The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-10

. 20 and according to reliable sources it is not jumping
h from the Stock Yards where the hogs cattle and sheep
4 This is another way-and not particularly fra
Grant way-of saying that the peace and happiness of
the Chicago scribes have been disturbed and it will
take more than high powered publicity to soothe
their anguish. The boys really in high dudgeon
II seems that story released from Headquarters
u Tho West game in which it was announced LEROY
|satchelD Paige would be among the pitchers hurting
IT, the West in attempt to throttle the big bats swung
the sugger the East This has aroused the ire of
Chicago scribes who point out that Paige is not mem
Ter in good standing in the Negro American league and
herefor not eligible to place his brogans on the pitching
bhber during the classic proceedings which will take
Ilace in Comiskey Park the afternoon of Aug 1s.
Not the least amusing feature of this ludcrous at
Lnp 10 fool the public is the fact that Paige deserted
h. ranks of organized baseball years ago and since
ben has been gaavanting about the country with
rome of transforming players camping here today and
Lme other place tomorrow Mr. Paige is on the loose
However, knowing that Brother Paige is the type
in whom no reliance can be placed it would be folly
for the charge through the turnstiles Com
.key Park with the expectation of seeing the elon-
gated Alabaman the mound. In all probability he
would be tossing his fast ball to some batter in
North Dakota. Brother Paige not be trusted.
Ask Gus Creenee Abe Manly.
OF course, interesting iourneyman worker,
Paige If he in the right mood. could give perfor-
rance which would be worth the price of admission.
But he is not eligible to compete it is ridiculous to
hcnon his name in connection with the East-Wcst game
nc>s it is about his performances of other years
m, 100 bad that the owners Of the Negro National
md Negro American leagues have been negligent about
Keeping official batting pitching records and
bhcr useful information about the players in the two
leagues 1t would certainly be Of momentous assistance to
be fans the selection Of the players for the EaSt-West
Fame
For instance, how is fan arrive at a sound
conclusion in the selection of shorttop to represent
the West in the big classic. Is Morney better fielder
than Brown, of Chicago? Or Redd, of Birming CHAM?
Is Williams, Kansas City shortstop "a better hitter
than the above three? Well there averages to
he alb he me tofe
player.
How many fans acquainted with the number Of
games Hilton Smith. Kansas City rght-h handler has won
N season Or how many earned runs per game has
Wright, Toledo, given up through the past months?
So YOU readily see how difficult it will be for the
far 70 make their selections based on logical reasoning
4hc Just have to toss the whole shcbang into sack and
Come out with the first names they place their hands on
MS deplorabe situation, and that only the own
OF me two eaguesmen who have been asleep for the
pas twenty yearS-can recfy. And the sooner they do
i the better baseball will be.
Some Of the fans had congregatcd the street
pr for the usual pow about various and sundry
ports The discussion usual the gamut of all
loH activities starting out with heated argument about
te possibility of Negro ball players entering organized
baseball and finishing up with breather the swim
sroand Belle Isle.
And here it was that the boys wanted to wager the
~ bank roll that Elwood O.ockiaw) Singer would win
II race he would have been permitted to enter Singer
denied this privilege by the Michigan AAU because of
4 eNlous competition in professional
While speaking of swimming the boys casually men
oncd the team developed at St Antoine YMCA, a team
neh captured the junior and intermediate city-wide
winning meet several weeks back Although the boys
ere not we'll acquainted with the feats of the ST. Antoine
Fem they were willing, and ready to accept it in its
herlS.
inns recalls to mind the fine work which has been
one ~ Sterling Chavis. physical director at St An
nc and his chief assistant Theodore Van Buren,. Under
@ supervision st. Antoine athletic teams have made
en sweep of all-Summer athletic meets. Prior to win
ne ne swimming meet. st. Antoine athletic teams had
tpafed the Van Dusen Relay Race, and both the mems
a senior boys track meets.
es Stree the boys have done right nice in placing
ANTOINE at the top of the athletic heap in the YMCA.
opeaklng of swimming reminds me that Clarence
"''He coach of the Brewster swimming team is taking
po>S down to Washington Dc this month to compete
'nc national AAU meet
j 'atlne has developed strong team at Brewster,
m "cn has captured the Junior state title for the past
g vars lie has also developed individual stars
~ nave sparkled in competition notwithstanding the
va" barriers which have been erected in all "A meets
4 nql to send the team to Washington means large
rrnui'ure of money, and Gatlie, and large number
ose keenly interested in swimming. soliciting aid
"Slg the funds for the trip. Your contribution may
~l another championship for Detroit So give what
~ YOU can.