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Show MACK WILL BE IN RACE, SAYS GRIFF WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. "Don't over-look over-look Connie Mack's team in the next pen- ; nant race." This was a warning sounded by Manager Griffith in speaking of tha coming hag race in the American leagua ; recently. "The former world champions may not be as strong as they were a year or so ago, but it is still a team which will have to be reckoned wjth by those who figure on having a chance to w(n tha flag. "The acquisition of Lajoie Is sure to keep the Athletics' batting strength up . to a high standard, and ability to hit has always been the main power behind the Mack machine. Lajoie did not hit up to his standard last season. He was discouraged and 'dissatisfied with his berth with the Naps, but I cannot help but believe tiiat he still lias a couple of years of good baseball left -Jn him. Ha i wm get mmsen in perieet conaition next I season and look out for his batting. Ha is sure to be a lot of help to his team. 1 "You kiow, with Lajoie hitting up to i his usual mark, that Athletic team Is Btill one of the best-in the circuit. There ara a number of high-class pitchers to draw from, a lot of sterling inftelders, and jumt as strong an outfield us a team can wtsli for without having three first-rate stars. "Of course, the Red Sox are a great team on paper, and undoubtedly will ba factors in the next race, but there are other teams that will make the Carrfgau crowd hustle, that you can bet on." |