The Washington herald., 1910-03-11
IN THE CITY;
SAYS TEAM IS STRONGER
Sir Robert, With President Noyes and Treasurer
Rapley, Leaves for NorfoIk-HOphk Heard
Fr0m-Other GOSSIP.
Bv WILLIAM PEET.


Bob Unglaub. the Nationals first base
man and all-round handy man, breezed
into town from Williamsport. Pa. early
yesterday morning and called on Secre-
tary Fowler at the National Theater.
with whom he spent most of his time
until the hour set for the Norfolk boat
TO sail.
President Tom Noyes, of the Washing
ton club, and Treasurer Harry Rapley
left for Norfolk on the same boat with
Unglaub. Mr.. Noyes plans TO spend to-
day with Manager McAleer and the play
ers, and will return to Washington Sat-
urday morning.
Unglaub will be called upon TO hold
down the initial sack during the coming
season, and Manager McAIeer is count
ing on Sir Robert for some effective
stick work.
1t was interesting to read in an after
noon paper yesterday that Tom Crooks
had a good chance to Gust Unglaub. AS
matter of fact, Crooks is not anywhere
near in the same class with Bob. and
nobody knows it better than Crooks him
self.
To show Just what kind OF a chap
Unglaub is. the writer viii reveal little
secret. Late last season, Tom Crooks.
who is a Washingtonian, joined the Ma
tionals after he had finished a successful
season with the Reading club Of the Tri-
state League. He was given number
of chances to cover first base and made
a good impression. Unglaub took fancy
to the youngster and gave him many
valuable pointers.
When the time came for reporting last
Saturday. Unglaub purposely stayed at
home, writing Manager McAleer that
business affairs would hold him in VIII
Transport for a few days. but that II he
was wanted he would come on at once.
The reply came back. Take your time.
Bob"
Unglaub's only reason for reporting FIVE
days late was TO give TEN Crooks every
chance in the world 10 make a good I'M
preston with Manager McAleer, so that
when it came time TO consider a sale or
trade the Nationals boss would have no
hesitancy in recommending Crooks for a
berth in the American Association. where
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the Tri-State League.
Had Unglaud and Crooks both reported
in Norfolk on the same day and worked
out side by side it is likely that Crooks
work would have suffered in comparison.
The writer believes that Crooks is fast
enough for the American Association. He
has had the field to himself since the
Nationals have been IN Norfolk. and Nc
AIeer has been able to get a pretty fair
line on his ability. through the kindness
of Bob Unglaub in keeping away from
the scene.
Unglaub has been itching to get into
the game, and It required a lot of self
denial to stick around home while the
other fellows were doing stunts on the
diamond.
Unglaub looks to be in fine condition.
He always takes the best care of him.
self during the off season, and believes
In total abstinence. He has modest lit
tie home in WiIliamsport. Pa. where
he has been living quietly with Mrs. I'm
glaub and his two little daughters. Like
Kid Elberfeld, Sir Robert is a great
home body. He is twenty-nine years old
and figures that with the careful life he
is living he should be able to stick in the
big leagues for at least six more years.
In discussing the Nationals chances
this season, Unglaub said to the writer
yesterday morning: TT looks to me as
if our club was going to do whole
LOT better this season. Our infield is
certainly stronger. while the Outfeld
looks good with Lelivelt, Browne, and
Gessler. AS for the pitching staff. these
men will have to do their share. If
they are right, and things do not break
badly at the start, we have enough hit
ting strength to win whole lot of
games. I think we viii beat out st.
Louis. New York, Chicago, and Cleve-
land
Manager MeAleer might take a quiet
tip and appoint Bob Ungiaub captain of
the Nationals this season. Bob is surely
qualified for the job. and many local
fans would like to see him get 1t.
This position is not new one for I'm
glaub Three years ago. when Jim Nc
CURE had the Boston Red Sox, one Of
the first moves he made was TO name I'm
glaub captain.
Secretary Willie Fowler, OF the Ma
tionals. made an important statement yes
terday in regard to the disposition OF the
boxes at National Park for the opening
game. He says that all winter long he
has been besieged with applications for
box seats, the demand this year being
much heavier than last season. In view
Of this. the management win put the seats
up at auction few days before the open
ing game. and the entire capacity OF the
desirable boxes win be disposed of to the