Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

WILL NOT ATTEND LEAGUE
MEETING AT CHICAGO
All New Players to Be Seen
Here in Exhibition Series.
Has Seven Signed.
BY j. ED GRILLO.

From the wilds of Montana Clark Grit
nth brings the discoura gng informa-
ton that John Henry's injured knee is
still a doubtful quantity. According to
Griffith. Henry's knee has mended but
little since the season closed and it is
question whether he will be able to
take his regular turn behind the bat next
season.
During his stay on Griffiths ranch Henry
wore the steel brace over his knee all the
time, fearing that he might injure it more
seriously unless he took this precaution.
Griffith says that it gave him some
trouble at times and he does not deny
that he is much annoyed by the injured
members failure to heal properly. Henry
has gone to California on a trip. He does
not intend to take part in any of the
midwinter games there. but wants to
rest.
"Henry'S knee may come around al
right, but it is doing so mighty slowly,
and l fear that he will be doubtful
quantity next season. said Griffin. THE
knee pains him at times and he has to be
very careful of it. 1t may be alright by
spring and / hope so, for we cannot af-
ford to lose so valuable player just at a
time when it seems We have a good
chance in the race
Griffith will not attend the American
League meeting in Chicago next week.
He says that he has no business that
will take him there, as trades are out
of the question, and that he will have
more important matters to look after
here. President Ben Minor will repre-
sent the Washington club at the m Getting
Washington fans are to see every one
or the new players whose names appear
on the local clubs list This is made
compulsory by the present law. When
ever a player is purchased or drafted he
must be given trial by the club secur-
ing him before he can be let out. This
means that Griffith will use all his kids
in the exhibition games which will be
April, prior to the opening of the season.
Griffith is preparing quite an elaborate
exhibition schedule for his team.
He has already arranged for two games
with the New York Giants. while Phila-
delphia, Brooklyn and Boston of the Ma
tional League will also come here. not to
speak of several minor league teams.
These games will give him a good oppor-
tunity to look his youngsters over. and
not until then will he decide which will
stay and which will go back.
1t is almost assured, however that Tom
Long, KenwOrthy, Moran and Herring
will be farmed out. These players do not
have to be given another trial, because
tney nave already prayed Win the team
This also holds good for Agler. the first
baseman, who will be returned to At
lanta.
Reports from Atlanta have had it that
that club expects to. get Ray Morgan of
the Nationals. which. however. is denied
by Griffith. There is no chance for any
club to get Morgan away from u.s. said
he. Il look for him to make a good bail
player with more experience, and We will
hold on to him, by all means"
1t develops that Griffith has the nu-
cleus Of his team already under contract
for next season. Johnson will serve the
last year of his three-year contract but
before leaving here for their homes Cash
ion and Groom were the other pitchers
signed, while Gandil. Mcbride and Foster
got into the fold before the season ended
Griffith does not expect to have any trou-
Bile with the others. MOeller already hav-
ing agreed to terms. 1t will not be until
after the first of the year that contracts
will be submitted to the other players
1t has been definitely decided to train
at Charlottesville. Griffith will go there
some time soon to make final arrange
ments. Some Of the players who are in
need Of course of water cure win be al
lowed to go to West Baden, but the team
as whole will not visit this health re-
sort.