New Britain herald., 1928-12-11
MAGNA7ES FACE
 HARD SITUATIONS
Trying to Do Something About
 It During Winter
BY HENRY L. FARRELL

Between now and the time when something more important comes along some words may have to be wasted and the baseball situation, whens the Tanks aren't rampaging and Sam Breadon. isn't firing pen. nant winning managers. is . good subject for idle chatter.
 The overs and managers Of the major league clubs, have taken stock since October or earlier, know that something should be done about their situation and. according to the word passed on to their customers. they are trying to do something about 1t.
 The weeks between the final game of the world series and the annual winter meetings in December offer valuable hours for working up and completing trades, but up to the time of this writing there have been only q few of the many expected deals announced.
 Cubs Didn't Waste Time
 The alert Chicago Cubs were right cut in front with the deal that brought Rogers Hornsby from Bos- ton at the expense of many collec- tions from the chewing gum ma chimes and some rockies and near rockies.
 The Giants relieved the Phillies of Fred Leach and separated them selves from Lefty O'Doul and some cash. They also gave the orphan. Ray Schalk. new home.
 The Tigers assumed a new man. ager in Bucky Harris and a s70,- GOO Coast League outfielder. Roy Johnson.
 The Cleveland Indians unloaded about $9o.o0o for Dick Porter. an outfielder from Baltimore and Earl Averill, an outfielder from San Francisco.
 Giants and Indians Improve
 John McGraw thinks that Leach will just about make his ball club. He will be regular workman. at least, and the Giant boss will not be forced to use & different combina- tion. every day in the week.
 Cleveland's greatest weakness has been corrected if the two young out tielders deliver and the club may get some Infield help for George Uhle.
 The situation on the other clubs seems to be:
 St. Louis Browns-A nice leftover team from last season and a prom ising new catcher in Terrell.
 Chicago White Sox-Only need a second baseman. an outfielder and a catcher and won't trade Hunnefield. Lyons or Thomas.
 Philadelphia Athletics-A heart can't be bought. They also need an outfielder since Cobb Speaker and French have departed. Swell pitchers when the Tanks aren't batting them.
 Detroit Tigers-Not so bad. Prom ising with a new manager. Need a first baseman even if Master Harris says Heilmann could field as well as Gehrig.
 New York Yankees-Huggins never satisfied. Wouldn't scorn . third baseman. shortstop. and four sensational pitchers.
 Boston Red Sox-Getting the pick of the eastern college boys and can spend some money for higher priced players when they get a couple of Sunday gates. Two elegant pitchers and willingness to trade for the proper break.
 Washington Senators-A tough spot for Sir Walter.
 Cincinnati Reds-Haven't said word.
 Pittsburgh Pirates-Glenn Wright for what have you. Wouldn't laugh off a pitcher, q catch1r and a first baseman.
 St. Louis Cardinals-Bill South worth in the middle. Hafey and hanging by a string. And lot of faith in two rockies infelders.
 Philadelphia Phillies-A young ball club that may be better. Cant be worse. Giant money to buy some material if the butcher and grocer didn't get it.
 Brooklyn Robins-All shot. Ele- gant pitchers but five first basemen trying to play other places. Vance or Petty may go for dough.
 Chicago Cubs-With Hornsby -- GREAT.
 Boston Braves-Haye mercy on