JOE CRONIN

THE CURSE OF THE BAMBINO, PART 2 ...
A POWERFUL RED SOX TEAM FAILS
IN THE WORLD SERIES ...

May 17, 1946 ... While awaiting for the official word of the postponement of tonight's scheduled game because of the rain, skipper Joe Cronin felt encouraged by the fact that, although the team is in a slump, they still have a four game lead in the standings.  The Red Sox have been held to 24 hits and 13 runs during the past six games.  Cronin was hoping to get some needed batting practice in today, but the rain persisted throughout the day.

Last night was the first time that most of the team had ever played in a night baseball game.  Most of the regulars have missed three years of baseball, and they find night baseball very appealing.  Cronin is considering using Rip Russell at third base.  Ernie Andres' batting has not been an improvement over his predecessor Eddie Pellagrini, and Leon Culberson remains sideling with a fractured finger.

The Red Sox were given the option to take the train, due to the rough flight from Chicago.  Thirty seven will fly and the rest will catch the early train for Detroit.