Evening star., 1932-12-13
BIG 3CLUB DEAL
BENEFITS PIRATES
Gain Lindstrom in Swap In
voIving PhiIlies as Well
as Giants.
BY EDWARD ]. NEIL,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

l \ player deal Of the annual
conclaves, the magnates
of the American and National
Leagues settled down today to
three solid days Of barter, lobby
lounging. and serious efforts to
prune the base ball business OF
all unnecessary expense.
In every corner Of the major league
hotel headquarters. behind closed
doors, on lobby settees, in fact, any
where that two rival managers could
find space to argue, bidding for talent
broke out afresh at the example set by
Bill Terry. young manager of the New
York Giants
Bill vowed, soon after he took the
reinS from the hands of John McGraw
last season. that he'd trade every man
on the club if he got the chance-and
the opposition is giving him chance
to make that threat, or promise, good.
Last night he sent Freddy Lind
strom, a crack center fielder, to the
Pittsburgh Pirates in three-cornered
deal that also involved the Phillies and
changed. in all, the residences OF flve
ball players.
IN exchange for Lndstrom and Chick
i Fullis, a substitute outfielder, who
moves on to Philadelphia, the Giants
received Glenn Spencer, young right
handed pitcher, from the Pirates and
George Davis a fine outfield prospect,
from the Phillies.
To balance the third corner of the
trade the Pirates sent Gus Dugas, 81
year-old outfielder, and sum Of cash
not announced to the Phillies. All the
players involved are right with
the exception Of Dugas, a southpaw
slugger, who came to the Pirates last
year after clouting .4l9 with Kansas
City and hit .237 In SIS games, mostly
as pinch hitter.
To the mind of the experts assembled
In great numbers for the annual meet
ings, Terry's second big swap Of the off,
season gives the Pirates just about the
strongest outfield in the National
League in the two left-handed Waner
brothers, Paul and Lloyd. and the right
handed Lindstrom, and materially en-
hances their chances Of dethroning the
championship Cubs
Freddy. in eight years with the
Giants, first as star at third base
and then in center field, has hit an
average of 1925 despite drop to .270
last season. He hit his peak in 1880
when he set up clouting mark Of .379.
For some time there have been ru-
mors, however, that the Giant star was
not happy In hts old surroundings. and
the trade lends credence to some Of the
stories circulated after John McGraw
stepped down as the Giants manager,
Terry stepped up. and Lindstrom's work
began to fall of.
At that time it was said that Lind
II strom had been promised the post
as manager Of the Giants in the
event that McGraw resigned. and that
despite the fact that Terry was one OF
his closest friends, teammate in the
minors at Toledo, he could not get over
his disappointment.
Rumors persisted that he would be
traded at the first opportunity the
Giants had to receive his equal IN
value.
Iindstrom's place in center field, is %
years old, New York University gradu-
ate, who came up to the Phillies only
last year after sensational season With
st. Paul in the American Association.
He proved a steady hitter, batting .3O9
in 1877 games, and fast, sure fielder.
He stole l6 bases, fast for the National
League and 80 of his hits were doubles.
The record of Spencer in two years
with the Pirates Is just fair. He Is only
26 years old and in 1881 won II games
while losing IL. Last season he won
4 and lost 8, mostly as relief pitcher.
Fullis with the Giants four years,
never has achieved the status Of regu-
lar. He is % years old. averaged .3o5
at bat for four years and hit 1888 In
e6 games last season.
Terry's first big swap OF the season
several weeks ago sent Southpaw Pitch
ers Bill Walker and Jim Mooney. along
with Bob OFarrel. veteran catcher,
an Ethan Allen, outfielder, to the st.
Les Cardinals in exchange for Ray
Starr, young right handed pitcher, and
Gus Mancuso, catcher.
LTHOUGH the club owners, in sepa-
II rate league meetings. had before
them the recommendations OF the
Joint Steering" Committee of the two
major circuits for drastic economies
trades still we're of absorbing interest.
Vieing with suggestion for lower
ticket prices. further reduction of the
player limit and outlaWing Of radio
broadcasts for all but world series
games we're the desires of the various
CluDS 10 DTlnS out Changes oOuietllAnS
like this:
Washington Senators-A young pitcher
or a catcher from Cleveland in ex-
change for Harley Boss. slugging rookie
first baseman, who is excess baggage in
the Capital.
Cincinnati Reds-A good outfielder,
from any club. with every man on the
Cincinnati club with the exception OF
Red Lucas, 81 johnson and Chick Hafey
offered for choice.
Boston Braves-Wanting a third
baseman, but refusing to consider any
deal involving Wally Berge-. Bill Ur-
banski, Bob Brown or Huck Belts
Brooklyn-Looking for a customer
for Dazzy Vance, with Mickey Finn,
second baseman, offered as special in
ducement.
Philadelphia Nationals-Still in the
market for a second baseman, but re-
fusing all suggestions concerning Chuck
Klein, Don Hurst or Pinky Whitney.
Chicago Cubs-Istening to any and
all propositions involving left-handed
pitching.
Giants-Open to all reasonable offers.