The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-26

and Bush was very enthusiastic over
the pitching of Schemanske and
Fitzsimmons. Schemanske hurled
the first five innings and only for
bad break he would have BANKED
the big leaguers.
Fitzsimmons was in superb
shape and allowed the Reds only
two hits in four innings. Schemanske
apparently has cinched a job on the
Tribe staff and Fitzsimmons gives
promise Of enjoying a successful
season. Fitz appears more settled
than ever before and is showing a
better curve ball.
Jack Hendricks used two Of his
mainstays on the mound in an effort
to defeat the Indians, Luque work
ing five innings and Sheehan three.
Both Cincy hurlers were found for
runs and the Cuban. Luque, was
charged with the defeat. Schemanske
received credit for the Tribe victory.
Allen on First
Ray Schmandt again was pre-
vented from playing by weak
throwing arm and Outfielder Pug
Allen occupied the first station for
the Indians. Pug did fair job. but
II was his slowness in going down
after Caveney's drive in the fourth
inning that enabled the Reds to
score their two runs. Reds were on
second and third, with two down.
when Caveney shot a fast grounder
to Aliens right. Pug got in front of
the ball, but 1t slapped his glove
down too late to block the grounder
and the drive went for a single and
scored two men.
The Indians responded quick
ly and chased across three mark
ers in their half of the fourth
stanZa on three hits, a walk
and a double-steal. The double
steal, with Allen on the scoring
end, proved to be the winning
run. The Tribe scored fourth
run I'm the seventh and a fifth
marker i'm the eighth.
Hodapp and Allen each banged
out two safeties. one of Aliens blows
being good for two bases. The In
dams outbatted the big leaguers,
nine to seven, and played superb all
round baseball. 1t was a red hot
contest and the Plant City fans
rooted like the Tribe followers in
indianapolis. Eddie Sicking's field
ing around second base was marvel
Gus. and he accepted nine chances.
II was an errorless game and fea-
ture plays were numerous.
Strong Club
Eddie Roush, captain of the Reds;
was not present; otherwise Jack
Hendricks placed a strong club in
the field. zitzmann, outfielder.
topped the big leaguers in hitting
with two singles and a double.
Both teams meant business and
this feeling accounted for some dash
ing playing. In trying to make
catch of foul, catcher Kruger of
the Indians brought a gasp from the
crowd by hurdling the Cincy bench.
He failed to reach the ball, but con-
WINGED the fans they were looking
at a real struggle.
The Indians have defeated
Cleveland twice. Giants once,
Reds once, Buffalo once and lost
TO Washington and the Philly
Nationals. Five victories in
seven starts represents an
achievement worth shouting
over.
Jack Hendricks, Cincy manager.
and the former pilot OF the Indians.
said Wednesday that Ownie Bush
possesses fine appearing ball club
that probably will be in the pennant
running from the start provided the
pitching staff is bolstered. The 'if"
concerning the hurting staff is a
serious matter. No one knows how
we'll Dutch Henry will perform in
the American Association and there
fore one more pitcher of known
skill probably will have to be landed.
De Loof's Case
Maurice De Loot, rookie infielder
and pitcher, viii be taken north and
farmed out to a class B league. Man
ager Bush said today.
Joe Engel, Washington scout, wit
messed the game here Wednesday.
It was the third Indian exhibition
he has attended this month. The
chances are he is gazing at Johnnie
Hodapp.
Jake Northrop and Spud Camp
bell. former Indians. were visitors
at Tribe headquarters Wednesday
night. Joe Stair, Indianapolis bust
ness man. is here with Mrs. Stair.
and they will go to Memphis with
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