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March 30, 1943
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Asbury Park, N.J., on March 29, New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy experimented with player positions during infield drill, placing Johnny Lindell at third base, shifting others, and having Rollie Hemsley also try third.
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New York Yankees Hold
'Very Confused Drill'
ASBURY PARK, N. J., March 29.
-As a temporary experiment,
Manager Joe McCarthy of the
New York Yankees used Pitcher-
First Baseman-Outfielder Johnny
Lindell at third base during in-
field drill today.
Bill Johnson shifted from third
to short, Ossie Grimes stayed at
second and Nick Etten at first
while Outfielder Tuck Stainback
stayed in the reserve line.
And
just to make matters a little more
confusing, Catcher Rollie Hemsley
also took a workout at third base.
V.
'Very Confused Drill'
ASBURY PARK, N. J., March 29.
-As a temporary experiment,
Manager Joe McCarthy of the
New York Yankees used Pitcher-
First Baseman-Outfielder Johnny
Lindell at third base during in-
field drill today.
Bill Johnson shifted from third
to short, Ossie Grimes stayed at
second and Nick Etten at first
while Outfielder Tuck Stainback
stayed in the reserve line.
And
just to make matters a little more
confusing, Catcher Rollie Hemsley
also took a workout at third base.
V.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Yankees
Baseball Drill
Position Experiment
Infield Practice
Confusing Drill
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe Mccarthy
Johnny Lindell
Bill Johnson
Ossie Grimes
Nick Etten
Tuck Stainback
Rollie Hemsley
Where did it happen?
Asbury Park, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Joe Mccarthy
Johnny Lindell
Bill Johnson
Ossie Grimes
Nick Etten
Tuck Stainback
Rollie Hemsley
Location
Asbury Park, N. J.
Event Date
March 29
Story Details
Manager Joe McCarthy experimented by placing versatile player Johnny Lindell at third base, shifting Bill Johnson to shortstop, keeping Ossie Grimes at second and Nick Etten at first, with Tuck Stainback in reserves, and Catcher Rollie Hemsley also practicing at third.