Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-30

1t will not be surprising III tnree ioi-
mer Central association shortstops
prove to be shining lights in the major
leagues this year. Three shortstoppers
familiar to local fans are proving
stars with their respective clubs IN the
spring training and if their work Is TO
be Judged by their initial efforts they
are to become permanent fixtures.
The most brilliant performer OF the
trio is Charley Hollocher. Frank Bovies
find who. after brief experience III
the Three-I league, burned up the m
folds of the Pacific coast circuit, ana
bv his sensational pastiming captured
berth with the Chicago CUBS Malta
ger Mitchell, of the Cubs, said recent
ly: -,
J believe Charlie Hollocher will de-
yelop into one of the greatest snort
stops the game has ever known.
Hollocher has been playing the posi-
ton regularly with the Chicago cruz
and has fielded brilliantly, but his Oh
fensive attack has been less sensatloh-
al. Mitchell is confident, however that
the youngster will WELD the ash with
his old-time effectiveness as the train
ing work progresses. On the coast Hol-
locher became dangerous hitter.
Lunte May Make Good.
Harry Lunte, another central asso-
citation star, one time with Burlington
and later with Marshalltown, who has
been starring in the cotton belt has
reported to Manager Foil, Of the
Cleveland Indians, and is regarded as
a formidable candidate for the short
stop position. Lunte has developed
rapidly and is considered of major
league caliber. He is a hard hitter, a
brilliant fielder, but slow on the bases.
Lunte and Hollocher are generally
considered to be the two best short
stops ever developed in the Central
association and both are expected to
make good. Last year, at Mobile,
Lunte hung up an enviable record, both
at the bat and in the field.
Harsrove With Champions.
Pete" Hargrove, the third OF the
trio, is with the worlds champion
White Sox, and contrary to predictions
is making good The lad is showing
great form and 1t is said he may be
given regular berth. being played at
third base. He has made a most fav-
orable impression In the preliminary
work, and has been shlfted to the reg
ulars
Hargrove last year was unfortunate
IN oelns with tail-end aggregation
which never knew what the next day
might bring forth. owing to the un-
stable financial condition Of the club.
Detroit, March 27-Eearly reports from
"axahachie, Texas the training camp
OF the Detroit Americans have brought
the cheerful news that Manager Jen-
nlnss expects to have a real pitching
staff this season.
Wild BIZ Donovan is in charge Of
the twirlers and the former manager
or the New York Yankees has become
enthusiastic over the showing o.
couple of the recruits. Dauss, James.
Mitchell and Boland, of the regular
hurlers, are getting into form; Harry
Coveleskie is trying to stage a come
back and George Cunningham hopes to
have real season.
donovan has been devoting much of
his time to the youngsters, Erickson,
who formerly pitched for Detroit, but
was sent to the Pacific coast partly be-
cause he could Il not get along with
Manager Jennings has impressed
Donovan and newspaper men are pre-
dieting that the smiling Swede will get
another chance in the big league. Joe
Ffnneran, of ST. Paul. who was in the
National for about ten minutes, and
who also twirled for the Federals, Is
being closely watched.
One Of the recruits attracted I'M
mediate attention, before he broke a
curve over the plate. This man is
Doty Blades, who twirled for Sherman,
Texas, in the Western Association last
season. Blades is a rangy left handler
and he has simply murdered the ball
in batting practice. Reg ulars on the
club declares he bats more like Babe"
Ruth than any itcher they have ever
seen. II Blades can continue his SEN
sational batting he is quite certain to
get an extended tryout even il his
pitching ability is doubtful