The Washington times., 1903-03-30
SENATORS SHOW UP
WELL AT PRACTICE

vent into baseball. Clark is a most
picturesque twirler. and II is highly
amusing TO gaze upon his comical cOun-
tenance and discern the many contor-
tions Of facial expression during one
brief inning. He is an exact reproduc-
tion of Rube Waddell, and has been re-
ferred 10 as the second edition OF the
Philadelphia twirler Clark has almost
all OF the rube's eccentricitics and Comi-
calities, and furnishes much amusement
for the rooters who pay 25 cents TO
say rude things TO the men in uniforms.
still. leaving Clark's pedigree en-
shrouded in mystery. as IL is, he viii
doubtless prove valuable pitcher. fo=
he has curves and speed TO throw away.
Clark is as elongated as he is eccentric
Saturday he was the center of attrac-
tion. because OF his raven locks, which
fell so gracefully on the collar of his
baseball coat, Of the latest cut TO 10
sure He was sobriqueted Sunny jim"
before he had been on the ~held a half
hour II is not a case OF misit title.
for it is most appropriate. With his
cap pulled down over his ears. and
wad of gum as big as the umpire's in
dicator in his mouth. he viii take his
stand in the box, place his left hand on
his hip, and hold the ball in his right
There you have Clark in a characteristic
pose. He looks all the world like tho
picture Of a weIl-known homeopathic
physician. who points upward and de-
clares where there's life there's" etc.
However, taking everything into con-
sideration. Clark gives much promise,
and If Manager Lotus is willing to take
his promise, the fans will be content
At the bat he can do stunt or two that
will make the twirlers in the Johnson
outfit open their eyes. He got a safe
hit Off OF Titus delivery in the seventh
inning of Saturdays game. Titus fool
ed him with a couple OF slow ones, bu.
the next one that came within reaching
distance OF the place was Strengthened
out by Sunny Jim. He connected with
it, and sent the leather whizzing down
into leftheld, while he ambled down to
first with a broad expansive smile chas-
ing itself over his refreshing couute-
nance. 4
Who Knows Smith?
Manager LOTUS says he has a man by
the name Of Smith on his pitching
staff. but as yet nothing has been seen
or heard OF him. That completes the
pitching staff OF the team and so, far
it looks TO be a good one
Charlie Moran at shortstop doubtless
has a bright future before him. He
fields his position like a veteran. and in
the language OF the fans. he does not
have 10 take of his hat to any OF EN-"
Charlie is well seasoned already. as he
did all OF his practicing with the George
town team when il was getting in con-
ditIon for the college gsnes to be
vayed this spring.
Demont is fast and sh1fty at second,
and with Robinson alternating with
Moran at short. things contiguous to
second base will be looked after in the
best possible manner.
Carey. who was so conspicuous at first
base last year Will be again seen there.
and will doubtless do just as good work
Coughlin Is safe at third and II he does
not collide with a fence before the sea-
son begins. he will be in good condi-
tiOn for a season OF hard work and good
playing.
Ducky Holmes will report in a few
days He IS az present playing with
the Pittsburg team. which is working
its way East as fast as possible. Lew
Drill, ia the absence of VIII Clarke
is doing all OF the catching for the team
Lew is developing into a real profession
al now. and promises become a batter
of no mean ability Clarke will report
one week from today. He leaves the
Annapolis cadet team Saturday and
hopes to have the middies in winning
form by that time.
BY the first OF next week. Manager
Lotus entire aggregation will be here
and the exhibition games with the Ma
tional League teams week after next,
Will find them all on deck and prepared
10 successfully defend Washington's
title on the diamond