The Washington times., 1911-05-11
JOHNSON|S ILLNESS
SEVERE, MAY KEEP
HIN IDLE ON BENCH
Star Twirler in Bad Shape,
and McAleer Is
-.
Worried.
BY SENATOR"
Only Washington Newspaperman
With the Nationals.

CHICAGO, Ill, May 11-Walter John
son is a sick lad, though he feels much
better. this morning than he did last
night. He has caught cold in his stom-
ach, and was compelled to leave the
game in the very first inning when the
pains in his stomach were such that
Manager McAleer sent him back to the
hotel in an automobile Immediately.
johnson is pretty SICK said Nc
Aleer today. IF l had known he was
50 sick, l never would have started
him in that game. 1 intended starting
Otey, and / don't know what made me
II intend using Walter every fourth
day, and yesterday was fourth since his
victory over the Athletics. l guess that
had more to do with my choice than
Has Cramps.
johnson was still suffering from se-
we're cramps last night, but said he felt
little better this morning. He will
be cared for tenderly until he has recov-
cred from his cold, and may not pitch
another game until he himself gives the
word he is right.
Ainsmith's Hit.
Ainsmith, the Nationals young back
Sup 10 Sdll lliS d Dduly o"OliCA lSLI
thumb today and this injury may give
John Henry a chance to work behind
the bat. Ainsmith stopped one of Jim
Scott's wild curves IN the fifth inning
yesterday with his thumb and for a mo-
ment 1t look ed as If the Nationals were
to be left with but one catcher. How
ever, he stuck out the game to the very
end.
vivid" Conroys brace of hits yester-
day in the opening game of the White
Sox series gives him a longer tenure of
life in left field for the Senators. Man
ager McAleer was considering benching
him in favor of Germany Schaefer, but
those two bingles mean that Connie"
win continue in the regular lineup.
I've just got to get some hitters into
the daily line.Hp, said Manager Nc
ball pretty well before getting that at
tack of lumbago and If Conroy falls
down with the stick, I'll send the come
dian back there to left field, if only. for
his hitting"
Kahoe TO keep his eyes open for good
outfelders particularly, and the Ma
tionals' scout is expected to report soon
on. what the New England League has
to offer in the way of gardeners, As
soon as Kahoe can arrange it he will
journey through the New York State
League on search for outfielders.
Miller to Go.
Warren Miller will not remain a men,
Der Of the Nationals if McAleer can dis
pose Of him profitably. Miller asked
McAleer while in Atlanta not to send
him to any Southern town, and on this
account McAIeer is trying to arrange
sale which will allow Miller to play
somewhere in the North.
I'll place Miller" says McAleer. If
I can. With Gessler coming around
with the stick, and Conroy and Schaefer,
both of whom are more experienced,
ready to jump in at any moment, there
doesn't seem to be much room for Mil
ler.''
McAleer expects to hear from Tom
Hughes when the team reaches Cleve-
land. If the veteran twirler's arm has
improved sufficiently he will join the
team there. The acquisition OF Hughes
Will greatly strengthen the outfit, and
McAIeer is hoping for a favorable re-
.r5abby'' Street, too. is expected to
Join the Nationals in the Forest City.
His presence in the lineup is Of inesu-
rnable value, and he can't show up soon
enough to please McAleer.