The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-21
ALL-STARS OF CHANNEL TEAMS
 ARE ANNOUNCED
Selection Committee Names Members of First and
 Second Outfits

Framed from the figures, and not embodying the judgment or dis elimination of any individual-once again The Empires ll-Gastineau Channel League b seball team makes its appearance.
 The selection committee of one has his own opinions as to the most valuable men for the posi- < tions on the 1886 stellar group, but i though they differ from the play CTS named in some few instances, he has faithfully followed the pre- cept proclaimed in the old adage Figures don't lie," and all selec- tions have been made by the play CTS themselves throughout the sea- sons play as noted in the scoring records. The selection committee has devoted himself completely to mathematical computation of com posite batting and fielding averag- eS.
 Method Employed
 A word as to the method employ ed. For outfielders, it was decided that the offensive factor being most important, it should be given a pre- ponderance of weight in determin- ing the outstanding players. There fore, hitting averages are accorded a value of three-fifths and field ing averages two fifths. For in- fielders, however, it was recognized that hitting and fielding strength must be balanced so defensive and offensive averages were given equal weight. For catchers, fielding is the great factor and was valued double the batting records Boxmen are selected solely upon their earned runs averages, hitting and fielding being given but slight consideration, but no player was considered for a hurling berth who had not pitched at least two full games.
 Exceptions
 Tn further explanation-it will be noticed that two who are nomin- ally considered as pitchers have been selected to fill outfield posi- tions. Both of those players have however, played just as many if not more innings in the outer gardens than they have spent in the box, and both have outfield and hitting records to justify so placing them. Two teams have been selected. A first and a second lineup. It is the opinion of the picker that play CTS could be interchanged between the two hines without detriment to either. If it were possible to op- pose the lineups selected neither outfit would be rated better than even money choice. Players on the so-named first team include the four outfielders having the highest averages; the highest rating in fielders picked by position from those who have regularly perform ed in that position, with the next hig h est in each position being placed upon the second team, (after the two infields were chosen. utility infieldere for each were selected from those who have demonstrated ability in all infield berths) the two pitchers with the lowest earned runs averages per game and the catcher with the highest score.
 Second Lineup
 The second lineup was chosen af- ter the first was complete, except for the utility infielder. In all but perhaps three positions, the fi- gures gave a definite edge to the players nam e d. There will no doubt be. however, considerable dis sention over, the choices for catcher, second base and third base. Again you are reminded that all selec- tions are based entirely upon the averages, without consideration of certain human factors that tend to effect players value to his team. 
 Now-let the figures speak for themselves.
 1886 AlL-Stars
 First base-Joe Snow, Legion.
 Second base-Ken Junge, Legion. Third base-Bud Foster. Legion. Shortstop-Earl Forsythe, Moose. Utility infielder = Don Bradley, Elks.
 Outfielder-Ev. Howell, Legion.
 Outfielder-Mark Jensen, Doug las.
 Outfielder-Pete Rogers, Moose.
 Outfielder-Bob Jernberg, Elks.
 Catcher--Red Gray. Elks.
 Pitcher-TaI Picininise Moose.
 Pitcher Claude Erskine, Douglas. 'd 4E Alternate Tenn