The Washington times., 1902-04-15
Georgetown Catcher Will
Play With Lotus
Ball Team.
WILL JOIN THE CLUB TODAY
Action Result of Ruling by A. A. u
Held to Be Professional Under Queer
Conditions-Has Great Ability in His
Position-Senatcrs Pleased.

Lewis Drill. the famous Georgetown
catcher. is a Senator Last night he af-
fixed his signature to- one of Manager
Lotus contracts, and he will take part
in the practice at League Park this morn
ing The announcement that Drill has
signed will not come a surprise to his
college mates, as he has been considering
the matter since his suspension by the
Amateur Athletic Union last Friday
The presence of Drill upon the Wash
ington team at this time will be a great
advantage Since the arrival of the Sem
ators, shortly after the first of the month,
they have not had the services of a catch
er, and this privation has been greatly
felt. The pitchers have not been fully
worked out, as s,-v had no one to coach
them from behind the bat. and anyone
available has been picked up for the prac-
tice games.
Assisted Senators in Pinch.
The Hon. Bill Clarke still tarried at
ANNAPOLIS. where he Is coaching the Mid
dies and incidently pulling down few
sheckels, whils Donahue is trying to get
in condition at West Baden Springs. In
| this predicament the Senators were in a
| bad way for their first game against Jer-
| sey City until Drill came forward and
| volunteered his services.
His offer was accepted. and he played
one game. He did not receive any
compensation, but nevertheless he was
ostracised by the Amateur Athletic
Union as a professional. This action
seems inconsistent in view OF the rea
son given-that Drill played with pro-
fessionais In a game at which gate money
| was charged-but that a few days later.
| the entire Georgetown team played
| against professionals in game at which
| gate money was not only charged, but
| of which they received their share as an
! organization. The team is not regarded
| as being professionals, however.
Will Remain at College.
| Drill said last night, after he had
signed the contract: Il might as well
have the fame as the name of being a
| professional. 1t is rather unfortunate.
/ in some respects, that this matter came
up Just at this time. l have intended for
| some time to eventually play profession
! al ball. but 1 would rather have announc-
! ed my intention of quitting the ranks
| of the amateurs than to have been viz
tually put out. have had a clean record,
| and | wished to maintain it.
u cannot understand the action of the
| Amateur Athletic Union in declaring
me a professional for the reason assign
! ed. 1t seems absurd, but there is no use
! in discussing the matter. They have
| rendered their decision, and 1 have join
| ed the Senators; that is all there is to
| it No, | will not leave Georgetown at
once. l have an understanding with
| Manager Lotus by which | can play with
the team and still retain my scholarship
until the middle Of May, when the term
closes.
Go West With Team.
4 will also return to Georgetown and
finish up the course. II | have good luck l
will get my degree next year, and l think
that 1 would be foolish to quit the college
Tor good and all. Before the team leaves
on it's first Western trip l will be all
through with my studies. and before that
lime my duties at the university will not
interfere with my ballplaying."
Drill is native of Minnesota. He came
70 Georgetown in the fall CT 1900. and the
4 StTiuB went Out III sc VI
candidates to make the varsity team. His
| ability was at once recognized, and he
vas placed behind the bat, where he has
-emained ever since. His ability is re-
markable for youngster, and there is
scarcely any doubt but what he will make
good in fast company.
Many Compliments.
Ed Delehanty, who has been in the bust
ness long enough to tell good material. is
quite enthusiastic over the young fellow.
That boy will be all right he said last
, night. II could see from the way he
handled himself when he played with us
hat he had the making of a great catcher
in him and am glad that he has decided
| to come with u.s..
Del" was not the only one who had 6
good word for the new man. as the whole
bunch of Senators each had something
, complimentary TO hand out concerning hi:
ability. He will also be fayorite will
the local fans, as they have admired hi!
| work with the Georgetown team.