The Washington herald., 1912-02-27
GRIFF SEEKS AID
OF POLICE CHIEF
Cannot Locate Catcher Will
Jams and Telegraphs Mag
istrate for Information.
BY WILLIAM PEEr.

Manager Clark Griffith, OF the Nation
ais. is trying desperately to locate Alva
Williams, the big catcher obtained from
New York in the recent Street Knight
swap, but up to date has BEEN unsuccess-
full.
Williams makes his home in Carthage,
Ill, and several letters addressed to that
burg have failed TO bring results. As a
last resort Grinith yesterday wired the
chief OF police asking him II he could
put him In COMMUNICATION. with the ball
player, and will probably hear from the
magistrate to-day.
In talking with the writer last night
Grin expressed doubt as to whether
Carthage, Ill, was large enough TO boast
Of a police chief. 81 sure do want TO
locate Williams declared Griff. "as I
am anxious to have aim report IN Char,
lottesville Sunday TO help work out with
the pitchers next week"
1t has developed that williams is
among those who have yet to sign up
fused to come to terms with the Boston
Red Sox this year. which probably ex-
plains In a measure why Washington
was able to get him.
That there will be no troule over the
salary question goes without saying
Grin does not intend 10 have any dis
satisfied players on his roster. and that
trouble will be smoothed out Just as
soon as the Nationals boss can locate
the backstop.
The advance guard Of the Nationals
viii not arrive in Charlottesville Sunday,
but on Friday. as Manager Griffith has
ordered Trainer Martin to go down from
Washington on that day. and prepare
the way. Martins instructions are to
see that everything Is in readiness. not
only at the sleeping and eating head
quarters. but in the gymnasium, where
the men will dress for daily practice.
II Is proposed to have the part Of the
big gym allotted TO the Nationals made
snug and warm. by the use Of blankets
and a temporary partition. This and other
details will be arranged by the trainer
before the advance squad OF pitchers and
catchers hit the college town Sunday
afternoon.
Discovered AT last What's discovered?
Why. a big league baseball manager who
doesn't say his team has the pennzrt
cinched. His name is Harry wolverton.
II believe that this year the New York
club has not only a stronger squad but
what will also prove a better balanced
nine" said Wolverton recently, than Il
has put in the field in some time. We
have a likely bunch OF youngsters in the
squad and they may all be given a chance
10 make good. Personally. ! believe that
some OF them will and thus greatly
strengthen the team.
Il won't say that there will beNpothing
to IL but the Yankees during the race for
the pennant. but I do know We will be
glad II we do capture the flag Anyhow
We will be among the leaders. Whatever
happens. the New York club will be fight
ing straight through the campaign. i am
sta king my reputation on the success of
the team and when II is all over / will
have no apologies TO make and don't
think any will be necessary"
The squad will assemble in Atlanta,
Ga, March T.
Next Friday Georgetown and Virginia
will clash in the final basketball game
to decide the championship. Each quint
has won one game: