The Washington times., 1911-03-30

Cn 1nterteam contest, ana thele might
be accidents at this early stage of the
season, W. ich might be regretted later
on
Fear of an Accident.
Every man on both teams would
work his head off to land the game, and
I might be sorry for II afterward. Fur
thermore, If any Of my stars were hurt
in the game l could not have any valid
excuse, for ! didn't have to allow the
game. The best way is the easiest.
Well go on and play Atlanta and the
Washington boys can enjoy the game
from the boxes"
Considerable comment was heard by
members Of both teams as to what the
outcome of such a contest would be, and
the American Leaguers seemed sorry
that It was not to be played. The
Nationals feel sure they could defeat
even the marvellous Christy Mathewson
and figure that they would show much
more ability than the Giants think they
possess.
The injury to Doc Mover has pracu-
Cally placed him on a milk diet, as his
badly swollen upper lip prevents him
from eating solid food. He is receiv-
ing the care of a physician and expects
TO have his lip down to normal size by
the first of next week.
1t was cold out at the park today, but
Manager McAleer kept the boys at
their posts.
Batsmen in the American League
will this season change their opinion
of Walter Johnsons control, and will
take good care to stand away from
the plate when he is in the box
performing for the Nationals. The
premier HEAVIER has decided to wing
a few venturesome batters if they
insist on crowding the platter while
he is working. Birdie Cree, Of the
New York Highlanders, intercepted one
Of Johnson's fast ones last season. ana
be well remembers how it felt. Many
others will feel it this season unless
Ghay watch out.
Batsmen Get Bold.
johnson Is known everywhere as one
of the pitchers who can keep the ball
in the groove" He is seldom wild.
and for that reason bold batsmeH stand
well up 10 the plate, knowing that there
is little chance of their being plunked in
the wishbone, and put hors de combat.
AS a result. hits have been registered
of Johhsons delivery. which would not
have been had he reputation for hit
ting men at the plate.
Going to Change Style.
Last year." says Johnson, the bat
ters seemed TO have an idea that
wouldn't hit them. Well, they were
right, too. in a way. In fact, l shan't
try to hit them this coming season, but
they needn't expect to crowd the plate
as they did last season. I'm going to
change my style.
There are many batters in the Amer
ican League who always stand well uI
to the plate when I'm in the box. They
don't dare take a chance with some
other pitchers l could mention. This
year I'm going to drive them away
After a couple of batters connect with
my fast ball, the word will go around
not to crowd the pan when I'm working
unless their life insurance is paid il
full. / Shant try to cripple them, bu
! think if my fast ball hits the right
spot some of those fellows will take {
vacation for a while
Manager McAleer is glad to hear o
Joknson's determination. Indeed, las
season McAleer claimed that his sta
lurler would have had better luck IL
little wild, and was not keeping TIL
ball an the groove so much.
'T think that il Walter wings a few
Of them at the start" says Jimmy Nc
Aleer, 1.-The rest will soon be wise anC
stay away from his fast ones. Thu
will mean fewer hits off his deliver!
and more strikeouts for his record"
with the Nationals, has g habit o