Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-09
O'Rourke Selects Second Base
For His Job With the Browns

Cleveland Indians had their last hours
of solo workouts today. Tomorrow the
sackmen, he shortstops and the uot-
f1elders arrive, and Monday sees the
entire team in uniform and at work
The problem bothering Manager
Roger Peckinpaugh is whether three of
the pitchers in camp, all old-timers but
regarded as dark horses, will pull
through as permanent performers to
supplement his regular staff, compris-
ing Shaute, Miller and Hudlin.
Kenneth Holloway's work has been
spotty, as has that of Jovo Miljus, and
Jimmy Zinn's most consistent work has
been in the minors.
ST. PETERSBURG Fla, March 8
(P).-Babe Ruth's New York Yankees
scrub team finally has beaten the regu-
lars. Most of the credit is due to Cor
don Rhodes, Pacific Coast League re-
cruit.
Rhodes pitching tho last three in
nings of a Seven-inning game. allowed
the regulars only one hit and no runs.
George Pipgras pitched the first four
for two runs.
The scrubs, however, got to Roy
Sherid and Fay Thomas for three runs
and the game. Babe Ruth got one sim
gle, but Gehrig went hitless.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 9 (P).--
John McGraw is beginning to fear that
his New York Giants regulars are get
ting into condition too quickly.
The weather has been fine here ever
since the training season began and
with two workouts daily the players
have rounded into great form.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March 8
(P--The Boston Braves may sport a
pair of brothers in the coming season.
Sam Jones, brother of Percy, the
pitcher, Is working out with the Tribe
and If he makes good efforts are eX-
pected to be made to persuade the New
Haven Club of the Eastern League to
part with the outfielder.
The Red Sox have the CASTOR boys.
Alex and Milton, who make battery
in themselves.
CLEARWATER, Fla, March 8 (P.-
Rumors have it that Wilbert Robinson,
resident-manager of the Brooklyn
Robins, is making overtures to Emil
Fuchs Of the Boston Braves to obtain
DR.. Eddie Farrell. the dentist inflelder.
Robinson was seen talking with Fuchs
in st. Petersburg yesterday. Uncle
Wilbert has considerable respect for
FarrellS ball-playing ability, but Eddie,
primarily a shortstop, would have trou-
BILE trying to find regular berth with
Glenn Wright, Dave Bancroft and Billy
Rhiel to beat out
AVON PARK, Fla, March 9 (P;--
With an open date today, Manager Billy
Southworth expected to put ms 81.
Louis Cardinals through their PAGES 10
eliminate weak spots revealed during
the series with the Philadeipnla AS
which resulted in two Red Bird victories.
Tomorrow the Red Birds will clash
with the Indianapolis American ASso-
citation squad at Sarasota.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla, March 8 (P.
Tommy Thevenow's apparent tlptop
condition was the subject of much COM
ment at the Phillies' camp today.
The former st. Louis shortstop was
sold to the Philadelphia club last year
because it was feared a broken ankle
would interfere with his play. He had
his first workout here yesterday and all
hands were pleased with the manner in
which he covered the short field. He
declared his leg was as good as ever;
The Phillies are all on deck now. with
the exception Of O'Doul, outneloer, ana
Bob McGraw, pitcher.
PASO ROBES, Calf, March 8 up.
Earl Shelley has won the approba-
ton of Barney Dreyfuss, owner OF the
Pittsburgh Pirates, in so far as his form
in the field is concerned. If the big
boy hits half as well as he fields he
will be the star of the National League
1929 race" Dreyfuss says.
Jess Petty and Burlelgh Grimes are
considering a wager as to who will win
the most games for the team this year.
When Grimes came to the Pirates last
wear he stepped out and won 25 and
lost Il. Petty believes he can better
this feat.
AVALON, Catalina Island, Calf,
March R.-Joe McCarthy's Cubs al
ready have demonstrated that they
have a "murderers' row. OF their own
for 1929.
Eighteen hits ratified off Cubs bats
YESTERDAY as they defeated Los Angeles,
ii to 6. in their first exhibition game.
Rogers Hornsby got home run and two
doubles in five attempts, while Riggs
Stephenson got five safeties. Clyde
BECK. whose hitting has been worrying
Manager Mccarthy, came through with
three hits.
Lautenbacher, Holley and Horne.
rockies. pitched for the Cubs and held
the Angels to nine hits. The Cubs
were back for more conditioning here
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