May 7, 1903 - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan) - Elberfeld might play third for Detroit
Sport Facts and Fancies
Barrow's switch of Elberfeld to third in yesterday's game, is a surprise merely in the fact that it had been supposed that he had completely abandoned his idea of trying this combination. Earlier in the season, after Brain was lost, he contemplated using Elberfeld at third, being deterred only by the fact that he could get no good short stop, and that he was doubtful about Elberfeld's arm. The little fellow's throwing last season would hardly warrant his use at third, but this spring he has been whipping long ones across with speed and with accuracy. The shift will be a good one only if a man who can cover a lot of ground around second base is secured for short. On the present line-up nothing is gained, as Yeager is much hotter at third than at short and less ground is covered by the combination as it now stands than when the positions are reversed. Elberfeld was third baseman for the crack Richmond. Va. team at one time, and was rated a
minor league star. The prospective passing of Yeager will be sincerely regretted, for he was always popular. and was always trying. His failure to hit has undoubtedly affected his work thus far.
Barrow's switch of Elberfeld to third in yesterday's game, is a surprise merely in the fact that it had been supposed that he had completely abandoned his idea of trying this combination. Earlier in the season, after Brain was lost, he contemplated using Elberfeld at third, being deterred only by the fact that he could get no good short stop, and that he was doubtful about Elberfeld's arm. The little fellow's throwing last season would hardly warrant his use at third, but this spring he has been whipping long ones across with speed and with accuracy. The shift will be a good one only if a man who can cover a lot of ground around second base is secured for short. On the present line-up nothing is gained, as Yeager is much hotter at third than at short and less ground is covered by the combination as it now stands than when the positions are reversed. Elberfeld was third baseman for the crack Richmond. Va. team at one time, and was rated a
minor league star. The prospective passing of Yeager will be sincerely regretted, for he was always popular. and was always trying. His failure to hit has undoubtedly affected his work thus far.