New Britain herald., 1927-10-04
(BY BILLY EN ANSt

What players constitute the two strongest teams that could he picked from the stars of the National league"
 As in my American league round up. l put that question 10 a jury Of @o baseball experts, made mp of players. managers and umpircs Of the National league.
 Since my knowledge of the strength and weakness of th" play CTS in the National loaguc ia not nearly as keen as my judgment of the American league stars, was much interested in tn" response l received on the all-star angle in the senior circuit. \
 In most eases, found a greater difference of opinion existing as to the outstanding players al some of the positions than I did in the American.
 Last season. Bob O'I'arrrll Of the St. Louis Cardinals was voted the most valuable player in th" Ma ll1ildl l'dE h''. l'N h'r'4 I' li'll 'll'AN would make him the best catcher. Not so this year, for bad arm has put the Cardinal mann ger out of the running for first choice. "Gahby" Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs was best liked, with Earl Smith of Pitts bUrgh second choice.
 In getting a lin" on the pitchers, learned that Ray krem"r o' Pitts burgh WIS generally coHeid"r"l the class of the league. I have always had the greatest admiration for the Pirate star. Hes d wonder. How ever, tn" experts in picking tn" two best pitchers. this seasons form alone considered. rcIcgat"d kremn 10 the second team bccaueo an tn- lured knee kept him out of action for about two months
 Charley Root of the Chicago Cubs was a hot faVorite. There was much difftr renee Of opinion as 10 who should be his running mate The vet"ralB Alexander. who won 20 games, received q slight edge over M ''l'l'i t''l'l l1bIll''t.
 I also found plenty of argument over tn" first base problem. Per Gaps the selection of Bill Terry as first choice will occasion consider able surprise. Offhand, I had that reaction. for I have always liked Jim Bot omlev Of the Cardinals. The consensus of the National league
 experts l consulted was to the effect
 that Terry is a much improved | n"ldor thlS year and hitting well over BOO. Joe Harris was raj q second because Of his timely hattinp. Rogers Hornsby's margin over Franlio Erjsch al second base was rather close. II was argued that ! HornsbY's superior ability at making
 double plays was enough of an edge 10 give him first choice.
 Shortstop and thi"i base went to 1 the Pirate stars. Glen Wright and i "Pio' Tr2ynor while two New Yor!; , CTS, Jackson and Lindstrom. were l clos" mp. This has been q particu- lariy good year for Jackson after q '''' -''''' ''''' '' ftli ltil'Ii VI tl''' allU ! an operation for appendicitis. Despite the fact that Manager i Hush of Pittsburgh has kept Cfylor : on in" bench most Of the year. h" is | @tIll regarded highly for his all around ability. The Wancr boys 1 gre given center and right field, while Cuyl"r is moved over to left i for th" first team trio.
 Harnhardt of Pittsburgh, having
 a big year at the bat, E.dd Roush
 of New York. who has been a trino
 off at the bat. hut still a wonder in i th" field, and "Hact" Wilson are the i second choice outfeld. While ad mittiNg th" Chicago park is made to order for Wilson. he is given a plac" because of his great value 10 the Cubs particularly from a batting aur,r.
 There Is little chance to keep such valuable men as Barnhart and Ro"-h off the team
 Now voT can start dsagr"cinc z Win my NHtionol lo2 g''o cYnerts who "ro responsible for the above se- lcctions.