New-York tribune., 1910-02-27

stay behind the bat. have felt the need OF
another good catcher for several seasons.
Kleinow is a. good man, but. like Scfiei, ne
is not a great one, and neither Waiter Blair
nor Sweeney can be relied upon TO develop
into a phenomenon. Therefore 1t Is fell
that George Stallings has done we'll to get
Lou Criger, so long the peerless catcher or
the Boston team. Criger is veteran OF
the veterans. and with his presence the
Yankees have probably solved the problem
that still confronts the Giants
StalIings has been criticised in come quar-
ters for letting Joe Lake go to ST. Louis
in the deal that brought Criger nero, but
there are other pitchers of merit under con-
tract to the Yankees. Stallings expects
Walter Manning to have the best season or
his career and he is also looking for results
from some Of the youngsters who made a
good showing last season, when they were
more less inexperienced. He puts a lot
of faith in Jack Warhop, despite his queer
delivery. and expects big Jack Quinn to win
a great many games.
The Yankees have always been weak in
the matter of left handed pitchers. but Pete
Wilson made good impression last year,
and Jim Vaughn, after terrOrizing the Amer
lean Association with the Louisville team
last year. and helping to win the pennant,
is expected to be one of the sensations OF
the season. Unlike many left handlers. the
big fellow Is q horse for work and I, seems
almost impossible TO tire him. He has
gained lot of experience since Griffith had
him here, and Is likely to make good. All
In ALL Manning, Warhop. Quinn and
Vaughn are likely 10 be the big four of the
Wilson others of whom StalIings thinks
highly.
The infield of the Yankees will probably
be composed of Chase, first base; Vaughn.
second base; Knight shortstop, ana Gard
ner, third base. with Engle, Cree and Hemp
hill in the outfeId That Is a pretty for
midabie combination. as it stan Is. but It
may be changed around consldera bly,, OF
course, when the team appears.
Washington will make determined
fight for the next annual regatta of the
National Association Of Amateur Oarsmen,
the biggest aquatic event OF It's kind held
in this country. This was decided at
meeting of the Potomac Boat Club In
Washington on Thursday.
The place of holding the regatta will be
made known at a meeting of the executive
committee of the association, which will be
held At the New York Athletic Club. March
10. AS this regatta Is to America what the
Henley is to England, II attracts large
crowds from all sections of the United
States and Canada, inssmuch as II is con-
test in which the winners in other regattas
meet to decide the cham pionships.
The regatta will be held at date 10 be
dtcided on later. but 1t will positively take
place between July 20 and August 10
The last regatta was held at Detroit, and
1t Is estimated that 100000 persons lined
the shores each day to witness the pick
of American and Canadian oarsmen in
competition. There is some talk of offering
inducements to the famous Belgian eight,
three times winner at Henley. to come to
this country for the regatta.
Zanti the Italian distance runner, con-
oueror Of Dorando, will make his first ap-
pearance in this country at Washington
Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday, in the Mara
thon race postponed on Washington's
Birthday on account of rain. Zanti
rived here last week, and If looks count
for anything he will be hard to beat, as
he is built on the lines of a runner
Ernie Hjertberg has new wonder, also
a Swede named Lure Johannsen, who VIII
try to Jump into the limelisht on Tuesday
evening in Marathon race to be held IN
the 6sth Regiment armory. II he can de-
feat Hans Holmer, who has victory over
ST, Yves to his. credit, and Jim Crowley
no dif1culty will be experienced In getting
races on bis own terms.
ad wolgast. who defeated Battling Mel
son on Tuesday for the lightweight crown.
IS in line to make small fortune he mas
been deluged with offers to go on the stage.
and In all probability will be drawing
card Wolgast says he will fight Freddie
Welsh. the English champion, but names
$4,000 a 9 his share of the purse. win, lose
or draw. so that the promoters will fight
shv Now that Wolgast is in the drivers
scat 1t is not surprising that he wants to
make the most of his opportunities. Mel
son. in clamoring for another meeting with
his conoueror says he Will wager 81 600 To
&, 600 that he can stop Wolgast in twenty
rounds and $1,000 to $4,000 that the latter
cannot stop him. The Dane is shrewd. and
even in defeat is looking for shade.
The next regular meeting of the Inter-
citv Baseball Association will be held at
Arcanum Hall, No. 401 Bridge street
Brooklyn. tomorrow evening at o'clock.
At this meeting election of officers for the
ensuing year will take place. and a full at
tendance Is requested
Jimmy Austin las signed up with the
Yankees. His contract was received by
Tom Davis yesterday Austin reported that
he was in good condition and keen for the
fun to begin. He win make hard fight
for place at shortstop or third base this
year
BY the end of this week most, II not aa:
of the teams in the two major leagues will
be hard at work at their spring training
camps. The first squad OF the Detroit
Tigers left yesterday for San Antonio. Tex
while the Chicago Cubs made start for
West Baden. Ind, their way to New
Orleans.