The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-16
PLAYERS SWITCHED
IN Big TRADES BY
BASEBALL MANAGERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Walter Rue
Their for "Rube" Marquard, of the
champion Brooklyn, was the deal pull
ed off by Manager Moran for the Reds
Wednesday. 1t is believed that it will
help both clubs. for Ruether was
about through in Cincinnati. but may
come back for Robbie" while Mar
guard is glad to play with Western
club.
Previous to the making of the trade
the National league at it's session had
absolved Marquard of any serious
blame for the ticket scalping incident.
in which he was mixed up in Cleve-
land last October. IL
The New York and Boston clubs of
the American league pulled off the big
gest deal of the meeting to date Wed
nesday when Managers Higgins and
Duffy got together and engineered a
trade involving four players. on each
side. New York gave Catcher Ruel,
Pitcher Thormahln, Infielder Pratt
and Outfielder Wick in exchange for
Catcher Schang Pitcher Hoyt and
Wants Sehano.
stated that he made this trade in Or
der to secure Schang and Hoyt. He
needs a fast catcher like Schang, and
he believes that Hoyt Is going to be-
come one of the best right-hand pitch
ers in the American league. 1t is like
ly that he will trade Harper and NC
Nally to Philadelphia for 1nfielder Joe
Dugan, whom he will use as utility
man, as he expects Fewster to play
second base for him next year.
The deal for Marquard was made
after two other offers for Ruether had
been turned down by Manager Moran.
Wednesday morning John McGraw OF.
fered $4,000 in cash for the Red
southpaw and later Manager Hickey,
of the Cardinals, offered either Out
fielder McHenry or Infielder Janvrin
for him. Moran considered all three
of the propositions carefully.
Pat was willing to take either NC
Henry or Janvrin for Ruether, but
preferred a pitcher. and so decided to
deal with Brooklyn and thus secure
a wise and experienced lefthand hurl-
err TO take Ruethers place in the Red
box.
Bids for Meanwhile
The Cincinnati club made very
large cash offer for Rabbit Maran-
willie, of the Braves. which Owner
George Grant has under Amusement.
Manager Fred Mitchell would prefer
players and is looking round to see
if he can secure what he wants, but
Moran is right on his heels and may
secure the Rabbit
If Pat cannot get Maranville or
Terry he Is ready to make an offer
for Arthur Fletcher, OF the Phillles'
who played such great ball for the
Giants for so many years. FLETCHER
has a couple of good years left IN
him." said Pat, land he is winning
player of just the stamp 1 like to have
on my club. / will make an offer for
him as soon as 1 can find Bill Dono-
van"
Owner Frank Navin, Of the Detroits,
expects Ty Cobb here by Friday to
sign up as manager of the Tigers for
the coming year. THE job has been
open to Cobb ever since Jennings de-
cided to leave u.s." said Mr.. Navin.
Last night Charley Herzog an
nounced that he probably will go e
Rochester with George Stauings, who
has just leased the club there with
privilege of purchase: Herzog real
ICES that he is through with the big
league, as all clubs have waived claim
on him He will play either shortstop
or second base for Rochester. and will
be field captain of the team.