The Washington herald., 1912-08-02
Three Local Stars May
Get Minor League BerthS
from Canton Club, of O. and P. League -Coun-
try Morris One of the Likely Selections
BY c. w. SWAN.

A trio of local sandlotters are slated
TO receive contracts from the Canton
club of the o. & p. League before the
week is out This was learned last
night
The names of the ball tossers are
withheld as the scout Of the Canton
club does not know which Of four men
he recommended will be selected.
II is known that three of the men Sc
lected are playing on the same club In
the Independence League, and that one
of thine is Country Morris.
Morris had trial with the Worcester
club. Of the New England League. but
failed to stick. That was Country's
first crack at the professional game, and
lie has improved a lot during the pres
ent season with the Pepco team.
It would not take a big guess to dope
out another Of the boys. Buck Barton,
who has done some mighty good hurting
for the Electricians, looks to be a sure
selection But 1t is another matter in sign
ing the youngsters Barton Is slated to
receive a trial with the Nationals. It Is
said, when the club returns home from
the present swing around the Western
wheel, and II he shows anything. Grif-
fifth will either keep him or farm him out
Should Southern defeat Car Depart
ment in the r. r. Y. NJ. C. A League
today. they will Just about win the PEN
nant In that circuit. On the other hand,
should the Carmen win, they might cre-
ate triple tie. providing they win the
other contest with the once Boys. and
Adams gets away with a win its last
game on the schedule.
Manager Taylor will send Jim Callow
on the mound with Eddie Bell on the
receiving end. while Southern will work
Young and McGregor.
Johnny Priest is putting up a great
game for the Albany club in the New
York State League from the latest re-
ports from that town. Johnny Is work.
ing hard, and is hitting the pill in the
same old way that he got his start with
the local sandlotters.
Bug Ferguson. of the First Presby-
terian club. of the East Washington
League. has made good at third base
and is one of the youngsters Manager
Connor will build his team around next
season.
Bug" is nothing but a youngster, but
is hitting the ball hard and is fielding la
Foster.
A meeting Of the Northern Association
will be held tonight at the residence Of
President Anglin. so2 New Jersey Avenue
Northwest A full attendance is re-
quested.
The following is from the Pittsburg
Sun
Too many young men are complaining
of their backwardness in athletic devel- |
opment, alleging it Is due to want of
training facilities, says a Western ex-
change Don't overlook the home train |
ing system. AS a matter of fact. the ru- |
diments of almost any sport or pastime |
can be learned at home. For example:
Bowling-You will have no trouble max |
ing strikes II you can initiate the clock.
Billiards-By using your check book you |
will have little difficulty in mastering the |
draw.
Baseball-Great results can be obtained |
by practiclng catching fowls in the back
yard.
Boxing-A few rounds with KID Rugg |
will enable you to beat the family carpet |
to a frazzle.
Running-Get a few pointers from the
hydrant before trying this.
Golf-The back fence and a few nails
will afford you a means OF driving prac-
tice.
Cricket-Any old pair of trousers will |
afford the necessary crease.
And SO on. About the only sport that
Is not adapted to home development is
Is apt to spoil your Dresden ware.