The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-09
PERSO N MEL IF THE BOSTON
 PLAYERS


 principal features of their playing career from the time they entered the national sport:
 Manager Carrigan. William c. Carrigan, the manager of the team. was born at Lewiston, Maine, October 9, 1889, and came to the Red Sox from Holy Cross college in 1907. Later he was sent to the Toronto club of the Eastern League for further deveI- opment and in 1908 he returned to the Boston club and has remained with that team since. Late in July, 1913, he became manager, in which capacity he has acted for three years ECarrigan is one of the very few play ing managers of the present day. As a catcher he has taken part in more than thirty games this season and has an excellent batting and fielding av- craze.
 John J. Barry. - John J. Barry, who was born at Meriden, Conn. in 1887, graduated from Holy Cross college. where he became a prominent factor in collegiate baseball and was signed by the Philadelphia Athletics after his graduation. He was one of Mack's mainstays from 1908 to 1914 when the Philadelphia manager broke up his wonderful team and Barry went to Boston.
 He was the regular second baseman for the Red Sox a timely hitter and a player possessed of all around abil- ity, but injuries which he received dur ing the present season have prevented him from playing for some time past and he may not take part in the pre- sent worlds series.
 Forrest Cady - Forrest Cady, a first string catcher of the Red Sox. is the tallest man on the team. He was born at Bishop, H., twenty-five years ago, and made his professional debut with Indianapolis in 1908. He was sold by Indianapolis in 1910 to Newark, and was with that team for two years, being sold to Boston in 1912, when that club won the world s championship from the Giants.
 George Foster. - George Foster was born in Bokoshe. Okla, twenty-seyen years ago, and is a right-hand pitcher Most of his experience has been gained with the Red SoX. as he start ed his career in the Texas League with Houston in 1912. and went to Boston in 1913. Foster with Wood ab- sent was the mainstay of the Red SoX last year, because he is a willing worker and possesses the skill and good judgment to go with it.
 Dell c. Gainor. - Dell" Gafnor, who substituted at the initial sack for HOblitzel and hit rne ball more often than any inrielder on the club the latter part of the season is twenty nine years old. He began his career in 1909 with the Fort Wayne club of the Central League He was pur- chased from Fort Wayne by Detroit in 1910, but was not seasoned enough. He returned to Fort Wayne but was recalled in 1911. He immediately won the first bag on the Tiger team and played through the season of 1911. He broke his wrist in 1912 and was out of the game so long Detroit sold him to Boston. He was a utility infielder and pinch hitter for the club last sea son. and has been of great value to the team.
 Lawrence Gardner. - Lawrence Uarryl Gardner, third baseman, is graduate of the University of Yer mont, where he first learned his base ball He was born at Enosburg Falls Vermont, May 23, 1886. of English parents. From 1905 to 1907 he was star of the Vermont team. Many clubs offered Gardner a contract. and he practically chose the Red Sox him self signing in 1908. He farmed out to Lynn of the New England League. in 1908. returning to the Red Sox the following season. Since then he has played continuously. excepting when injured at first in utility roles, then succeeding Mcconnell at second base and later being moved to third base, his present position. He is a splendid fielder and an excellent batsman, be- sides being fast on the bases. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.
 Sylvanus Gregg. - Sylvanus CNean) Gregg, was born at Ashland, Wash. October 27, 1887 He played ball with
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