The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
GROUP 0F ROCKIES TO GET
 CHANGE IN 1 S41.
Yanks, Red SOx Secure Strong Pitching Aid;
 As Have Collins, Jr.
By PAUL sCHEFFELs

United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 New York Feb. 25--(UPl--The finest batch If rockies in years are headed for berths as American league regulars this season, accord ing to pronouncement today from league publicity man Henry P. Ed- wards.
 New York, Boston and Detroit are the three clubs most likely to be11- eft from the influx of new blood this season according to Edwards statistical department which afl- nually lists in detail the choicest freshmen of the year.
 Five new pitchers apparently have improved the Red Sox in their weakest department Heber New some, big right-hander from San Diego; Mickey Harris, back for ar- other trial after southpawing his way to couple of one-hitters and eight other victories with Scranton; Cecil Hughson of Louisville who stands six feet three; veteran Mike Ryba of Rochester, one of the In- ternational leagues most valuable players last year; Oscar Judd of Sacramento and Norman Brown of . Rocky Mount.
 The Yankees, also weaker on the mount than in any other depart ment, have put the accent on pitch ing newcomers with seven prospects. Newark sends up George WaShburn. Steve Peek, Norman Branch and George Barley while Kansas City : contributes Charley Stanceu Don Hendrickson and John Lindell-all righthanders. Peek won IA and lost four last year while Stanceau had six shutoutS and struck out 126 bat- ters.
 Four infielders will also get the once-over from Manager Joe Me- Carthy. Two = Second Baseman Gerald Priddy and Shortstop Phil Rizzuto of Kansas City-are tahbed ready to become regulars immed- lately. First Baseman Johnny Sturm and Infielder Lou Blair along with Outfielders Mike Char talk and Tommy Holmes of Newark will have a fight on their hands to gain regular spots.
 Look Good
 The Tigers, champions of the league and forbidden to trade within their own circuit, have bet- tered their mound staff by adding Virgil Trucks and Les Mueller of Beaumont; Bob Uhle of Dallas, and Earl Cook and Hal White of Buff falo. Trucks, White and Uhle are | most highly rated. Outf1elder Ned Harris of Beaumont is also given chance to stick.
 There are few open spots on the Cleveland Indians but several promising players will be given a trial. Baltimore's Murray Howell is expected to land a pinch hitting berth if not a regular berth in the outf1eld while Pitchers Willard Howell and Cal Dorsett of Wilkes Barre may be retained. Catcher Jim Hagan of Oklahoma City is an excellent catcher and will star, if he can hit.
 The Chicago White Sox have come up with promising quartet from Oklahoma City in Catcher George Dickey. Second Baseman Don Holloway and Outfielders 11uTuldIl l 4uCkeI dIlQ Lave OA1O4 '. Pitcher Jack Hallett of Shreveport has received high praise.
 St. Louis should be strengthened by Pitchers Maurice Newlin and Robert Muncrief of San Antonio: Second Baseman Johnny LucadeIl0 of Toledo, and ShortStop Vernon Stephens of San Antonio. Nun crief won 9 games last year and Newlin, g. < Not Bad
 Philadelphia's manager, Connie Mack, has promising prospects in Outfielder Eddie Collins, Jr., re- called from Baltimore; Pitcher Luz man Harris of Atlanta; Third Base man Bob Kahle of Hollywood aud Pete Suder of Binghamton. Collins batted .293 and led the Interna- tional league in stolen bases last year.
 Washington's chief rookie hope seems to be First Baseman George Archie of Seattle, most valuable player in the Pacific Coast league. Others who will try out are pitchers Arnold Anderson of Springfield. Mass, and Alex zukowski of Green vile; Catcher Dick Hahn and Shortstop Sherrard Robertson, both of Charlotte.