Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-09-02
SECOND BASE BERTH
SOUGHT BY S STARS

Who Will preside over the key
stone sack on the East team in the
East-West Classic? This all
important and all-absorbing ques-
ton is one of the many which con-
fronts the fans as the last minute
rush to get in their nominations
for the Chicago classic lineups
start.
Seldom. If ever before in dia-
mond history. has such a brilliant
quintet of second-base luminaries
paraded before the scrutinizing
eyes of the baseball-loving public.
Since the keystone sack is regard
ed as the pillar of the infield. the
inferno for lightning-like double
plays. the theatre for scorching
line drives and the hot spot where
many ball game is won or lost,
much deliberation is being done in
selecting the man for such an i'm
portant job.
Five Brilliant Players
The leading contenders. insofar
as the fans votes indicate. are
Pistol Russell OF the Pittsburgh
Crawfords Dick Seay of the
Baltimore Blacksox; Jake Stevens
of the Philadelphia Stars: REV"
Cannady of the Black Yanks; and
George Scales. manager of the
New York club. Each man named
is masterful performer and eth
er one of the quintet would well
grace the lineup Of an all-star
aggregation.
A careful analysis of the abili-
ties and styles of play of the five
contenders reveals some interest
ing information. George Scales,
manager of the Black Yanks, and
former Homestead Gray Star is
splendid fielder and hard hitter.
Scales has received an appreciable
vote both for the second and third
base positions. the fans knowing
his qualifications for either posi-
ton. George is big. steady cool
and consistent heady player, and
carries a bat TO the plate which Is
respected by all smart pitchers. In
addition. he is an exceptionally
good man in a double-play seance.
REV Cannady is one of the most
versatile and capable infelders
ever produced. When at his best he
is sensational fielder and a dang
erous batter. But Cannady. like all
others. has his off-days and then
he performs like any other ball
player. Cannady has the reputation
of being a good money player
however. and with a significant
setting like the Classic, he would
probably have one of the biggest
days of his career in the Worlds
Fair City on September 10th.
Jake" Stevens. who is 10 Negro
baseball what Rabbit Maranvills
is to the big leagues. holds dowr
the keystone sack for the Philadel
phia Stars. A natural infielder, 4
sure shower. and a good lead-o1
man. Jake is an asset to an,
inner battalion. Many experts
however. consider Steve better
shortstop. having witnessed him in
action more at that position. An
other attribute of Stevens is that
he gave his best at ali tines and
has uncanny abilities when ii
comes to getting on the base paths.
Seay FIashy, Russell Consistent
Dick Seay of Baltimore Is n
flashy and dependable fielder, a
timely hitter. but one whose name
does not always lead the batting
averages. Seay is exceptionally
good on a ground ball and Is one
of the most wide-awake and braipy
performers around the keystone
sack In Negro baseball.
]. Russell. the Pittsburgh Craw-
fords second baseman is consider
ed one of the most consistent and
steady players in the game. A sure
fielder. an accurate thrower. and
In addition. splendid stabalizing
influence on any team. the veteran