Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-22
EVERYTHING ROSY
AT CH|SOX'S CAMP
Work of CisseII, BIankenship
Highly PIeasing-NeWs
of Other Squads.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
~ AN ANTONIO, Tex, February
~ 22.-Since the temporary setback
caused by the unsatisfactory con-
dition Of their practice field
nothing but encouraging things have
occurred in the Chicago White Sox
training camp.
The field problem has been satisfac-
torily solved; Bill CisSeN has shown
sirnS of becoming a much better second
baseman than he was shortstop-ano
now Ted Blankenship, more or less Of
flop as a major league pitcher after
a brave start several years ago, appears
to have returned to form.
Manager DOME Bush is pleased with
the showing Of the big right-hander,
who reported weighing 10 pounds less
than last season when he was farmed
out to two minor league clubs.
Also, Dutch Henry has satisfactorily
explained his non-appearance, while
,Johnnv Riddle. recruit catcher, today
was on his way from his home IN
Mississippi. accounting for all the first
squad men.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, February
% (P).--Bob Shawkey, new manager OF
the New York Yankees. has called the
teams first practice of the Spring train
ing season for next Monday.
A number Of the players have been
in Florida for some time, notably Babe
Ruth, George Pipgras. Benny Bengough,
Gordon Rhodes, Lyn Larry and Roy
Sherid. Fred Heimach, Foster Edwards
and Bill Karlon, a recruit catcher, left
New York for the South last night, and
other batterymen and inflelders are en-
route from various sections Of the
country. Ruth has not yet signed his
contract.
CLEVELAND, February % CP0-The
trek to the war camp at New Orleans
begins tonight for the Cleveland In
dians.
Manager Roger Peckinpaugh and the
Tribes three southpaw hurlers. Shaute,
Miller and Shoffner, will head the van
guard Of rockies, coaches and newspa-
per men leaving from Cleveland, while
the remainder of the squad will gather
from over the country.
Yves FerTell and Willis Hudlin, the
aces of the mound staff. still are I'M
signed but they will not be classed as
oficial holdouts until roll is called Tues
day morning.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, February %
(P1.-Among the bigger worries OF the
New York Giants is the question of
Larry Bentons refusal to sign con-
tract thus far.
The red-headed Highlander, whose
elusive slants the Giants are depending
upon to keep them in the pennant race,
has shown no indications of surrender
ing in his wage fight with club officials.
LOS ANGELES, Calf, February %
(PD.-Manager Jewel Ems told the adj
vance guard of his Pittsburgh Pirates
something about their training pro-
gram as the squad arrived here today
to await the train that Is to carry them
to their camp in Paso Robes.
The players reach the almond groves
late today, will have a light workout
tomorrow and will get down to business
in earnest Monday. Two drills each
day, morning and afternoon, will be
the order during the preliminary loosen
ing up.
AVALON, Calf, February 20 P.-
The business of being greeted by Owner
william Wr!gley, jr.. and the inhabitants
of Catalina, including the off1cial music
of the island. accomplished, the Chi
cago Cubs first squad today had its
last day Of freedom before beginning
training.
The squad, composed Of the Chicago
delegation and group who went on
ahead, arrived on the island just before
noon yesterday.
Calvin Coolidge, former President of
the United States, was on the island,
the guest of Wrigley, but did not par
ticipate in the welcome to the athletes