The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-05

Fans who take in the game tomor-
row between Washington and Boston
will be surprised at the change in the
lineIup of the Washington team.
Also, those same fans will probably
be gratihed and edited by the changes,
for they are along the lines of what
has been suggested, and even demand-
ed. by the loyal roOters for the past
week or ten days Here is the shake
up:
Here's the Big Shift.
Perrine will be moved from short to
second, and Schlafiy will be given a
rest on the bench to get his batting
eye back.
Altizer will be moved from center
field back to his old place at short.
Charley Jones will be moved from
left to center, where he made his Tepu-
tation as one Of the fastest outheIders
in major league baseball
George Nil, the ever-faithful and
cheerful substitute, viii be given the
job in left to see what he can do as a
far gardener after making a rather e.
markable record as a near first class
workman AZ pretty much everything The
iDheld had to offer.
To Help Batting.
Manager Cantillon expects this shake
up to add 10 the batting and fielding
strength Of his team. Anyhow, II can
not do much worse than the combina-
ton which he has tried TO date, al
though he is by no means discouraged
over the Washington showing.
Perrine is. and always has been, a
second baseman. He learned profess
sional baseball in that position, and his
reputation in the American Association
was gained as a guardian of the middle
station. Also, those who have seen him
practice at second are we'll aware that
his throwing from that position has
been quici. and accurate, and his all
around work 80 per cent better than it
is az shor-, where he plays too deeply,
and is not extra reliable on long throws.
Altizer Back to Short.
Altizer joined Washington as a short
stop. having made his mark in the Tri-
State and other minor leagues in that
capacity. He is quick on his feet, has a
good arm, and is fairly accurate in
throwing. His principal failing in the
past as an infielder has been uncertain
ty in spearinE fast balls that were close
to the ground. He seemed too tall and
thick-boned to go after them properly.
Still he was an acceptable shOrtstop.
and was only sent 10 center because Il
was thought a more active man might
be obtained for short, while Altizer' S
batting would be saved to the team by
having him playing around the green
boards.
Charley Jones as a center fielder needs
no comment He is one of the greatest
in the country. The only reason he was
not given a permanent place this sea
son was because of his weak batting,
but he has been taking a few leaves
from Manager Cantillon's book and is
not striking out with the dscouraging
persistency which marked his sticking in
1905. If he bats around $50 you wouldn't
be able to pry Jones out of his berth
with a jimmy. for he is one of the brain
lest men on the team. has a thorough
knowledge of the game. is lightning
fast on his feet, and highly successful
at stealing bases or pulling off little in
side tricks.
Mil Is Popular.
Mil is peculiar in that he has never
been considered a regular but has been
so handy as a substitute that he has had
about as strong a hold on the payroll as
any member of the team. He played
left field in spring practice until John
Anderson reported and did well. He is
a fairly good hitter and has been for
tunate with the bat in the way Of get
ting his singles or doubles when they
would do the most good.
His willingness and gameness have
made him one OF the most popular play
ers who have been in Washington in
years Many bleacher and grandstand
critics want to see him at second, but
the new arrangement with Perrine at
second will probably be found as near
TO being the proper solution as could
be obtained from the material at Man.
ager Cantillon's disposal.
Schlaly Not Hitting.
Schlahy is a good fielder. despite OFF
days like last Friday. has a good head
and is fast. but he is not connecting with
the ball often enough TO justify his be-
ing kept in the lineup. Possibly a lay
of of two or three weeks will brighten
his batting lamps as il did those OF
Charley Hickman last year.
Here are two more bits of gossip:
There is very lite chance OF WASH
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