The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-02

 Boston American League club, who will participate in the coming worlds series, includes the principal features of their playing career from the time they entered the national sport:
 Manager Carrfgan.
 William F. Carrigan, the manager of the team, was born at Lewiston, Me-, Oct. 22, 1883. and came to the Red Sox from Holy Cross College in 1907. Later he was sent to the To- ronto club of the Eastern League for further development, 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 the last three years. Carrigan is one of the very few playing managers of the present day. As a catcher he has taken part in more than 30 games this and fielding average.
 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 colle- giate baseball and was signed by the Philadelphia Athletics after his grad uation. He was one of Mack's main stays 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, timely hitter and a player possessed of all around ability but injuries which he received during the present season have prevented him from playing for some time past and he may not take part in the coming series.
 Forrest Cady.
 Forrest Cady, first serfng catcher of the Red Sox, is the tallest man on the team. He was born at Bishop, H., 25 years ago and made his pro- fassional 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 Bos- ton in 1912, when that club won the Worlds Championship from the Giants.
 George Foster.
 George Foster, born in Ookosha Okla, 27 years ago, is a right-hand pitcher. Most of his experience has been gained with the Red Sox, as he started his career in the Texas League with Houston in 1912, and went to Boston in 1913. Foster, with Wood absent, was the mainstay of the Red Sox last year. and promises to con- tinue in that role for some time, be- cause he is a willing worker and pos- resses the skill and good Judgment to go with it. t
 Dell c. Gainor.
 "Dep'i Gainor, who substituted at ,he initial sack for Hoblitzel, and hit the ball more often than any infielder on the club the latter part of the sea- son, is 29 years old. He began his career in 1909 with the Fort Wayne club of the Central League. He was purchased from Fort Wayne by De- troit in 1910, but was not seasoned enough. He returned to Fort Wayne, but was recalled in 1911. He imme- diately 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 De- troit sold him to Boston. He was a utility inf1elder and pinch hitter for the club last season and has been of great value to the team.
 Lawrence Gardner.
 Lawrence (Larry) Gardner, third baseman, is a graduate of the Univer- sity of Vermont, where he first learned his baseball. He was born at Enos- burg Falls, Vt, May 23, 1886, of Eng izI, fN r, 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 bats man, besides being fast on the bases. He bats left-handed and throws right handed.
 Sylvanus Gregg.
 Sylvanus ("Vean") Gregg was born at Ashland, Wash, Oct. 27 1887. He played ball with many independent teams during his early career, and re- ceived his first professional assign ment with the Spokane club of the Northwestern League in 1909. He was purchased by Cleveland in 1911. He was then sold, in the middle of 1914, 70 Boston.
 Olaf Uenriksen.
 Olaf Henriksen, substitute out fielder and pinch hitter of the Red Sox is a New Englander, 25 years of age, He first played professionally with the Brockton club of the New England League in 1910. and was purchased by Boston during the season of 1911. He bats and throws left-handed.
 Richard J. HobIitzcI
 Richard J. Dick) HoblitzeI was born in Parkersburg, w. Va, Oct. 26. 1889. His first professional contract was with Clarksburg. W. Va, in 1907. He joined the Newark League club in 1903, but was sent to Wheeling, from where he was purchased by the Cin- cinnati Reds. Until 1914 he played with the Reds and for most of that .'me he ranked among the best as a fi=st baseman. He -5as sold to Boston by Herzo-. for private reasons and immedir ely made his mark with the Red Sex. He is a big fellow who knows the game well, can hit and field with the best and is a main factor in the great machine.