The Washington times., 1912-03-04
Many of the Youngsters Re-
Z port Without Base
ball Shoes.
TURNED OUT TODAY
IN VARIED UNIFORMS
Griffith Watches Players to Keep
I Them From Doine
Too Much.
By SENATOR"

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, March 4.
~-OiXie Walker, big as e. house and
Drowned from many days running over
Alabama after the elusive rabbit has
arrived. completing the roster of the
! first division of the Nationals. Walker
| says he is ready to begin active train
! ing at once, and was the first man to
receive his uniform
Many OF the youngsters are without
shoes, and a parade down town in the
|. snow was the result to an athletic goods
store for these necessary articles. How
/ ever, the bunch, in assorted uniforms,
l got in their initial workout in the
university gymnasium today. Manager
Griffith watching them closely to pre-
vent their doing too much. When it
was over he declared himself satisfied.
About two inches of snow fell yester-
aay, but Sy Rigler superintended. a
Lambeth field. Rigler is very proud Of
his handiwork, and says he will have
everything in first class condition by
the time the warm breezes begin to
No matter whether it rains or
shines" said Manager Griffith today,
well get in our two workouts When
eyer eve i. it. is possible we shall work on
too cold, well hustle around in the
gymnasium. The boys can get into
good condition just as well hustling
around in the gym"
= The nifty Nationals, despite the light
.rall of snow yesterday and last night,
Eot in their first practice this morning
IN inc FayerWeather gymnasium here.
IL was very light, but Just enough to
afford them some relaxation from their
long winters rest.
The entire squad was turned loose
IN the han and set to lobbing the
thnr
no speed be used and stood around to
the letter.
~ Tn going to start YOU young fellows
right ami then it'll be up ii you to show
what you've GOT. were the words of
the Nationals leader.
The Field Inspected.
The Nationals had not been at Grif-
nth Hall an hour when Cy Rigler, the
National League umpire, who Is study
ing law here at the university ap-
peared, and he and Griffith went on
tour of inspection to Lambeth Field.
Rigler, who has been preparing the dia-
mond for the big leaguers, showed the
excellent results of his efforts, and
Griffith was greatly pleased at the
This field is dry as a bone" said
Griff, "and unless it rains hard for a
day or so, I think we should be out
doors from the start: All 1 want is
warm sun, and I'll have the boys
working in sweaters: anything to have
them out in the air"
Joe Boehling Arrives.
Joe Boehling, the young southpaw
from the BattleaX team, of Richmond,
arrived last night in time to go to a
friends house here for supper. He was
surveyed carefully by Griffith for any
signs of weakness, but the young fel-
dow looked pretty good. passing inspec-
ton easily.
-' Boehling hasn't been very we'll this
winter. and there was some doubt about
his condition in the mind OF the man.
ager:. However, 1t will be impossible
to discover his strength until the squad
"Husk Cashion had arrived at
o'clock in the morning, but had been
unable to find the camp. He strolled
into Griffith Hall at $50 o'clock in the
afternoon, and was Immediately given
a room and introduced to the new
comers on the teams roster. The big
fellow, who nearly broke iris Speak
er's right, knee last September with
one of his wild shoots, looks ready
Ito take his turn in the box now.
Aside from the excitement attend
ant upon the arrival of the team at
eeys read the papers on the way down
ana, tirlng of that, organized little
singing parties. A few played whist.
Reaching Culpeper. snow began to fall
and kept it up after that until late
last night.
M. Martin Is Guide.
Mike Martin met the squad, official
1y and escorted them to Griffith Hall,
which was warm and comfortable.
{ Temporary rooms were allotted to the
athletes and then the whole bunch
hustled to dinner, served at the ad-
joining house, 1t may be possible
that there is more food in Virginia
yves, it may be possible, but fully half
of it's supply disappeared last even
ing before the hungry youngsters OF
the Nationals.
"Massa John" Henry. Private John
Allen, and Il. "Dorf" Ainsmith estab-
lished Charlottesville records at the
trencher, Roast pork, roast chicken
boiled rice, corn cake, and ice cream
disappeared rapidly from their plates
much to the establishment of the col
orCd waiter.
"Ah nevah did see no such eaters
in all nah life" was his wondering
comment when this trio completed
their dinner.
stick around n while, SON" said
Henry "Well be here for a while and
may really be hungry some of these
oh. Lordy, oh, Lordy,"" .h4wled the
The evening was spent in playing
cards and RAINING. Next Sunday
IS Manager Griffith will have couple
of ,colored minstrel men at Grifftt
Hail to sing and play.
cit gets mOnotOnouS, this training
stuff" says Griffith. land ] want the
D.. boys to feel at home. This is a small
town and there Is no place for then
ITO go TO amuse themselves. l knew
81 that when ] arranged to come here
~ and have decided to give a little min
"' strel show each Sunday while we'T,
held
Sunday"
Pocket Billiard Match.