Evening journal., 1921-04-02

Figures never lie. Frequently
they tell a complete story TO the
reader. But on numerous occasions
names alongside OF the figures must
he properly identified.
The name Denney in the above
tabulation may mean nothing 10
lot Of fans, but when we call atten-
iion TO The fact that this is as, tic
name of the preset; Governor ~
Delaware and that he is ons and
the same per on.--weil tha.'s ~
'runt. Yes, Bill Denney was some
chucks OF the rst'onai recreation in
his day and was an .mporta Il cog
in one Of the best diamond ma
chimes that ever played baseball in
this State.
Back in 's4 when most OF the
tossers OF today didn'tNknow a pair
Of spiked shoes from a base on balls,
Dover was represented by a club
that was second 70 none in these
parts. During that season the club
participated in AZ contests and col
iected the bacon in 80. Some Of you
rapid calculators can have the fun
Of computing the figures but the per-
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good clubs have represented our
Capital City, but we doubt II any
can tie. let alone beat this record.
Aside from Governor Bill Denney
many OF those mentioned in the
above tabuiation have made their
mark IN the world. Take for in
stance, Dave Zearfoss. who tops the
list. Dave pounded through the sea-
son at a .359 gait and his ability
was soon recognized by those higher
. up in baseball. Not only was nc
proficient in swinging the OF ash but
he was there as a handler OF pitch
. ers and was always recognized as
a heady backstopper. Dave was
first lifted by the New York Ma
tionals back in 80. Later he back
stopped for st. Louis. Fans around
wilmington will remember him best
as pilot Of the Wilmington Gas Com
pany and other local clubs. The faci
is you hear from him every once
in a while in connection with
Americas most popular sport.
Along down the list we run across
a fellow. Baker by name. This Il
the same ]. Franklin Baker OF cir
cult clOut fame, once home-run king
and winner OF world series for Con-
nile Mack's Athletics OF yesteryeai
with his telling four-base wallops
Frank In now trying 10 get back into
the pastime with the New Yorl
Americans. He nicked the horse
hide for .3O7 in "a. Frank, yOt
know, was a printer in Dover.
Vic Clark. who carried the majoi
portion Of the hurting burden, 4
another OF the famed club who hai
located in Wilmington. Vic is rec
ognizod today as one Of the leading
che experts OF the city. He curves
Dover to most OF its victories durinl
'e4. pitching % OF the games. II
these Vic let down his opponents with
ISL hits, allowed 113 free passes and
famed 2O6. He must have haS
something on the old apple 10 re
tire that many by the strlkeout route
.,Vlc Clark didn't stay with Dove
long and advanced in baseball a
many OF the others did He wa
snatched first by Atlantic City ant
also saw service with Jesse Frysing
.er. who put Wilmington on the base
ball may as much as any other man
Jesse. who died back IN the 19O0's
was first located In Chester and vi
twirled for him there also.
sAl Burris. now DR.. Burris OF Sails
bury, Nd. was always known as
good pitcher and hitter. He worke
Q one game in the box for the Phillie
and Il looked as If he had brillian
big league future ahead Of him, bu
he gave it up TO practice medicine
Any time Salisbury is mentioned &
Baseball youll know that Doc
Bulris has a whole lot to do with 4
al and Lode" Honey divided IN
remainder OF the AZ games from m
pitching peak, each working te
games. Honors we're even betwee
i-hpm. Lode" is still located in DO
yer. He was always known as
good hitter as we'll as pitcher.
Roy Jackson, who now conducts
( farm at Media, Pa. matriculated 4
Penn with Or. Buck" Wharton
Both were stars in football at III
Red and Blue institution and Ro
continued HIS baseball there