The Washington times., 1912-06-27
Probable Lineup.
BY SENATOR

II he decides to enter professional
baseball, Wilson Collins, the star
right-handed twirler of Vanderbilt
University. may come here for a trial
with Clark Griffith's Climbers. Cor
respondence has passed between the
collegian and the Nationals leader,
and the matter still hangs in the air.
However, there is some likelihood of
Collins coming here, and If all re-
ports of his work against varsity
teams in his section are true, he
should have an excellent chance to
make good.
Collins has made a wonderful repu-
tation as an all-around athlete at
Vanderbilt. playing football. basket
ball and baseball. He was considered
the best college pitcher in the South
this spring. having great success
against all opponents
Hearing of this big fellows work
from friend of his, Manager Griffith
wrote him, telling him he would like to
give him trial with the Nationals, II
ne ne cared to take up professional base
offer from Griffith, and a reply Is ex-
pected soon.
Street for Wallace1
There are rumors floating about that
Bobby Wallace. the veteran shortfielder
of the st. Louis Browns. George Stovall
evidently means to clean out his pitiful
aggregation, but how he imagines
Street can bolster up the Browns
passes human knowledge. At any rate,
Street Is done with the Highlanders
Jake Stahl, manager of the Red Sox,
Is suffering from an attack of indiges-
ton, and had to remain out of the
game yesterday, Hugh Bradley filling
his place with skill in the field and
little or nothing at the bat
Charlle Barrett, trainer at Williams
College. Williamstown. Mass. is ex-
EeCted to become trainer of the New
York Highlanders next season. He has
done considerable scouting for the
Yankees. and is known as one of the
best handlers of athletes in the coun-
try. He has many friends here
Elberfeld Plays Again.
Despite the tales of Norman Elber-
fields total disability, tie "Tabasco
Kid" long a hero of Washington fans,
Is playing regularly for Mont gomery in
the shortfield. and hitting the ball on
the nose The wee veteran declined to
play with Milwaukee,. prcferring to ca
wort on the diamonds of the Southern
League, where he shoull have several
years more of active work.
tommy Long, sent to Mobile by Mana
ger Griffith, has earned n steady job in
the garden through his good work at
the bat and on the bases. This young
ster's one weakness is a glass arm, but
II Is enough to prevent his ever making
good in the big show.
Fans had trouble yesterday in finding
their seats in the upper tier of the
grandstand. The three ushsrs were
sadly overworked by the large crowd.
and much dissatisfaction was Expressed
by those who could not find their seats,
An Investigation by Ban johnson into
conditions in the local press oox will &C
In order soon unless outsiders are kept
from the seats supposed to be reserved
for the working scribes. The real work.
ers generally have to scrap for stray
seats, so many Journalistic occupying
the room.
Last one with Red Sox today at 3
o'clock.
Johnson's fine work stilled many idle
HOSsipers yesterday.
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Joe Woods twirling was as good as
any seen here this season.
Iris Speakers fielding stamped him
as one of the best gardeners in the
league.