Help Needed: 1931 Tour of Japan

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Posted By: RobertS

Hi all--

I'm doing some research on the 1931 Tour of Japan team and came across this picture. I've only been able to identify some of the players and could use a hand on the others.



Brief background: In 1931 after the season ended, 14 players toured Japan and Hawaii matching up against local teams (winning all their games).

The team was co-managed by Herb Hunter and sportswriter Fred Lieb and had the following roster:

Pitchers: Lefty Grove, Larry French, Bruce Cunningham

Infielders: Lou Gehrig (1b), Mickey Cochrane (c), Muddy Ruel (c), Frankie Frisch (2b), Rabbit Maranville (ss), Willie Kamm (3b)

Outfielders: Lefty O'Doul (rf), Al Simmons (lf), Thomas Oliver (cf)

Utility: George Kelly, Ralph Shinners

Other: John Reardon (umpire), Leonard Knowles (doctor/trainer)

This photo shows the players at sea. I've only been able to ID Cochrane, Foxx, Kelly and Simmons so far. Any help would be most appreciated!

Here are the heads with the IDs to-date: