The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-24


and play for his successor. He
wished to relieve Glockson Of such
a deterrent by giving him the
chance Of his lifetime. and 1t was
only his friendship with Egan that
consummated the deal.
Should Make Good.
1t was agreed that Glockson
shall report to Milwaukee at the
close of the Three-Eye season for
thorough trial with the Brewers.
There is not the slightest doubt
that Norman viii make good.
Thrown In with a team Of more
experienced players, he should be
able to string along and make his
batting ability a valuable asset to
the club. Relieved Of managerial
encumbrances, for which he is ILL
fitted. Glockson should make good
off the reel and win home with
Egan and his athletes.
At the close Of the American as
sociation season, Egan will have
the privilege of buying Glockson
for considerably more than was
offered by any Three-Eye club;
and also agreed to turn over to
Rock Island three Of his surplus
talent that McQui!lan might select
Meantime, Egan. out Of friendship
for George, promised him play
er for immediate delivery-not as
sale, but as . loan. This player
is expected to report almost any
day.
School for Dixon.
While In Rockford recently, Nc
ouillan, keenly alert for . deal that
might assist the Islanders, prevail
ed upon Dick Kinsella, scout for
the New York Giants. to take Lee
Dixon, Islander catcher, south with
the club next spring for thorough
trial in the fastest company. II
Dixon creates favorable impress
| sion upon John McGraw, his pur-
chase from Rock Island will be ne
/ gotiated. Otherwise, Dixon will re-
vert to the Islanders with enough
experience to make him stand out
and above all other Three Eye
catchers.
McQuillan has not yet announced
whom he intends to retain fron
the present roster. Frank Murphy
who belongs to the Wichita clul
Of the Western league, must be re-
| turned to the Isbellites Sept Z
| McQuillan has several changes II
view. the outcome OF which viii
depend largely upon the conduct o.
those now under contract Elmel
Benson IS almost sure to DO retain
ed. a. also Il Hubart Dennis ant
Gus Purpura. George believes n
can make q flrst baseman Of Connie
NcIrerney and also correct the bil
fellows batting faults.
nrig b Right
4 II IA also quite certain tina
George will sign Earl Ihrig for 70
lief catcher next year. Ihrig oem
onstrated exceptional class behint
the bat Saturday against CeoA
RAPIDS. His work WAS very pleas
ing to McQuillan. who sses In tn
/ nIayer q catcher who can develop
into one of the best OF his class
Right now, McQuillan has lined VI
| two outfeldars. two inhelders an
In pitcher who are working regular
ily. with American association clubs
III would b impossible now =
bring any one Of thsas to Rock u
land. After the season. the play
lers in question will be free agent
and may sign whore they vii
Those who viii b reserved. psr
hans, might be obtained b. nego
The worst handicap to Norman
| Glockson u his inability 70 Sc
/ players. His brother Willard An
, | waiter Halas were the only one
Inc sixned this seAson- There mien
| have been encumhrauces Of Whtc'
| the writer has no knovledgs, ou
II Is positive that had Gl0ckso
heen on intimate terms Win high
ler league manasefs b could hay
seeured vhoun and what ~ visns
& ne vayUe Glass B talent. Nan
arers IKE Frank Boylee. Bill Jses
eon Al HashnAe, Joe Dunn. &c
, N.Y. nlayofs eonlng a11 goenG g
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