Evening star., 1918-02-24

pitcher accidentally drops the ball as
he starts to pitch he says. II q pitcher
drops a ball 1T should become dead and
NO runners allowed to advance. Well.
supposing fast man ON third was
stealing home, would 1t not be easy
for pitcher to drop the ball II he saw
The runner would then have to go back
to third II the ball became dead. Do
you think that would be fafr9 think
the runner should be allowed to Fua at
his peril. II Il the saaarest way. What
about IT, Bius
The above query comes from a To-
ronto fan. The system he favors is the
one now in use in the American League.
In the National League 1t is called a
balk; The situation mentioned might
be classed as a drawback to declaring
the ball dead. Usually pitchers believe
they can get the runner no matter how
complete his delivery it is an accident
80 times out Of 100.
Several weeks ago I wrote an article
dealing with the ability certain pitch
related how Joe Boehling was bought
by Cleveland because of his ability to
beat Chicago and Boston, two clubs it
/ was to win the pennant. Joe had done
great work for Washington. He fell
down when he reached Cleveland. He
was unable to win. An admirer of Joe
Joe was not properly handled. Here's
his version OF Joe's failure to show
class.
recently read your article ON the
Cleveland team and Joe Boehlink. I'd
like to state that 1 know for . positive
land "Erab1 the peanant had he been
given chance. Pm sick and tired of
hearing Joe knocked. but II Foil han
died Joe properly he would have treat
ed Joe square and let him pitch, then
Joe would have worked hard to have
his team get the pennant. A. 1t was,
he wasn't even given . chance to show
his effectiveness. But he's some left.
handed pitcher. and WeeEhman knew
what he was doing when he bought
him. Just watch him next season. Now.
Mr. Evans, let'S see you be real brave
and print this letter, and see If some
one hasn't a kind word for Joe Boeh-
ling. You know when you're down
you're down-but it's always wise 10
remember that In some cases every
knock II . boost.
AN ADMIRER OF THE RICHMOND
A. claims Willie Keller during His
major league career batted better than
SEQ. B. takes the other side of the
| argument. What about its
During the first thirteen years of his
major league career keeler never once
L A
! give his batting average for his entire
career at SOC.
What elub was veaA Grexx with Last
eeaseny De you believe he will be able
70 stick In the nAjsrs with the Ath.
leties3 A. C. MORToNN
Gregg was with Providence of tho
International League last season and
was one Of the leading pitchers in the
organization. / believe he will be able
to show enough Of his old time form to
| stick In the American League.
Whom do you consider the hardest
siugger In the Americas LeaRueY a.
says Felsch Of Chicago, while b, says
Veach Of Detroit. YAGER
No player in the American League
hits the ball harder than Walter Pipp
OF New York. when he hits IL on tie
nose. While both Felsh and Veach hit
them hard and are more consistent at
the bat than Pipp. I believe I would
pass the slugging crown to the Yankee
ofst oaseman: Roth Of Cleveland. Bodie
Of the Athletics Elmer Smith Of Cleye.
land are 2 few moro battSrs who help
make life miserable Ger American
League pttehAyx,