The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
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Briefs Of The Troining Camps
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College Park, Md, March 22. tOF' -The help the Washington sen ataors need to vaocate their celiar spot in the American League may come from two new young pltcnerS' Marine Pieretti and Larry Burger, Manoeer Ossie Bluege suggested today. Pieretti, a right handler, was selected in the player draft rom Portland of the Pacific Coast League, He has been working out at San Francisco and was reaoy to bear down when he reported yesterday. Burger, 30-year-old 1ree- agent from Woodhaven, N. Y, IS southpaw.
 Pleasantville, N. J., March SS. (UP)-Manager Joe Cronin won dered today if the arrival Of spring may have brought an end to the excellent weather the Boston Red Sox have enjoyed in training camp to date. It appeared that way at least yesterday when the players had to 20 to high school gym nasium for an hours workout when rain begged down their diamond. Pitcher Joe Bowman and Outnelu Leon CulbersOn were the latest ar rival. .... .... ... .''' ''''
 Georgetown, D. C.. March P. CUP) -Outfielder Charley Workman nursed a swollen left leg today, the first oBston Brave player to su11er a training camp injury. He was truck by batted ball. The team drilled only an hour because oa rain yesterday. Second Baseman Frank Drews and Outfielder Tornmy Holmes were the latest arrlvals' making 21 players in camp to oate'
 Frederick, Md, March 22-(Uf) -Barring losses to the armed forces or other drains on manpower, mai arer Connie Mack of the Phlladei- nhia As was set today with 24- man squad to represent the team this season. The eligibles remain ing after the squad wa strlmmed were pitchers Louis (Bobo) New som, Don Black, Jesse Flores, Cari Scheib, Luther Knerr, Woody Crow son, Russ Christopher, Joe Berry, and Bud Reidy; infielders Dick Sie- bert, Bill McGhee, Ed Levy, Irwin Hall, Ed Busch, Bob Wilkins, Joe Burns and George Kell; outfielders Charley Metro, Roberto Estaleiia' Hal Peck, Ira HOuck and Hank Cicero; and catchers Frankie Hayes, Lou Parisse, and Jim Pruet.
 Atlantic City, N. J., March 22- (UP)- The New York Yankee pitching staff shaped up today as classy enough to put the team Tn a contending spot. The four big winners of 1914, Hank Borowy Q7- 12), Alley Donald (13-10), Ernie Bonham (12-9), and Walter Dubiel (13-13) all will be available aag1n and Manager Joe Mccarthy figures he has enough good youngsters to round out an efficient staff.
 Bloomington, Ind, March 22- (UP)-The Cincinnati Reds counted noses today and found 28 players in uniform, 22 of them under contract to give manager Bill McKechnie an excellent working squad for the 1945 season. In addition second baseman Woody Williams and First baseman Frank Mccormick are scheduled to arrive shortly.
 Muncie, Ind, March 22-UP)- The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to have to get along with their fiery manager Frankie Frisch, for anoth- CT 10 days at least, President Will liam Benswanger said today. Frisch. i'll at his home in New Rochelle, N. Y, has left the team in charge of coach Virgil (Spud) Davis. Rain and an occasional snow furry kept the team working indoors yesterday.
 Cape Girardeau, Mo. March 22- (UP)-The St. Louis Browns gen. eral manager, Bill Dewitt, indi-