The Washington herald., 1911-02-22
By WILLIAM PEET.


quit baseball for good was made ap-
parent by a. long letter from the dentist
10 the writer, which was received last
night.
In this epistle the twirler states that
he does not really care to give his rea-
sons for dropping out of baseball but a
blind man can see that Reisling is as
sured of a comfortable living down in
little Caldwell, Ohio Things are break
ing good for Doc. and he fails to OBJ
serve where he can benefit himself by
drawing wages from the Washington
baseball club during the summer months.
Everybody knows that a ffrst-class
dentist is assured of a comfortable
living Reisling is the leading dentist in
Caldwell, and his practice necessarily
suffers when he is not on the job; there
fore it pays him to be in his office the
year around.
In addition to this he owns one of the
largest farms in the thriving little town
of Caldwell, raising among other things
tobacco. for which there is always a
market and a handsome profit. 1t is
also quite necessary that farm owner
be on the job most of the year.
Reisling has also been elected presi-
town. and naturally civic pride has some
thing to do with his desire to be with
his fellow-tOwnsmen from January to
December.
To clap the climax, he has purchased
an automobile.
Now twirler of Reisling's ability, the
nonbrilIiant but steady-going kind does
not as a rule make enough money out
OF baseball to afford a benZine buggy,
SC,,eciall- ReiSliDgr has rTOiOC
wife and two little girls to look after.
The inference to all this would seem
to be that Reisling Is perfectly happy
in being able to make a comfortable
living in Caldwell, Ohio. and to let base
ball go to blazes Here is his letter:
Caldwell, Ohio. Feb. IS, 1911.
Nj William Prct Sporting Editor The Washington
Herald, Washington, u. c.
Dear Bill: Yes. it is true that I have
decided to give up baseball for good.
Tell the boys that l have given the mat
ter considerable thought, and that my de-
cision is final. Thank goodness. l will be
at liberty for the first summer in fourteen
years. Ny dental practice here is keep
ing mo busy: in fact, many say that l
am the best in town | have a fine, large
farm to look after which l am sure will
pay me well Prospects look so bright
that | have already ordered an autono-
bile, and only hope that l can find the
time in which to enjoy it.
Had d fine tobacco crop last fall, and
while the price for my stuff was not as
good as usual. it paid me handsome
profit.
Il received a letter from Walter john
son the other day: wanting to know why
l was not at the Springs, as he fully
expected to meet me there 1 certainly
hope the old boy has a banner year. and
that he will make Strike-out record
that can never be equaed
Il wish all the boys good luck and
trust that Manager McAleer will have
most successful season. If you ever get
out this way be sure and look me up.
Il was last night elected president of
the board OF trade, and we have hus-
Ting bunch in this town, which is grow
ing fast
Il expect to do a little work this
spring, beca use l believe it would be very
hard on me physically if I should stop
exercise at once, SO I expect to train |
down to my usual 10 pounds just as a |
matter of health. l weigh 1S pounds |
now, the same as l did when 1 left |
Washington last fall. Cordially yours,
F. c. RESLING."
Doc" Reisling has been pitching in |
professional ranks since 1897. He started |
his career in Bristol. OF the Connecticut |
League, filling every position on the club |
He was obtained by Joe Cantillon two |
years ago, during the flag end of the !
season. and had an unusually good year |
with the Nationals in 1910
Because OF Reislings earnest work and |
his readiness to help out at any time, he |
made a big hit with Manager McAIeer,
who expressed sincere regret that the
veteran would not be with his club this
season.
Do you fans remember Oil, the big
pitcher who tried out with the Nationals
in Norfolk last spring?
He weighed $50 pounds, stood feet
! inch, and 'looked to be a twirler of
promise. but when it came down to
brass tacks, all he had was a motion
and a prayer.
The St Louis Browns have grabbed
Oil for a trial. as the following from
Mound City exchange indicates:
Earl Oil, who was given a trial by
the Phillies two years ago, will again
be in the big swim this season. Oil
has signed a contract with the Browns.
he has been living this winter with
his father and mother at Merchant
vile. n. j., and looks to be fit for work
at the present time. Earl is fond of
outdoor life, and he Is rated among the
best trap shooters across the river When
with the Phillies, Earl was the kingspin
shot of the squad II he ever gets his
twirling arm as deadly as his gun, Oil
will be another Eddie Plank"
1T is enough to make an oId-timer
SMILE remarked former weIl-knowr
player the other day, ito read of all the
frills they have nowadays for spring
training lof the ball players Twenty
years or so ago a few runs, some good
Eweats and rub-downs, and some fielding
and batting practice were about all that
II was thought a player required to put
him into condition for the championship
race.
Nov it is considered necessary for the
players not only to go South, but as a
preliminary the'vets of the team must 20
10 some place that has hot springs, and
boil out. These springs are all right for
q man that is diseased, but for a healthy.
good-hving athlete. 1 should think the
ordinary bathtub would be good enough
Il was at Hot Springs. Ark. one year