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

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is just the reverse of McAleer's. and
there is a possibility that the manager
| the twirlers are in first-class shape. and
only need one hot day, that is-sunshine
without wind-to demonstrate this to the
satisfaction of the manager.
Every pair 0 arms in the bunch,
said Quirk last evening. rs getting
stronger each day. and only needs the
orders Of Mac to cut loose with the
benders. I'll make this statement demon
strate itself the first time we have a calm
day with the sun out bright
The next full game is carded for Satur-
day, when the Nationals again tackle the
Norfolks and a good line can be had on
both teams as to what they have done
in a weeks time in training. McAleer is
not much stuck on playing exhibition
games. as he believes the regular daily
practice is more bene f1cial. but the players
and fans wanted to see the boys in action
and he finally consented. It will be a
case OF two hours in the morning and two
In the afternoon for batting and signal
practice from now until next Saturday if
the nice weather continues.
Every year some new expression strikes
base ball camp which makes such q
hit that 1t is worked at every opportunity.
Last year it was the word CLASSY that
WoS HC0iu Of CtCIy 0OOu pay VI HI.
There is some class to that became
for long time the favorite base ball ex-
preston. This season the word classy"
has not been used once down here by the
boys: The popular way OF expressing ap-
probation OF anything good In the base
ball line is to shout "Oh. you baby doll!'
Bob Unglaub was the first man in
the squad to make the remark. and 1t
proved as catching as the measles. 1t was
quickly taken up by the other PLAYERS.
also got the habit OF calling "Oh. you
baby DOLL" whenever anything in the
base ball line struck their fancy. The ex-
preston promises to wipe classy out
Of the base ball vernacular.
did you notice the two distinguished
people in the box directly back Of the
catcher during Saturdays game?" inquir-
were Mr.. Killifer and Mr.. Street. We
were some people. tell you.''
The star representative was up on the
roof and overlooked the distinguished
visitors.
Have you noticed the ST. Louis Browns
down in Texas this spring." inquired Con-
roy Of The Star man this morning.
''OConnor Is working his best pitchers In
every game and doing his best to make a
good showing. Last year McAleer work.
ed only his youngsters in practice. didn't
make much OF showing, and, Of course
the object Is to compare the two spring
training trips. You can take 1t from me,
McAleer Is after results, not big scores
against minor leaguers, and I never felt
more confident In my life than that
Washington is In for a winner this year"
The stolen overcoat" has become a
celebrated case down here. While the
thief has not yet been caught. Detective
Hargroves is continually on the look for
him. Last night Bob Unslaub and Jack
Lelivelt Joined him in scouting. but moth
ing resulted. An overcoat would be
thrown over a table. Hargroves would
walk out the front door, while Bob and
pecting thief to appear. It was great fun
for the other boys watching the work Of
the amateur detectives. Ungiaub says he
sees some winter work looming up for
him and also easy picking In the way Of
money.