Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1920 — “CHIEF” BENDER IS TO PITCH FOR NEW HAVEN AND “CHIEF” MEYERS TO CATCH [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

“CHIEF” BENDER IS TO PITCH FOR NEW HAVEN AND “CHIEF” MEYERS TO CATCH

The signing of “Chief” 'Meyers, former catcher with the New York Giants, means that the New Haven club probably will have the only Indian battery in organized baseball next season. “Chief Bender, veteran hurler, was recently signed as manager of the team and will take his regular turn on the mound. On the days he pitches Meyers Is almost sure to be behind the plate.