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I believe that seven of the 10 players whom I have I named would be found in a large: majority of any choices whichv might be assembled. THANKS ASSISTANTS As has been my custom lot- sev- I eral years past, I take this oppor- I tuniiy, when announcing my to thank the newspapers, the sans and the players for the prorninence and importance which thee have accorded my selections. But for their attitude there would have been little reason to go on, year after year, offering such a team. have always endeavored to choose players on the basis of gen-1 era' value to the team. and not' Entirely on batting averages.

Naturally the most successful hitters1 stand out in any season. and they Predominate in any all-star It is on batting that runs are scored and runs determine the success or failure of a ball team But other elements must be considered. As an example. I mention the fact that I believe a player ol the Pepper Martin t. pe could hit .285 and be of more value to his team than many another player hitting .325.

The dash. the winning spirit. the enthusiasm and hustle are some- i thing not to be found in any set of figures. but they count heavily In baseball. thusiasm and hustle are some- thing not to be found in any set of figures.

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I am now awaiting Psi- tions, was as follows: ia a -4 rn eee( I 8 II agerly the decisions of the svrters tl as to the leading playerS of the 11 04'4- tratiroser. in rINTit .1 year. wm l'intn (1 ti A e. 3 In 1932 the 10 players ho I named in late August were Jarkmn. 1.

IELDMedu kit. II; Vostnik. named by the baseball writers in 1. October without a change. In 1933 I it EIFI.nVtounik.

Cranw'r 3: sl.i.ick Ott 1 1' Ill 11-LMie(k, I. 11( imi St 111 nine of my 10 Players Were chosen by the baseball writers, I naming 111 17 14 811 7hrIrdnehototh Earl ll hitehill while they selected ri 1l. 6 i Al tyin rrorttiPy. Last netob ni er they Ferrell. si siusseit Kehuscher, 4.

world series. I am now awaiting eagerly the decisions of the writers as to the leading players of the year. In 1932 the 10 players whom I named in late August were named by the baseball writers in October without a change. In 1933 nine of my 10 players were chosen by the baseball writers, I naming Earl Whitehill while they selected Alvin Crowder. Last October they -1 1 I it.

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Vaughan for shortstop, Ott for center field and Paul Waner for right. and the writers named Higgins and Cronin on the Infield, Averill in center field and Ott in right. In other positions 'we agreed. NATIONAL HAS EDGE My selections of six American Leaguers and only four from the National during each of the past three years led to some criticism that I was prejudiced in favor of the American League. This despite the fact that in 1929 the National League led in players selected, and in 1925, 1927 and 1928 there had been an even di LILL tn neat.

in outer puvilz 'we agreed. NATIONAL HAS EDGE My selections of six American! Leaguers and only four from the National during each of the past years led to some criticism I was prejudiced in favor of the American League. This de- spite the fact that in 1929 the National League led in players selected, and in 1925, 1927 and there had been an even di- JACQUES BRUGNON, VAUGHAN WITHOUT RIVAL A year ago Charley Gehringer was the only player who gained the unanimous vote of the members of the board. This year Hank Greenberg and ArkY 211ES BRUGNON, OF OF I i IVI) ,,,,,1 1 1 I 4 11'41 4 I c) i p. 4 In 4 Pirates to the Chicago White Sox.

his team, Martin gets my vote, also has becn doing grand yolk Jimmy Dykes has had a grand both at bat and in the field. and season at third base, as have Rabbit Warstler has been a bril- liant fielder, though too light with Stanley Hack and Red Rolfe. the stick to earn a place among 'Cecil Travis has been the best hit-the leaders. Frank Frisch and ter among the third basemen, but Tony Lazzeri. two former greats at clam this position.

and one-time mom- he has not yet attained high bers of this all-star team, dropped I fielding skill, Odell Hale, shifted back this year. from second base to third, has Oehringer has been his usuual done very well, Werber, Higgins brilliant self On defense, and he and Owen, who were among the has been up in the top flight of 1934 leaders at this position, have hitters all season, featuring with not played up to their 1934 form. plenty of long drives which have played no small part in the suc- 1,1: IT ELD his team, Martin gets my vote. Jimmy Dykes has had a grand season at third base, as have Stanley Hack and Bed Rolfe. Cecil rav is ha bee the best hit a ter among the third bse men he has not yet attained high class rielding skill.

