New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

New York. Oct, II tPl-If the opinions Of most of the players par ticipatlng in the late worlds series mean anything, the most Valuable player awards for 1927 will go 10 l.arruping Lou Gehrig, Yankee first baseman, for the American League, and to Paul Waner, Pirate right fielder, in the National League.
 The views of the players them selves are significant, perhaps, but they are not the determining factor. The awards, made annually are based on the ballots Of baseball writers representing the cities in each circuit
 Last year the honor and irs S1,oho National League emoiument 1ell to Bob O'FarrelL star catcher and now manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. The American League award went 10 George Burns, Cleveland first baseman.
 Gehrig. most of the ball players feel is the local American League choice this season. Columbia Lou gave Babe Ruth a hot chase most of the year for homo run hOnors and finished with a total of AT, more than any other player in baseball history except the Bambino himself He set a new record for driving in runs, 179, and finished third in the batting list, trailing only Harry Heilmann of the Tigers and Al Sim mons of the Athletics. Gehris was a star, too. in the worlds series despite the fact that some of his previous good work was offset bit when he struck out in the dramatic ninth inning of the final game.
 Simmons, but for an injury that kept him out Of most of the late season games, would have been Il stronger candidate for the award. AIS inaction, however, seems to eliminate him from serious consid- eration. Harry Heilmann's sensa- tional batting for Detroit, especially toward the close. Ted Lyons brill iant twirling for the White SoX and Horace Iisenbee's mound work for Washington brought all of these stars into prominence but they all happened to be with clubs that were outclassed, so far as the pennant race was concerned
 If this choice is limited to the champion Yankees, Gchrig may be the favorite but not the only candi- date for the big award. Tony Laz- zeri's brilliant all-around work, the skill of Earl Combs and the sensa- tional pitching of Wiley Moore, Waite Hoyt and George Pipgras all command consideration.
 Paul Waner, National League bat ting champion and a finished all around performer in spite of the fact that he has completed only his second major league season, con trihuted probably more than any other individual 10 Pittsburgh $ pen nant triumph. Paul was the only regular 10 play through the season without being injured or out from other cause. His younger brc'her, Lloyd, was his principal rival for Gl-drOuuQ hOlOfS, so lar dS tIl' Pirates were concerned.
 At least four other candidates on clubs that fought the Pirates 10 | close finish may furnish keen rival " for the elder Waner. Frank Trisch's spectacular second base play. base running and batting were major factors in keeping the Car dinals in the race up until next 10 tbe last day. Charley Hartnett's catching was an inspiration 10 th" Chicago Cubs while they were in tho race, calling for praise for IlarjneU from his mana ger, Joe Mccarthy, pa the "Ereatest catcher Of all time.' Likewise Hughlc Critz, stellar Cln- clnnau second bas.man, was q vital spark in the late season rush of tho Reds. But Huehie, who ranked sec end in the most valuable play@r voting in the National Loagpo last year, was late getting started and cid not strike his real stride untl the season was well under way Charley Root Cub pitcher a,taouga he slipped toward the clo.n Of the season, was largely rcsp0nsiil" for keeping Chtrago at the top over q substantial stretch.