Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

But johnson has grown wise with ex-
pericnce, and he displayed splendid iudg-
ment as the season progressed
One of the young pitchers on McAleer's
list of whom he expects much this spring
Is Doc Meyer. McAleer believes that in
the early part of the season this young
ster will prove himself star, and 1t
signed to a bulk of the work during the
cool weather.
Bussey. the pitcher secured from Dan
vile of the Virginia League, on his per-
Torrance in that company, must be a
player of ability, and he is sure to be given
know how to pitch during his stay here,
but he lacked stamina. but is believed to
have recovered this during the off season
and will add to it by his stay at Hot
Springs. Sherry. another Youngstown
pitcher. has a fair record, and, according
to Dick Padden. is as good a pitcher as
Meyer
The outfeld candidates consist of Cess
ler Lelivelt, Conway, Swain, Corbin.
Ralston and. perhaps. Miller. Milan, of
course. being considered fixture. Raj
ston, though he did not set things 'afire
last fall. may prove the one of the lot to
win place on the team. He has the
size. speed and stands at the plate as II
he might learn to hit.
There is hardly chance of any of Nc
Aleers players figuring in trade this
spring. What chance there was for q
swap with st. Louis seems to have gone
glimmering since Col Hedges has an
nounced that he expects to do business
with the New York and Detroit clubs. 1t
would seem that Hartzell will be shifted
to New York for either Austin or Laporte
while Detroit is. no doubt. angling for
Pitcher Bill Bailey. There is nothing on
McAleer's list, barring the nucleus of his
team, which he could expect to get any
thing for that he could use from ST.
Louis. Whether any of the other clubs
are on the market for trades is not
known, but appears doubtful, SO that the
chances are McAleer will stand pat with
the material he has on hand.
Ball players are certainly mighty Pc
culiar individuals.
Have you ever noticed how a player.
when sold or traded, is always delight
ed with the change?
1t does not seem to matter how often
they are shifted, or where they are sent,
II is Invariably just the place they de-
sired.
Every now and then some athlete ex-
presses regret that he is to be trans
ferred, but such cases are an exception
to the rule. Just so long as he sticks in
the big league he is satisfied. but what
to the bushes.
The average ball player would rather
be classed as a big Lacquer than be sent
back to the bushes, even if the salary
was as good or trifle better than his
pay envelope In the majors There is
something about the big show that ap-
peals to every ball player. 1t is the goal
or every player. and maybe they don't
hate to be showed back to the tin can
circuit after working their way up to
the majors.
During the last few months there have
been several trades made. and it's de-
cidedly interesting to read what the play
ers involved have to say relative to their
transfers.
Mig Clarke. former Nap, says: Pm
delighted with my transfer to St Louis.
l have wanted to get away from Clevo-
land for several years. Never felt salts
tied with my berth there, and naturally
couldn't play my best under such con-
the stories being sent out that my re-
cent attack Of typhoid fever ruined my
health. never felt better than when
playing in the Southern League. and as
best year in 1911 as Brownie"
Art Griggs. who goes to Cleveland In
exchange for Clarke, says: I'm certain
ly glad to get away from st. Louis.
That is sure enough tough town for
rather than continue to play there I
never was treated right in st. Louis.
and would prefer playing in Cleveland
t to any other 3 city; city. ;, I never got any
Louis. and never tried to play anything
better than minor league ball I feel
as If will prove my worth as q MEN,
Der Of the Maps"
Pitcher Mcouillen. traded by the Phil
lies to the Reds, says: Cincinnati is
strong on the breweries, but I'm strong
er for the water wagon. I have been
accused Of not keeping in condition as
no such thing shall ever be said about
me as Red. I'm more than pleased to
work for Garry Hermann, and intend
delivering tho goods