New Britain herald., 1929-08-17
BY WERNER LAUFER
(NEA Service Sports Writer)

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 George Earnshaw of the Philadel- phia Athletics and Guy Bush of the Chicago Cubs, the two greatest right handlers, if not the greatest pitchers in baseball today, will probably come face to face in the world series this fall.
 That is, of course. if the Cubs and As go through with their present purpose Of running away from the rest of the teams which at mid August seems almost d foregone con- ClUSlon.
 Where do we get that two great est pitchers stuff? How do we fig ure these guys ahead of Lefty Grove, Eornshaw's teammate and Burlcigh Grimes of the Pittsburgh Pirates? One moment, while little Peaches changes her costume and we shall attempt to explain.
 A glance at the records will tell you who is doing the most effective pitching job in the National league. Up until very recently Bush had lost but one game, although he had ap- pCared in 34 contests. Of these, he had won 15, which indicates that winning 20 games will be d dead cinch for Mississippi Guy" And the so mark is by no means out of his reach when you consider that as a rule Bush is g late starter and usually does his best work at the flag end of the grind.
 lie was very good pitcher last year. And plenty good the year be- fore that. But Guy has been con- stantly improving his percentage and he should be in full stride when the bell rings for the series. Of course, always keep in mind that the Cubs must win the pcnnant first. Earnshaw's case is more senSa- tional. He was not expected to bear the brunt of the work when the sea- son started. He had only joined the Athletics in mid-scason last year, and although Connie Mack said he was q very bright prospect, little did any one figure he would take the play away from Grove and Walbcrg, the two great southpaws
 That is just what the big boy has l been doing. Grove and Walberg have been going like two left handed houses in full blaze. For that mat ter they are still going well enough | and are not causing Connie Mack any sleepless nights. But in recent games both have had bad spells. | Earnshaw, meanwhile has run his string of victories higher than either of the two left handlers. And q pre- diction comes from two smart, ob- i serving American league officials 1 that Earnshaw will go better than either Grove or Walbcrg in the re- naming games of the season. They also say that there is no gamer guy III baseball than the big buck too.hed, fast ball artist. Mickey | Cochranc and Cy Perkins, the Ath- letics' catchcrs, think and have stat ed their belief that Earnshaw has even more speed than Lefty Grove. | Watch lIarnshaw go in the big | 'N"Soll StlIl'H II tue At lIlltlltS UO not blow.
 Not every year are the two great est fingers in their respective leagues lucky enough to get into the the big money games. It is almost a base ball tradition that each year the tor twirlcr is working his heart out for team that is down in the race. ! Where were Rurleigh Grimes Dazzy Vance, Larry Benton, Lefty i Grove and Garland Braxton, the ranking hurlors of last year, when world series time came around? All | had given valiant service to their clubs, but only Benton, Grimes and Grove were able to cut into any part of that series sugar. And then for only a cut of the place and show money, DazZy Vance, q standout l pitcher in the old league, won all l his game for the Brooklyn Robins who were tlOundering close to last place.
 Walter Johnson and Grover Alex and"r in their prime usually hurled for second division teams. Not until