The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-13
TRAINING CAMP
ACTIVITY.

ST PETERSBURG Fla, March
13.-The New York Yankees begin
their exhibition series with the
Boston Braves here today, and
their chances of victory appear.
none too favorable. The world
champions barely eked out 1,to.0
win yesterday over the Tampa
Southeastern Leaguers at Tampa.
Ruth and Gehrig went hitless and
a drive by Lazzeri, who got three
safeties, sent in the only run.
MyIes Thomas and Al Shealy
pitched for thes Yanks.
The Tampa police were called out
TO chase the youngsters from right
field so that Ruth could field his
position.
CLEARWATER, Fla, March IS.
Two rookie outfielders, Nick cnl.
lop and Johnny Frederick. are
waging an even battle for the
center field job on the Brooklyn
Robins. Cullop hit a homer with
the bases full yesterday. but Fred
erick's single enabled the regulars
to beat the Yannigans, 8 to s.
BOnesetter Ferguson has fin.
Ished treating Glenn WFigbt's
arm but will keep the short.
stop in Miami several days for
observation. No action at pres
ent is contemplated by John
Heydler, president Of the Ma
tiOnaI League, regarding pos.
sible cancellation Of the Wright
Petty trade.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March 10.
Frank Gibson. former catcher Of
the Boston Braves, who is wanted
by the New York Giants has not
yet signed. He would like to stay
with the team but is afraid John
McGraw will ship him back to the
sticks in deal.
The Giants play the San Antonio
Bears today. unfaYorable weather
kept them idle yesterday.
PHOENIX. Ariz.. March Is.
The thjrd-game Of the five
game series OF practice game
contests will be played today
between the Tiger regulars and
the Tiger Cubs. The series
thus far is even, the Cubs win.
ming the first, s to 5, and the
regulars taking the second,
10 TO ..
Harry HeIIman, who was ont of
the last game because of 4 wrenched
shoulder, will be back in the line
up today dividing first base duties
with Dale Alexander.
NEW ORLEANS. March 49,
Iupe Pluvius. the weil!known oppo-
nent of baseball, forced the Cleve-
land Indians into idleness yesterday
and the Tribesmen, after their en-.
forced holiday, we're ready for a
strenuous drill today. Walter NIL
Ter. Cleveland sandlotter and south
paw Is expecting a big season and
his fellow-players, after watching
him in early training. are inclined to
agree.
DALLAS. Tex. March a.
Weather permitting. the Chicago
White Sox and Dallas Steers were
to stage their fourth exhibition con-
test today. For the past two days
rain has kept the Blackburne squad
indoors.
BRADENTON, Fla, March ia.
The Red Sox open their exhibition.
game schedule here this afternoon,
meeting the st. Louis Cardinals, Ma.
tional League champions. Local
fans have anxiously awaited this
chance to see their favorites stack
UP against the Mound City stars.
AVALON. Cal, March 13.-It
was reported here today that
Commissioner X. M. Lands has
asked for information concerning
the behavior OF certain players
at Los Angeles Saturday when
dispute arose over calling an
exhibition game between the
Cubs and Angeles on account Of
rain.
In a practice game yesterday the
Avalons. or regulars, were beaten
by the Catalinas, IA to 3. Pitching
of Malone and Bush was ineffective.
BRADENToWN. Fla. March 1S.
The Cardinals play the Boston Red
Sox here today. for their fifth ex.
hibition game since entering spring
training. From now on all the
regulars are to take active parts in
the games remaining on the Red
Birds schedule.
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