The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-01
WHITE SOX
OUTFIELD HAS
EDGE ON REDS
Collectively and Individually
Men on Both Teams are
Best in Maj. Leagues

CHICAGO" Sept. 3O-Collectively
and individually the outfield of the
Chicago White Sox and the Cincin-
natl Reds, which will put their pro-
wess in the worlds series, rank among
the best in the major leagues and
their work undoubtedly will be watch
ed with keen interest during the
championship contests.
Considered, broadly, the man who
will form the last lines of defense fo1
the contending teams measure up to
all the requirements sought in outer
gardeners.
DefenSlvely they are sure and quick
judges of fly balls, steady on ground
ors past the infeld, possess powerful
arms and can make quick decisions
when there is choice Of one OF more
plays. Extensively some of the great
est hitters in either league, in addi-
ton to fast base-runners are includ-
ed.
But, if the records made by the
various men this season may be
taken as an accurate criterion of
their ability, the White Sox garden
ers have the edge on their opponents.
The mention of such men as
Felsch, jackson and Leibold, veterans
OF the 1917 Worlds series against the
New York Giants, coupled with those
OF Roush, the leading slugger of the
Red Aggregation Neale, Magee and
Duncan, new conner, is sufficient to
start controversy among the fans re-
CARELESS of what the figures say.
Already there is talk that Roush will
outhit the mighty Jackson, and that
Felsch and Leibold, will not compare
with Neale, Magee and Duncan.
Duncan is a fair batter but a fast
fielder. His hitting will not compare
with that of Jackson who is topping
the White Sox with an average which
has been lowering around $50 the
latter part of the season. Duncan has
been hitting about .225, while his
fielding average has ben around 1852.
That of jackson has been around 971.
There is some doubt just how the
outfilders. will line up for the opening
game. Manager Gleason will have
jackson in left field, and Felsch in
center. The right field will be as
signed to either John Collins or Lei
bold, the choice for this position rest
ing upon whether Manager Moran
sends right handler or southpaw
to the mound in the opening game.
The Reds will have Duncan, their
new man in the left field garden, with
Roush opposing Felsch in center field
Neale will be assigned to the right
field position. However, Manager
Moran at the last moment may decide
to shift these players and may send
Sherwood Magee, veteran to the
out garden in the opening game.
There should be an interesting
struggle between the veteran Jackson
for the White Sox and Duncan,
Moran's rookie. Duncan never has
been under fire in a series of this
ii'N' ou' Hio WIN SlIlCe JOiillilB lHe
Red aggregation has been such class
that he has displaced the veteran
Magee, and he may give Jackson
good run. Jackson's batting has been
one of the big assets of the Gleason
tribe. He has wonderfully strong
arm which cut many a run off at
the plate He can cover more ground
than his younger rival, and is field
ing around .971 to Duncan's 1862, the
averages being those of the first part
of September.
Roush will|be pitted against Felsch
in the center garden. Both these
players have thousand of admirers
for each is one of the stars of his
league and real battle is expected.
Roush, who one time tried to make
the White Sox team but was found
has climbed the ladder of
fame and today is one of the best
htters in the National league, having
an average of more than 300 almost
the entire season. He is a good field
err, with a mark around .987, has a
good arm and covers lot of ground.
This will be his first worlds series.