Spitball pitcher and a great one. Has been in the National League since the Fall of 1917. Twirled for Six National League clubs and played in four world's series. Pretty close to 40 years old, but still able to fool the batters. Born on a farm in Wisconsin and worked in the lumber camps, where he developed considerable strength. Broke into baseball in 1913 with Ottumwa in the Central Association. Now lives at New Haven, Mo. Bats and throws right-handed, is five feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Last year won six games and lost 11.