The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-01

and prepare the way for more ini-
portant measures.
| Catcher Roy Spencer's appear
ance eagerly was looked forward to
today after he had sent word Thurs
day that the latest offer made by
Owner Perry interested him to a
point where he would report for
practice. This new attitude dis
played by the mainstay receiver is
taken to mean that it will be only
matter of hours until his name is
attached to the official papers.
Three of 'em Ready
The coming of Spencer will make
three catchers in camp and fix that
department just right for the pitch
ers to get plenty of target practice.
The other backstopS, Riddle and
Mum, are sturdy chaps and willing
workers, and they will begin now
the battle for the second string job
back of the plate.
First baseman Monahan and Sec
ond baseman Connolly, two men as
sured of positions, are due to reach
Sarasota Saturday and pep up the
inf1eld drills. German and Metz,
Western League third sackerS, also
are listed as Saturday arrivals and
they are sure to be given a quick
test at the hot corner.
| During the irfield drills this week
Russell has been playing first, Man
ager Bethel second, Warstler at
short and McElroy, a rookie, at
third. McElroy is not a bad looking
rookie in the field and is tossing the
sphere, but has much to learn about
hitting.
Will Get Riconda
That third sack eventually will be
billed by Harry Riconda of the
Pirates, according to the bold pre-
diction Of Boss Bethel, who adds
that his only infield worry is to de-
velop a capable utility performer.
Of the absent outfielder, one of
three has signed. He is Clyde
Barnhart and he will doubtless be
on hand during the weekend.
Matthews and Layne have not &C
| cepted terms.
The crop of pitchers in camp is
| nothing to rave about and bodies i'll
for the Indians when they start
playing big league opposition in ex-
hibition tits. In other words there
are not enough experienced hurlers
here to carry the numerous rockies
over the hard spots.
Bill Burwell is absent with leave,
Ken Penner is absent without leave
and Danny Boone is a holdout. In
| the matter of pitchers, however
Pilot Bethel sings SWeetly of the
future. Pittsburgh owes one in the
Swetonic deal and in verbal agree
ment the Pirates also have promised
to send second sound chucker.
Shortstop Warstler was the first
sick list victim in the Tribe train
ing camp at Sarasota. He got too
much sun Wednesday which result
ed in blistered neck, and after
practice Thursday his stomach went
out on him and he had a spell of
dizziness He was feeling better
Thursday night.
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| CLUB OFFICIALS WHO ATTENDED
THE BIG FIGHT AT MIAMI BEACH RE-
| JOINED THE SQUAD AT NOON THURS
| DAY AFTER A TRAIN JOURNEY THAT
LEFT THEM EXHAUSTED. IT WAS A
| FIFTEEN-HOUR RIDE. DUE TO VARI-
| GUS DRAWBACKS COMING BACK, THE
HoOsIER PARTY SPENT ABOUT NINE
| HOURS ON THE RAILS. TOO MUCH
GRIEF FOR TEN-RoUND BOUT WAS
THEIR VERDICT.
The Indians practiced under diff
culties Thursday, the reason being
a stiff wind from the guilt. Some
fear is felt now that there is too
much breeze in this coast town for
the athletes. No i'll effects to date,
however.
Some of the FASTENERS have not
missed thing and already have
rOmped in the surf, tried the golf
links and Joined out with fishing
parties. Rookie players making
their first trip south think they
are in different world.
REB RUSSELL IS GETTING THE
/ RANGE OF THE LOCAL RIGHT FIELD
FENCE AND FREQUENTLY SENDS THE
PELLET OUT OF THE LOT.
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