The Washington times., 1912-11-12
By SENATOR.


Joe Agler. the first baseman, and
RED Herring. the pitcher obtained
from the Nebraska Indians last sum-
mer. have been sold to the Atlanta club
of the Southern League, under optional
Agreements. which may bring them
both back to the Climbers in case they
make good with Billy Smiths .aggrega-
ton.
Agler was the best fielding f,rst base
man In the Southern League last year,
though his light hitting precluded his
success in fast company. However.
Manager Griffith took him for a trial,
little thinking he would hang on. He
worked In one game.
Herring Is green as twlrler. though
he showed signs Of having a good spit
ter He was signed on his showing
here with the Nebraska Indians, an in
dependent team
Billy Smith is a good friend Of Grif-
fiths and 1t Is likely that any super
fluous youngsters the Climbers may
have will be sent to Atlanta for their
training. Smith Is known as one OF
the best handlers OF young players in
the country. and he will keep an eye on
the lads who some day may be world
heaters in Washington uniforms.
Long for Atlanta.
Tommy Long. the "Gadsden galloper."
sent to Mobile last year by Manager
Griffith. will be given a trial at Char
lottesville. but Is not expected to i'm
press the eagle eye OF his manager well
enough to hold a place with the team.
Long can't hit hard enough to Gust
either Moeller or Shanks, and his field
ing and throwing Is crude compared
with theirs. II Billy Smith can use him.
Roy Moran. obtained from Chatta-
nooga last season. will be given =
thorough trial In the spring before being
released. Moran was not In good health
when he Joined the Climbers. and, on
that account. was unable to play up to
form. However. his speed and general
intelligence has impressed Griffith. and
he VIII be given plenty OF work at
Bill Kenworthy. obtained from Dem
YER, of the Western League. last year,
Is just a bit shy OF the necessary stuff
to make a hit in the big show. Man
agerager Griffith may send him to Mon
treal In part payment for Chick" Can
dill or back to Denver.
The outheld positions Will go to the
three best among Milan. Moeller. Shanks.
Welchonce. Allen, and Connolly 1t Is
quite possible that Ave outfelders will
be carried all year.
Martin Goes Early.
Mique Martin. the sane and sober
trainer of the Climbers. will go to
Charlottesville early in the spring to
prepare for the coming OF the big
league heroes. The team may remain
in the college town two weeks. but
Griffith will come away after ten
days II he meets with good weather
and the men round to In that short
time. Most of the training will be
done in actual games at Florida av-
enue before the season opens.
The Climbers will return to the Cap
ital toward the end OF March and
will play exhibition games for about
ent plans OF Manager Griffith. George
town will very likely have the first
game, as has been the custom for
GrifHths friendly relations with Ma
tional League clubs will mean the APP
pearance Of a number OF them in this
York. Boston. and possibly the Chi
caGo Cubs will battle the Climbers
before the regular campaign opens
The Toronto Maple Leafs. champions
ready had two dates saved for them
Manager Griffith is a warm. personal
friend OF McCanerty; owner Of the
on the cards for the popular inter-
national League mogul when he hits
this town.
Jack Dunns Baltimore Orioles is an
other International League club which
will be seen here, as will John Gan
zel's Rochester Bronchos. and Kitty
Bransfield's Montreal team. Bin Cum
ningham former National. plays sec
Akers Is one of CANCELS dependable
twirlers. All these minor league clubs
should draw well here before the reg
ular season opens.
played the Nationals, but their show
Ing was so weak that Il Is unlikely