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Show JOHNSON STILL IS SPEED KING I ,0A to4 lfl.A I k W$L v ; What American league pitcher has the most speed? If that question was put to the American league umpires a majority of them would be certain to reply, Walter Johnson. Such being the case, why is it Johnson no longer strikes out so many men and finds it difficult to win with any degree of consistency. "The reason is easy," remarked one of Ban Johnson's umpires In discussing discus-sing the speed king's status. "While Johnson still is as fast as any pitcher in the American league he is far from being as fast as he once was. The players know this, and no longer need fear the terrific speed that once featured Johnson's pitching. Instead of having one foot free they get a toe hold, to use the slang of the ball field, and take a healthy swing. It's just that slight difference that gives the batsman the added confidence that means so much." The photograph shows Johnson and his two sons Walter, Jr., and Eddie. These two boys are following right In their father's footsteps, spending their vacation period following Dad around the circuit learning the fine points of the game. |