The Washington times., 1912-02-23
tTn-State President Can't
See Much Chance
for Opponents.
GRIFFITH SEARCHING
FOR A PORTSIDER
Wants an Assistant for "Buck"
Becker on the
Mound.
BY SENATOR"

Charles f. Carpenter. president of the
Tri-State League is in Washington to-
day finding out what he can OF the
progress being made by the United
states League in its plan to invade this
city with an outlaw team.
They have been making so many
claims up our way about coming within
our territorial rights, that I have talked
over the matter with several who should
be in a position to know and my con-
lclusion is that they will never go
through season. Carpenter said al
baseball headquarters today.
when we had the Tri-State outside
of organized baseball the whole PROPOSE
ton was different. We had plenty of
money, and as the players were dissatis-
fled we could get them to overleap their
reserve clauses. The United States
League has yet to demonstrate that it
has the funds. and then has to go out
and find the players who are willing to
take a chance with their clubs"
Will Report Early.
Clark Griffith decided today to have
,Alva Williams, the new catcher. 90 to
Charlottesville with the first contingent
of Nationals Williams Is at his home
at Carthage, ILL.,, and will be notified at
once to be here a week from tomorrow.
Williams is such big fellow that I
think he can well afford to do the extra
work." is the way the manager explains
his message to the former Boston back
stop
With the Street t-Knight- Williams deal
completed, Clark Griffith will now com
mence to cast about for left handed
addition to his pitching staff.
While he is pretty well satisfied with
n ri hn hag tTt
the fold, Griffith appreciates the fact
that he cannot hope for continued sue
Cesses unless he gets another southpaw
TO help out Buck" Becker
The manager is now n communication
with several parties concerning any
,lefthanders who may be available and
ne Is hopeful of closing with some one
before the stretch of exhibition games
begin the latter part of next month.
Didn't Want George.
There was absolutely no truth that l
was after Lefty George of St. Louis
while 1 was in Chicago, but am dick
tering for others and may land man
shortly" Griffith said today.
That Scout Kahoe will have any part
in the work at Charlottesville appears
decidedly improbable. as he has already
arranged an itinery of the Southern
training camps and will leave here one
week from Sunday to 90 to Arkansas
and Texas. Kahoes mission will be to
sound opt other major league managers
as TO the material they intend to dis
pose of and then make reports to Grif-
nth. If kahoe sees any likely talent
IT will be snapped up and rushed on to
Charlottesville as soon as deal can
be closed.
Griffith is still smiling over the fact
that he was able to get hold OF Alva
Williams and Judging oy the enthusiasm
the manager is showing Williams will
be the first string catcher for the Ma
tionals.
Best In League.
Now that we have landed Williams
! think we have. the best balanced
catching staff in the major leagues" Is
the way Griffith views the situation"
don't mean to say that Street is not
a good backstop, but in Williams.
Henry and Ainsmith we have trio of
youngsters who should show improve
nent every time they start
Doc" White leaves here today for
Chicago to report to Manager Jimmy
Callahan, of the White Sox. prepara-
grounds. White will be In charge OF the
second division OF the SoX squad and
Will be relied upon to do the coaching
for the recruits, especially the young
pitchers who are being counted upon to
bolster up the veteran STAFF.
Wagner Is Ready.
John Peter Wagner, the Flying
Dutchnan." the greatest all-around per-
former in the National League and the
chief pride of Carnegie, Pa. declares
he is ready for the opening of the train
ing season. Therefore, Pittsburgh fans
arc chuckling with glCe.
My injured ankle has completely re-
covered" says Wagner. "and, though
I'm thirty-eight wears old, | feel ten
years younger than thai. I am only
five pounds over my playing weight,
and that will come off al Hot Springs
80 ] should start the season in as good
condition as ever | waS
81 hardly think Fred Clarke will be
able to live up to his reeu.u,.Jn TO stay
out of the game this Year. He'll be
seen IN there at the bat I'm = pinch, or
] lose nv guess.
with Mix" Donlln on The team, hit
ing as ne ulu 'ah' TF3l; II i"oNS 20 ne me
Pirates I'd like to PLAY H. a glmn
against that fellow Baker "r the Ath-
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