Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1917 — FRAZEE WILL CHANGE RED SOX NEXT SEASON [ARTICLE]

FRAZEE WILL CHANGE RED SOX NEXT SEASON

It is understood that President Frazee of the Red Sox contemplates several changes for next season. During the recent Cincinnati draft meeting Frazee put in a claim for Jack Bentley, first baseman of the Baltimore club, who batted .370 in the International league this year. Bentley is a left-handed batsman and thrower. He once pitched for the Washingtons, but his arm went back on him so that he decided to become an infielder. Inasmuch as Dick Hoblltzel’s stick work hasn’t come up to that of former campaigns, it is said that Bentley may succeed him in 1918. Bentley was the only player drafted by Frazee, but the latter paid a fancy price for Jimmy Cooney, the Providence shortstop. The Red Sox developed a fine young third baseman in McNally and a cracking good outfielder in Shorten. Looks as if several veterans are doomed.