Odell Hale, Nhilled from second base to third has done VerY Well, Werber, Higgins and Owen, who were among the 1934 leaders at tins position, have not played up to their 1934 form, IELD cess of the Tigers. A consistently steady player at the bat and in the held, he tops the second basemen of this year as he did those of 1930, 1933 and 1934. SHORTSTOP cess or tne Tigers. A consistently player at the bat and in the field, he tops the second base- men of this year as he did those of 1930, 1933 and 1934. SHORTSTOP Vaughan won without a dissent- ing vote, and Gehringer received nine of the 10.

Buddy Myer, who Is having a grand season with the Washington Senators, drew the only second base vote not accord-three ed to Gehringer. It is interest-that ing to note that all the outfield vote centered around Medwick, Ott. Cramer and Vosmilt, with Rothrock and Berger poling a lone vote apiece. It is also inter1928 eating that Schoolboy Rowe, now visionfive from each league. One pitching billiantly after a slow might easily strike such a bat- start.

did not receive a vote among ance each year if the idea were the 20 cast for the two pitchers. merely to escape criticism. But I Gehringer, making his fourth figure that merit alone should be appearance since 1930, tops this the answer. even if one league had 1935 array in number of times se10 players and the other none. lected.

Three real veterans of the 'The selections of the baseball 1934 group are missing this year. writers would clear me of any They are Al Simmons, who has charge of favoritism. anyway, As been named seven times; Mickey I said before, we agreed on all 'Cochrane with six years and Lou players in 1932 In 1933 the one Gehrig with four to their credit. difference did not affect the Dean, Vaughan and Ott are apleagues. since I named White- clearing for the second time, while hill and they named Crowder.

Martin, Greenberg, Medwick, CraLast year I named two more Na. mer, Hartnett and Bridges are lions! Leaguers than were found newcomers, Now, for the various on the baseball writers' all-star positions and the reasons which team. prompted the selections: There can be no charge of favoritLan now. anyway. I am not i FIRST BASE associated with either league, I There isn't much debate when one started the year as property of offers Hank Greenberg, of the the American League, and later Detroit Tigers, as the outstanding was transferred to the National, first baseman of the year.

Hank Then I retired. showed signs of future greatness This 1935 team. as I see it, in-1 in 1934 but not enough to gain eludes six National Leaguers and any votes in the all-star selection four from the American. For the by the members of the board. Lou Gehrig received nine votes last first time since 19'26 the National Year and Bill Terry got the re- Leag has the outstanding matning two.

Jimmy Foxx had catcher of the year. For the sec. been the choice in 1932 and 1933. ond time since I have been nam- ing these teams the National has It is a high class field of per. formers which one must consider the best left fielder of the year.

In selecting a first baseman, O'Doul In 1932 having been the other. Gehrig and Foxx in the American As in other years I have worked League and Terry and Collins in In conjunction with the All-Amer- the National have ranked high among the hitters of the year. Ica Board of Baseball in reaching Camilli and Trosky have been chides six National Leaguers and four from the American. For the first time since 1926 the National Leag has the outstanding catcher of the year. For the sec.

ond time since I have been naming these teams the National has the best left fielder of the year. O'Doul in 1932 having been the ether. As in other years I have worked In conjunction with the All-America Board of Baseball in reaching 1 The two outstanding left fleldsteady ers of 1935 are Joe Medwick, of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Joe Vosmik, of the Cleveland Indians. The difference in play between these two has been slight.

There The selection of Arky Vaughan, is little to chose between them in of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the natural speed and ground cover-outstanding shortstop of 1935 will ling ability. But Medwiek hes en-meet with little or no argument. joyed an advantage in Juttting 1 I selected Vaughan for honor a averages, extra base hits and year ago, even though my own number of runs driven home. For committee members gave more these reasons the Cardinal outvotes to Joe Cronin and to Travis fielder is given the edge over VosJackson. Later the Baseball mik, though it is no easy matter Writers voted the first honors to to decide against a player who has Cronin.

This year, I am quite batted .352 up to the time this fie sure that the October vote will a made. Medwiek's show Vaughan far in front, average for the same period Is The major leagues this year .369. have been favored with plenty of Other left fielders who have brilliant shortstopping. I doubt distinguished themselves are the that the grade of shortstops has Johnson brothers Home It ti rated higher at any time during Bob, of the Mackmen, and Roy, of the past several seasons than it is the Red Smcas well as Woodie today. For fielding one might se- Jensen, Augie Galan, Joe Moore, lect Bartell.

