The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-31


proposition. Ruth's speed is not
of the greatest, and he wants no
handicap in his wild hunt for his
lost home-run title. Falk has played
left field for the White Sox for the
past two years, and would fit in
there like a glove in the Yankee
lineup.
The Yanks are expected to have
Pipp, Collins, Scott and Dugan in
their 1928 infieId, with Falk, Witt,
and Ruth in the garden. Schang
will again do the bulk of the catch
ing and a truly veteran pitching
staff will be exhibited in Mays,
Shawkey, Robertson, and Jones,
righthanders, and Pennock, a south
paw:
Meanwhile, the deal sending Pen
mock to the Yankees, where he is
expected to win at least fifteen
games this season, has made the
fans sit up and take notice in Bos-
ton. Apparently an end has come
to the working agreement between
the New York and Boston clubs.
This is sure to be a good thing for
the league.
Il had a clause inserted in my
contract" said Frank Chance to
New York friends, giving me abso-
trades. Il will not allow any one
TO trade what is left of the ball
club right from under my feet.
Another thing: I am responsible
for the fact that my contract runs
for only one year. l insisted on
this because ! did not wish to tie
myself up with an outfit that does
not show a disposition to help me
In strengthening the club"
Chances iron hand is plainly
seen i'm this trade giving the Red
S0x three promising young play
.ers for one ageing veteran. lie
evidently meant something when
he said he intended building I'D a
ball club i'm Boston. He has be-
gun with vengeance.
Failing to land Dick Kerr, who
Is suspended, the Yanks went after
Jake May, a Pacific coast south
paw. That deal fell through, leav-
ing the champions still hunting for
q capable sOuthpaw. They turned
their attention to Boston, seeking
Pennock
Under the old arrangement, Fra
zee might have sent Pennock to
New York for a couple of season
tickets TO Dover Hall, a bottle of
Volsteadian Scotch and worn
batbag. Under the new arrange
ment the Yankees have had to turn
over three players who should be
regulars with the Red Sox.
The Red Sox needed a third
baseman. They have landed a good
one in Norman Mcmillan. The
Yankees made the mistake Of using
him as pinch-hitting utility cut.
fielder last year when third base
was his regular berth
George Murray is one of half a
ooZsn promising young pitchers in
the American League. With so
many veterans on the club, he
lacked all opportunity on the New
York club. He will receive plenty
of work under Frank Chance and
much IS expected of him.
Camp Skinner is not SO well
known to the fans. He warmed
the bench all last season after
working year in the Texas
League. He did some idle pinch
hitting, but his year was wasted.
lie Is young and fast and with
regular work in Boston, should
prove good ball player On the
- other hand, if Chance considers
him. too green. he may figure in
some other deal further strenStnen.
ing the Red Sox.
This is the worst trade The
Yankees have ever made" one
New York official is quoted as say
ing, that is, if you take it by and
large But we are figuring on
the coming season. We just had
to have a seasoned lefthander.
Murray, Mcmillan and Skinner
would hardly have Aoeen more than
bench-warmers so 1--WE have sacri,
success"