Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
GIANTS READY
FOR PRACTICE
M'GRAW'S MEN ARE A VERY
HUSKY CROWD
New York Team Reaches Los Angeles
and VIII Train at Chutes Park.
Game Scheduled for
Sunday

The Giants are here. Thirty fine,
husky specimens of manhood registered
at the Lankershim hotel last night,
and this athletic organization COM
prises the hope of New York National
league baseball fans. Manager "Mugg-
sy" McGraw held an informal recep-
ton in the hotel lobby, greeting his
team mates.
1t is small wonder that these Irish
lads of McGraw are noted for their
prowess on the diamond, for they are
surely a handsome set of men, and a
crowd that New York may well be
proud of so far as physical appearance
is concerned.
Looming up among his fellows last
night was the only Christy Mathewson,
whose wonderful box work cinched the
pennant for New York two years ago.
Mathewson looks rather thin in the
face, and 1t may easily be guessed
that he was off color last season. A
severe attack of typhoid fever left him
weakened, and for that reason New
York did not figure SO strongly in the
pennant race.
Captain McGann
Then there is Captain McGann, a
player dear to the heart of McGraw.
McGann always avoids reference to
his home town, though his team mates
are ready to tell that Dan halls from
Shelbyville, Ky. AS there is no station
at Shelbyville the train sometimes stops
on signal, and then again travels fast
er, according to the time schedule.
But Dan McGann is one grand first
base player and Shelbyville should be
proud of him.
Alex Smith-Broadway Smith-who
has been herea bouts for some time toy
ing with the ponies, was on hand last
night to tell the rest what a fine place
Los Angeles is. Alex is there with a
nice talk and his parlor training is
perfect.
William Dahlen-Bad Bill Dahlen
ttAey used to call him before he recov-
cred from a chronic grouch-is also
present. Fellow Giants think we'll of
Bill and last night told stories of what
q great aid he is to young players.
Then there is Arthur Devlin, the
spectacular third baseman, whom some
critics believe to be the best in the
business. Arthur arrived here with his
wife some time ago and is not so much
of a tenderfoot as some of the others.
Mike Donlin is married now-to an
could not leave the girl
behind him. Manager McGraw refuses
to discuss the DOnlin question, but, ac-
cording TO members Of the party, Mike
refused to accept the contract offered
him because Of financial reasons.
There may be internal dissension
among the Giants-reports have been
to that effeet-but If so, much was not
apparent last night. Every man Of the
crowd had nothing but satisfaction to
express regarding things in general.
Catcher Bresnahan will probably be
a strong attraction during the coming
practice games, as he is rated among
the best backstops in the country.
Shea a New Acquisition
Iron Man" McGinnity will doubtless
share honors with Dummy Taylor
and Mathewson on the slab. Dummy"
is we'll known to local fans, having been
a member of the famous San Diego
team of five yars ago. Dummy is
happy as clam and has initiated his
team mates into mysteries of the
tongueless language.
Danny Shea was not seen around the
hotel last night, but will be ready for
practice. Danny is the latest McGraw
acquisition and his numberless Pacific
coast friends will watch his Giant ca
reer with interest.
Following are other members of the
party: Fitzgerald, catcher; Ames,
Wiltse and Ferguson, pitchers; Cor
coran, second base; Strang, second
base; Browne, right field; Seymour,
center field, and Shannon. left field.
Very little work will be indulged in
today, as the men are tired and sore
from their long journey. Tomorrow
"Muggsy" will start them out in earn
est and game will be played with
the Angel team at Chutes park Sunday
%