Duroeher, Ho- Goose Goslin, Rip Radcliffe and gell or Crosetti, but none of these Julius Sobers. But none of these has been particuarly successful reached the high standards of with the stick, Vaughan has been Medwick and Vosmik, meet with little or no argument. selected Vaughan for honor a year ago, even though my own committee members gave more votes to Joe Cronin and to Travis Jackson. Later the Baseball Writers voted the first honors to Cronin. This year, I am quite sure that the October vote will show Vaughan far in front.

The major leagues this year have been favored with plenty of brilliant shortstopping. I doubt that the grade of shortstops has rated higher at any time during the past several seasons than it is today. For fielding one might select Bartell. Durocher, Rogell or Crosetti but none of these has been particuarly successful with the stick. Vaughan has been The two outstanding left neld- ers of 1935 are Jo Medwick, of the St.

Loins Cardinals, and Joe Vosmik, of the Cleveland Indns, ie The difference In play between these two has been slight. 7-here is little to chose between them In natural speed and ground COV(nr- ing ability. But Medwick has en- loyed an advantage in Jfittling averages, extra base hits and number of runs driven home. For these reasons the Cardinal out. fielder is given the edge over V0A.

mik, though it is no easy matter tO decide against a player who has batted .352 up to the tun tune hi ee. ket1012 a made. Mertwiek'n rage for the sae period Is .369. ft fie lders ho Other distinguished themselves are the 13.1cri)libnsotfintile Ry met the Red Sox-as well as Jensen, Augie Galan. Joe MGOlne; Goose GOMA PAP Itedeliffe and Julius Sollers.

But none of these reached the high standards of A( and Vosmik. ground covering Cramer tetra above timer this year, RIGHT IIITH Mte Ott was lnY clit'lee for ter nod on the 193,4, team and this vote 1 Year Ile gets 111Y 1: right field svilere he has performed so capably mitre the start of the season. Ile was chosen for evil. ter field a year ago, though regu- tarty a mid fielder, because he played the middle garden during the early part of the 1934 APitMill Ott, Johnny Moore, of the Piffle. Patil Wiling Or the Pir ateS an Chuck Klein to the National Ieague array, while wetly mosee, Pi Fox, Bruce carwhen, and George Selkirk have done the best WOrk among the A III i it II Leaguera, Ott's fielding has been up to the same high standard which he het In other recent tiPillOnS, and his hard hitting hex been a big face tor in keeping the Uinta at, or close to.

the tot) in the Hempel league rare, mosee, a brilliant rookie of the 1935 Cittfla, Wan one of the bright stars of his league until forced out by a broken arm. Goodman another newcomr thin a year, IA mthuany fattt mat bo Na3 ttarl'ed alike In 1111,1 0 hits and in hits tmse running. Hut he tuts batted tinder .280. CATC 11E lt For several years Clubby Hart- tRlotAtcl ta Jisi.t tiliog ns er.lbittitirto,Ifit:;int: 1 ing to Rain a plac on this all. star team, But it happened that Mickey Coehrxrarneormuslititavieiy utrihrinerl two eettson' it when MickeY i i in a bettor i wastilat UP to hie toi) standard- the high- CENTER FIELD Pnit.

In recent, years. by rheway been center fielders xclusively Among the players who have 1 11111 plcke me tarn through to grab off the honors. i only Roger Cramer, of the Atli This year the veteran baukstop 1 orrthddaey.v.,'IaIyhatvoinhgishit,thtlxrtmyt.fflof.tah, letics, and Wally Berger, of the I Bravps, received any from i oin yilye, the AlleAmerica Board for this arm 1:1 and .11. osition. thVosmik.

other Medwiek and Ott got otes and none YPialtrica' () tr) of these Is a center fielder, Cra. 1 this year. cltit'ar IIT(11 and Mancuso mer has been rerovnized as an I bre thee extraordinary fielder ever since ors who P( ucceedd see org Haas in the li but not Athletics' garden, and this year and Loie en- he has been the most consistent HaYworth Ile 'Ir It- hitter among the center fielders. Irk Combining such fielding ability ioying a good sea.son Bill Dickey with a batting average close to I tag etin having an off year In .340 he has stood out as the i bituat: (In Bolton. a the Ben.

leader In thli position. tators, gives promise of Joining the Hank Lieber has done very wen top notchers Of the ure. In his firet c.omplete season as 4 regular, showing a powerful punch PITCHERS as well as pround covering There may be eome diepute Terry Moore has shone as a fielder about one of the pitcher; whom I more than as a hitter. Almada. 'have ctmsen for the all-star team another of the newcomers Non! for 1935.

