The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11
The Journal Will Begin a
Wonderful New Feature
Tomorrow Which Every
Boy Should Read.

Tomorrow the Pensacola Journal
viii begin a remarkable baseball feat
IRE entitled play Ball Like thr,
Stars. The series includes stories
end illustrations showing just the way
the big leaguers play the national
game and every boy should study ths
article which tells how to play the
position he is trying for.
The first article shows how to lay
out a diamond, either regulation o.,
juvenile size, and gives all necessary
Information about bases, pitchers box
and SO on.
The next is on pitching anG contains
Instructions concerning fast and slow
balls, the inshoot, the out curve, the
drop End the spi. r. The cut shows
Mathew@on and also illustrates the
proper position of the hand in prepar-
ing to throw curve ball and a SLOW,
ball
The article on catching shows Bill
Killifer of the Chicago Cubs in action
and points out the important tasks
for which the catcher is responsible.
explaining the necessity for clear
headwork and a perfect understanding
between catcher and pitcher.
First base is not the soft snap some
inexperienced players are inclined to
regard it, and the article devoted 20
this position indicates plays whereby
a first baseman may prove himself a
clever player. The cut shows Hal
Chase making a play that requires
quick work with head, hands and fee.
There is also a diagram pointing out
the two most advantageous positions
for the first sacker when dealing with
Lett hand and right hand batters.
A good outfielder, Illustrated by iris
Speaker, requires a keen eye. fast legs
| and strong whip. In this position
much depends on the players good
physical condition and his ability to
sprint. There is a careful explanation
OF how to handle long flies and how
to learn to work on a sun field where
it is sometimes impossible to watch
the ball.
Batting is, of course, illustrated by
Ty Cobb and the youngsters are aG
vised if they would eolloy, in the
footsteps of the enyied man they must
keep everlastingly at it until practice
gives them a degree of the fir1nness
| and confidence tl-at have brought sue
! cess to him. Choice of bat and posi-
ton at the plate are explained but
the point is emphasized that nothing
| will bring success except practice.
Base running is explained as becom-
ing a more important part of tbs
game with every season. Not only
is speed required but also good judg-
| ment. A l1eady base runner can worrs
the opposing battery into wild play,
to his own advantage. A paragraph
explains the best method of sliding
bases, and there are some valuable
pointers on stealing bases. The Gu
shows DOME Bush.
The article on short stop presents
Everett Scott of the Boston Americans
It explains the advantage of small
fast man as short stop. and calls at
tention to the necessity for accurate
fielding of ground balls and fas1
throwing, which are acquired only By
practice. 1t emphasizes the import
ance of team work between short stox
and second baseman. 1t warns agains
various misplays and errors in judg-
ment.
The third sacker receives more haft
/ drives than any other infielder an6
/ the article on third base tells tho
youngster who is eager for this posi-
ton how to learn to get hard ground
ers and recover the ball quickly il
case of fumbles. Much individua
| practice is necessary for the boy VIII
WOULD be successful IN this position
and it is essential also for the thirc
baseman TO study the habits of batters
so he may judge quickly what TO ex.
/ pect, hits or hunts. The cut sshowi
I Henry Groh of Cincinnati.
The essential requirements of a stal
second baseman are given as brains
ability to throw accurately and from
/ awkward positions, speed enough tx
go to both the left and right fol
ground balls, and hustling spirit
Eddie Collins is pictured as star
second baseman famous for using hi.
gray matter. and each one of the es.
| sentials is explained in some detail.