The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
By WILLIAM PEET.

1
with the exception of Germany schaef-
/ er and Kid Foster every member of the
main squad OF the Nationals scheduled to
leave for Charlottesville this morning
has reported.
Scout Mike Kahoe counted noses at
the Dewey last night, and announced that
all were present but the comedian and
Foster II Is more than likely that
schaefer will go direct from Hot Springs
| to Charlottesville, and may be waiting
for the boys there. Foster is looked for
early this morning. In fact, he was ex-
pected last night, but up to 1870 O'Clock
had not put in an appearance.
Capt. George Mcbride, looking as fresh
as a daisy. walked into the Dewey just
in time for supper last night, and was
soon surrounded by the players and
number of friends who had been expect
ing him.
'I feel just as good as look. boys"
he said. ''and they tell me out home
that I never looked in better health
I've been taking IT easy all winter
lots Of exercise in the open air and regu-
lar hours are about all a ball player
needs during the or season."
II never saw so many shortstops IN
my Iife." he added with a smile. There's
Gagnier, Foster, Jack Knight. and one
or two others. they tell me. Looks like
will have. to keep my end up If
expect to hold my job"
One late arrival was Maths. the for
mer Richmond outfelder. who broke down
all the fences in the Virginia League
last season.
Maths halls from the sleepy old city OF
brotherly love. Philadelphia, and will try
and crowd somebody out Of Job in one
of the garden patches.
Maths is suffering from a boil on his
neck, and will be somewhat handicapped
at the start. He Is a chunkily built
youngster, and said to be a fne thrower
and fielder.
Howard Shanks-not Shank. as Il has
been printed IN some of the local papers
drtfted m yesterday morning from
Monaco, Pa. Shanks says Monaco Is
regular town. and boasts OF a railroad
, station and post-ofice-
This youngster comes highly recon-
mended. Former President George More
land, OF the o. & p. League, says Shanks
| Is a second Ty Cobb, and will fool a lot
Of "wisenheirems' who do not concede
him a chance to make good.
Shanks is nice-looking boy. tall and
slender, with dark hair and eyes. He is
looking forward to the next two weeks
with a great deal of interest, and IS con-
fident in his own ability to create the
right kind Of an impression
Eddie Gagnier. the Western League re-
cruit is another impressive-looking ball
player. Gagnier played shortstop for Bob
Unglaub's Lincoln CNeb) club last year
and rounded out a good season.
Gagnier has swapping, black eyes and
black hair He Is about McBride's height
and build.
Asked II he had ever played third base
or thought he could play the bag, Gag
nier replied: Yes. have played there,
and think I could makg good for Wash
ington II Manager Griffith decides 10 try
me out on the far corner"
Big Chester Spencer. the first baseman.
who was one of the trio OF Rochester
players purchased by the Nationals last
year. says very little. but it is easily
seen that the youngster is confident OF
making things hum around that initial
sack.
Spencer arrived from bis home in
Portsmouth, Ohio. yesterday morning and
was quickly Joined by his teammate. Dan
Moeller. who introduced him to Walter
Johnson and Clyde Milan.
I've played little basketball
this winter. held job in a store for a
few weeks and took things easy" he
said. Il am perhaps a little over weight,
but the extra flesh will come OF just as
soon as We strike some hot weather."
he added.
Jack Flynn also reported yesterday.
The former Pirate first sacker and Amer
lean Association star looked a, II he had
been taking good care OF himself this
winter.
While Flynn has not signed a contract
as yet, he does not look for any trouble.
All he wants is an understanding with
Manager Griffith about a few little points
Flynn is counted upon by many local
experts as a sure starter at first-base,
by virtue OF his previous big league ex-
perience and mis- known slugging abil-
ity. He will have to beat out Spencer
and possibly Schaefer or Jack Knight
In charge Of Scout Mike Rahoe and
Capt. George Mcbride. the main squad
OF Nationals will leave town on the II
O'Clock express this morning. The party
will include Capt. Mcbride Walter John
son. Clyde Milan, Howard Shanks, Ches-