The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-29

In the opening game of the +
league pennant race. No longer
will the lovers of the game settle
back to view a spiritless, perfunct-
ory exhibition of the national pas
time. Instead they will lean for
ward with expectations of witness
ing a battle of youth against
youth, the contestants striving for
something greater than the mere
monetary consideration involved.
They will not be disappointed.
Everything is in readiness for
an suspicious start. Details in
connection with the program of pre-
liminaries have been worked out,
and Manager Councilman has wound
up spring drill for his athletes n
pleasing manner. The rest is up
to the weather man He has been
anything but kind in the two weeks
allotted to assemble the players
and make selections for the team.
He can return to good standing if
he orders Old Sol TO warm up the
occasion Monday.
Parade Comes First.
Parade of automobiles through
the business districts of Rock Is
land and Davenport comes first on
the program. Fans will gather
with their machines in Market
Square at 1880 O'Clock. The Boy
Scout band of so pieces will be
present to dispense music, such as
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The line will leave Market
Square at las O'Clock, headed by
the Boy Scout band and players II
both Rock Island and Dubuque
teams in full uniform, and will
wind its way across the river, and
returning will break formation
when Douglas park is reached
about $50 O'Clock Then will fol-
low the preliminary events at the
park. leading up to the pitching OF
the first ball by Mayor Harry M.
Schriver.
Admission 20 Cents.
Cost of admission to the opening
game is rs cents at the gate. Addi-
tional charges will be made for
grandstand and boxes. AT opening
games of years gone by, the fans
have paid 81 general admission.
The reduction this time is in keep
ing with the policy of the new
league to lower the cost to the pub
lie.
RadlOii to Pitch.
Fred Radloff, husky Coal Valley
youth, has drawn the mound as
signment for the first game. The
big fellow is in splendid shape and
has demonstrated lie possesses all
the earmarks of a successful pitch
er. 1t is his fond hope to celebrate
his maiden bow in league baseball
by twirIing the Islanders to their
first victory.
On the receiving end will prob
ably be Manager Councilman. Boss
Jim, however, intimated today that
Bill Erickson of Milan or ole Swan
son of Rock Island might be used,
depending largely ON their show
ings against Moline this afternoon
and tomorrow
Jimmy Jolly" Jelinek, speedster.
will be seen at shortstop. The fans
will like his style, both in the field
and at bat. The veteran Al Dowucy
will cavort at second. although
there is a possibility that at the
last minute Councilman may decide
TO insert Curt Norton of Moline IN
that position. Waiter Swenson Of
Rockford is fixture at third. Rus
sell Lowe Of New Boston seems Sc
curely anchored in right field. He
smacks 'em On the nose. Preston
Gray. although a pitcher by choice.
will be seen in left field, while in
the center garden will be the old
reliable Wally Newell The first
base problem has not been solved
If Johnny Belz reports from Chi
cage in time, he may supplant Clar-
ence Hepner OF Kewanee, although
it seems likely the latter will be
given a chance under fire.
Held in reserve will be Pitchers
Emil Hoeft. Milo Craig, Bill Atkin-
son, Sam Holden. Arnold Elkins,
Paul Wilson and Joe Van Goethem.