The Washington herald., 1910-11-28
Nv WILLIAM PEET.

From ali sides nothing but words or
praise can be heard regarding Manager
McAleer's selection Of Atlanta, Ca, as
the Nationals training camp 4 letter
from Wild Conroy reveals the interesting
information that Wild has worked out al
Atlanta, and considers it the best spot
in the South.
The writer had brief chat with John
3. Foster at the Army-Navy football
game IN Philadelphia Saturday. Mr..
Foster is the editor OF spalding's Guide
and recognized authority on the nation
al game. He declares that for spring
training purposes Atlanta is ideal.
Charley Hickman. the heavy-hitting
outfeider OF the American Association
and a former washington player. also
speaks highly of Atlanta. He says his
club, Toledo, Is going TO train at Knox
Vile, Tenn, only a few hours ride from
Atlanta, and he thinks Il likely that To-
ledo and the Nationals will get together
for a game or two.
The following letter from Wild Conroy,
received last night. makes interesting
reading for fans:
MoorstoWn, \. J.. Nov. s.
William Pest. Sporting Editor The Washington
Herald.
My Dear Friend: ! happened 20 see in one Of the
New York papeH the other day that the Nationals
would train at Atlanta. Ga. next spring, and sup
pose the dope Is night. Hope 50. anyway. for
know all about that town, and, believe me, Manager
Mac made a wise move IN selecting this place fOf
/ trained there with tho New YOTks when Clarke
Griffith manager, and We had no excuses TO
offer about not getting in shape The climate IN
Atlanta during the month Of March is great. We
had very few cold rainy days, and the ball park
is coFker. MeAleer could not possibly have done
better.
Isn't Il strange that Mcbride. Lelivelt and myself
talking about Southern training camps when
| had them here visit after the season closed
this fall. and l told them that Il McAleer could
get into Atlanta 1t would be fine business We all
hoped he could dreaming that such a thing
would actually happen.
I am in great shape this winter. and viii he in
the pink" next spring sure, You know have
large farm about five miles outside Of MOorstOWn.
and most Of my time is spent doing farm work, such
as huskng curn and polling hogs There's nothing
like the open air.
Remember me 70 all the boys in Washington.
Hoping to see you in Atlanta next March | remain.
yOurs cordially WILLIAM CONR0Y.
Jack Lelivelt told the writer OF his
little visit at Conroy's home Jack says
the Widow is one OF the leading clti-
zens of Moorstown, owns an attractive
home on the main street, and votes the
Democratic ticket.
According 10 Charley Hickman. OF the
Toledo club, who formerly played with
the Nationals. Tom Hughes had a great
year with Minneapolis. and Is sure to dis
prove the theory that they can't come
back"
last summer than /, ever saw him have
in my life He helped whole lot to-
ward winning the pennant for Cantillon.
Tom is crazy to get back in the big
league. and if he pitches as good ball for
Washington next season as he did for
Minneapolis this year, he will easily win
the majority of his games
Hick declares that McAleer overlooked
Hunter OF Kansas City. IN his search for
first baseman. He thinks that Hunt
er, who has been purchased by one OF
the other big league clubs, win make
them ell wake up and take notice. He
still maintains that Jerry Downs should
have been given a trial by McAleer last
spring. for Downs. according TO Hickman.
kept up his heavy hitting all through the
American Association season.
Hicks friends in Washington VIII be
pleased 10 hear that he batted for $40
during the season just closed, and
brought in more runs than any other
player on the club.
Billy Weart, the well-known baseball
writer. comes across with this
During the rehearsal for the skit, AZ
ter the Came" Jimmy McCool remarked
TO his acting partner. Charlie Doom:
Charlie, you want to put more spirit
into your work"
More splrit?" inquired Dooin, who