The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-03-24

hut is IA lively as a cricket and full OF
pep on the field, Is slightly bothered
with a hard lump in the region OF his
right shoulder, and Fosters throwing
is not what It should be. The midget
does not know how he acquired the lump
and Trainer Martin is working overtime;
The chances are that few days OF real
warm weather will fix things.
II present plans do not miscarry, the
Nationals will leave Charlottesville on
the 7:lO train Tuesday night, arriving In
Washington at 1870 o'clock Already the
players are arranging for lodging accom-
modations in the Capital The veterans
will be quartered at the Dewey, and the
youngsters at some other hotel.
During the short practice this morning
Manager Griffith told all his youngsters
to cut loose. They were instructed to
mix up curves with fast ones. and after
Il was all over only one or two COM
planned OF lame arms.
Owing to the starting n outdoor track
practice at the University OF virginia,
the Nationals will have to quit the fiefd
at 3:I5 o'clock instead of $50, as hereto
fore
As II will take at least ten days for
Griff to obtain waivers on Eddie Gagnier.
the Washington fans will be given plenty
Of opportunity TO see the fast Western
shortstop in action.
At that several OF the American
League clubs may refuse to waive on
Gagnier, and then GrifT will be forced
to either carry him or turn him over to
a. 81, IN waive claim lust
what the local boss will do in the last
mentioned contingency is not known,
as Gagnier is a mighty good ball play
er, and Griff might not care to
strengthen another club at his own ex-
pense. so there is a possibility that he
will carry Gagnier during the coming
season.
Billy Lush. the Montreal manager.
who is here with his pitchers and
catchers, says that when he was coach
ing the Yale University nine he had
plenty OF opportunity TO watch John
Henry, the Nationals catcher. in &C
ton while Henry was doing the
backstopping for Amherst. The last
time Yale played Amherst" said Lush.
"Henry's work caught my eye. and !
said TO some of the boys then: That
fellow Henry will make some major
league a corking fine catcher. Lush
is certainly strong for John Henry,
and declares that in a couple of years
John will be one OF the best in the
country.
Scout Bob Doyle. OF the Nationals,
who also digs up players for the Sa-
vannah club of the South Atlantic
League. dropped in on Manager Grif-
nth for a few minutes this afternoon.
Doyle would like to get Pitcher John
Allen for the Savannah club. and there
is a possibility that Grin may send the
youngster down South for develop
ment.
Manager Griffith will. in all probability.
carry every member OF his present squad
to Washington. with the possible eXCep-
ton OF Gagnier. and plans TO use them.
including the young pitchers, in the ex-
h!hition games. Gagner's fate will be
known shortly.
Howard Shanks continues TO attract at
tcntion by his brilliant fielding. throw
ing. and base-running- The former
Youngstown star has b. en- hitting in hard
luck. meeting the ball squarely every
time up. bu: always smashing IL into
somebody s paws.
An amusing incident happened in the
game between the Regulars and the
Yannigans Thursday afternoon. II was
in the eighth and last inning when
Sparticus Walker had drawn a base on
balls. Shanks was the next man up.
Turning to the crowd on the bench he
said. Here's where / get my first hit
of the SERIES Before Shanks could
reach the plate he was halted by Mama
ger Griffith. who told him TO lay down
a bunt. Obeying orders. Shanks did as
he vas told. and the bunt was perfect.
advancing Walker to second.
Gee whiz! but that's tough" mUtter-
ed Shanks. as he came back TO the
Lench. Il sure did want to hit 'er out"
Gagnier is one of the few major league
ball players who does not use tobacco
in any form. nor touch intoxicants.
The Western Lacquer has a pleasing
and is popular with the boys
In camp.
Allen Schoer. the Indiana recruit. is
another youngster who keeps his own
Griffith. the younGstcr prefers TO look
on and let the others do the talking.
John Henry has ordered two new catch
er's gloves from the expert in Phila-
delphia. who manufactures the big mitts
for most OF the professional backstOps-
Henry was asked why he preferred his
gloves made to order instead of buying
them at sporting goods store. and re-
piled, briefly, THE ball sticks better"
IF Tom Long had Clarence Walkers
arm he would be a wonder was the
Of one of the veterans during
a tanning bee.
Long is probably the fastest man in the
squad, and while he has a hrst-class
throwing arm it is not as good as
Walkers.
Buck Becker and Joe BochlinG, the only
left handlers on the pitching STAFF. are
great friends, and hook up together fire.
Iuently at practice. One of the others
players laughingly remarked the other
Gay. III bet IL you did the cooking you
would put poison in Boehling's soup. Eh.
Buck?''
Not oil your life," answered the pride
Of the navy yard. "Boehling and / I'M
ierstand each other. and We are good
friends"
Ii would not be at all surprising II
Manager Griffith tried Jack Knight on
third base during one of the exhibition
games in Washington. The lanky New
Yorker should be able to cover the far
corner if his arm Is strong enough.
ELL Cunningham is not only down to
playing weight right now. but IS keeping
nan on the field each day and the last
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