Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
THEY LOOK LIKE
A NEW BALL CLUB
Johnny Singleton, Outfielder,
a Big Factor in Rejuvenated
Producers Lineup.

Johnny Singleton signed a Tulsa
contract at Oklahoma City yesterday
and when the Producers hit home to-
morrow for a five-game series with
McAlester they are going to look like
a new ball team. Singleton, who got
his start in the Oklahoma City
league some six years ago. at the time
Cy Young ended his pastiming for the
Capital city, then in the Texas league.
was cavorting about Kernel Duncan's
greensward, making an effort to show
Boss Murray that he could play the
game.
For some unknown cause. Pap MUIR
ray was hesitant about having Jawn
attach his signature to a document
calling for his services in a Booster
uniform in consideration Of monthly
stipend and expenses while on the
road. Cy Young, looking his cohorts
over, got a glimpse OF Jawn, eased out
in his direction. asked him when he
lined" and was apprised that he
hadn't lined" yet.
Let's Go, Says Jawn.
What, hol" quoth Boss Young.
How about coming over to Tulsa and
represent real town."
What, no, yourself" spake Jawn,
guess | might as we'll"
Whereupon the document was
brought forth, duly signed and lawn
became the Producers guardian of
the right garden, thus giving Ohlin q
chance to move over to third base.
Singleton is a natural hitter. shifting
the pill from the offhand side OF the
rubber; is fast on the paths and is
bear when 1t comes to gobbling up
the elusive spheroids that sail out into
his territory. He was drafted into the
Southern league last winter but for
some reason did not become identi-
fled with any club.
For the past three years he has been
playing in the Central association. His
record arranged in that league Is not
to be sneezed at. Nav, sir-e-e! Just
TO show that we know whereof we
speak, we shall recite a few facts and
figures of Jawns past
Some Record.
During the season of 1914, his first
professional ball. he was member
OF the Burlington club in the Central
association. He was stood second in
the league, hitting .317. In 1875 games
he was at bat 49S times, crossed the
| home plate for SO runs, hit safely l5S
times for total of 224 bases, steal
| ing Al bases.
Altho complete records of his work
during the seasons of 1915 and 1915
cannot be obtained at this time, he
averaged 40 stolen bases for the two
seasons and batted in the 800 divi-
sion. Following this showing he was
drafted into the Southern league.
lhat the Producers are to be ma
| terlaily strengthened by the addition
or singleton is q foregone conclusion.
and the plugging of the hole at third
which has been the undoing of many
n Producer rally will see the dawn
OF new era and pleasing percent
age of games won.
Singleton appeared in the Tulsa
lineup for the first time Yesterday.
getting two hits out Of four times nm
ana accepting numerous chances with
out bobble. Pearson, new pitcher.
also appeared in the Tulsa Lineup for
his first time, and beside holding ths
Boosters practically helpless. smashed
out n hit that aided the Scottmen in
the victory. -
Let's Journey.
They return home tomorrow. Let's
Journey parkward and help the re.
luVenated ball tossers triumph over
McAlester-the league leaders. There
Is no reason why the Producers should
not WIN the pennant. McAlester is
only ii games ahead of Tulsa and the
season is just half over. Multitude
nous gatherings and vociferous en-
couragement will aid greatly in win
| ming the gonfalon.