The Washington herald., 1912-03-16
Batting Order for To-day.
By WILLIAM PEET.

Charlottesville, Va, March 15.-The
weather man insists upon being the
Nationals foe. and beat. Clark Qriffith's
hopefuls out Of a good workout on the
diamond this morning. much to the disgust
Of the Old Fox. When the boys crawled
out Of the hay at O'Clock II was pouring
down cats and dogs, and morning prac-
tice was confined entirely 10 the gym
nasium. Both squads were kept at It
until noon, and at the dinner table the
boss announced that there would be no
afternoon workout, which called for loud
shouts Of JOY from regulars and recruits
alike. -... ... .-
Ray Morgan was added to the hospital
list yesterday and is under treatment for
twisted knee. Trainer Martin had the
youngster propped UP in big chair with
an Ice bag on the injured member, but
Ray hopes TO be on deck soon.
The reason why Boss Grifith called OF
practice this afternoon was because he
Is convinced at last that indoor work is
not very profitable 10 a ball club. The
men do not show the proper interest as
is the case outside. and he argued that
the halliday holiday would do the boys
a lot Of good.
The rain ceased at o'clock this after
noon and the sky cleared; indications
now point to a game here tomorrow with
the University OF Virginia. In fact,
Manager Moore, of the Charlottesville
collegians. stated late this afternoon that
the field would surely be in shape to play,
and that a big crowd was expected.
GriH Looks for Game.
Grifith also expects to Play. and has
notified Walter johnson, Joe Boehling,
and Dixie Walker that he proposes to
use them in the box in the order named.
That the Nationals will win this battle
goes without saying. johnson win have
the collegisns standing on their heads,
and Joe Boehling Is the only one Of
the southpa~s WHO'S N sfIape-to do
his best, while Dixie Walker was a puz-
Ile during the two whole innings he
pitched Wednesday
Boehlng is one of the youngsters who
Is not bothered with a lame arm. The
former Richmond amateur will get his
first chance to show his worth to-mor-
row, and if ne pitches the kind of ball
he has shown thus far in practice. he will
have the collegians at his mercy.
Dixie Walker and Walter johnson will
he able to hold down the hits and the
Natio9aIs should make it mighty inter
esting for Rixey. Goodhue. and Todd.
Jack Ryan, the old-timer, donned a
uniform and worked out with the young
Nationals this morning. II am here to
help out Griffith," said Ryan. .'and II
can develop a couple of good pitchers
from this bunch l will be tickled to
death"
Ryan Likes CashIon.
Ryan had little chance to size up the
box men in the gymnasium this morn
ing, but was loud in his praise OF Carl
CashIon. That boy looks as if he had a
lot OF stuff" was the veterans COM
ment.
The boys spent a quiet afternoon to-
day; several pitch games were on the
boards. and the monographs and piano
were worked overtime at Hotel Grifith.
The sun came out about o'clock and in
dications point to a bright, clear day to-
morrow morning.
II is a shame that Maths and Scheer
cannot get over their throat troubles, so
as to be out ON the field with the regu-
lars and recruits. They have been Sc
verely handicapped up to date and Man
aged Griffith has had no chance to get a
correct line on their ability.
No matter what happens" said Mat
It's this morning. II certainly hope that
Griff will not send me back TO the Vir-
ginia League. had one year there and
do not want any more OF that game"