Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 224, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1919 — PRAISE FOR FRED HOFFMAN [ARTICLE]

PRAISE FOR FRED HOFFMAN

Yankee's New Backstop, Secured from St. Paul, Expected to Star With Huggins. ‘ 'Although he hasn't yet had an opportunity to unveil his wares, Fred Hoffman, the Yank’s new colt catcher from the St. Paul club, is said to be one of the most promising backstops dug up in the minors in many a day. Hoffman joined the Yanks recently and has only done light work, such as warming .up pitchers. Hoffman , made a big hit with St. Paul, where Mike Kelley, the manager, saw in him a potential star and shipped him forward tQ his friend. Miller Huggins.