New-York tribune., 1920-02-25

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Halas and infelder "Red" Smith, re,
disposed of.
"Red" Smith, who. it was thought,
might be kept until it was ascertained
whether or not J. Franklin Baker would
be available for the next drive, is now
the property of Clark Grifith's Wash
ington team. He was turned over to
the Old Fox at the waiver price He
came from the Braves by waiver, 80
that Higgins realized nothing by the
transaction. If Smith lives up to past
performances, he is likely to help not
a little in the Washington uplift.
Smith is player who doesn't wear
we'll if left in one SPOT. But invaria-
bly,, after transfer, he takes on new
lease OF life for year or two. Having
traded Eddie Foster to the Red Sox
Griffith doubtless has made wise move
in taking Smith of Hugginss hands
j. Carlisle is not only an experienced
third besemen who should have few
years Of good service left in him. but 3
colorful, peppery athlete as we'll, and
one who always has been dangerous at
bat in a pinch.
May Help Bresnahan
No Yankee fan will seriously regret
the departure of little AL Wickland. He
may be able to help Roger Bresnahan's
Toledo American Association club. Ger
t@inly he gave no evidence of major
Sieague worth during a long trial in
centre field with the Yankees last sea-
son. AS a fielder he was all that might
be desired, but with the bat he was a
sad example. He simply couldn't hit
lick, nor even give a good imitation of
hearty attempt. In the opinion of To-
cal fandom. one of Huggins's greatest
mistakes of the 1919 season was his
keeping of Wickland in preference to
either Elmer Miller or Bill Lamar.
George Halas, the Great Lakes Naval
camp in Jacksonville, Fla, a year ago
gave promise of development into an
other Cobb, has been sold to the St.
Paul club Of the American Association.
This player has most of the requisites
of greatness save experience. With
Mike Kelley he is likely to get this
experience. and if so should return to
the Yankees in due time for his big
chance. The Yankees will retain title
to this particular chattel for some time
to come, at least.
Benny Geiser is q semi-pro player
VINO will go to Jacksonville in the hope
of demonstrating sqfiicient ability or
promise to earn a Glass AA berth. He
was the big sensation of the Downey
Shipyards team last season. This club
played aggregations that numbered
many major and minor league players.
Geiser. who played the outfield, hit Arb
through the season.
1t is claimed by his admirers that
he is one of The most versatile OF play
ars. He can give a good account of T
himself either on the mound or behind .
he plate. He comes so highly touted !
/ chance Gene McCann, scout of the
worlds champion Reds, admitted yes
erday that New York had beaten Gin
.innati to the highly touted phenom.
ieiser is right handed thrower and
hitter, twenty-five years of age.
Our old friend Ping Bodie-one Of
he few Yankees of real color before
Babe Ruth was added to the ensemble
left the Offices yesterday with d grin
4 yard wide. Ping says Miller Hug |
gins may now forget his outtield wor-
res
Lost His Bread Basket
"I'ye lost my bread basket" declared |
Ping as he displayed a fashon-plate
front, "and believe me no one is going
% root me out of that center pasture.
IN going to start for the first time
n perfect condition and I'm not wor-
rying about being able to go the route"
Bodie is wonderful spring player, at |
east. He always has been real cham
pion for six weeks or two months. In |
these days Of less than half OF pei
cent his fine physical condition should
guarantee Ping q pretty fair start
against the kids who will be bidding
for his job.
Frank Gleick, who halls. from sagi
nav, Mich, and who hammered the !
daylights out Of bush pitching, was
with the Yankees through the closing
weeks of the 1919 campaign. lie throw, |
right handed, but is a left handed hit
ter Higgins regards him as a bright |
prospect.
Secretary Joseph D. O'Brien, of the
Giants, may have to make the trip to
San Antonio, Tex, when the team
leaves Saturday morning Mr. O'Brien |
was hopeful that he might delay his (
Journey couple OF weeks because of |
pressing local business. But it is neces- /
sary that he get in touch with Vice !
President Manager John j. McGraw.
and 1t now appears McGraw will not /
come to New York until after the train |
ing season. Mae has not notified his /
otilce as to his plans but the fact that |
he was IN Cuba Monday inclines O'Bricn
TO the belief that he win go direct
rom Key West to San Antonio.
For the last two weeks O'Brien has
kept the wires and mails busy round
ing UP his pilgrims. The Eastern dele
cation will join forces with the Middle
Western contingent in St Louis Sun
Gay ga ~ n'ght and the entire party will
begin the following day. '
The Cincinnati Reds and the Boston
hed sox are both still very much in
Inc ine market ma. for outfielder Elmer Mil
ier; ,p The TACT that Huggins has sent
halas to Mike Kelley may be- Inter
pretea as a move which will give the
,anxee manager something to saw "a
20 She disposition of the outfield star