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Show Herman Layne Is Bought by Indianapolis Indians The outright purchase of Herman Layne, outfielder, from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Is announced by James A. Perry, owner of the Indians. Layne played wish the Tribe last svusun, being be-ing scut there on an optional agree moot. He was recalled by the Pirates .Tt the close of the season. With the Indians Layne balled ..'IL'."i and his record rec-ord Included "J."i doubles, ten triples and ten home runs. The Indians now have live outfielders, outfield-ers, the other four being Wld Matthews, Mat-thews, Itch Russell, Waller Mueller and Walsh. Mueller was recently obtained ob-tained from I lie Pirates. Walsh was bought from the Toronto club of the Inleniaticiiial league a year ago hut (lid not report lo the Tribe, being released re-leased on option for the I!l''7 season. P.esides Mueller and Layne. Owner Pony piirchaved Hinil Yde, pitcher and Itny Spencer, catcher, from the Pirates during the winter months. |