Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-24
TRIBE ROSTER
NOW INCLUDES
REAL HITTERS
Quartette of Sure 800 BatSmen
Ready to Hammer Away
at Pennant.
BUSY WITH EXHIBITIONS
By EDDIE ASH,
Daily Times Sports Editor.

CROWLEY, La, March 24.-Another
Joy bomb was exploded in the camp Of
the Indians when Manager Hendricks an
nounced that Outfelder Walter Rehg
had accepted terms and would report
here Friday or Saturday.
This means that the 1921 Hoosiers viii
get more strength In the smuggling de-
partment, for Rehg is a consistent hit
ter and always finishes solid1y in the
coveted 800 class. Last season he led
the Tribe in hitting and also in the num-
Der of runs driven in. so 1t is readily
seen that the Indian directors have good
reasons for feeling elated over Walters
acceptance of their 1921 terms. He has
been In the hOId-out class and until to-
day there was some fear felt that he
would not be back, but it is evident that
he couldn't refuse the big offer Owner
Smith agreed to pay him.
With Rehg now included In the 1871
roster the Tribes outfeld lineup pre-
sents an imposing appearance. kinsella
hit over the coveted mark in the Inter
national League last season, and there is
no reason why he should not repeat
that feat in the American Association.
Therefore, with two 300 sluggers in the
gardens and with probably two on the
inheld the Indians stand an excellent
chance Of gaining a smuggling reputation
expected TO show great hitting improve
ment also, and if he crowds the $40 mark
the Tribes enemy pitchers are going to
see plenty OF trouble.
In addition to Kinsella, Rehg and
SINNERS, Hendricks also has Van Dyke
and Morrison, promising rockies, to work
with and it is almost certainty that
one Of the two will make the team.
With the infieId and outfeld nne-ups
now set and the catching department
giving encouraging service, the last prob
lem is the pitching stan. 1t will be
bOlstered, but how soon is not known.
John McGraW continues to assure Owner
Smith that he will send him a capable
twfrler and there still remains chance
of getting Jess Petty back.
As for the McGraw promise, the last
one was made the Tribe bosses in HOus-
ton Tuesday, and both Smith and Hen
bricks returned here confident that the
New York manager will deliver before the
American Association bell rings. Return
ing to the Tribe catching outlook, it can
be said that if Gossett and Dixon are
unable to carry the burden properly there
still looms the possibility of Walter
("Butch") Henline returning from the
Giants
The Tribe players got back down TO
business today with n stiff workout The
players were showing renewed pep" as a
result of the big vacation they enjoyed
Wednesday down at Lake MiSera, where
they tested their prOwess on hooking the
elusive bass.
They were well worn when they got
back to camp Wednesday evening, but
nights rest put them back on their feet
and they answered the practice call to-
day without a grumble
On Friday the Atlanta team will be
met here and on Saturday and Sunday
the Philadelphia Athletics will be here
for return exhibitions with the HOosiers.
There was some talk of games with Beau
mont here Monday and Tuesday. but the
negotiations were dropped yesterday