Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-21

Dixie Walker was in for the wind-up
of the pitchers. and he, too. showed
splendid CONTROL but McA!eer kept a close
watch and the Alabama lad did little
curving. All three catchers We're behind
the plate. Rapp starting off, and then
came Street, who threw to second in
splendid form. Hardy worked with Gray
and Groom in good style.
Gessler Hits Home Run
In the batting exhibition against the
good twirling of the four pitchers Doc
Gessler again looked nice as he hit the
ball on line into the outfield and met
one from Ober1in that carried clear over
the right-field fence. This is the second
time Gessler has hit a ball over the
right-field fence, and he has been the only
man to turn the trick. Lelivelt got in
god hard saS,as drives closely fqilowsd by
After the batting and pitching practice
the In and outf1elders took their positions,
and for forty-flve minutes the boys kept
right at it. making beautiful stops and
throws. and took every advantage Of the
practice period. Wade killifer was out
for the first time in four days and said
his bad ankle was almost well. just
little stiffness reminding him to be care
full on the first trial He hit the ball in
regular order, but refrained from run
ming down to first. In fielding he saved
himself. but at that made several pretty
stops around the second sack.
Ungiaub was the only player not to re-
port for work this morning. Bob COM
planned several times yesterday of his
ankle being sore, and when he woke up
this morning and found the weather
raw he decided to take no chances and
remained at the hotel Quirk is watch
Ing him closely and he will be all right
by tomorrow.
While the concert was being held in the
hotel last night, the usual stunt for the
hp W oQhi in tn ,la
great attraction to the Norfolk fans.
About ten of the players were sitting in
circle in the lobby and the onlookers
and listeners surrounded them six deep.
Unglaub and Schaefer kept the crowd
amused with funny stories and remarks,
but the Dutchman says he will take of
his hat to the first sacker when it comes
to stringing the long bow. The funny
thing about the stories is that Ger
many" takes them seriously. while Bob
intends them as a joke. Even this morn
Ing Schaefer remarked to Gessler, going
out to the park: Il wonder if he thinks
we believe him." Doc had to laugh at
Schaefer's earnestness.
Mace for National League.
Harry Mace. the old Washington play
er who umpired Saturdays game, is al
most sure of berth in the National
League this season II an extra man is
required. President Lynch has promised
to come down here to see Harry work,
and If he performs we'll as he did Sat-
urday there will be nothing to 1t but an
engagement.
Charley Streets bad ankle has entirely
healed and he was working this morning
in his cld-time form. Charley's work is
of the exhiarating sort and has a tend
ency to enthuse the other men. It Is
really wonderful to notice the pepper that
goes into practice just as soon as the
fonn hic sac1r oSad
goes behind the bat.
Tom Crooks Is fretting himself over
the fact that he doesn't see chance to
break into the Nationals lineup and
doesn't want to sit on the bench. The
big fellow has been hitting the ball hard
in practice, and 1T will be some time be-
fore Toms fate is decided.
There was a dark blue atmosphere
hanging around the Monticello yesterday
morning. The big boilers in the base
ment had to be cleaned, and as a result
all the elevators and water in the build
ing were shut off. Notwithstanding that
it was good exercise to run up and down
the steps, the players were growing all
day over the inconvenience.
Manager McAleer's only concern just
now is over his pitchers. Reisling is in
the best shape on account of his trip to
the Hot Springs. but as yet none of the
| even Reislng, has cut loose yet with
anything, but the chances are that by
| the middle of the week the curves and
drops will be started. Mac believes that
| Dolly" Gray is going to make one grand
pitcher this year. as he knows that he
1 has the goods and Is dead anxious to
| make good. Walker has been hard to
control in the matter of taking things
easy. One day he will feel first-class,
| let out too many links, and the next day
| be back where he was two days before.
Oberlin looks to be in grand shape and
| claims to be so. but as yet he has shown
little. Bob Groom is being watched
carefully in his work for fear he may
oyerstep the limit. The clever lad Is
DESTROYS of making up for lost time. just
what he shouldn't do, and Mac is losing
his voice calling to him to be careful.
head and arm off to please McAleer, but
it looks as though it will require at
least another season before he is ready
for the majors. OF course a couple real
hot days may bring Oil out i'll surpris-
ing form, but at present he has very lit
tie to fool the batters. Withernp will
probably remain at home. giving his bad
| arm a good rest, and be In Washington
by the time the team gets there. Two
| weeks work for the big fellow will place
him all right If the "bonesetter" has
been successful In his operation.
The star Of the bunch, Walter johnson,
10 giving McAleer no concern at all.
Mac says of Johnson:
'I know that Walter Is in prime health
| On account of his work on the coast dur
ing the winter. All he needs Is the
regular exercise at the Washington park
| from the LIST of April to the opening
game to make him right. and / know he
will be there with bells on
Trainer Quirk's opinion of the pitchers
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