The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-04-10
four IN NATIONAL,
THREE IN AMERICAN
OUT FOR REMNANTS
Pirates, Cubs, PhiI|ies and
Cardinals Optimistic In
Senior Circuit
ROCKIES BRING new POWER
Yankees, Senators and Ath-
letics Conceded to Be Lead
ers in Junior Loop

New York, April 10.-P}-The en-
thusiasm with which big league pi-
lots approach the start Of the 1888
pennant races was reflected Monday
by the fact that no less than seven
managers, including four in the Ma
tional and three in the American
League, figure they have real
chance to bring the flag-winner home
in front. ...
Here's the way the rival managers
size up the races in statements given
to the Associated Press Monday:
American League
Joe Mccarthy, Yankees-"We have
strong club and face the season
with plenty OF confidence. However.
when club is on top every one of
the others is trying to knock it down.
The American League race will be
anything but Joy ride. l think our
toughest opposition will be the Sena-
tors"
Joe Cronin, SenatorS-"Washing
ton, with its balance IN all depart
ments, is preparing to 60 into more
interesting race than We have had in
years. Barring injury, feel We shall
be contender for the flag"
Connie Mack, Athletics-"We have
a good chance to win the pennant. I
like this ball club and would not
trade for any other III the league.
The team Is young, fast, alert and
loves to play ball."
Billy Evans, Indians ~ think
Cleveland Is the most improved club
in the league. We figure strong
enough to be in the first division
throughout and that gives us a
chance to go places
Bucky Harris, Tgers-"The Tigers
are stronger than at any time have
been with the club, perhaps 10 or IL
games better than last year. We
have made some real requirements
and should be among the first four
at the finish"
Bill Killefer, Browns-"I am con-
fident I have better club and that
it will finish higher, but the Yankees
have the best chance for the PEN
nant."
Lew Fonseca, White Sox-"If our
pitching comes through, Chicago will
be first division club. Our scoring
power is tremendously increased with
Simmons, Haas and Dykes. I can't
see how Boston, Detroit or st. Louis
can beat u.s."
Marty McManus, Red Sox-"We
will start with stronger pitching and
much greater batting strength. am
optimistic about our prospects,"
National IAaSue
Charley Grimm, Cubs-"Well re-
peat. Our club is perfectly condi-
toned and Frand Demaree will give
us great replacement for Cuyler.
He can do everything well. The Pr
rates are good but not good enough
to take the play away from the
Cubs"
George Gibson, Pirates-"I dislike
pennant talk but am well satisfied.
Our club has strength In every posi-
ton and some Of the boys have
shown up even better than we hoped.
think we will 60 places"
Burt Shotton, Phillies-"My team
has improved sufficiently to win the
pennant. Our young players have
gained valuable experience and have
the stuff. The pitching staff has
come along spendidly."
Gabby Street. CardinalS-"We do
not concede any team In the league
a better chance to win the pennant
Everybody comedies we have the
greatest pitching staff In either lea
que"
Max Carey, Dodgers Brooklyn
finished third last year and has i'm.
proved, with three pitchers, Beck
Carroll and Benge, who will greatly
strengthen the staff. With Judge and
BiSsonette available, we no longer
have to worry about first base"
Bill Terry. Giants-"I still figure
the Giants first division club. ever
though Travis jackson may not bt
able to play shortstop from the start