Evening star., 1925-06-07

This shouldn't be too much of a
They came north in good physical
condition and full of confidence. The
YankS were dealt a hard blow when
Babe Ruth collapsed on the eve of the
seasons opening. The Tigers simply
couldn't get started right. They had
many bad breaks in the first month.
These tended to set up a mental haZ-
ard, I believe.
In other words, the Tigers reached
the unfortunate mental state where
they didn't think they could do any
thing right. They were not confident
that they would win. Rather they
were afraid they were going to lose
They were in a bad slump, and when
this is the case a club is up against d
tremendous handicap. If their pitch
ing was good, the batters had an off
day or the fielders bobbled chances
that were costly.
Should Hit Level Soon.
Now, however, the Tigers seem in a
fine way to find themselves. They
should soon strike their level, and that
Is something higher than their present
place in the pennant race. There is
plenty of good spirit on the club. and
from now on the Detroiters should be
tough customers for any mans club.
Cobb can be depended upon to keep
MS players nuStlnS.
The Detroit manager is playing won
derful base ball again this year. He is
hitting as timely as ever and is among
the American Leagues leading hitters,
as usual. Moreover, he is showing
brilliant form in the field again. The
veteran is one of the marvelS of the
athletic world for all time
Ty, of course. is the greatest indi-
vldual asset the Tigers have. If he
hn l.
he should do much to bring the De-
troit club up in the race before many
weeks. This is Tvs twenty-first year
In the majors, and it is a wonderful
thing fer the game that he still is 60
ing so strong. His career should be an
inspiration to youngsters and teach
them the lesson of taking proper care
of themselves
Ty Slowing Up, OF Course.
The Tiger leader may slow up bit
before the end of the campaign With
the not weather here and the pace get.
ting swifter. the grind is likely to tell
on the great veteran. For all his won.
derful ability, the fact remains that he
isn't as young as he once was. He
can't be expected to stand UP under
grueling campaign as well as he did
a few years back
Ihe Detroit pitchers should strike
their stride pretty soon. They are ca
paDle OF better work than the present
standing of the clubs would indicate
They certainly had plenty of stuff
when they faced the Washington club.
| can't go back of that demonstration.
with the pitchers settling down, Cobb
ought to be in a position to drive his
ciub to more advanced position.
When the pitching shows to better
advantage the Tigers can be expected
10 snow Improvement in the field and
at bat. There is plenty of latent
strength in the Detroit roster. II
seems bound to come to the surface
pefore the season is much older. /
don't think the Tigers will get in the
real thick of the pennant race hut
tney ought to nose into the first divi-
sion before the season is on the wane.
Likes Tavener and Wingo.
Tavener and Wingo made a marked
Impression upon me. Both appear to
De real good ball players. Neither
should have difficulty in making good
in the big show. They certainly
proved to the Washington club that
they have the stuff of which major
leaguers are made.
Tavener has been taking fine care
OF Rfgney's old position at shortstop.
he looks the part of a great infielder.
he mas a fine pair of hands, a strong
arm and covers world of territory.
he is speedy and knows how to handle
his job on the defense.
This newcomer isn't any SLOUGH
either when it comes to the offense.
He Is small in size and is a danger
Gus man at bat. With his speed on
the hoof and his size, along with a
good eye, he is a hard man against
whom to pitch. He is a good bunter
and has the most useful faculty of get
ting on the bases. He certainly ought
to make good for Cobb
Wfngo is fielding in good style.
What is better still he has all the
earmarks of a heavy, savage and
timely hitter. He should help i'm
prove the attack of the Tigers.
Copyright 1925)