. S. S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

Il am glad to say that I
have never needed TO take any
more medicine, as I have new
er had any return Of the Ca
rarrh. thanks to s. S. s. I
highly recommend it"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

1t Is waste of time to Try to re-
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ETC., alone. To permanently relieve
Catarrh. the blood must be thorough
ly purified and the system cIeansed
of all poisons. and at the same time
strengthened and built I'D.
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the blood, making this vital stream
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inhamed membranes begin to heal,
the head is Ioosened and cleared, the
hawking ceases. other symptoms dis
appear, the constitution is built up
and health restored. S. S. S. also
tones up the stomach and digestion,
and acts as a fine tonic to the gen.
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No. IA.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

EW YORK. June 15.-Youth has
N been served in four Of the last
4 five battles for the light
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

Jew YORK. June 1s.-Does the
M manager make the ball club2
L y Or does the ball club make the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13

HwAUKEE, Wis, June 10
MI Richie Mitchell, Milwaukee's
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-13
MANAGER MAKES BASEBALL CLUB
PROVED BY FIRST CLASS PILOTS
Wilbert Robinson, John McGraw Fred Mitchell and
Others Are Good Examples That Crack Pilots Can
Head Pennant Winning Club; Connie Mack
Constructed Good Team and Won the Flag.
By JACK vEIoCK.

umphaI march through the old
league. II is a matter Of record
that james A. Hart really got the
great Cub team together. When
Chance stepped into the harness
the nIayinE talent was there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
MAYOR WARNED
LABOR LEADERS

]. G. Brown, president o. the
international ShinpleueaVers'
association. vas on the stand
Friday. in the case Of Thomas
Tracy. +. W. W, on trial In
Judge Ronsld's court, charged
with the murder Of Jefferson
Beard at the Everett city dock,
November 5.
His testimony was perhaps
the most startling produced
dUrhg the trial
WIN T. r HarHh. president %
he Washington State Federation ~
Labor. aud IS J.. Blackman. me.
diator Of the department of labor.
be held conference with Mayor
Merrill Of Everett prior 10 tha
shooting. at which time the mayor.
according 10 Brown. made d state
mont as follow
The radical bunch 81 th-~-~
morcial club are Zoo The mn iOritf
and want 10 use force 20 what Gao
! dO7 McRae haH nothing 10 los
and everything 10 gain. lic ~ 70
Ing ont Of office soon and 81 lOok
Ing for another sob. and they (th
lumber mill owners are the ma
who ran give IL 30 him
A. "A cquent meeting. accord.
Ing 10 Brown. Merrill spoke AZ fot
lows regarding the treatment 40.
corded w. VS. by the city az.
thoritles
we doat try them We Just
take them 10 iail and then release
them and tell them 10 gct out.
Something always happens 10 hen.
80 now when We propose 10 relesse
thcm they get down on their knees
and beg TO stay IN jail
The prosecution attacked this
line 81 testimony by endeavoriug 10
show that the witness had not WIT.
ten II down until some days after
the conversation was held and thar
he had carried L ia his mind lonr
enough TO have become CONFUSED
as 10 It's exact text. r.
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