The Washington herald., 1911-02-14
By WILLIAM PEET.

Only one new player Joined George Nc
Brides Nationals at Hot Springs yester-
day. Dixie" Walker blew in about $50
and proceeded to make himself at home.
If Dixie can get into shape and keep
in condition, he should prove a valuable
asset to the Washington club. The big
fellow had all sorts of trials and tribu-
lations last season. a sprained ankle,
attack of. malaria, and minor ailments
kept him from giving his best services.
But with the right kind of a start this
year he should be able to deliver the
goods.
Walter johnson, according to The
Washington Heralds Hot Springs cor
respondent, weighs 1872 pounds in his
clothes. At the baths when stripped he
tipped the beam al 1S5 pounds. which, if
anything is under rather than over
weight for a man of Johnson's height
Walter claims that he will take on flesh
before the training season is two weeks
old. In answer TO a question as his con-
ditiOn. the big fellow said: Il have done
considerable work on my farm and 1
guess the last month or so l took off a
little flesh. but I feel great now and l
know that my three weeks training here
will do me a world of good
The following dispatch from Hot
Springs was received last night:
Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 13.-Early this
morning a sturdy group of athletes,
warmly clad in heavy sweaters and wear
ing little plaid caps, were seen taking
il on the run from the Park Hotel to
the surrounding mountains. They were
members of the Washington baseball
team. and their hike" into the noun
tains was the initial road work of their
preliminary training. They climbed the
mountains until noon, returning to the
hotel hungry and tired.
Dixie" Walker arrived at $50 this
afternoon. after long and tedious ride
from Birmingham. Ala. "DiXies" train
was several hours late, and he was glad
to get in.
Capt. Mcbride and Germany" Schaefer
gave him a warm welcome. as did also
the other members OF the team. Those
who enjoyed their first mountain climb
ing stunt to-day included Capt. Mcbride,
Johnson. SChacfer. Milan. and Hughes
We intend to climb the mountains every
morning for the next four days" said
Mcbride. and l do not anticipate order
ing the men into their uniforms
until the latter part Of the week, when
VIC will begin our first practice Of the
season at Majestic Park"
formed of any new trades or deals of anv
kind being made in which the Washing
ton club would figure, and said: Il have
no; heard from Mr MCAIeer for several
dayS. I do not think he will come to
Hot Springs. II he has anything on tap
concerning the players of the team, he
has not communicated with me on the
subject. and 50 far as I know, there Is
positively nothing new in this respect
We will remain here for three weeks.
after which We will go 10 Atlanta. where
our regular seasons training will start !
in dad earnest"
Paul Powers who owns the franchise
of the Youngstown. Ohio. club, called |
on the members Of the Washington team !
at the park to-day for a fTateTnal visit !
and a merry flaming" bee was on. This !
afternoon a bowling match was held in !
tho hotel. Capt. Mcbride was Ger /
many SrhaefCr's team mate against two /
crack howl'-s sent down by Jiggs DOna- /
hue former first haseman Of the White /
Son. who is making an earnest effort
10 get back On his old team. The Wash !
ingtun players "cleanod up on Jiggs' !
m. n. The Washington players were dis
appointed at the n0narTival of Doc Cess
lo-. Doc Reisling and Wid Conroy. but
they are looked for carly tomorrow