Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1918 — PRAISE FOR BOB GROOM [ARTICLE]

PRAISE FOR BOB GROOM

Umpire Billy Evans, who has worked behind Bob Groom a great number of games since he broke into the American league, is of the belief that the former Brownie will be of much use to the Cleveland Indians this summer. It is the opinion of Evans that Groom showed about as much stuff last year as he ever did. Groom has fine Ifreed, a corking curve and a most deceptive spitte'r, which he uses only occasionally. * Evans believes that Fold will make much use of Groom as a relief pitcher since** his curve and spitter are often of great advantage in stopping a batting rally.