The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Today's Probable Lineup
NATIONALS.
By "SENATOR."

Much as Clark Griffith would like to
have Chick Gandil, Montrears star
airst baseman, with the Nationals, there
is little likelihood of his getting him.
The bidding has become much to heated
and now President Lichtenheim, of the
International Leaguers, Is asking half
q dozen sterling players and money for
his prize firstcorner man. Yesterday
sGriffith was in telephone connection
with Lichtenheim at Baltimore, but
could effect nothing.
Frank Chance, manager OF the chi.
Scago Cubs; John M. Ward, president
eof the Boston Braves, and Clark GGf-
fifth are seeking the services Of this
der. Vic Safer. and one other player
from the Cubs in exchange for Gandil.
Griffith has offered Jack Flynn and a
sum Of money, but Montreal wanted
y When John M. Ward sought Gandil,
President Lchtenheim calmly, without
would like to have Al Mattern, the
lIcrack southpaw twirler; Ben Houser,
the big first baseman, Hank Weaver,
baseman. outside Of that, he didn't
ask for anything.
Wants His Price
I'm willing to let Gandil go, pro-
vided I get my price," says Litchen-
helm. IT want a couple of good pitch
.-ers and q corking good utility man. A
atttie- money wouldn't come in amiss,
either, with the players"
Lichtenheim Is crazy like a fox.
1t is generally believed that the Cubs,
badly in need of first baseman now
that Chance Is out Of the game, VIII
helm wants and will land Gandil. The
Montreal star had a trial in Chicago
three years ago, after completing a
rf,tI fhA aniA nat
However,. he didn't lok fast enough
then and was dropped for more train
Ding. He is now said to be the equal
of any first baseman in either of the
big leagues, with the possible exception
of Hal Chase !. '
Some Of the youngsters now with the
Nationals are booked to go back to the
minors for another year s training, but
Manager Griffith Is not inclined to rush
matters. Paul Musser, the Canton
twirler; Joe Boehling, the Richmond
pro performer from Vandalia,. Ill, have
shown signs of developing into good
players, and. If they are sent back.
strings will be attached to them, and
they will be given further trials next
fall and spring.
Has Glass Arm.
Tommy Long, while impressive as a
runner and hitter. Is said to carry a
glass arm. In the exhibition games III
! SndTlOtteSNlll6 ne nuu Dul one OCCASION
for throwing. and thus, escaped much
criticism on this score. However. in the
! big show a lame wing Is enough to kill
a players chances, and that may NEAR
the end of the "Gadsden galloper'' with
the Nationals.
The battle between Buck" Becker
and Joe Boehling to stick as the Ma
: tionals lone southpaw should wax
warm within few days. Griffith will
probably keep the better man and let
the other go to John CANCELS Rochester
| club of the International League. So
far Becker seems to have an edge on
Boehling.
Tomorrow's game with the Athletics
will be the last at the Florida avenue
park until April 26, when the New York
! Highlanders open a four-game series
here, to be followed by Boston and all
! the Western clubs. Sunday morning the
regulars will leave for Baltimore for
: an exhibition game in the afternoon
with Jack Dunn's Orioles. A quick
dash for the Colonial express, leaving
Baltimore at 6:35, will come after the
game.
The substitutes not playing in Balti-
more will leave here at 5:35 for Boston.
picking up the regulars at the Monu-
mental City. Monday a four game Sc
ries will open IN Boston.