The Washington times., 1912-03-30
Griffith Will Watch Recruits
at National Park
Today.
GEORGE MCBRIDE TO
A. HANDLE REGULARS
derry Akers Almost Certain to
Be Retained by Local
r y Club.
By SENATOR"

tionals will determine whether or not
they will be carried with the team all
season. For that reason Manager Grif-
nth has decided to stay here and have
George Mcbride handle the regular team
in Baltimore. The "Old Fox" wants to
! get look at the youngsters in their
clash with Jack Gassaway's sandlotters.
1t is as good as settled that Jerry
Akers, the Dubuque Demon" will be
retained. Akers is big enough and ex-
perienced enough to hold his own in
the big show, and his work. while not
hawless, has been uniformly good since
lhe reported at Charlottesville
"Private John Allen, the West Vir-
ginia hurler, must produce the goods
In order to be kept and II is very likely
that he will be farmed out for a season
IN the minors in order to acquire the
polish now possessed by Akers.
Has Latent Ability.
8 Guy Johnson. the amateur HEAVIER
from Vandalia, Ill, is green, but the
boys work thus far shows signs of lat
ent ability. Griffith wants to see the
boy in a real game before letting him
go down for further development. He
has the pioper build and nerve to make
a good pitcher in the big show, and
his earnestness has made a hit with
Griffith. However, the lad may be CIV
en- year in the minors, coming back
here. for a fall try-out with the Ma
tlonals
Scheer shows signs Of being a good
hitter. but will hardly be kept this sea-
son, there being no room for him. Grif-
fifth will probably let him go with a
string attached to him. The lad needs
a little polish before taking his place
under the big tent.
The future of Spencer Is most unde-
'cided. John Camel would like to have
him back again for another season
in Rochester, but Griffith won't let him
go If he thinks he will be Of use to the
Nationals. The battle between Spencer
and Flynn has not yet begun in earn
est because tho Rochester lad Is not
yet in shape to do his best work. Thus
far, Flynn seems to class above him.
In the outfield, at least, one STRIPPING
must be let loose, and Howard Shanks
Red" Walker, and Tommy Long are
putting up a stiff battle to keep away
from the hook. Shanks hasn't begun
to show his real form yet, but the
other two look promising. One of this
trio, at least, must go back for another
season in the small show.
Wait For Season.
1t ia unlikely that Manager Griffith
will cut his squad much before the regu-
lar season begins. He can afford to
carry the entire squad for some time
yet, thus having more opportunity Of
watching them in action. The passing
of Eddie Gagnier means the retention
Of Ray Morgan as utility infelder and
1t is probable that Jack Flynn will be
kept If only for his many long flies to
the outfeld, any one of which may be-
come a sacrifice and scoring a run from
third.
Joe Boehling. the Richmond amateur
is almost recovered from his recent in
jury, and should have trial in one of
the exhibition games next week. This
hoy has the nerve to make good and
hasrmade a hit with Manager Griffin
Ills slow ball is a beauty. and just the
same one that Griffith had in his prime.
In addition to his t~irling ability,
BoehlinS is a good outfelder and saw
age hitter His future seems big with
promise:
has been coaching Grifhth's young
Thursday afternoon and take charge OF
the University Of Virginia team the next
ldaY. replacing Cy Rigler. the National
League umpire and former coach of the
Orange and Blue athletes. Under the
university rules. however. Ryan. being
a professional coach and not registered
as a student. can remain with the team
only two weeks. He has decided to do
this counting it so much velvet. Ryan
should teach the Virginia players much
during his shirt stay and should vastly
improve Eppa RlXey, the stellar south
paw.
Rain Checks Good.
Those who obtained rain checks yes
tcrdav NAV use them a any time be-
fore the opening OF the regular season
here, April IS, according to Business
Manager w. II. Fowler of the Nation
ais. Therefore. those who prefer to
sec the Giants. the Boston Nationals,
or the Brooklyn Athletics. may use
them at their .ITStn 9wT desire; rnso,u D.. noor
something from the company charged
with preparing diamond cover for
the local PARK within a. day or two;
for the opening of the season here,
. Next week the Nationals meet Cath
York Giants on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, the Boston Nationals on Thurs
.Niay and Friday, and Cornell Universal
p There are two twirlers in particular
: both southpaws. who should keep the
Cleveland Americans well up front next
-' season. No other club in either major
!" league can boast Of two better portside
8 fingers than the Maps possess in Vean
: Gregg and willie Mitchell. Last year,
D. his first season out in fast company,
b. Gregg displayed sensational form, and
> while Mitchell failed to produce as many
f.. victories as his team mate, showed that
=. he had ability. This spring from all re-
ports the two are simply. burning up the
z Dixie circuit Gregg, who was hold
: out until several weeks ago. has joined
- the squad and Is performing in mid
r season style, so state the reports. Nit
g chell, too, Is going better than ever.
. Manager Davis has a mighty fine hurl-
2 ing stan for this year In Gregg, Nit
T4esftv Georse but espeeisrv iaP in tPa Srst Snd
named two. Then George. the lanky
southpaw traded by the Browns to the
Maps, may show form that will hold the
team.