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WITH RETURN OF OLDRING
ATHLETICS HAVE BUT TWO
REGULAR PLACES TO FILL
Third Base and Short Stop Only Positions Mack
Has to Worry About If Young
Pitchers Come Through
LOOKING nt the final BtnnulnB of tho Amcrlcnn Lengue, one will find that
I tho Athletics finished n poorer lnst than any team In years, nntl the natural
conclusion Is that the Mackmen had few good players, but n glance nt tho
mhB scored and tho pitching records proves conclusively Jut why the Athletics
wcro a bad last.
Tho Infield was absolutely undepcndahle, and the Inexperienced pitchers
handed the opposing teams came after frame, permlttlnB four and Ave runs
per game made by tho Athletics to sro to waste. The return of Itubo Oldrlntr,
Who had nnnounced his retirement, leaves but two regular positions open, and,
na tho tlmo for spring training season approaches, tho chances of tho Mackmen
to finish a few notches higher look much brighter.
As Manager Mnck readily agrees, Oldrlng, In condition and 'hustling, Is
one of tho greatest players In the gome; but as ho played In 1915 Uubo had
only a bad Influcnco on tho rest of tho team. Prldo In his work, which had
nlwnvB been so notlccnblo In tho Me outfielder's play, was conspicuous by Its
absence In 1916, but Oldrlng has promised Slack that ho would hustle through
out tho coming season, rcgnrdlsss of tho position occupied by the team.
The OldrinK of 1915 Not Wanted by Mnck
Tho Oldrlng of 1915 Is not wanted by Manager Mack, who frankly In
formed IlUbc Just where, he stood, but tho Oldrlng of 1010. 1911. 1913 and 1911
will bo welcomed with open arms. In his long career with the Athletlrs Oldrlng
has had hut ono poor year, 1912. and that also was duo to Indifference and
lack of Interest. Ho recovered from that slump nnd played brilliant ball until
last season. Mnck thinks he will repeat.
It was tho Intention of Mack to trade Oldrlng. hut Itubo got wind of It
and It hastened his "retirement," although last summer he often na!d thnt
1915 was his last year , In baseball. If Mnck had gone through with his
original plan to sell or trado Oldrlng, It Is doubtful If tho latter would lmvo
returned to tho game, but after being assured by Mack thnt his old position
was open for him If ho could show his old-tlmo form, Oldrlng Jumped nt tho
chance.
Physically, Oldrlng Is in better shape than ever before nt this tlmo of tho
year. Ho Is not carrying more than ten pounds of excess weight, which ls a
small amount for a man his size. Itubo has been living the simple life on his
farm, spending most of his time outdoors, nnd appears to bo quite capablo
of coming back.
If Oldrlng is able to fill his old post to the satisfaction of Mack, tho
maker of champions needs only a third baseman and shortstop to have his regu
lar lineup completed as it will probably start tho season. Third base appears
to be tho greatest problem, as UIU Kopf should fill the bill at short, If good
men nro Becured to work with .him. Kopf Is young and getting better nil tho
tlmo. A good break nt the start of ' the season probably would prove the
making of Kopf, and ho would soon blossom forth is a stnr of tho first water.
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Davics, Strunk and Oldring for the Outfield
It has practically been decided that Lloyd Davics will bo the regulnr left
fielder, with Oldrlng In centre nnd Strunk In right. Mack's Infield problem,
which was tho greatest he land to deal with last season. Is still tho only ono
which Is troubling him. Mclnnis is, of course, certain to be on first, while Mnck
has decided that it is tlmo for Louis Mnlonc to be sent Into tho game regularly,
and h will bo at second base. SInnnger Mnck and veteran members of tho
tcamKiro certain Malone will soon clinch this position. They look upon him
as ono of tho most promising youngsters developed in several seasons.
Third base Is still tho great uncertainty. Mack tried out several recruits
at this position last season, but of the lot there Is not ono who looks to bo
strong cnouglt to hold down the Job on a team which hopes to be In the running
for the championship In 1917. There will be several recruits, not seen by
local fans last season, who will try for linker's corner, nnd If Mnck has
his usual luck with raw material, tho fans may bo surprised by the sudden ap
pearance of a star.
Perkins Is Star Catcher
"Wally Schang will do the bulk of tho catching, with Young Perkins second
catcher. This lad is suro to bo a star, nccordlng to members of tho team.
It will bo remembered thnt Porklns caught thrco or four games at the closo
of tho 1915 season. Ho made a great impression on his tenm-mates and op
posing players. Baseball men who saw tho Ind catch In tho North Carolina
League also feel certain that ho is destined to bo one of the game's greatest
receivers in a year or two. Perkins Is not 20 years of age, nnd should develop
rapidly under tho watchful eye of Mnck.
