Leading base stealer of the American. League in 1934 was Billy Werber, Boston Red Sox third baseman. Though speed of foot is essential in base stealing, Werber's close study of opposing pitchers' habits is his greatest asset. Many pitchers give some telltale sign when they are about to deliver the ball, an unconscious raising of a shoulder, or a nervous flip of the glove. Being alert, Werber was off with the pitcher's unconscious signal, getting the advantage of the extra split second. His daring on the base lines, tends to make opposing infielders, pitchers and catchers nervous, and thus adds to his success.