The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
By GEORGE KIRKSEY

By GEORGE KIRKSEY
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, Sept. 25.-(UP)-The men who pitch and catch for the New York Giants:
 Carl Hubbell-Droll son of south west. Says if he hadn't developed his screwball, might be working on the farm down in Meeker, Okla. Control greatest asset. Not afraid to pitch to a dangerous batter's weakness in a pinch. Like all Giants stars, is very quiet. On the bench never stirs or moves, just watches. After his great 2-1 victory over Dizzy Dean in crucial game at St. Louis said: T hate to see a pitcher lose a game on pop fly" Hubbell himself hit the pop fly which brought in the winning run. Tall and angular. Wears his base ball pants way down near ankles. Says elastic around the knees both- CTS him.
 Fred Fitzsimmons-Strangest de- livery in majors. Turns his back to batter before making pitch. Roly- poly, good-natured. Son of a former police chief at Mishawaka, Ind. Raised by dad to be a ball-player. Master of the knuckle-ball. In win ter raises fancy poultry on his farm at Arcadia, Calif., near Santa Anita racetrack.
 Frank Gabler-Biggest talker on the club. Says he comes from family of earthquake addicts, and that he and his father were three times knocked down by California earthquakes. Has strong hands and can tear a deck of cards in two with his fingers. Fascinated by strong men of circus and secretly practices tricks with dumb-bells to improve muscles. Only scored one shut-out in his entire career in baseball, and has the biggest ninth inning conn., plex of any pitcher in league.
 Hal Schumacher-Quiet, serious college graduate from St. Lawrence university, Canton, N. Y. Blond and good looking. Once got an offer from the movies but didn't bother to answer the letter. His father idolized an older son and thought he would become second Ty Cobb. The son was killed in the World War and the father lost interest in baseball until Hal made good with the Giants.
 Alfred Smith-Quietest of the quiet Giants. When he signs an autograph he writes, "A. Smith," to save time and space. Chews gum necessarily on and of field. A St. Louis boy who escaped the Cardin- als' chain gang.
 Harry Gumbert-Another of the Giants strong. silent men. Has big ears and closely resembles Paul Dean in facial features. Has great curve ball for four innings, after that nobody knows. Uncle, Ad Gumbert, was pitcher with Brook lyn and Pittsburg 35 years ago.
 Clydell Castleman--Only few years ago barefoot boy on dairy farm at Donelson, Tenn. Best dress CT on Giants. Looks and dresses a 4Ob AAAC AOAAys AVdAAAAAAoVSo SuAA AAAA Slick"
 Dick COffman-Talks too much to be typical Giant, but is more subdued than when he was with the Browns. Lost a decision to Rogers Hornsby in a train brawl last year, which led to his transfer to Giants. Figures that was the luckiest break of his career. Gus Mancus0-First Italian ever to play with Giants. Flashing eyes and always in high spirits. Terry got him from Cardinals because he liked Mancuso's fighting spirit, whether his team was in front or behind. Attack of typhoid fever in winter of 1933-34 almost ruined his baseball control. Considered best low ball backstop in majors.
 Harry Danning-Jewish boy from Los Angeles. Never been in Terry's good graces since he was a holdout in 1885. Will see world series from the bench unless Mancuso is hurt