But even with tho rest of tho team looking like a first division pos
sibility, Mnck probably will pilot another tnil-cnder unless his pitching staff can
show a 100 per cent. Improvement over tho 1915 form. Pitching Is rated ns 70
per cent, of tho game, whllo control Is considered 75 per cent. In summing up
a pitcher's ability, so It Is easy to see that the Mackmen will not flguro strongly
unless the youngsters learn to get tho ball over tho plato with something on It.
Youngsters Need More Confidence
Lnst season Mack had a largo staff of youngsters who really had an unusual
amount of natural talent, but every time they tried to cut loose with their
best "stuff" they could not get tho ball near tho plate. After walking two or
three men, tho confidence of the youngsters would bo shattered, nnd when they
finally got tho ball over tho plato it had little on It, with tho result that tho
batsmen found them easy.
If the training camp coaching of Slack, Davis and Thomas has the desired
effect, American League batsmen will bo amazed at tho great improvement
of the Mack pitchers. "Wyckoft proved conclusively last senson that ho Is duo
to bo one of the best right-handed pitchers in the land In another year,
nnd around him tho new staff will be built. Joe Bush has shown enough to
warrant the prediction that he will nlso bo able to hold up his end. Too
much prosperity and world's scries success made Bush careless and Indif
ferent last season, but ho has learned his lesson and will report ready to
hustle. If he doesn't Mack Bays he will not be with the team long.
Many "Unknowns" on the List
The other young pitchers nro all more or less of an unknown quantity,
but all who have watched Nnbors and Myers, the lanky right handers from
Dixie, are convinced both will develop Into wonderful twlrlers beforo tho 1910
season ends. If they develop as expected. Mack may soon have another young
nnd powerful staff, which may aid In winning pennants In tho future. Not
much Is expected of tho Mackmen In 1916 .unless the pitchers develop more
rapidly than Is believed possible, but beforo the season is over Slack thinks his
new machine, which ho has predicted would) be greater than the famous ag
gregation he broke up, will be constructed, needing only the balance to assure
a pennant contender In 1917,
MySterlous Bowler Not in Philly
It was reported that Count Gengler. or Herr Getz, as he la sometimes
known, had turned up In a local bowling alley, but tho report was untrue.
Gengler and Louie Franz, of Cleveland, who Is ono of tho best-known bowlers
In. the country, are In Buffalo, picking up easy money defeating the Bison
City stars. Gengler la after a match with Jimmy Smith for a $5000 side bet,
but Smith has left Buffalo, which Is his home city, and Is now In New York.
...
Cuba and Porto Rico Not Ripe for Independent Invasion
Joe Hlgglns, scout of the Detroit Tigers, writes that ho has Just returned
to his Jersey home from a trip to Cuba and Porto Rico, where he was looking
over the baseball field. Hlgglns planned an Invasion of the Islands with a
semi-pro ball team under the management of Arthur Irwin, but he has given up
the Idea because there are too many Independent teams at both places,
which are as good, if not a trifle better, than those of this city and vicinity.
...
The signing of Malcolm Qalvin, the
fullback, by the White Sox, started a group of old timers- telling the exploits
of the famous southpaw, Jimmy Galvln, of the early 'SO's. They were unanimous
that Waddell and Ramsey were the only southpaws In Gal'vln's class, In the
history of the game.
EVENING LEDGER
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BALL CLUBS AND 'PLAYERS DON'T
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PRE5EMT OF A- fiALL.CLUS OSAs-j:
FIELDER JONES ONE OP BEST
MANAGERS IN BASEBALL
Browns' 1916 Leader Has Great Chance to Put
St. Louis on Diamond Map
Once More
By GRANTLAND RICE
lV'Aeit Siirlnp returns fu gloru
And smaihcs tV'difcr's mood.
And 1'an rc-i(itM his story
Within his solitude,
Do I dream then of flowers,
Or think of A in 11 showers.
Or turn to rose-rlmtncd bowcrst
A'ot on your hreakfast food.
For Spring's the open season,
Not only of the score,
Hut where, licicft of reason,
A greater joy's in store,
Where each blp-throatcd mabbcr
Can yell out "Thief and "Jlobber,"
Or "Second-story jobber,"
And seek the umpire's pore.
WHICH reminds us that sprlns Is now
only a yawn or two away; ami yet
It was only a day or two hro that Duffy
Lewis anil Harry Hooper took chargo of
the lilg mortars and closed out the last
W. S. campaign.
Fielder Jones
Fielder Jones still remains one of the
Brent leaders of baseball. Fielder has the
mysterious knack of nrranglnr; a winning
machine Of all ureat manafferB, Mr.