But I am quite con. like a future star. Powell, of vinced that there will be no emu- Washington, is another addition merit about the right of the other to the fleet-footed group. one to a place in any sueh group Chapman has improved in out- las this. In naming litzly ean as fielding, though his hitting has piteher I feel that further fallen off.

Averill. West and is need( oh As these Simmons oleo have fallen off Since 'lines are written he tops the 194. Bordagaray is still another pitchers of both leaguen In games of the group of Speedy fly thaser on In number of inninge pitchd I Alien and Demttree have clone very and In etrikeouts. lie would well. and Berger despite the de- 1probebly be the choice over any cline of hie teern.

has stood Out 1 other pitcher' who Might be strongly. But Wil hitting land named, te win any ganle in which ,,4 )1; 1 1 talli at i 1 'A the the. 2 0 'emote A 4-41 il :1 cIFER wiNs 1 a t'ilv I a tA i ilv I 4''' 1 A 4: 10. emirs t-s0 I 1 I Nee, n.04, 1 1 I 1 1 1 74 ,11 01, Vitst, tinnt In 4, 2 sTEEpLEcilAsE titti lilt tiAt ttit I ilt2 iii 1 1 4 "I'' Vt)111, tl'I'L 7--(A1)-L' a I 1,. work I tut 4 bit surinised that cloy I 1111 4.

Atli A hurter, 1.ele,.1,4,,, I Or ittirritlit tektite the riatittt IllitA the latter did not get any von 3 rttneil 2 I nwn 1, 411111111, 44 the Mitit'clivill Cilli oral from the committee which amity' with me In choosing thie team, I rl 11'1 I "Ill lit Mien tiroto414 lie would get some. ietae. neeet a tee-ewe rook otee 4 Ilettei, Ve. Miming two eveins, NOli 1112,102 $414 nt 141444- IIIV 111 OW Aollai'elit Ittotill Alaorlittion, Wen leerrell. riecond pitcher to a 1 twripil 0,4 i 11 I i 1 ii ave a cnt itynatintonse, tntiat, wlfh it tecoo citmtt hits at itired a ntie come back hut al-tea oi'a' I "IOW.

"1 I Ill Milne the counie at, tho lie hes taken WIMP kid W10044(8 tut Mild istsetk 'Ititr folit Polo club, well. tie els tots been It in the heeee coo' 3 3 I "13rtnil t11413F 43 SAO 1 elteltee Ito we. Ai-et I .1 1- box at tones when nitilw rime were 5 asaeaet I l'AIllt tile tiamtrYls lank' scored itglilitht him. However, lie I I l'i log Wither 'fitionere. 'tail Woolfe wide much vithie to Ms tt.ttot when firti'41 I I 1310,1 from on the I'll," he 13 III the lineup because he la It tk: I II 1 11 Iffile I) III11th the hinli a powerful hitter.

1,1 I test lengthot li a 1,.,, tail, 11041 1 'Lefty Grove Mtn turned In it nut'. st-ta i 1 melliott'a; AtiIloott.tt-I14,tilltieir,,,,,vt:lat!rr,Y111,;gritIttar, prising cometraek end is sure to be 't near the top in the mimed run 4 o'-" I i "ult. 11' 'I. 41 11' "11114 ICI it A11.4,1.'404,0, 1 PI table. Alvin Crowder tond Mel ietees, 2 tee-ea I lot nicr winer of th Mr larder done well, and so ret to to le I'll I a.

II oli wag! third ater Johnny Mareutn's Will It for the 1 o-yr a itittI hitt ilia Itt tt-t log the ettrly lowly A's hits stood out, 0, 4 I nitt'14 Willi hi re intairti A4 4,.. i AO tf I oy char-lee le loPtkifil 4 In the Nationel League Bchti. 4 macher threatened Deon's leader- a TIOI aft, va 'ttie Woe wai al, atilt) for a time, but recently tits 111 MI3' ti.ir 14'441" work fell off, Bo dirt Ilebbeill, 'to 4 3 W1111" hi It. "lit 144' Blanton hint been brilliant for a I Ala 1 11111, had tier coitott coned to ((in 2 i ll II)'' newettroto and Iterringers victory 1, ilmit I Mit by "Iv" rotumn ni enterially imprenlivt, Itc.itte.!!!!!ti A a in l'Itirtielti ContotrY I'lltte, IS when one notes the poeltion I is 4 41 i 'I'll' I 11111 P1 o'c hi I atat bY 1 1 i vat i I 110. 1 team.

