The Washington times., 1912-06-18
Big League Hitters of
a Day
BY SENATOR"

Manager Griffith Is awaiting word
every minute on his offer for George
Mullin, the big Tiger twirler. to be let
60 to the highest bidder by Hughey
Jennings, of Detroit. He counts on his
friendship with President Navin and
Hughey Jennings to swing the veteran
hurler here, If there is a possibility.
Il am still expecting a reply from
the Detroit club" said Griffith today to
the writer "Mullin' may have seen his
best days in Detroit, he's been there a
long time, but think I could use him
in my efforts to land a pennant- winner.
He's not in the best Of shape, but hard
work would bring him around all right,
and he'd get hard work and plenty OF 1t
here"
Hughey Jennings evidently intends re-
building his ball club from the bottom
up Summers and Mullin are on the
market. and Smiling Bill" Donovan
is hardly more than a coach and scout
for the team to which he has given
the best years of his baseball life.
The Tigers are not in the running
this season, even with the mighty Cobb
in the game every day. Tyrus is moi
setting the world afre this year, either
He is not running bases with his old
safeties are missing. The Jungaleers
have shot their bolt and will begin t
rebuild for another season.
Boehling Will Stay.
Joe Boehling, the Richmond amateur
twirler, sent back to the Climbers by
the Chattanooga club, Of the Southern
League, on account of wildness, Is &c
remain with the club. according tc
Manager Griffith
'Boehling has the makings of a gooC
pitcher" says the Nationals leader
and l shall retain him here for use
in the morning batting practice. Per
gether on him. can teach him to over,
come his wildness, his only weakness
now.
Ryan is one of the best coaches ir
baseball. He has worked wonders witt
Cashion and he may repeat with thi,
youngster. Boehling."
Guy johnson, another recruit farmeC
out by Griffith has been turned back
He will he found another job in tht
hopes of blossoming out into a future
star of the mound.
Would Buy Schultz.
In his desire to have capable south
paw on his twirling staff. Manage
Griffith has made another offer 60
Heinie Schultz, the big portsiIer of tn
Savannah club. If he can obtain hin
at once he Is willing to pay a fa
price for him.
Efforts were made this spring jus
after the Nationals returned from Char
lottesville to get Schultz, but the Savan
nah folks wanted the Florida Avenu
Park and a part of the hospital baCl
of it for him. Griffith refused to pa
the price demanded, and nothing ha
been done since.
Mike kahoe has seen this promising
Soungster. and has recommended hin
to the Nationals boss as possib
star in the big show.
No Practice Today.
Though the Climbers reported at tn
ball park today, no real practice wa
held. The heavy rain yesterday ha
slowed up the playing field. and Ground
keeper Fitzgerald Is spending a lot o
money, and using large gang of me
in an effort to prepare 1t for todaJ'
contest. Gallons of oil were hurne
upon the diamond to hasten the dryin
process, and the steam roller worke
overtime smoothing. out the paths t
be trod by the speedy young Nationals
Manager Griffith was on hand to hol
council of war with his players
Plans were gone over for the comm
contest and when all was declare
ready, he rushed downtown TO his OF
fee, while many of the players re
mained behind to play checkers an
whist