The San Francisco call., 1909-03-03
Snapshots White sox eeebre practice park

ball world, were present to watch the
Sox work
The sox line of work will be con-
tinued daily until Friday, when the
between the White Sox and the Seals
will be played at Recreation park
Before the Sox went on the field the
Seals had the attention of the fans.
The lineup of the home team of Monday
was materially strengthened yesterday
by the addition of Eastley. Griffin, Ten
nant and Lewis.
more severe than that mapped out for
the opening day. Captain Mohler and
Manager Long were on the ground and
supervised the work, as usual.
All eyes were centered on the new
men. While definite line could not
be obtained on their merits their per-
formanceS in preliminary work showed
a lot of speed and they looked good.
Tenant. the big left handler, whom
Comiskey released TO Long, showed up
well. He Is left handler and appears
in which he goes after a ball. He is
big and rangy and Is built like a player
who should cover tae initial base in
Jimmy Lewis looks to be fast He
comes well boosted and great deal
is expected of him. Eastley and Kelly
and all they Will have to do is TO keep
up their pace OF last year.
The opening game of the White Sox
event. Colonel II. p. Robinson, a dyed
in the wool fan. will celebrate the oc-
sp misRey " Robinson Idg N has has orc ordered in box
to be draped with national colors and
he Will chaperone party OF friends at
the game.
Judge McCredie passed through the
city on his way to San Luis Obispo,
L. l. -x-4f 4 -
Graney. Kennedy and Johnson were out
at the park yesterday and they, are
planning to leave for the south in a
day or so to join the Portland team.
Jack Sheridan. one of the famous in
dfcator men of the big brush, will al
1t is possible that the double umpiring
system wi, vii be employed during the
series. McGreevy is expected to arrive
In town in q day OF. so.
Charley Graham of the Senator's has
anew man in the person of. George
ing a chance behind the bat. "a White is
a former resident of Sacramento, but
during the last year or two he has been
playing in the minor leagues through
During the exhibition games of the
Seals and the White Sox at least two or
three pitchers will be used by each
team during the game. The idea is to
rive all the .twirlers chance to timber
up their wings. 1t is quite possible
that Harry Sutor will be the first man
that comiskey will send on the mound.
Berry and Oscar Jones are due to get
In from Mexico about Thursday
Charley Baum. the lengthy twirler
who managed the Fresno team of the
state league last season, signed his
contract yesterday to play with Sac
ramento. Baum will leave for the
Capital City today. With Brown, Baum,
Whalen and possibly Emerson on the
firing line. the, Senators appear to be
we'll fortified in this department.
Team No. 2 at Los Angeles
Los ANGELES. March 2.-sixteen
designated for convenience as team No
their annual spring training
Included In the party are Doc
White pitcher; OImstead. pitcher:
Manuel. pitcher; Lang. pitcher; Davis,
lnilelder; Purtell infelder; Baden in
nelder: Mike" Welday outfielder;
Mattick, outfelder: Dalton, outfelder;
Nroom, catcher; Payne, catcher; H
tIra Dlnen secretary of the club, and
Louis Comiskey, son of Charles Co.
The men were hustled into their
uniforms and out to Chutes park this
afternoon for practice, preliminary to
will play
The team will go to San Diego
Thursday for an exhibition game re-
turning here Friday.