at ,0, oniiiito. noir nn the flat which able whin in the and oe one- 4.oe (copyright, 1015. Christy W1sh 01,142 I I .41 on tont It 44 1P; l'IMI'il lilOgi iiiii F4Arr. ii 01 4 II of Mil, ii101111 II ay Widlney'rt gi ey Schorer Victor WHImin I 0., 0 4 I 4 Coll, l'On 11, Iltittell in 14 it a 1 ,,4 i 4 VOW fitteldetol. came In 15-iville on, in the Atiltirent Minis 1 11 es ley 19 i ir I in 11 nt ifosns et 4 11 1 FR I 1 TIBIrerty'Atolft; 11.111;e171:e41:ittlteratt i i a bac field of distance milieux ai 44 A rut rut! in the P(ate, a rolitwodot.41111(101:IttflIgt ,,1 4,,,,,,, I I "1,1 111'11 7.14441 veteran trainer rand rioter, (triennial it collarbone the thild, who came home tomtit 1 whe he was thrown by Mrs, l' a vorites Upset wning the tune pliz e.

Welbourne Jake at John Stoner. of Tomtit, aided en 11 11 111T 1)1 the I and one heit lace 1 12-mintite handicap, came in I followed by Jilt Wilding, Hrpr 1 I AP I of Toronto. who had a live. I. Itayrtiond, of ficavaiiiit minute time 12110Wiffire, 1(6111 11111( 'Litton came the Albert, 1,1, mid Hop Kn, of Moth'.

i (WbitiY (it rIt'w upset hivornee In I two a York. nataalahY known Marathon of the toth Natiact! tentoe! la I ritutellueltri tw)ottth 11 (t11 krie.kit tali(1 1 II. itie 1 II 444 ti it opiertou.fitirtle. Rnkin, of Hamilton, Oton, or he i 1 The II' tch i ile hm, tt-nding am time prize, the Canadian star i loons ot the City Baleteill Crinnitt telling front eeratch In one hour i orionitti tit Inieets the troteatins to the third 44 minutes and 15 eer ends to 1 a 11611. pare the fleld in actual running oolY eo hoe mew oo 1 nionship tat fewksvaloi tomorrow ttiminwe.

1 Id Citiciti it 24 i need on ly 011e victory to totti. seeded 6-4 a-3- rus tie up the having won the Jacque Vireit, tol IlevetlY ((Ilk ig AH0 ,1 It to 4 Uhl 4 to O. tireetisi)urg fen niS mil (it Leo cwroll pitch for Italia travel fast eratuth to toga out 14 avorites Advance, lAlrilg18 ieles. Rho ntereo loot utiaomr. on the The Mt.

()liver nun, of the toraopojim CO ciallis with the The third round In the men'A; singles and nrst round in the men's; i Itittsbineli tefonioehs this after. LIP) 111(117S OCL i noon at the t'irrrierirk Street doublea of the Greater eireensbui I The field trial of Lite Co.rilopolls I. liver M4t.l'Itl" HAY Miner' of tennie tournament were staged I aft, ie going to try out. here today With the laytillte3 win-1 Winne Club will he held at trie i some tiew players tri this game. ning In all triat-choti Itte W'ilkine riatri In Imperial Pa 1 i waket beginning tomorrow and continu- I i i I IttShtirgli ri I A.

4 i 4' 1111( to 8 di' bet 15. 41.44444A44 A i 4 4- 1 1t 4 114ti4 ttn, I 'Thin neld trial promises to be ler to eet II, I 41)0 largest In the United fitateel Tho gnoth wootine see A I ot a IOUs year with approximately Bowln eague ig i't arnantnett to oole 4" 4n4 4 1 (jowl i 1101(1 a inogging in St; lientra LP. ttt, 4 It 1 2134 Arlington at FIGHT POSTPONED i NEW YORK CADDIES WIN; 3 teelock this aftes loon, The Met ropotitan Tenpin League II Ill will 111)1(1 a flogging at the North stenhtee Pat' ita' ,1 la a tar. wav a 'Hie Liks' Club on WednesdaY evening. All menkrs it and any esv, toeley a L.r'rl:'?" t''''''I'l 1 third vdtri 4,,,,,,,, new clubs di.itring a ranchise are Pel ")4 441'.

to attend. ort it, 1 i 44o," 4 itt 0 4, AOtIP It 'Via- 1,0., llilf li II 1, A 444444 heo 4, 1 4 l'n i I 1 '4111 atIrA tit It' on the globe. cIFER wiNs Orrilrni 11 ti I I I tir Nortti nestlaY an't Ise are hitting close to the .400 mark all season. topping both leagues in batting, and his fielding has been niv decisions. The members of A.A.,.

