New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
 
CINCINNATI REDS
 MEASURE UP WELL
lnfeld and Shaky Bo1meD Only
 Problems to Be Met
By The Associated Press.

By Tne Assoclated Prest,
 Cincinnati, Jan. 27.-The Cincln- nati Reds represent an uncertain quantity in the 1925 National league pennant dash but if shaky spots in the intield and pitching staff are eliminated, the club promises 10 be q prominent factor in the race.
 The Winter Stove league period for the Reds has been one market with a dearth of trades which might have strengthened the team in all it's positions, Furthermore there is not much opportunity to pull a deal which would whet the fielding and hitting average of the team, al- though d trade of some sort may be closed before the opening of the spring training season.
 The club has purchased a few minor league players during the winter. and some are possessed with ability that made other teams bid for them. The brightest star to drop into the Red lineup during the off season was the youngster Dresser, star infielder from St. Paul. Dressen is reporte dto have a wealth of ball playing brains and ability. He is eX- pected to strengthen the weak in field.
 Rube Bressler. utility outtlelder. will play first base for the Reds. Bressler, who recently signed his contract containing stipulation that he cannot be sold, or traded during thccoming season, started with the Reds as pitcher, filled in as an out fielder and during last season sub the coming season, started with the veteran was sick. Jake Daubert died just after the close of the season.
 Hughy Critz, peppery second base man, will continue at that position, unless busted by recruits. Pinelli, the fiery Californian, will remain at third. The shortstop position has several candidates, including the versatile Dressen; BShne, last sea sons regular; "Chet" Fowler, and Topel, a youngster.
 Five newcomers augment the un- certainty of last years pitching staff. All are of more or less unknown quantity Manager Jack Hendricks is hopeful of plucking one or two regu- lars from the group, which includes Lineeman. University of Cincinnati NTap,.ie, TnllinC and (7lo rl minor league recruits; and Dibut, Cuban who displayed lot of stuff in a brief trial with the Reds at the close of last season.
 Adolfo Luque, the Cuban veteran. had a bad season in 1924 while Pete Donohue also was a disappointment but Hendricks is confident they will come back this season. The other regulars holding over on the mound staff are Carl Mays, Eppa RiXey Jakie May, Rubc Benton and Tom Sheehan.
 The receiving department remains intact. Hargrave, Wingo and Jack Blott, University of Michigan catch CT, compose it. Of the three liar grave is best Blott probably will get a good chance to develop this season on the sidelines with his two seniors doing the bulk of regular work.
 The outfield has the redoubtable Ed Roush in center field and under three year contract Walker cavorts in left field and Elmer Smith, former American leaguer, late with Louisville, and Zitzmann, an International leaguer will fight 1t out for the berth in right.
 The spring schedule is devoid Of long automobile trips that wear upon the temperamentai minds of athletes in their trip to and from practice games. Plenty of games have been scheduled for the spring season in the hopes that they will assist in rounding the players into condition. The clubs training site is Orlando, Florida.