The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-14
Open Race
Predicted
in National
Athletics, YankS Named as
Class of American
League.

NEW YORK April I4-An open
National League race and another
dual between the Philadelphia Ath-
letics and the New York Yankees
is indicated by the comments Of the
sixteen major league managers on
the eve Of the 1880 pennant races.
Most Of the American League
managers concede that the Ath-
letics and Yankees are the class Of
the league, while at least four Ma
tional League leaders have high
hopes Of taking the pennant from
the Chicago Cubs.
Comments of major league man
ayers for the United Press follow:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Connie Mack fAthleticsl-If We get the
breaks and our pitching Is up 70 stand5
the top. The league has strengthened
considerably and the Yankees Will be a
tough team TO beat.
Bob shawkey (Yankeesl-I believe the
Yankees are at least on par With the Attn
letics. with the other six teams strung
out behind US. I think Detroit will I'm
ish third and Cleveland fourth. A great
deal depends upOn our pitching, but l
think some Of our younger pitchers are
spt 10 help US a lot. particularly Gomez.
Roger P~eckinpaugh Indians)-I expect
Cleveland 70 hnish as well as they did last
year. The teams We will have TO beat 70
The Indians will be stronger because Of an
Improved inheld and better pitching.
Bill Kilefer fBrownsl-The Browns have
, better team than they had last year. but
I DO not care to make any predictions un-
III I have seen the other clubs in action.
: expect Gray and CroWder to nave big
wear. Ted Gulic in right field has
strengthened the outheld.
Walter johnson (senatorsl-I think
Washington has the best defensive club in
the league. and we are going to surprise
with our attack. too. All I want is for our
do. the Senators will have a lot TO say
don't.
Bucky Harris CTigers-I am making only
one prediction about the pennant race, l
Than sixth place this year. I like our out
field. think 10 is one Of the best in the
league. with Funk a coming star. We have
as much power as last year., and have
strengthened the weak defensive spots.
DOME Bush white sox)-I never make
any prediction. but I think the White Sox
will prove a huStling. Woodworking team.
II the Browns or Cleveland show any signs
into the hrst division. JolleY has improved
the teams attack considerably.
Heinie Wagner Red Soxl-I do not know
what our chances are. but l believe the Red
Sox will be much better than in recent
years. ! expect much from our pitching
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Joe Mccarthy CCubs-The Cubs ought to
be stronger. better fortified and better bal
won the p%ennant. I think we are sure to
win the pennant again. It would require
some tough breaks that would take away
Timing again. The return Of Hartnett
70 form Will give US the best catcher in
the league.
Jewel Ems Pirates)-The Pirates have
a Young team with speed. dash and hitting
power and should have much to say about
the pennant. Gus Suhr has bolStered the
team at first base and he looks like q
great hitter.
John ]. McGraw (Giantsl-Chicago will
be the team 20 beat but ] have a bunch the
Cubs won't get the breaks they did last
season. The Giants. as always. will be up
in the money. Marshall seems capable OF
taking care OF second base. and Pruett.
Lucas and Parmalee have strengthened our
pitching staff.
Gabby Street (Cardinsls)-I am optimis-
tic enough to predict that the Cardinals
will be a serious contender in the 1880 race;
TIT 1929 club was strong enough to lead
the league until the pitching collapsed In
June. I am sure We will have better pitch
bowski promise to win many games.
Burt Shotton CPhilIiesl-The PhIllies
should finish in first division. They are
better than last year-how much better I
can not determine now. Alexander is 60
ing 10 be a big help. We have an infeld
equal to any in baseball. a hard-hitting
outfeld and better reserves than We have
had in years.
WiIbert Robinson (Robinsl-I am not
making any predictions. but I claim that
the Brooklyn team Is the strongest I have
ever brought Up from the south. Taxing
batting and fielding combined. l have the
strongest infeld I ever had and the out
field is improved. I am inclined to favor
the Cubs to repeat. but I expect the
Robins to hold a prominent place in the
race.
Dan Howley fRedsl-If continued effort
10 produce a winning team from the ma
terial at hand will bring about an i'm
provement the Reds will be much better
than a year ago. The whole. squad is
striving hard. n our pitching Is satiSfac-
tory ne NAV be the surprise Of the league.
Bill McKechnie tBraveS)-It seems to me
that every National League team has i'm
proved and I look for the race to be the
hottest in wears. AS for the Braves, I am
irving TO rebuild a cellar team. 1t Is fool
ish TO talk about q club in the process Of
being rebuilt. I expect a better attack,
stronger pitching. and big things from
some OF the new players. Where we'll
finish. I won't venture to predict.