Jones takes along with him the most ex
tended srouch. Cheerfulness is no port
of !il system. After winning the A. U.
champl-nshlp In lOOfl nnd then whnllng
the tar out of the Cubs for tho still higher
title. Fielder saw nothing to call for any
due cheerfulness or Joy.
Mr. Jones Is no dancing dervish. Flip
pancy occupies vlrtuully no territory In
his soul. But ho hns nlways been a great
leader, n, result producer, which Is tho
main tonic.
Fielder for 1016
What Mr. F. Jone . can do In 1916 has
been up for discussion In more thnn one
Fan Colony. Ho has two ball clubs to
pick from, and between the two there Is
enough talent In sight to yield a pretty
good machine. Hut hardly good enough
to beat out Boston, Detroit or Chicago. If
dope Is worth ', cents an acre, the three
clubs should occupy the first three rungs
of tho A. I ladder. Among them thej
have most of the good ball players.
With I.ee Mogeo added to the Yanks,
Now York, Washington nnd St. Louis
should set up tho three-cornered battle
for fourth place. Tho Yanks should be
far above their normal stuff, and Wash
ington, with Johnson, is no bum ball club.
So his re-entry Into polite American
League circles after several years' rest
should hud the one-time world series king
struggling to finish in the first division.
He may land that high, but it Is hard to
see the Brawns llnlshlng above the Red
Sox, Tigers or White Sox. This vision
can be achieved, but only by an eyesight
with far keener penetration than the one
we possess. Ami yet we hope that we
are wrong. St. Louis deserves and is
about due to have a winner. And even
It she misses fire this season, it Colonel
Jones will only stick around a .year or
two longer the rest of it will be compara
tively simple. ,
For Jones has the knack of getting
there with whatever they give him, or
at least setting up there where the best
people belong.
Mr. Ycrkes was a good player In 1912.
He has played good ball since that his
toric world series occasion. But Steve
at his best is no John J. Evera.
Magee and the Yanks
Between, or rather among, Bill Dono
van, Lee Magee and Fritz Malsel the
Yanks should at last begin to develop
nhat they have always lacked magnet
Ism on the Held.
The Yanks have always been rather
too much of a plugging type to get very
deep Into the fanatical imagination. They
HAVE BEEN, O. K HANNIBAL, IF YOU HAD PICKED ON YOUR
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I had any number of fine fellows enrolled,
but the general pep of tho squad was
about as pronounced as thnt of a sponge.
.Pl... l.n.. I.n1..1 ia1I1 IVlltttOVOr tliat
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nv 1ii. Thpv linvo had only a few to
nppenl to tho fancies or Imaginations of
tho fans. Maiscl and Magco together
will mean quite a difference.
The Barriers
"I nm sorry I can't uso Evers at Becond
base, as I have Steve Ycrkes for that
place." Joe Tinker.
"I know I need a' man or two,"
Said Connie Hack one day;
'"I'd like to find the proper one
To help regain my sway;
They handed ma the Georgia Peach,
Hut I forestalled their bunk;
What chance have I to uso Ty Cobb
When I have Amos Strunkt
Said Wild mil Donovan, "Please say
There's nothlnp in fftis cfope;
wouldn't take him if I had
Him tied up with rt rope;
I know that Walter has the stuff,
Jlut, tell mo, on the fly.
What use have I for Johnson when
I still have Cyrus Pleh" I
If tho Wlllard-Moran bout is worth
$30,000, some one should havo raised a
purse or $2,000,000 for tho Sulllvan-Corbett
or tho Corbctt-Fitzslmmons affairs.
Yet thero Is a chance for Percy Haugh
ton to lcvolutlonlze baseball, ns some ono
predicted he would. Ho may bo nblo to
get Johnrty Kvers to express his admira
tion of Byron, Klem, Itlgler & Co.
And then again ho may not.
It. L. F. No, no; certainly not.
actly tho opposite.
Ex-
"Griffiths doesn't want any Federal
Leaguers." Whether they bo Federal
Leaguers or Mexicans, Griff might ns well
grab himself a pair of ball players who
can bat In a run or so for Johnson it ho
ever expects to movo up from fourth
place.
Judging from the Ehgllsh press, Welsh,
Lewis, Ahearn nnd Thomas all English
fighters now in America are going to re
ceive a wonderful ovation when they go
back'home. They will bo almost as popu
lar as the bubonlo plague dr tho black
death.
West Branch Athletes Exhibit
The members of the second division class of
the West Ilranch Young Men'e Christian As
sociation gave an athletic exhibition before
the members of the Stonctrmn Club last nlxht.
The (rats In which the uthlttlc )ountfitcrs
displayed their prowess were tumbllnir, wres
tllne and boxlne. , . ...
