The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-05

MARLIN. TEX, March THE
full sqad of the New York National
regulars came out today for the first
time since spring training began. but
owing to the soggy ground McGraw
did not push them to any extent,
cOntenting himself with ordering
light batting practice las their por-
ton OF the days work. The men
were each allowed one hit and bunt,
and then took their places on the
bench TO await their turns. The
batting order that prevailed last year
was maintained.
The pitchers OF the regular team
were also worked regularly and ju-
diciously, each taking mis- turn at
tossing a few balls and then get
ting in line for his batting practice.
4aanaser Mc,sraw spent most OF his
time with his Dush recruits. among
whom he thinks he has a lunch OF
good baseball material. though the
heavy grounds made fast work I'M
possible.
-Four Catchcrs With Yankees.
ATLANTA. GA, March A.-The
continued bad weather made morn
ing practice among the New YORK
Americans Impossible. but Wol"erton
tcek his squad out for a couple OF
hours practice in Ponce dc Leon
Park this afternoon and put those
xho have joined the training camp
through q strenuous siege OF pracuce.
The four eatchers on hand gave the
pitchers all the exercise they could
stand, and BOTH rnffefd and outtieid
were worked at q good speed.
Russell Ford and band OF SIX
bush league recruits swelled the
ranks OF the Yankees this morning
Ford is about ten pounds lighter tnan
last year and is in fine shape,
George Mcconnell, the rp!thall
pitcher secured from Rochester. ar
rived Iate tonight. ana tsfiftfft~
morning viii join the squad in prae-
tice.
When Mcconnell was with the Yam
KEGS last, according to John danseil.
the tell enc had a swell bender that
he mixes in with his splitter ana SLOW
ball. During his three years soJoorn
In the Eastern League Mac always
hit close TO the SOC mark.
Browns Train nj Home
ST. LOUIS. MO, March 4,-~Presi-
dent Hodges announced today tnat
wintry weather will not change ms
plans To-. the Browns to do their
xpf,nx training here. ITO eondtuon
them where 1t Is warm and start
them playing where 1t II colder IN
lures payers" he explained. 30 To-
morrow tho Browns will hike to FOR
est Park II the Browns indoor
grounds arc too cold. wallace aha
his heavyweights arrived from wes'
baden this morning. Monte Cross IL
ar the WAY from Philadelphia,
Hedges expects George Sto.all to re-
port not later than "Wednesday.
Nationals At Chariottss~ii'e.
rHAkLOTTESvlL VA. March
Griffith and his recruit
nitchers and catchers had their nrst
Workout OF the training trip mere TO-
day. on account OF the snow anu
cold the practice was confined 10 ths
big gymnasium of the University OF
Virginia. Ten pitchers and three
catchers Iimbered up under the wa'ch-
full eyes of the old fox.
With the exception Of Dixie Walker
and Tom Hughes. the twirlers are all
and q likely looking LOT.
Late tonight Manager Grtn.th stated
that he expected to take the bunch
oat on the neld tomorrow afternoon.
Harry Davis Sheds His Coat.
MOBILE, Ala, March +.--Manager
Davis shed his coat ct practice TINS
morning ard worked at the plate with
Paddy I.isingston's nitt at ::inela
practice. Crum Kaler has cold and
took II easy at both sessions Prac-
tice for the Maps was LINKED to toss-
inx the ball around and hittfng. Low,
thin clouds hid the sun all day, but
the temperature was high enough 10
make II fine day for practice.
O'pay lnstruets Pitchers.
COLUMSUS. GA. March Yes
terdays rain did not hurt the fine
grass field at League Park. and the
Reds put IN two long sessions Of prac-
ticc today, working both morning and
afternoon. Manager O'Day devoted q.
great deal OF time to working his pitch
era for control, which he deems the
greatest asset of any twirler. Nearly
Ill the youngsters are showing up In
fne form. Gaspar and Suxxs the only
two xusentees. will be here within a
day or two. and then tho squad will
be complete. The hrst practice game
will be played on Wednesday. Mama
ger ODAy has oafered the New York
AIU0KECuu9s W tO AKG vtAAutHA ~ Ml-
Ianta. date here next week, and
thinks that they will accept.
Cardinals Play Feotbali.
WEST BADEN. ND, March a.
Tho b. Louis Cardinala played foot
bah instead or basebaii to-day. owing
TO the haA condition Of the diamond,
but Manager Bresnahan insists his
players insult play baseball before the
regular season opens. and II the St.
Louis grounds are UNFIT when the Car
dinals leave here. they will be .akt n
10 Dallas or Fort Worth, Tex. Rrts-
nahan says too much stress Ii laid on
holdouts, and he 10 not worrying about
Mike Mowrey, who, answering q st.
Louis newspapers' question whether h |
would report 20 the SC Louis club, |
Wirod back today:
"That al depends on the St. Louis |
club"
Cubs Begin Training.
NEW ORLEANS. LA, March I-l
me Cubs began active trainig today. |
One OF the hits OF tho morning was |
Lewis Smith. the Indian phenom. a. |
the Cubs already have one Smith. |
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