The Washington times., 1923-01-18

winning their third consecutive
Duffy, superseded by Frank i.
and win be securing the sticks
search for capable young players
Not being manager, says Dl
Of worry, but chasing around in
leaguers in action, isn't all it's
fortunate enough to find what @
Looks to me Is II those Yam
KEGS win be stronger than ever in
1898" says Duffy. "Hoyt had q bad
season last year. He Is q much
better pitcher than he showed in
1892 and he Is q comparatively
young pitcher who can be figured
to improve year by year now, In.
stead Of going backward the way
"Babe Ruth IL sure to come back
fer the New York team. / have
no sympathy for those who pre-
dict terrific collapse for Ruth.
He ID powerful, strong fellow yet.
He ID taking better care OF himself
than ever, and that 10 an item you
DO not want to overlook He will
be in condition at the start Of the
season.
Last year he handicapped the
team by being out 50 long and 50
often. His theatrical tour last
winter hurt him. His work on
his Sudbury place, even Il not
steady, win do him 3 world moro
good than chasing around In back
Of the footlights."
LET me tell you one thing about
Ruth last year." continued Duffy.
His hitting for the Yankees In the
last couple of months won them
the pennant. He did not pile up
any big average, but he scared the
opposition enough to get his team
across in number OF tight, tough
ball games.
Detroit Is club you've got to
watch every moment this coming
season. Rip Collins win help Ty
Cobb's chances for the pennant.
Rip got confidence, self-control, and
a big reputation along late last
season, He Is one Of those fast
fellows with good curve ball that
the other Fellows do not IKE to see
going into the box to work. He's
Just wild enough to keep them
from getting q toe hold. And you
know he took the measure OF all
the clubs in the league late last
him With the Tigers and their
WeIl-Imown ability to make runs
behind him. Collins win be q val
liable man this year.
johnson and Pillette are two
ether pitchers who appear sure to
deliver big for Cobb this year. The
team has all around strength and
plenty OF hitting power. It has
the confidence. the hustle, and the
aggressiveness.
saThe St. Louis Browns must
depend on their pitching. The
success or failure Of that team
depends on just what some Of
FoIlfs pitchers %. For instance,
there Is VangiIder. He looked
very promising last season. He
. big and powerful. He gave
promise Of becoming . star IN .
Sear or two.
II that occurs this season, count
On the Browns. Their general team
defensive and batting strength are
high enough to make them sit
pretty for the flag IL they set some
clever pitching.
Now the White Sox Kid Glea-
son has a couple of new infielders
coming in from the strong minors.
Kamm, at least. IL rated as almost
sure to make good. That win help.
leverett, Blankenship, and Faber
are three dandy pitchers. No team
needs any more than three top
notchers.
Then don't forget the tremendous
Importance of Eddie Collins In an
infield. He 10 q smart player. He
II more than smart; he 10 a huge
asset to the team, particularly the
pitcher. He In In there ehattering
and suggesting and criticiSing and
helping every minute.
These four teams look like first
division combines to me. Cleveland
has q chance. OF course they all
have that chance. Connie Mack's
club is likely to be the surprise
of the season. Washington APP
parently lacks the pitching strength.
III the Red Sox get some Of
those good Baltimore players the
Boston team viii be strengthened
materially. I figure that Johnny
Mitchell may improve considerably
this coming season at shortstop. He
was idle 80 much last season that
he really did not get q good chance
to show just what he could do at
the position. Chance, has several
promising youngsters. II a few
Of them come through well for him
the team win have fine chance to
climb higher In the standing"
REDENK WILL CAPTAIN
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