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Show BASEBALL STORIES Ed Pfeiffer doesn't seem to be able to get into his stride. Pinch hitters never hit in a pinch except when they are on the opposing side. Tom Seaton has won a stay with the Chicago Cubs because of his good work. Peckinpaugh, once a light hitter, Is leading the major-league shortstops at the bat. American Association umpires are wearing the national colors around their left arms. Ray Bates, the Athletics new third baseman, is a six-footer, but is very fast on his feet. Jim Vaughn Is to get a bonus of $1,000 from the Chicago club if he wins 20 games this year. The Red Sox 3on't look as if they have been weakened much by the retirement re-tirement of Bill Carrlgan. Manager Tinker of Columbus Is enthusiastic en-thusiastic over the fine showing of his new twirler, Pitcher Earhardt. The fans can't help admiring Whltey Witt of the Athletics, because of his cocksure ways and breezy style. Manager Mitchell is apparently one of those of great faith in the sacrifice bunt. He seldom fails to use it. It would not be surprising if Manager Mana-ger Callahan fif the Pirates developed Walter Mails Into a great pitcher. Right now It appears that the Cardi nals grabbed a promising recruit when they signed their new president. Bob Bescher, left fielder of the Cardinals, Car-dinals, owns a block of stock in the club and will refuse to be released. Harry Lord, former big-league third sacker, will be given a chance to play third for the Portland (Me.) team. Big Jim Vaughn is the hero of the National leairue. lie has certainly set a pace for the other hurlers to follow. Connie Mack says that Walter Johnson's John-son's effectiveness decreas'-s when he faces a bunch of left-handed natsmen. Walter Pipp can hit the ball liarder than any other slriirirer in fa t company. com-pany. He is pounding i::!ipsins, toy |