The Washington times., 1912-05-29
May Inspect Players of
Dartmouth and Tufts
Today.
"CHICK" GANDH ,
ARRIVES IN CAMP
Steve White May Pitch Morning
Game Against Boston
Tomorrow.
By SENATOR"

BOSTON, May 2s-Mike Kahoe, the
Nationals prize scout, contrary to ex-
pectations, was ordered to accompany
the team here from New York last night
and he will scout the New England coll
leges and the teams of the New Eng
land League before returning to WASH
ington. Dartmouth plays Tufts today,
and 1t is believed that Kahoe will watch
this game in the hopes Of finding some
young outfe!der or pitcher.
Pitcher Morey of Dartmouth has been
showing great form this spring and
friends of Kahoe here have said many
good things about this fellow. AS a re-
suit Kahoe will try to see him in action.
Morey is we'll set up youngster, who
has made his mark with the Dartmouth
eleven as we'll as with the varsity base
ball team.
Shortly after the Nationals arrived at
the Copley Square this morning a TALL
rangy, loose jointed fellow, carrying a
suit case and a heavy jaw, showed up
in the lobby and Clark Griffith gave him
the glad hand, the sign of peace and
promise. He had come all the way from
his regular monaker: Yes, Mr.. Gandil,
the peerless first sacker of the interna-
tonal league, the goal Of the ambitions
Of a dozen big league scouts. is now in
day.
>! Glad to Be Back.
"Im pretty happy at getting back
into the big league" said Gandil to the
writer. Il was up once before, but
didn't show enough to stay. honestly
- believe I've learned a little more now
l about playing ball, and I certainly
hNfaa cfa Ia tr1a
OF course, there's big difference
between playing in the International
and the American Leagues. The pitch
Ing is better c, in the big shEw and an s the
3. head off for the Washington club, II for
= no other reason than to stay in the big
league. That's what we are all after,
" Another newcomer has Joined the Ma.
! Dave White. Georgetowns baseball
and football star is now a member of
showing yesterday inNNew York against
e the Nationals hitters. His curve ball
is beauty, and at first glance he looks
e to be a better twirler than either
Montreal.
? White, who weighs about 100 pourds
6 made his mound reputation at Prince
e.. ton University, and the Boston AmerI-
quarreled as to his ownership. He was
awarded to the Red Sox, but failed tc
: hang on, owing to a sore arm. Last
: year he was sent to the Jersey City
-, club and his weak arm caused that
club to release him Internationally.
Regained Strength.
\ This spring, White has regained hi
old strength and has been pitching
serni-pro ball around New York. H.
- held the strong Cuban Giants to one hi'
last Sunday and this was brought tc
the attention of Griffith. Yesterday ht
: reported at the ball park and did SC
well that he was signed Immediately
!. He may pitch the morning game tomor
: row.
white has pitched lot of ball." say.
Griffith, land his steadiness makes hin
: valuable. His curve Is beauty and
/. II he can get a little more speed. h.
=. ought to do some pretty good work
shall give him full trial in the hope!
> Of his making good
Austin Howard, the Washington boz
purchased from the Atlanta club, ha!
been sold outright to Buck Freeman
Z Scranton club, of the New York Stat
League, and has been so notified y!
Manager Griffith.