The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-15

Pervading the camp of the Brook lyn Superbas there is feeling of con fidence that was noticeabiy absent a year ago in New Orleans. Last sprine a group of Manager Robinson's best men were holding out for better terms and two or three did not come to agreement with the management un- til the opening of the season. Mana ger Robinson contends that as a re- . suit several games were lost that rightfnlly should have been chalked up to the Superbas credit, and, as the team was crowded out of the first division by only ono game Uncle Robby holds that his outfit should nave finished considerably better than it did.
 Youngsters Rise
 Several of the aged veterans of a year ago have given way to younger aspirants whom the manager and his assistants. Coach Fucker the former famous southpaw pitcher, and Scout sutton, believe will more than fill the places of hesformer stars.
 Ray Schmandt. a sure and active fielder, has taken the place of Ed konetehy at first base. While Schmant is not expected to bat as well as Koney did when in his prime
 1A AeObiHoVn COuHtH 0n llfn IC clout the pill for, at least, an average of .275 which is good enough to hold the job in view of his skill on the field and his speed on the bases.
 Ivan Olson. captain and veteran shortstop, has moved over to second base. Olson is the key to the Dodger inheld. Of the brainy, aggressive type, with long experience, his head IS always up and he can be depended to keep the young fellows working with him, fighting to the end of every game. Bert Griffith, a young out flelder from New Orleans, who has shown world of speed is also work ing out at second. and if there were seasoned men at the other infield positions, Griffith would crowd Olson for the regular job.
 Ward In Condition
 Chuck" Ward, who has been z member of the Brooklyn squad fol several years and from whom much was expected, has never done much because of injuries and illness This spring he has reported in fine con. dition and is giving the light hittins sam Crane hard run for the shorf. stop post. If Crane could bat bic league pitching he would be consid. cred equal to anyone. Ward looks Ike a hitter of, at least, moderate strength and is nearly as fast anc sure in the field as Crane.
 Young Andy High. the third If a family of ball players is dispIavine unexpected skill at third base. and in the event that Jimmy Johnston per sists in his determination not to re- port unless he is given better terms Hish will have chance to show what he can do when the bell rings Apri r. Robinson is much pleased With him. Sam Post and Bill McCar- ren are otber rookie infieidcrs who Will probably be farmed out another season for more experience.
 Regular OutfieIders
 Famous Zach Wheat, H. H. Myers and Tom Griffith constitute the reg ular Brooklyn outfielders. Whea, ana Myers are great fielders, Wheat and Griffith strong hitters, but none or them possess as much speed as a major league picket ought to have though Wheat and Myers were once exceedingly fleet of foot.
 Much interest, therefore, Is beine taken in the work of John Roseberry a left handed prospect dug up by Lar. ry Sutton. Roseberry has very little professional experience, but his abil- ity to murder the easy hurling of the early lrainlng period and his speed has everyone looking at him. Bert Griffith. however, referred to above as candidate for a place at second came to the club as an outfielder and he Is likely to be the fifth man for that department. Bunny Neis, tn, Chicago boy who jumped from the Canadian league to Brooklyn two years ago, has arrived, in the opin- ion of manager Robinson and it is likely that he will displace one oi the veteran regulars before the sea son has progressed far.
 Miller Is old Standby
 For many years big Otto Miller has constituted most of the Brooklyn catching staff. While other backstops have commanded more favorable notice than has Miller, during his long years of service few have done more or better work. This season he is to be relieved by Barney Hungling last year the catching star of the Southern league. It is conceded by everyone that Hungling is of Major league calibre. He is a hard, right handed hitter. good receiver, and HTI7HrnD knuINIn