The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-03
TIPS FROM THE TRAINING
 CAMPS
BY UNITED PRESS
 Athletics

Fort Myers, Florida, March -- (UP) - Eric McNair, infielder, and Al simmons, slugging outfielder. were the only absentees from the Philadelphia Athletics training camp today. McNair is exjected to- morrow and Simmons is training in Hot Springs and will join the squad after the exhibition schedule Is com- pleted.
 St Petersburg. Florida, March 3 - (UP) Six pounds lighter than he was at the start of the 1880 training season, Babe Ruth today was among the Yankee drill squad. Meryl Hoag, $75,000 Pacific coast recruit, Pipgras, who IS con- valescing from an appendicitis op- pitcher, were the only absentees from the camp today.
 Braves
 St Petersburg, Florida, March 3 I- UP) - Duffy Lewis, one time star of the Boston Red Sox, has been signed to assist Hank Gowdy as coach of the Boston Braves. Lewis. accompanied by President Fnuchs, arrived here yesterday. Rain prevented the scheduled scrub game between the regulars and the rockies.
 White Sox San Antonio, Texas, March 3 - CUP) All the White Sox regulars with the exception of Catcher Moe | Berg, were in camp here today. l Although reports have 1t that Will l lie Kamm is to be traded to Cleve- land before the season opens, Kamms work has indicated that he expects to play for the sox and no other team. His work at third has been nothing short of sensational for so early in the season.
 San Antonio. Texas, March - | (UP) - The Giants hold-out crop Is not such a bumper one after all Travis Jackson, Freddie Gindstrom and Fred Leach, all reported as in- surgents, reported yesterday in the best of spirits.
 l Bill Terry, Frank Hogan and Fred Fitzsimmons still have to come Joe Genewich and Hub Pruett arc the only absentees.
 Robins
 Clearwater. Florida, March 3 - (UP) Adolfo Luque, veteran Cuban, was the only pitcher missing from the Robins camp today.
 Jack Quinn, ancient spit-baller arrived yesterday as did Lefty O'Doul. Quinn was in a uniform { seemed to be in good shape.
 Joe Shaute. one time Cleveland Indian, continues to show up well and is certain to gain a contract i his pitching arm holds up. Th' Robins are badly in need of left Hander and Manager Robinson thinks Shaute will come through. Cubs
 Avolon. Catalina Island. Cal | March 5 - (UP) A regulation nine-inning game was on schedul' today for Manager Rogers Hornsby' Chicago Cubs
 Paso Robles, Cal. March - UP) - Larry French, pitcher. re mained the lone holdout from thu Pittsburgh Pirate ranks today a Adam Comorosky. outfielder, signet the dotted line. Manager Jewel En- was pleased with the work of Ed die Phillips. former Americal League catcher. and expected hin to give Hemsley a run for the first string job.
 IntcrnationaIcs
 Tucson, Arizona, March 3 - fUP) = The Arizona State Leagu became Second Internationa League in fact, if not in name. to day with the admission of the No galles, Son. Internationales. replac ing Miami. Ariz. which gave up it franchise in the circuit.
 The Internationales will be com posed largely of Mexican players fl order to gain the support of fan below the border. Business men o Noeales. Sonora, and Nogales. Ari zona. have agreed to support tn team.