Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
BY J. ED GR1LLo.

Jack Chesbro who in his day was one
of the most famous pitchers in the coun-
try, after three-year lay-off, wants to
come back. He Will likely be taken south
by Manager Wolverton of the Yankees.
though it is extremely doubtful if the
once great spitballer will ever be able to
deliver the goods.
Chesbro, because of a sore arm, was
forced to retire three years ago, and he
was far from effective several years before
he finally quit. Since then he has taken
part in several semi-pro games, in which
he has failed to show any of the effect
iveness which once made him famous.
But, like many other players, Chesbro
hates to think that he Is really through
as a ball player. 1t is a hard game to
break away from. When those who have
been out of it for a few years hear of the
teams starting south in the spring it
brings back the old fever and this is
probably true of Chesbro. OF course it
might happen that Chesbro would regain
his arm, but that is very doubtful since
the age of miracles has long since passed,
That to a certain extent it is for the
good of ball players that they are forced
to recognize certain rules regulating their
conduct during the off season is general
iy conceded, but there Is sucn thing as
going too far in telling them what they
can and cannot do. The latest regula
ton and suggested by Charley Murphy,
the Cub, owner. is that ball players shall
not engage in the liquor traffic. Barney
DreyfuSS of Pittsburgh wants Il pro-
hib.tion clause put in every contract. but
Murphy goes him several better.
OF course Murphy's scheme will not be
adopted. but inasmuch as it is unique. it
has served its purpose as far as Murphy
is concerned.
It is understood that Frank Chance would
like to secure George Stovall to play first
base for the Cubs. Before this could be
brought about every club in the American
League would have to waive on Stovall,
and Murphys unpopularity would be sure
to block such a scheme. 1t is question
able whether a player ever had an ex-
perience similar to that of Stovall.
Though his team finished third in the last
campaign under his management. Stovall
was disposed Of. Cleveland does not in
tend carrying him, and yet it cannot see
it's way clear to dispose of him. Harry
Davis. naturally. does not feel that 1t
would be wise to carry a man who pre-
be a slump, the fans would have chance
to howl for the former manager, and thus
place Davis in an unenviable position.
There is something delightful about the
candor Of a statement made by AL Pal
zer one of the prominent white hopes,
who admits that he is in the game for
the money he can get out of it, that he
has no i'll feeling against any 7nan ..e
meets in the ring, and that it is purely
a business proposition.
Here is what Palzer says:
II hope a match with Carl Morris can
be arranged for me. 1t would be a big
drawing card, 1 think. and would decide
an important question. II l should beat
Marris it would be up to me to whip Jim
Flynn, Bombardier Wells and other white
heavyweights In order to put me in line
for fight with Jack Johnson. If Morris
should whip ME would congratulate him
and also tender my services as sparring
partner to help him prepare for the big
negro. It is purely a matter of business.
We ought to get together soon to decide
which is the better man. l have no hard
feelings and l know that Morris is a
fine fellow, game and willing. But l