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Show PIPP IS BEST FIRST SASKER Real Star of All Initial Basemen, Says Miller Huggins, Manager of New York Yankees. Manager Miller Huggins is enthusing considerably over what he expects from Walter I'ipp this season. "I've heard a lot about tirst basemen since I've come to town, and I heard a lot of boosts for Chase. Sisler. Mclnnis and others. I want to say. however, that it jj.iiiP.t " ' , Waiter Pipp. I think' I have the best first baseman in baseball, and that he will be so recognized rec-ognized before another season. "Pipp can do everything around first base any of the others do,' and his great reach gives him a decided advantage ad-vantage over most of them. And 1 know of no other lirst baseman who carries more of a kick at bat. He bit .304 for me last year, but a batting average does no! begin to tell Pipp's usefulness to a team. His ability to make those long hits at critical times makes him one of the most valuable men in baseball. lie led his league in home runs in !!lf! and 1917. and has led his league in driving in runs. "I'ipp still is a young fellow, and I think was just reaching the top of his game last season, lie is improving, and I pin a lot of faith on him for next season." |