The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-03

kind Of money, Perry said, will be
used to buy player talent.
DERRY and Killefer were to leave
4 indianapolis late today for Co.
lumbuS, O., to do some advance en-
gineering for the 1888 season. The
big minor league convention will be
held in the Buckeye capital next
week and the Hoosier chiefs expect
to swing a number of deals. They
are burning up to land shortstop
and second sacker. Jonah Goldman
lost his skill in the shirt field the
past season and Frank SigafooS was
weak at second base. It is Killefer's
plan to start Sigafoos at third and
to replace Goldman if the Brooklyn
youth doesn't flourish in the spring.
Other changes in the Tribe roster
are contemplated and Manager
Killefer believes he will be able to
close about six deals in Columbus
next week.
I EAVING the local ball club
- after serving two years as adj
wiser to the president, business
manager and scout, Jack Hendricks
undoubtedly will make quick con-
nections with another club in one
of two class AA leagues, Interna-
tional or American Association. He
knows all of the angles of baseball
from the standpoint of fan, player,
manager and front office. Jack first
came to Indianapolis in 1913. sue
ceedlng Mike Kelley as Tribe pilot
when James G. McGill and w. C.
Smith purchased the Hoosier fran
clIise from Sol Meyer. The Indians
won the pennant and little world
series under Hendricks IL 1917 and
in 1913 Jack was promoted to the
pilot seat of the st. Louis Cardinals.
He came back to the Tribe in 1919
and remained on the job until 1924,
when he was succeeded by Ownie
Bush.
The veteran Jack caught on as coach
with the Cincy Reds and soon took over
the managerial reins in the Queen City
following the death of Pat Moran. After
several seasons as Red chief Jack resigned
and joined the scouting staff of the Chi
cagO Cubs. Two years ago he again re- 81
turned to indianapolis as a member Of
the Tribe executive staff. CurtafIment Of
operating expenses on account Of the de-
Cd
Perry stadium and the new Tribe field
manager. Wade (Red) KiIIefer. will take
over Hendricks duties on the executive
STAFF. KiiIefer has served in all eanacities
In baseball, as player. manager. scout.
business manager and president. His
brother. William KjIIefer. is manager Of
me 81. LOUIS American League club. Wal
Ter Riley stays on at Perry stadium as
AflOe secretary and Dale Miller as assist
ant.
hendricks launched negotiations,
a couple Of weeks ago with Inter-
national League officials and NAV
land at Jersey City or Albany.
Clarence Rowland Albany prexy
ana manager, has made several
VISITS here recently to consult with
JACK. Jersey City is in financial
trouble and it is said Hendricks
stands a good chance Of making an
important connection there as part
owner, vice president and general
manager. 1t is said he will have the
cooperation and the backing Of
Norman Perry If he succeeds in lin
ing up with the Skeeters.
Rowland wants Jack to become
associated with him in operating
The Albany club. transferred from
Reading this year. It is said the
Chicago Cubs are behind Albany.
The Brooklyn Dodgers supported
Jersey City the past season, but
withdrew their financial aid and
players at the end Of the 1892 NV
campaign.