Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-12-01

There may be considerable reluctance the part of
the Yankees to dispose Of Howard despite the fact Yogi
Berra will handling New Yorks catching chores in l40
games year. The Yankees seemingly set to
retain Howard as their first Negro player and aren't chained
to the idea Of keeping him behind the plate
an outfeder with Kansas City in 1853
The man most likely to be- involved in any huge trans
action frantic Frank Lane the manager
OF the White Sox who is itching to recapure the headlines
LANE HAS BEEN SQUIRTING uncomfortably since the
Yankees and Orioles announced their package deal He has
been spong off repeatedly that the Orioles forced the
Senators to stir themselves to action and get out of their
ru Could be that Lane is needing the Senators Bosses
hoping to pry Third Basernan Eddie Yost from them
Thus far the Senators executives haven't heard
mention names to excite them They're willing to trade
name players but they accomplish big business with the
White sox Lane must be willing to part with Minnie Minoso
the fashy Cuban Negro outhelder.
Names likely to figure in deals Rudy Regaado
Cleveland third baseman being offered to the Senators for
Yost Lou Berbere Yankee catcher who is fancied by the
Senator's Bob Wiesler wild lef-handed pitcher with
world OF speed also owned by the Yankees Clint Courtney
the Orioles scappy catcher and Pete Daley young Red
receiver. as4
COURTNEY DOESN'T APPEAL to the Senator'S according
to Vice President Calvin Griffith Clint is admired for his
aggressveness but beyond that quality there's little
to consider him as the solution to Washington problem
Courtneys lifetime batting average is 26O The Senators
have enough hters OF that type He's mediocre throWer
and he isn't rated mental giant behind the plate Bali
players will tell you he strick patternfas bail the
first pitch and the second II the first pitch Els
again. ssa.ss.4 S8
Young Griffith feels the Senators will be- improved
sderably with the addition Of acceptable catcher and
righthanded hitting outeder Neither Berberet Dsley
have created panic among pitchers in their minor league
wanderings, but scouts say they'll develop
Wesler has progressed anticipated because Of
control trouble He may locate the groove but If the
Yankees in mood to cut him loose there will be plenty
of takers His fast ball makes him worth gamble.
HANK GREENBERG, Cleveland general manager is seek
YoSta in
Rosen to first base Hank isn't convinced that Vic Wertz
big help last season. survive at first base. Although the
Indians at first glance appear to be well equipped with
pitchers, Hank is seeking another pitcher
Paul Richards boss of the Orioles is cycling George Kel
Ccagos aging, frequently aing third baseman Lou Boud
reau, Kansas City will take anything that isn't
nailed down. the assumption that's it's better than what
he possesses.
Bucky Harris Detroit pilot is likely to play waiting
game Bucky will have % pitchers in spring training and
wants to appraise them before making Likewise,
Pnky Higgins taking the Red sox is expected to be
cautious.
The to watch among the potted palms in the lobby
Of the Hotel Commodore and, later, at Toos Shor will be
Lane The Chcagoan has the Imagination and the daring
to swing big deal he doesn't it figures to be calm
session for the American League.