The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-22

master. but his charges love H.
They put in a stiff drill. but
Koehler goes every step Of the
way with them.
II was hot running around the
field Sunday afternoon. but Who
were they 10 complain when
Koehler was out in front. setting
the pace.
The Tiger infieid IL the
apple of the fans collective
eve. Not in the history of the
Western international league
has the Tigers assembled
such a good looking infield a.
whole.
No doubt there have been better
individual players in certain spots,
but in its entirety the infield
seems to function in a most pleas
ing manner But. Of course. We
still have To see them under fire
Of competition.
PITCHING IMPROVES
The pitching situation was i'm
proved Sunday when Paul Call
Ne Elmer" Smith reported. He
didn't get here IN time to Join the
club in the days workout, but will
accompany the boys when they
journey TO Seattle Monday after
noon TO meet the University OF
Washington team.
The Tigers now have three de-
pendable hurlers in Smith, Earl
Porter and Del Holmes.
With one pitcher promised BY
the Seals and Linde and Al Nc
Cav, ex-Northern Lacquer. show
ing good stuff, the Tigers aren't
so bad off.
Wires are out for a couple OF
hurlers and if they are corraled
within the week, the Tigers will
be in good shape as far as pitch
ing is concerned.
The club hasn't been tested
as far rs hitting Is concerned.
hoehler, who intends to play
regularly, IL good hitter.
Marvin Rickert and Cane
kiley. outfielders. have proven
their worth In the Western
International league and are
on the improve.
Kay Perry is a power hitter, as
is Bill Gray, who holds the record
for the longest home run in the
Hollywood park. Jack Hanson has
power, but hasn't played enough
In Glass B TO demonstrate how
often ne will hit. However, he
looks good at the plate.
SHELLEY CAN HIT
Mel Shelley did a fair Job Of
hitting in the Western association
last season and should get his
share Of bingles. Eddie Botelho.
playing regularly in the Pioneer
league two years ago. hit $50. hut
didn't do nearly 50 well last year
with San Francisco.
II Joe McNsmee comes her.
from Seattle. the Tigers will be
adding a power hitter whose rec
ord with the willow in the W. I.
league IL well above the average.
Bietcher, the infield rookie. doesn't
look bad at the plate and he has
speed 10 burn.
And Lnde, too, figures IN the
hitting picture. He has been
whaeking the ball well In training
and his average last year. plus
the fact he improved toward the
end OF the year and reported 20
pounds heavier this season. il
something that can't be over
looked.
hOEHLER SELLS SELF
When everything is added up,
the club looks pretty good for
this time of the year. Best news
Of all, Of course, is that the squad
Is made up Of players who Will
improve as the season progresses.
koehler has sold himself to
the fans a. 4 colorful. husfling
manager. And his charges
have sold themselves TO the
same public as fighting. hust-
ling players. There IL more
color and dash in the 1s4I
Tigers than In any club which
has represented Tacoma
That's what the fans like.
An idea Of what kind Of fellows
make up the Tigers can be CLEANED
from remark by one Of them
Sunday:
sure hope the Seattle Rainiers
are leading the Pacific Coast
league when they come 10 Athletic
park next Monday night As long