Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-28
BATTERY STARS
ONLY NEED OF
1921 INDIANS
Bosses Fire Calls for Help to
All Corners of Baseball
World.
THUNIP MACKs AGAIN
By EDDIE ASH.
ally Times Sports Editor.

H. l.
Hendricks put some warm deals on the
wires today. warm to the extent that II
thew are contaminated the Indians Will
. look much like the American Association
pennant winners OF 1921 For some uine
Jack has been striving to bolster the
pitching staff, but today he announced
athat he also means to bolster the catch
Ing department. In other words, the
Tribe boss believes he must bolster MS
BATTERY al both ends, and his prediction
s that If he is successful there viii not
De any dissenting opinion regarding the
tness Of his squad TO step out AFTER the
a. A. championship.
"The out6eId is set,~the inield is set,
how for the battery said Hendricks to-
Hay. Thereupon he announced that he
bad wired the Los Angeles club of the
#Pacifc Coast League offering to trade
|{Chh Brady, whom 1t is possible for him
10 obtain from the Boston Red So1, in
Exchange for Pitcher Vic Aldrfdge, the
sHoosier SchooImaster" Aldridge lives
a the HoOsier State and does not care
10 20 all the way to California TO play
.Ioall and. as he formerly graduated to the
.Ibig leagues from the indianapolis team,
&c Is believed that it would be popular
Inove If he could again be used in a Tribe
Uniform Brady was offered to the lu-
dams tentatively some time ago, but the
Ideal was held up because Of the an
nouneed retirement Of Derri1 Pratt.
Now Boston comes along again offer
ling Brady to the Indians, but the Hoo
sisrs cannot use him at this time, be-
cause the team already has six inhelders
and all are giving satisfaction. How
ever. the Indians will go after Brady for
agree to give Aldridge in exchange.
few days ago Owner Smith offered
cash for Aldridge, but the Coast club
tnrned the proposition down and made
known a preference for g trade. This
brought about q revival Of the Clin
Brady deal and all the Tribe members
are hoping that Los Angeles agrees to
Hendricks latest proposition.
MUST FIND
HITTING CATCHER.
Hendricks was led TO make the announce
Inent that he is In the market for an
other backstop by the failure Of Leo
Dixon to hit the ball. This youngster
has demonstrated fine ability In every
other way, but due to the fact that Cos
set is not rated a heavy stickert 1t is
necessary that the second Tribe catcher
be able to swing a heavy willow. The
Indian boss is hopeful that Walter Hen
line WIN be back from the Giants, aud
already Owner Smith has asked John
McGraw to return Henline, il he fails to-
stay In the big leagues. The Tribe d.
seetOrs are not trying to place any OBJ
stacle in Henline's big league path, but
they want to be sure of getting him If
he is not retained by New York.
The decision to be on the job IL Hen
line is turned back was reached by
Owner Smith when It was noticed that
McGraw had been using the former Tribe
receiver with the Giants second team.
In case Henline is not obtained, Hen
bricks has another deal in mind that
would bring to the Indians catcher
oils This player was in the American
Association last season and despite
fine batting record, be was dropped to
league of lower classification for some
unknown reason
Owner Smith is going to try another
conference with McGraw at Mobile April
and, as it win be the third confah Of
the two this spring. something interest
ing may develop that will help the Hoo
sier pitching and catching departments.
Sterling STRIKER went the full nine in
nings on the mound Sunday; did not
allow a walk and shut out the mixed
squad Of Philadelphia Athletic rockies
and regulars by a 4-to-0 score. The big
right handler had burning speed and
sharp breaking curve and only once qid
the Mackmen get man as Tar as thru
base II was an encouraging perform
ance to Manager Hendricks as it vas the
first time any of the Tribe pitchers went
thu entire route this spring
The Indians scored two runs IN the
fourth inning and a second pair in the
ei ghth all by clean hitting. SINNERS
end Schneider each got two hits and
Baird Covington, STRIKER, Lutzke and
Vandyke got one C., ariece Bsird GOT a
triples. One Of Schreiber's hits was good
for two bases and Hank also contributed
some great work in the short field.
high powered wind marred the day and
the attendance was small, but the game
was fast nevertheless and the fans saw
some fashy playing. In four games with
the Athletics the Indians won two and
tied two, which is an achievement to be
proud Of.
CLOSE WORK
IN CROWLEY.
The Indians were to take their final
practice in Crowley today in a game be-
tween picked teams. Manager Hendricks
balanced the sides to the best Of his
ability and, as q result a warm battle was
promised. It was the last chance for
Crowley fans to see the HOOsiers In action
and much local interest had been worked
up over the contest. Owner Smith prom
ised TO reward the winning team with
something worth fighting for and the
players we're enthused to such an extent
that some fear was felt that the pitchers
would let out too much.
Tuesday morning the Indians will pack
up their toys for the departure from
Crowley shortly after noon. Fsrewells
60 new acquaintances Will be In order
among the society bud" members Of the
squad and a large going away delegation
Is expected to be at the station to see the
Indians disappear on the SoLthern Pacific
eastbOund.
The Tribe party is due to reach New
Orleans Tuesday evening, where they will
remain until Friday night when they VIII
Amove to Baton Rouge for two days. While
"a the Crescent city the Indians will
8sngle with the Brooklyn Dodgers In ex-
XibitiOl games Wednesday and Thurs