The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-20
AIRS IN FINE SHAPE
FOR OPENING GAME
Clark Talks of Seasons Outlook
Does Not Think Much of
Colts.

Norfolk Va. April le.---"Wi,h ali OF my
pitchers showing class and In good shape,
! 1t is only question OF judgment and their
actual condition on Thursday that will de-
termtno which VIII go TO the centre OF the
diamond for the opening gumc." said Skip
per Clark last night when asked FOR a
the eyentfu day now prominent in tie
thinking box OF every loyal fan
LLOYD. otey. Walker or Mccarthy will
do the honor OF the occasion, but exactly
which ono OF these l have not definitely
determined upon" continued the skipper.
II am confident any one OF the four can
get away with tho game and start the
season with victory. Ali four arc in per.
something to unbottle. Perhaps I'll throw
heads and tails 10 decide H., he said with
a knowing smile.
How about the remainder OF she team,
Skipper" he was asked.
We'll. you can put Munson behind the
bat--he's fit and anxious 10 work. At the
FIRST station Happy Chandler win hold
forth. AZ second thore'll be jack Bonner,
the foxy old boy I'll probably work Low
ell at third. although here's secret;
Reggy Is showing soTls class and has been
making me sit up and take notiee. 'Helnie
Busch the putchman,' OF this years
team, Will. OF course, flag EN- a the short
field. For tho outficld have Jackson. Muir
dock and Mullaney. One OF these viii have
my mind about il yet 1t is probable chat
can name the entire team and pitcher
By wednesday in the batting ORDER
Pleased With Team.
skipper Clark is Conhdentshat there is
no team IN the league In better shape or
more promising for the pcnnant race. lie
expects the Tars to take the front at the
jump and set a fast pace for the other
five.
..It'li not be walkover. / don't mean
that but / predict that tho team winning
tho pennant from the rars viii have some
tongues hanging out when time Ia called in
September
How about the report that Virginia pen
nants arc cut and dried in the state League
and that this year Danrille or Portsmouth
are scheduled TO win out?" the skipper
was asked.
IAN can says Is that II there is such
an agreement there's only five clubs In the
conpact-the Norfolk Tars are. going to
turn the trick II It's in EN-. II either of
these clubs or any other In the League tops
it on the Crew, 1t will be because We
couldn't beat the mout have never yet
fought In league where the pennant WIN
ner was named except on merit In the
Held, and am not doing II this year. The
talk is rot"
"How's the others look to your" he was
asked.
Don't Think Much OF Colts.
some Of them are formidable. Ports,
mouth has good bunch OF material ana
a manager who knows how to do soinetnihg
with It. Roanoke and Lynchburg also show
up FAST on paper. ! don't think much OF
the Colts at this distance and II DanVilie
has anything to bras on cannot as yet
see It, OF course, this Is Judgment from
Ions. distance and CLEANED from paper dope,
mixed with some knowledge OF the players.
1t may all turn out bad.
The Tars are down to the last two days
Of practice in good shape and arc quietly
perfecting team work and other minor de-
tails in preparation for the opening on
Thursday. The closing practice on Wed
nesday morning will be brief and the men ,
given rest on "Wednesday afternoon and
Thursday morning in anticipation of the
afternoon work
retained for few weeks, before tho maj
wedding out begins, in order 70 determine
which will make the moro valuable men 10
hold.
The business end OF the club is in fine
shape. With seating capacity of sou ana
with an extra relay of ticket men ana gate
keepers, everything will be In readiness 10
handle the big crowd on Thursday II is
expected that the attendance VIII estapilsh
a new record for the local park.