Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-13
CARTWRIGHT CHOSEN
The Big First Baseman to Captain
the Washingtons.
HOW TEE BOYS ARE GETTING ALONG
Comments Of One of the Club on
His Associates.
how TEE BOYS ARE GETTING ALON|
GENERAL SPORTING TOPICS

Ed. Cartwright. the jolly hard-hitting
first baseman, has been elected by a vote
of his eliminates to captain the Washing
ton team for the coming season. The selec-
ton was made by ballot inCharleston few
days ago. Joyce has not written letter to
Mr.. Wagner for many months. The latter
offered Capt. BIZ 5000 for this season,
but he has not displayed much enthusiasm
on the subject. The team Is going ahead
without him, and the selection of Cart
wright as captain indicates that Jack
Crooks may be stationed at third base
this season. 1t Is said that Danny
Coogan is developing great activity
in the infield at practice, and 1t is
the intention of the management to train
Danny for third base work. He may not
be called to occupy that position this sea-
son, but that was the object in securing
him. for while Mcclure is in condition,
there will be but little chance for any other
catcher behind the bat.
A Happy Family.
The Washingtons appear to be happy
family this year, as will be seen by the
following extract from letter one of the
members of the team wrote to friend in
this city:
Thinking you might like to hear little
news concerning the new Senators, l take
new men show up in great shape. CooSan
is pleasing in every way, and his ability to
hold his end up in league company has al
ready been fully demonstrated. A hard,
quick and accurate thrower, and can play
an outfeld position to perfection.
Nicholson handles himself very cleverly,
and his work thus far stamps him fully
capable of playing second base as well as
any man in the league. kruinin, the big
Columbus pitcher, is an unknown quantity
as yet. but he has speed and control, and
talks as If he knows the work of a
pitcher thoroughly. Hanseman at short is
all right, too His fielding is clean and his
throwing nll that could be wished for. He's
hitter, too. and uses good judgment and
headwork around that corner of the dfa-
mond.
collins, the all-around man. will by a lit
tie coaching hold his own all right. He Is
quick and plays very nice field. Crooks
on third shows up in splendid FORM his
aim Is good and strong. and he has his
eye on the ball from the jump. You may
rest assured that he will play ball this
year in his '31'92 form.
Boyd and Mularkey. the Virginia
leaguers, are getting into shape and will
do in every respect.
Last Years Team.
'As for the members of last years. team.
they have at this time worked the winters
avoirdupois off and are all feeling first rate.
You can bank on seventh place or better,
and don't you forget 1t. Joyce and Hasa
near have not yet put in an appearance,
and you know about as much concerning
them as 1 do. Mahoney. the new catcher,
joins us tomorrow evening, / believe, hav-
ing only recently left sick bed.
THE members of the club this morning
voted for captain, and on the second bal
lot selected Ed Cartwright. The gong
rings at 8 o'clock in the morning, and we
breakfast at $50. About 10 or 1870 we
take our usual morning walk of from to
10 miles. The distance depends on now the
genial Gus feels. but it's generally a 10
mile feeling. We lunch at /, and at .
good three hours practice. The boys are
all in good condition now. and seem to
have their whole minds on making a hard
fight this year.