Gunnison Valley News | 1919-05-23 | Page 5 | New Brooklyn Captain is of Opinion Nothing is Won by Lot of Arguments

NEW BROOKLYN CAPTAIN IS OF OPINION j NOTHING IS WON BY LOT OF ARGUMENTS' Zach Wheat, new captain of the Brooklyn club and champion batter of the National league, says his head is all swelled up over the many titles he is forced to carry, hut he is going out there lo do liis bit to the best of bis ability and to lay off the umpires. "It's a long trip from the outfield to the plate," quoth Zach. "and a fellow is liable to cool off or forget what it's all about by the time he gets within hailing distance of the limps, "I sometimes wish 1 were more aggressive, hut you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I was never put out of a game or lined since I broke into baseball. 1 came mighty near it last season when I got warmed up over some sort, of a decision, but cooled down in time. Just as good results can be obtained without with-out unnecessary kicking, providing, of course, the umpires give us a 50-50 deal."