The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-19

signed for a trial at third base and
his tri-city friends are pulling Tor
him to make good. No word has
been received from Lord and
Strasbaugh since their contracts
were posted several weeks ago.
Jim Shollenberger is the only
outfielder to sign. Herrick Emery
is performing with the St Peters
burg club in the Florida West Coast
league, along with Ben Smith. for
mer Islander. Jones is in, the
plumbing business in Pittsburgh.
Club officials are confident that
both delinquent signers will come
to terms before the season begins,
but the delay is causing the man
agement no end of anxiety. The
club has signed only one rookie for
a trial. He is Arthur Hoefer. .
Chicago semi-pro Of unknown
quantity.
President Giles has almost de-
cided to accede to the demands OF
Jake DEUEL., realizing the utter
exigency of his services. DEUEL. has
fostered higher ambitions than
Glass B baseball. being particularly
DESTROYS of catching on with the
Columbus club Of the American as
sociation. Manager Pants" Row.
land of Columbus, wanted to un-
load several mediocre players on
Moline In exchange for DEUEL., but
Messrs. Giles and Mack couldn't
see it that way. 1t wouldn't be
surprising within the next few
days if Mr.. Giles .forked over the
increase demand by DEUEL..
The Islanders are much better
off than Moline as regards players
signed, but through no fault Of the
Moline club officials. Messrs. Giles
and Mack have maintained a high
standard of integrity toward their
man, who have no kicks coming.
The clubs generosity to the play
ers during their winning squirt to-
ward the close Of last season is suf-
ficient proof that the holdouts are
not only unreasonable, but una
grateful.
AS usual, the old heads, with the
exception of George Beck, fell early
into line. Jim Woodhead held out
for few days, but signed up after
considering how much better OF he
would be in the good graceo Of the
club officials. Joe Lefty" Mat
thews didn't hesitate q moment.
Joe pitched well last season and
played a strong utility game in the
outfield.
Jess Runser was satisfied with
the clubs terms and signed by re-
turn post. Jim Shollenberger gave
the club officials considerable anx-
iety for a while. but now his sign
ed contract is safe within the club
strong box. Shelly is possessed
with a peculiar disposition. One
must rub his fur the right way or
else Shelly Is apt to hit the ceiling.
Aside from this pronounced strain
of representation. Sholly Is
about 4he best all-around perform
er in the league. He can do every
thing first class except pitch.
ItX4 ouu oil a0SO6uHu uAV6 UU
valid0claims for hold out, say Giles
and Mack: neither have Emery and
Jones. They aver that Strasbaugh
, at his best is only an ordinary
performer, and although Lord held
ed his position well, he failed to
display sufficient class with the ash
to warrant the figure he demands.
Concession may also be made, they
say, in the case Of Emery. who
Demonstrated during his brief 30
tourn with the Plows that he II q
natural 800 hitter. Howard Jones
should be satisfied with his lot, I,
the arrangements claim, for say
B performer. but II Is doubtful tina,
he could stand the gan higher mp.
| 1t 10 hoped that Messrs. Giles ana
Mack can readjust their dimcultiei
in ample time TO set other matter
j Alright for the beginning Of Ii
sse2son.