Harry Hower,. of the West Branch physical
directors, supervlned the demonitratlon. The
members of the 32d street association who
took part In the dlferent events were Diddle.
Anderson. Oswald. Crew Pompl. nirnlns.
Frank, Israel, Yeager, W elsh and Uonser.
I'll VMPIA. A A "road Jfc llulnbridse
MONDAY NIGHT 8tS0 hllAllf
JUK TUltKK . JACK HAYI.KS
CI-AlllUK MAIthllAl.r, . ItAKKY N.UITH
I I.I.I I! IIKUIVN vs. HAItNKV 1IAIIN
K111)IK Mil. I.Kit vs. U I.I.I K .lAt'KhON
Lew Tendlcr vs. Eddie O'Keefe
Adm., tie. Hal ltes.. BOc. Arena lies., 73c, II.
OIIKAT AI.L-STAIt fallow
SVrintDAY NIGHT SATUUI1AY NIGHT
National A. C. fffSSft.1
1'ltANKIi: McMANl'H . JOK 31AI.OM!
KID THOMAS VS. JEAN CUNSrANCU
JOB AZVKIIO it. KUDU? WAGON
I'ATliEV CIJNE vs. I'lUNNKY JIOVI.K
WII.UK MOOKB vs. JACK IU.MKJt
TONIGHT, 8:31) bllAlll'
SIX ALL-STAK ISOUTtf
Reserved Seats, 60c. AdinUsIoo, J 3c.
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CARE' WHO OWNS THEM ANY MORE
Bethlehem High Girls Win
nF.THI.rjirnM, l'n., Jan. SO. Bethlehem
HlKh Hchoot ulrls' basketball team hid no
trouble In defeating tho Pen Arcyl lllnli
School texm today liv the pcoro of 111 to 2. duo
to the closo Kuarillnir of tho Hethlehcm girls.
Pen Arcyl wns tinnblo to ncoro a slriKle Held
goal. Miss lie) holds scored 11 out of tho IU
Iiolnts.
Ilcthlchcm. Pen Argyl.
Miss lleynnlds .... forward Jl Iss Mcrshon
Miss Koch forward Miss Hording
Miss rrunkel centro Miss Stelnlctz
Miss FroudenberKcr.ccntro Mini O. Kress
MlsaOvcrllcId guard Miss llnnney
.Miss Kraft guard Mlra M. Kress
Ooals from floor Miss Itcynolds. r; Miss
Koch. Goals from foul Miss Mrrshon. Miss
Harding, Mlm Itcjnolds, 4. nefcrco Miss
Cllft. Tlmo of halt e 13 minutes.
Begins Tomrrw
The Long - Awaited, Popular
FOR MEN
IT isn't necessary to take a full page to emphasize
the great money-saving offered by this sale, al
though its importance deserves it. The simple
announcement that the discontinued lines, broken
lots and odd sizes of the famous $3.50 value
NEWARK Shoe will be sold at $1.95. is enouch to
pack our stores with eager buyers.
That's because our sales are few and far
between, and men KNOW that they are BONAFIDE.
When Clearance Time comes, we cut the price
deeply so as to make short work of the stock.
This famous $1.95 Sale begins tomorrow morn
ing. Don't miss this rare occasion to save $1.55.
Advance Spring Styles
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WAS FLlM FLAMMED,
Albright Football Dntcs
MYnilSTOWN, ta .Ten. 20. Manager Henry
Pice, of McCosvllle. has completed a schedulo
or 10 names for tho Albright College football
team, ns follows:
fpitcnibcr il, KutgerR, nt New Drunswlclc,
N. J , September 110, Itticknell, at Lewlaburtf;
October 7. 1.1'hlnh. nt b'outh Bethlehem; Oc
tober 14, Dickinson, nt Cnrllsln; October ill,
Muhlenberg, at Allentoivn: October 1'S, Ocorce
town. nt Georgetown, Vii., No ember I. Sua
nuchanna, at Merstnwn; Nocmber tl.
Lnnucttp, at RiBton; November IS. William
son Trade Mehool, nt Mjcrstown; November IW,
Pennsylvania Military Academy, nt Chester.
Hcriucetn for gnmes had been recolved from
Navy. Colgate. Syracuse. New York Univer
sity and 1 ranl:lln nnd Marshall.
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NEWCOMB IS FIRST
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Philadelphia Gunner Wins Pre-1
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nary, handlean or ion targets, T on 7 Vl"1?'-"'!
events of the, I'lnehnm targe " tMrnJin
yas contested lato vesterday, with liV AW-AI
Twenty-rmir men finished In the rnoL. m1X .1
first moncv was taken bv t" it VTKTv ,M 'e
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