New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-09
Lineup OF ROBINS
NOT YET SETTLED
lnheld Presents a Number Of
Problems to Manager Robinson

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though Manager Wilbert Robinson
has not lost weight worrying about
the Brooklyn intield it is in a
scrambled condition as the training
period moves into its stride. The
rotund manager of the sometime
Dodgers admits that he has mo
idea who Will play second and
third. He has decided on first base
and shortstop, leaving the other two
places as his unfinished business.
On other departments the team has
practically made itself up.
| With Jacques l'ournier gone,
| Floyd Herman has succeeded to first
base and the cleanup hitting posi-
ton. Johnny Butler. u great play
er if he keeps his health, will win
shortstop without struggle. The
race is declared open for the re-
mainder of the infeld selections.
The former southern leaguers,
Jimmy Partridge, from Nashville,
and Bobby Barrett. from Memphis,
are bidding for second and third
ts IttllNtIS, bUl are cflCOuNIeTlUS
opposition from three members of
last years team, Jerry Standaert.
Wilson Fewster, and Bill Marriott.
Ii the contest should be decided by
hitting alone Standaert would win.
He is better batsman than fielder.
Billy Riehl. once a NeWberry. S.
c., college star. is equally at home
Iy IN two GaIl ant
with the outfield fairly well popu-
lated by more experienced players
he probably will be content 10 con-
centrate on infield endeavor.
Indications early In the game are
that the battle royal may be con-
tinued in the actual playing season
before regular second and third
sackers are assigned.
The outtield presents a much less
difficult problem. Captain Max
Carey will play center and Arnold
STATE, fresh from Il great season on
the Pacific coast and with major
league experience in his equipment,
has been conceded left field. Har-
vey Hendrick, who has tried twice
before. seems destined to stick this
time, although he played first base
for Providence and New Orleans he
has been sent to the outtield in the
Brooklyn camp and his hitting and
speed have made a quick impress
sion. Gus Felix will hold on but
he is keeping a watch;ul eye on
the former Vanderbilt star. Mer-
win Jacobson, of last years team,
seems to have been crowded out by
the addition OF STATE and Hendrick.
Oscar Roettger, a pitcher who can
hit, also is playing the outfeld.
An experienced catcher will be
sent TO other fields as a result of
the addition of Buth Henlne to the
receiving staff. Heniine, whose ac-
QUESTION cost the Robins Burleigh
Grimes In round about trade. will
be the first string performer. Three
OF last years eatchers, Deberry,
O'Neil, and Hargreaves make up a
surplus. Jim Silver, former Notre
Dame receiver. picked a tough spot
to display his wares.
L ll' SutbcSS vi IIlt p1ICulnR sta
will depend in a large measure on
the ability of Bill Doak to come
back after period OF retirement
and improvement in the form dis
played by last years staff. brought
over intact. with the exception of
Grimes. Doak does not know how
good his spitball will be.
Vance. Petty McWeeny, Barnes.
McGraw, and Ehrhardt, will start
another season. They will be rein
forced by three of the half dozen
recruits. Norman Pitt, who has
been on the ineligible list, has been
restored to good standing and has
an excellent chance to stick big
Jim" Elliott has also made a good
early impression as has Clarence
Griffin, a small but earnest left
handler. II both make good, a
triumph will be recorded for two
extremes in stature. Elliott is the
giant and Griffin the midget of the
pitchers.