1,.,,,,,, I mment among the home run first-class. The combination has this board. which is comprised of i hitters. and the work by the other stamped him as easily the leading 10 sports editors or baseball writ- guardians of this important posi- shortstop of the year. ers.

and Christy Walsh, who or- tion has been uniformly high pawed the board. submit their' THIRD BASE grade. So when one player can alews. I compare their choices I get the unanimous vote of any! When the All-America Board 'with mine. weigh the values of all committee he must be doing ea.

members were balloting for a the players as 1 know them, and ceptionally well. third baseman An 1934 all te then make the final selections. Greenberg has been leading all were cast for Marvin Owen, NO DIAAGREEMENT other major leaguers in home runs Bill Werber. Frank Higgins and This year there is virtually no and in runs batted In. He also Travnor.

A fellow named disagreement on my Part with the I has starred in doubles and triples IPepper Martin was performing at members Of the board. Last year I and his batting mark of close to this position for the St. Louis we differed On three players, and ,350 is easily the tops for first Cardinals, then on their way to a the same was true in 1931. Some sackers. Hank is not the most National League pennant and a maY regard it as a difference this graceful fielder in the game, but world championship, but the ex-year that 1 have named his defensive play has improved perts couldn't see him as a third Cramer for center field over Joe considerably this vear, and in all baseman.

Neither could I. Vosmik Each got three votes for around value to hie club he clearly This year we both favor the tenter field but Vosmilt Rot three stands out as the first baseman sprightly infielder who so well ti for left field and two for rieht, Of the year. lives up to his nickname. He le while Cramer got one for left. I SECOND BASE far from the best defensive third This Rives Vosmik a total of eieht baseman in the game.

Most of votes for these positions and 1 A yeai ago Charley the other players at this position Cramer four, But I regard Vosmik I of the Detroit Tigers. won the sec- I can outfield him. But none of as strictly a left fielder. and he I ond base honors with plenty to I them can outrun him, outhustle happens to be excelled this year spare. He is selected as the best him or outgame him.

Few can by Joe Medwick, Cramer is dis- 1 of the 1935 group also. but his outhit him. In instilling the hue-Maly a center fielder, and rate i margin of superiority is not as de. tling spirit into a ball club I tete him as better tor this position I wive as it was a vear ago, Clehr- Pepper Martin sae the best in the than Vosmik. though the latter is I Infer hasn't hit up to his 1934Imajors today.

Be may stop) those unouestionebly a tar in his posH form and the competition ha hot drives with his chest. he may lion and one of the season's out- I been somewhat keener. Buddy throw the ball to the stand when Etanding plevers. In every other' Meyer ha been enjoying his best fields it cleanly. But he does instance the vote by position year shire he first became a a fair day's work at third base.

erees with my choice. Only in ular in 1926. and Billy Herman is and at the plate or on the base centerseell did a tie exist in con- having his best year ii.e a paths he is a constant source of teetior: with fist Place. Tony Piet. transferred from tne worry.

For all around Value to members of the bo'ar-d, Last year we differed On three players. and the same was true in 1931. Some maY regard it as a difference this year that I have named Rorzer I Cramer for center field over Joe i Vosmik Each Rot three votes for I center field but Vosmik Rot threes for left field and two for while Cramer got One for left) 'ruts Rives Vosmik a total of eight sntes for these positions and instance the vote by POcitian cows witl my choice. Only In centerlel(' did a tie exist in on tectiOr: Wan place. Follow and his batting mark of close to 350 is easily the tops for first sackers.

Hank is not the most graceful fielder in the game, but his defensive play has improved considerably this rear. and in all around value to his dub he clearly stands out as the first baseman of the year. SECOND BASE A year ago Charley Othringer. Year since he first became a in 1926 and Billy Herman is havina his best year cs a C. Tony Piet.

transferred from tne first-class. The combination has stamped him as easily the leading shortstop of the year. THIRD BASE When the All-America Board members were balloting for a third baseman An 1934 all te 1 I I 0 4 1 i I i I I I I '1 F. 4, I I.

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