The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-26
BY BRUCE COPELAND.

By BRUCE COPELAND.
y Manager McQuillan Of the Is
lsaders, is taking NO chances on
starting the Three-I league season
a week from today with an made
uuate pitching staff. This was in
sdicated today by his announcement
that he would acquire the services
Of two dependable twirlers from
the Columbus club OF the American
association by the end OF the week.
The islander boss was disap-
pointed, but not Disguised with the
work of Bernie Brooks, Floyd
Westphal and Walter Miller in Sun
days game at Moline. He has seen
too many good pitching STAINS
waver under similar conditions not
TO discount the imminence OF in
curing such reverses In almost
any game.
However, the fact remains that
Manager McQuillan is not satisfied
with the work of his present mound
talent, with the exception of Hubert
Dennis and Frank Smith. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether the pitch
ers from Columbus will show suf-
flcient effectiveness to cancel the
chances of Brooks, Westphal, Mil
Ter, Zennman and Mccartney.
II the Columbus recruits display
the necessary skill, two members
of,the present staff may have to be
let out to make room for them. AS
It remains, no further pitching cuts
are contemplated before the regu-
lar league season is under way.
Kuehcn, Brandon Let Out.
Pitcher Chick Brandon and In
fielder Johnny Kuehen were turned
adrift yesterday upon the return Of
the Ysnigans from Cedar Rapids
Brandon failed to measure up Il
the requirements of class B pitch
ing, although with more expert
ence he might make creditabl'
showing In another year or two.
Johnny kuehen is hustlint
youngster who should also benei
by more experience. The lad pos
sesses promising fielding talent, ,
good batting cut and a stronl
throwing arm. However, the re
tention of Hans Wick and Wall,
Schenck a. utility infielders unit
the hnal cut Is made, concludes
Kuehen's stay In camp.
Manager McQuillan expects t
release two more surplus player
today. Although he did not dis
close their identity. It is likely tina
they will be one Of the outfielder
and one Of the catchers. Thi
!. would leave two catchers and flv
n out1ielders to face the final tests.
4 Catcher Les Thornton is out {
the contention automatically as tn
result OF the wrenched ankle sui
fered Sunday 1t Cedar Rapid
Thornton 10 around on clutches wit
the, ankle encased In plaster.
will be q month before he can Ut
the, foot and he will probably
unable to play any more this SET
son.
Gamer Comes Tomorrow.
A telegram from President OF
BorChert Of the Milwaukee clu
yesterday. announced that Fir
Baseman Dee Gainor, late of IL
Brewers, would arrive in camp Il
morrow morning for relief dut
until E. Leo Lenahan can rid hin
self OF the charlie-horse terror.
The retention OF Schenck ar
Wick indicates that McQuillan
not wholly satisfied with the infiel
works. Both performers have di
played unusual skill for younl
sters, and McQuillan intends
keep them in tow as long as po
sible.
Ray Smith and Ben Tate are e,
pected to survive the catching cut
Smiths consistent hitting and d,
pendable receiving make him Il
strongest contender for the fir
string berth. Tate will almo
surely land the relief job, his ski
in sizing up opposing batters, han,
ling of pitchers and throwing
bases being even superior to Smit
Benedict" Smith continues
look mighty sweet at the plate az
should At snugly in the works
the formidable batting machil
which, McQuillan is developin
Left field hitting is his long 81
ana when he connects with the a
pie there is very little in the way
human beings that could hand
his blows in that direction.
1 Outfleld Riddle Unsolved.
Going into the final week