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Show SOUTHWORTH A FAVORITE. I BROOKLYN, N. Y., July 27. Bill Southworth, the Pirates' new outfield -j er, whoso sensational batting and I fielding are keeping Bezdek's team up In the National league race, Is a prime favorite with the Smoky City fans. Ever' time he comes to the plate with men on the bases the followers of the Pirates give him a big hand, and Bill generally comes through with a hit. In the second game of the series against the Robins recently, he appeared at the plate with two on and two out. The slugger banged one of Coombss offerings of-ferings to deep right for three bases, and after the blow Uncle Robblo's veteran vet-eran hurler retired to the clubhouse. Southworth, who is a left-handed batter, bat-ter, is on the road to success in the big show. |