The Washington times., 1913-03-02
Climbers Vanguard LeaUes for lottesneAvers May Joi
RUSH FOR TABLE
AT TRAINING CAMP

it right down to their toes. Perhaps
that's the reason that they are candi-
dates for a big league team, having the
nerve and whatever else is needed to
make the attempt.
Elliott Dent, big. quiet-spoken, really
good looking, enjoyed a magazine for
long time. He seemed of studious
temperament. Indeed, he matches with
Sir Robert Groom, the elongated, tooth
pick twirler, in some ways and they'll
surely get together frequently in the
camp here over a checker game. Right
here 1t may be well to request Bobby.
on behalf Of the writer and several
others in the vanguard, not to forget
that checker board of his when he
comes on Tuesday. Bring il along, Bob,
therell be use for it the moment you
arrive.
Somebody got Victor Bickers, the But-
talo mastodon, talking of hunting rab-
pits. Including Welsh and other varie-
Of stuff about his ability In the hunting
neld. He should make capable COM
panion Tor "Zeb'' Milan and Clark Gri-
nth during the long evenings ahead.
Inree SUCH yarners-well. it's doubtful
II there's big league camp In the coun-
try possessing their equal in this line.
Camp Is Ready.
Thanks to Mique Martin, safe and
sane trainer of the Climbers. every.
thing has been prepared for the coming
OF the veterans, though the place is
going to be pretty well crowded. The
Delta chi fraternity house-funny name,
isn't II, for training camp-has been
put in good condition, but many little
beds have replaced a few big ones
ana the noble young athletes will be
placed together like sardines when the
rest OF the army gets here.
Mique Martin, his roguish visage COW
cred with smiles. did not show up at
the station, preferring to stay close to
the house. But he was right there on
the big porch when the cavalcade
street. He was only too glad to appor-
ton places for ordinary sleeping pur-
poses. The lads paired Off for their
rooms, but by the time Griffith arrives
here it is probable that another pairing
letes under the roof
The bulk of the Climbers will live at
this Delta Chi place. a fine, roomy
oweiling, but the overflow. consisting
live in the boswell house, which is a |
few steps beyond Mrs Saunders excel |
lent cookery establishment At break |
last, dinner and supper there will be q |
concerted rush from both directions |
toward Mrs. Saunders place |
Will Go Outdoors.
Il shall have the boys out on Lam |
beth Field tomorrow, if the weather is |
favorable" announced Jack Ryan, COM |
Of the vanguard. NO, |
shan't let any of them do too much |
work, but they'll all have an opportun-
lty to get the stiffness out Of their arms
and legs.
Say. hasn't Grir picked up husky
bunch OF kinds. though? Gee. last year /
the pitching squad wasn't half so i'm !
pressive. Dent. Drohan. Austin and |
Bickers are all big fellows who have
the right physical proportions for the
big show.
.Sav, with johnson, Cashion, young
Engel and these four youngsters, Grih |
viii be in bad way If he doesn't whip
into shape real, live pitching squad.
Sashion is going to make a great
his day is about due. His work toward
the close q last season could not be
bettered ana believe that the big fel-
low is going to be second only to John
son this year This will come pretty
close to giving US a chance for the |
flag, too"
Ryan Is Welcomed.
Jack Ryan hadn't been in town more
than five minutes when a delegation
from Virginia University called on him.
Jacks going to coach the varsity ball
team here this spring. you know. and
ne Is very pOpuldT dIuOuS tHe unuSE- |
graduates, owing to the good work ne
did while here last gear.
Tomorrow morning, X the weather is
right, Ryan will lead his little squad
upon Lambeth Field for some limber-
ing up. Nobody will be allowed TO
rush his training and Ryan will keep
his eyes on the youngsters. No real
pitching will be done, though Eddie
Ainsmith is likely to call for some
swift before he's on the field five
minutes.
The weather here has been excellent,
the natives say. and this looks pretty
promising for the Climbers. Lambeth
Field has been prepared especially for
the coming Of the big leaguers, the
workmen finishing their labors only
last week. As soon as their dinner had
the players took a stroll over
10 the field, ana one and all were de-
lighted with its appearance.