Salt Lake Tribune | 1918-03-09 | Page 10 | Bill Killefer No Longer a Holdout

BILL KILLEFER NO LOIGEHiLOOUI Will Work Out With Tigers Until Cubs Arrive in California. By International News Service. LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 8 Bill Killefer, premier catcher, who went to the Cubs with Alexander, appeared at the ball park today and asked Trainer Scott to fit him out In a uniform. Killefer said he was not sure whether he would play baseball this summer or go Into business. His Intention of working out with the Tigers and getting into shape, following a long talk with Director William Wrig-ley Wrig-ley yesterday, means lhat he will catch for the Cubs this season. Tommy Long a Tiger. By International News Service. ST. LOUIS. March 8. Tommy Long, a promising outfielder, has been 'released by the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league to the Cardinals, it was announced today. Detroit Almost Complete. By International News Service. DFTROIT, Mich., March 8. Only two members o'f the Tigers remain unsigned tonight. The contract of Pop Young, second sec-ond baseman, was received at the club offices today. Mann Will Report. HOUSTON, Texas, March 8. Leslie Mann has been dismissed as physical director di-rector of an army camp near here and will join the Cubs at their training camp in Pasadena. Mann hit for an average of .273 last season. He is the twenty-first Cub player to sign. Senators at Macon. MACON, Ga., March 8. The advance guard of the Washington American league baseball squad arrived here today and will be followed next week by Manager Griffith and the other players, including Walter Johnson. Those arriving today were trainer Mike Martin, First Baseman Joe Judge and Pitcher Harry Harper. The remainder of the pitchers, except Johnson, will arrive Sunday.