The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-07

Walter Schenck and "Slicker"
Cross were carried along as extra
inheldeFs. Gus Purpura will prob
ably alternate with either Francis
or Cummings in the outfield. Larry
Youngblood might be called on to
catch tomorrow's game. Slim
Mccartney, Speed" Westphal and
Elmer ice" Berg are the reserve
pitchers.
Brooks Should Be PuSxle.
Cutting loose with his curve ball
today, Lefty" Brooks, the gritty
portsider from Coffeyville, Kan,
should prove puzzle to the college
lads. most Of whom are unaccus-
toned to fast pitching. Brooks fast
ball is under good control and with
something on the pill, he ought to
NOW down the Hawkeye hitters.
The Islanders will present a for
midable batting unit all the way
down the line. Frank Emmer
leado6 man, has an excellent eye
for balls and strikes and hits hard
when In a hole. Frank Murphy's
ability to sacrifice has long beer
acknowledged. Ray Smith and
Con McInerney, in the cleanup
points, are demon sluggers.
Nudge" Francis long hits have
been feature of the Regular.
Yannigan clashes at Douglas park
Eddie Lanahan is tricky, versa.
tile batter at all times. Jack Cum.
mings hits them on the seam and
is a flash on the paths. Hans Wicl
hits straight away with a long
stride and a cutting follow-through
Who'll Pitch Against Cubs?
The chief topic Of discussion il
the Islander. camp concerns Nc.
Quillans' pitching selections fol
Mondays exhibition game with the
Chicago Cubs. While the big chic
has not yet decided who shall star
against ]. ]. Evers & Company, h:
will probably select from Elmer
Berg, Floyd Westphal, Walter Mil
Ter. Frank Zennman and Ed Nc.
Cafrrey.
Berg and Westphal have show1
the best form Of the righthanders
while Zennman tops the southpaws
for effectiveness. 1t would not bt
surprising if McQuillan started
Berg, with Westphal and Zennma1
in reserve. Berg can shoot then
through with exceptional contro
and Is physically fit for the gaff.
McQuillan has been cautioninf
Miller and Mccartney against cut
ting loose and impairing thei1
whips. Both are youngsters will
lots Of speed and fast-breakin,
curves, but they are inclined to dis
regard the ravages Of over-exertio1
In eagerness to please their boss.
Practice Cut Short.
Tho daily practice game was dis
pensed with yesterday chiefly al
precaution against possible lnjurie,
before the Iowa collegian series
However, the pitchers got in (;
long workout during the II to
period, while the others disportet
themselves batting fungoes ant
chasing flies.
The Inauguration Of the II to
period has cut down the formel
grind which was broken by the two
hour respite at noon. When tn,
players return Saturday from low,
City they will be sent through lieh
practice for Sundays encounte
with the Rock Island All-Stars
Then they will be in readiness 4
oppose the Cubs on Monday.
One cannot doubt the utter sin
cerfty Of the whole Islander suua,
to see the men gallop through thei
practice PAGES. All are gifted witt
real talent and, better still, Their
isn't one who Is prone to loaf on tn
misconception that he knows il HI
These indicate a start in the rirh
direction.
Deanis Lett IN Charxe
The remainder Of the souad
thoee who will mot accompany th
shove. have been left in care q
Hubert Dennis, who will keen then
busy 1t the park for the next tyr,
dayk They are Pitchers Zennmar
miller and Brandon, Infielde
Knehs0 and Outflelder Kreisinxer.