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Show j Lays Pennant Hope on Hornsby John J. McGraw, Manager of the New York Gianie. ' Hopes that the New Tork Giants may win their eleventh pennant this season are based largely upon the acquisition of Itogers Hornsby. Eddie Iloush and Burleigh Urlmes, according to John McGraw, grny-liulred Giant leader. ' - : - . McGraw expressed confidence that his team would win another pennant to celebrate this, his silver Jubilee year, ; "- . He explained that the only possible obstacle between the Giants and the pennant will be the St'. Louis Curdlnals, Cincinnati lteds and thif Pittsburgh. Plrutes, - . ' , McGraw pointed out that Hornsby and Roush will bring to Aew York the batting strength that was sorely lacking" last season. The pitching staff will be bolstered up by "Putcli" Henry, who shut out the Glauts In his first appearance In the big show while' a member of the Dodgers, and who was purchased by this Giants from Indianapolis. W. H. Clarkson,-another youngster, will lend hurling strength, McGraw believes. |