Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-23
TODAY,S PROBABLE BATTERIES.
Washington. Walker and Williams
Detroit. ... Burns and Stanage

Although nothing definite has been ar
rived at. there is big possibility that
there will be at least one new. face on
the Nationals lineup by the time the
aggregation returns from its long trip
around the circuit that starts tomorrow.
Manager Griffith is far from satisfied
with his present lineup, although he
insists that he has a good ball club. and
is leaving no stone unturned to secure
at least one star player.
1t was thought that negotiations for
First Baseman Gandil OF the Montreal
club has been dropped. but since. the
other clubs in competition with Griffith
for the players services have dropped
out OF the running on account OF the ex-
cessive demands, the dickering has again
been resumed between the two clubs.
Grit stands ready to give a big lump
OF money and one or more players for
Gandil, but nothing like the sum do
manded. Since the Chicago Nationals
and Pittsburghs have dropped negotia-
he has probably come down to solid
ground and is willing to talk terms more
reasonable, but not yet on par with
the offer Of the local leader.
Gandil has been playing gilt-edged ball.
both in fielding and batting. and Scout
Mike Kahoe has told Grit that II the
Montreal boy is secured the Washington
club need not look for another first
basernan for the next ten years. Mike
has been watching Gandil all season and
there is not scout" In the business
whose judgment is more accurate or de-
pendable.
The bad weather this spring has taken
a crimp In the bank rolls Of the clubs Of
the two big leagues. and this is given as
q reason for Chicago or Pittsburgh not
gobbling up Gandil at any price, and 1t
may have something of leaning on the
local organization. Nevertheless, Man.
are willing to spend money to strengthen
the Nationals. and Gandirs appearance In
q local uniform is very probable within
the next month.
Howard Shanks was practicinr around
second base yesterday, and 1t Is likely he
VIII be given trial on the infield while
the team Is away from home. Shanks is
iasr mas good arm and is a natural
hitter. With him on second, Knight
would be showed to his natural position at
first and Schaefer again take up his old
job of guarding right field. Schaefer' 8
best asset at first base is his coaching,
and for this reason he is kept In the
game, although not batting up to his last
years form. The ''Dutchman'' is sure to
come around with the hot weather and NV
so doing still more increase his value to
the team.
When Bob Groom stepped into the box
yesterday there was a look of satisfaction
on the faces of the Detroit PLAYERS. as
each figured out just how many binsles
he would get during the game. but their
calculations were knocked to srlintarn a.
SIR Robert delivered the goods IN taliin~
style. and the Nationals won out by ono
run. But nor an error Of Judgment az
Manager Griffith, backed by all the men,
beers OF the team. in passing Delehanxy to
(Y0fnnP ~
have been % close Gainor had not se
cured q hit, but he fooled everybody by
coming through with tremendous slan
into left field that sent three runs over
the rubber and tied up the score Dele
hanty may have turned the same trick.
but the chances are very big that he
would not have done so much damage
The best Of EN- miss the guess sometimes.
1t was found that their sum total of hits
Tailed exactly five. which isn't SO bad for
MI. Groom. who was expected to be quite
easy.
After Milan had slammed his triple to
center field. scoring Eddie Foster, he
would probably have scored on Schaef-
er's hit. but for the fact that he was
caught hat-footed when Schaefer hit to
Willett Germany" had three balls and
one strike. and nine times out Of ten win
play II out for another ball or strike. This
time he changed his tactics when he saw
the ball was coming over. and hit to vii
lett. The Detroit pitcher made a sven
play at that. as he pulled down the bail
with one hand. was about to throw to
first, and then shifted and pegged home
In time to get Milan. The play demon
strated that Mr.. Willett IL some thinker
besides being q good pitcher.
Washington scored its winning run In
the sixth inning without making a hit
on q very peculiar play. the great speed
Of Moeller alone being responsible for
tho tally. Moeller had forced Henry at
second, with one down, and then started
to steal second. Stanage made an
awkward throw to second as he started