March 22, 1914 Age 23
St Louis Post Dispatch
There are young men like Doak, Perritt, Griner et al.. who are depended on to lend assistance to Sallee. Robinson and Hagerman. From this group, Hug has hopes of selecting a man or two to round out a squad of four or five to take regular turns on the hill.
Ivey Wingo is said to be an improved catcher, following the experience he gained under John McGraw on the around-the-world tour. He will get more help this season than a year ago from Pat O’Connor, the former Kansas City backstop, who is not yet in fighting trim, but who is satisfied with his berth and sure of performing in Big League fashion.
Hug is making no prediction as to what the Cardinals will do. He made the trade with the Pittsburg club and got what he wanted. He has not been hampered with a large squad in the South, and was able to confine his efforts and attention to a select few. By Saturday, he says he’ll be prepared for the aliens.
Hug Still in Harness.
Manager Huggins has often been quoted as saying that he believes himself still of major league caliber. His ability to “get on” makes him a valuable asset to any club, despite his weak throwing arm. Hug also ranks as his club’s best run-getter and base stealer.
In the less Important spring series, Huggins may remain out of the lineup to get a better line on “Cozy” Dolan, an ex-Pirate, or some other member of his squad, who has shown signs of being a second baseman.
Artie Butler, another of the former Pittsburg quintet, is sure to show at shortstop with Arnold Hauser out of the running because of his illness.
The fourth member of Hug’s infield is to be George Whitted, a member of the club last season, who was shifted from pillar to post without showing any great ability. Whitted is to be the Cardinals’ third-baseman and playing one position regularly he is expected to perform creditably.
The Jumping of Rebel Oakes and Steve Evans to the Federal League has played havoc with Huggins’ plans. Oakes has figured as a certainty in center field. His plunge into the outlaw realm has necessitated the digging up of some other man for the middle pasture. At this writing it is a difficult matter to predict who that player will be. Charley Miller, a Central League graduate, has a good chance to land the place. Ted Cather, a holdover, is another possibility.