The Washington times., 1911-03-23

Eddie Ainsmith is known to most of
the players as kid" but Doc Gesslcr
has christened him "Dorf." That's
short for Orfendorfer," says Gessler.
He's a Dutchman, anyway, and ought
to have a tough name"
Walter johnson and Bill Cunningham
are the two silent mice of the Nationals
squad. Seldom are they heard saying
anything, though now and then johnson
can be inveigled into a conversation.
Harvey Bussey has a beautiful spit
ball, which, when working right, has
proved most elusive to the batsmen
when 1 get it going" says Harvey, 4
can fool most of them"
Gabby Street says that he will try to
outdo George Gibson'S record this sea-
son. If he does that there won't be any
need Of having three backstops on the
team.
Germany Schaefer has a most power
full right arm, and few runners dare to
leave the third corner when the come
with this mighty arm" says sehaefer,
Il can throw out the fastest runner
that ever stepped a path" They are
all willing 70 believe him. too. without
putting him 10 the test.
"The Yankees will prove a hard team
to beat this year." says Kid Elberfeld,
unless their pitchers go wrong. Ford
may have an off year this season. If
he does, and no one takes his place,
Chase will have his troubles. II Ford
hangs Orwell. then everybody else
will have their troubles winning from
the Yankees"
That Harry Davis, with the Ath-
letics is some sweet hitter" says Bob
Nationals. He has long bat and
walks all around the box before clout-
ing the ball. He can drive out some
corkers, too"
Long John" Somerlott spent the win
ter quietly at his home, but when spring
began to show up he thought he'd go
duck hunting. "All l got were two sore
eyes" says the dandy firstsacker.
Doc Meyer sports a coat belonging
to the Youngstown team. On the sleeve
is a letter "Y," which gives It a natty
appearance. See that feller,' said
youthful spectator the other morning.
He plays with the Yannigans."
The most wonderful batter l ever
saw was with my team in ST. Louis"
says Jimmy MCAleer. He's Criss. He
can MT a mile away, Dut out
side of that he's hardly worth cents"
Charlie Conway spends his winters
working in steel mill in Youngstown,
Ohio. I'm a cutter" says he. Its a
pretty tough job, but II keeps a fellow
In good condition for the baseball sea-
son." .....
Bill Cunningham, who reported at
Washington many pounds overweight,
has worked so hard since coming to
Atlanta that he is almost at playing
weight now. His face is beginning to
have that followed appearance de-
noting the trained athlete.
Some one howled to Doc Gessler the
other day to throw to third after he
took a fly well down in his section of
the pasture. The old boy proved he
had the goods, too, by pegging straight
as a die to Kid Elberfeld. Thought
couldn't do it." cried Gessler. Look
at that .-.
Baby Bunting reminds one very
much OF Artie Holman. the crack Cub
performer. He is built much on the
same lines. stands up to the bat with
the same pose, and in the field moves
around with all the catlike celerity
shown by Frank Chances wonderful |
utility player.
I'm not breaking my arm down |
here" explains Tom Hughes There's |
a long season ahead of us, isn't there? |
are worth something. / guess / haven't |
forgotten those batters in the big show.