The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-04

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The trade was made by Owner
Smith after Brooklyn had made an
offer and after Smith had communi-
Gated with Manager Bush. Bush
sanctioned the deal. The club direc-
tors regret to see Brown leave, but
the team needs bolstering on the in
field and the officials decided Brown
is entitled to graduate to the majors.
Deserves "Trip Up"
Brown came to Indianapolis from
the New York Giants, always has
played good ball here. has been a IA
vorite and always has been a credit
to the game Therefore, the major
ity of fans will be glad to see him
receive a chance in the majors. He
is 81 years old and is fortunate to
get another big league opportunity
at that age.
The Brooklyn team made a cash
offer for Brown when the Indians
were in the South, but the Tribe Off
Gals rejected it. Players were de
manded and the Robins at that
time were unable to supply the
athletes desired.
Cincinnati recently made a cash
offer for the tall Indian. but Bush
again demanded players in exchange.
The Reds tried to supply the talent
demanded, but injuries to Cincy
stars prevented any deal between
that oIr11 and tho loo IS
Good Start This Year
Brown attracted much big league
attention early in the spring by his
hitting and also by improved throw
ing. His batting average as he
leaves the Tribe is 1927.
Manager Bush has felt the need
of a shortstop since the season
opened. but money could not pur-
chase one. 1t was necessary to give
up a player in order to strengthen
and when Brooklyn agreed to de-
liver the players asked Brown was
permitted to go.
ShortstOp Jones was a star with
the Portland Pacific Coast League
last season and was purchased by
Brooklyn for a reported price of
$4,000 He did not break into the
Robins lineup this spring, however,
because the veteran Johnson has
been playing too Wen to remove.
Manager Bush believes the Tribe
will be we'll fortified in the outfield
with Allen, Rehg, Christenbury and
Bailey available, and takes the view
that the loss Of Brown viii not
weaken the club to the extent that
the coming of Jones and Bailey will
strengthen it. In other words, Bush
figures he is not giving up as much
as he is receiving.
Star in Coast Loop
Jones hit 1902 in 1923 and felded
.943. He was generally regarded the
best shortstop in the coast league.
He stole twenty-five bases and got
1914 hits in GAP times at bat and drove
in seventy runs.
Gene Bailey, the other player com
ing here in the Brown deal, hit .265
with Brooklyn last season. He bats
run yesterday in the second game of
the Brooklyn-New York double head
er. The Robins have been using
Bailey against left-handed pitchers.
Brown will report to Brooklyn Fri
day and Jones and Bailey will join
the Indians in Columbus Sunday.
The Robins will not permit Bailey
and Jones to leave until Brown ar
rives. The two Robins come to the
Indians on an optional agreement,
but can not be recalled until after
the 1924 season.
Indians at Toledo
The Indians were rained out in
Toledo Tuesday. Jess Petty was
slated to pitch and Manager Bush
planned the same box assignment to-
day. The Indians play in Toledo to-
day and Thursday and then move
TO Columbus for four games. The
Tribe Will return home to meet the
leading Saints June II.
The Saints lost to the Brewers
Tuesday and their big lead was re-
duced one-half game.
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