The Washington herald., 1913-03-24
GRIFF LETS OUT
YOUNG HURLER
Sullivan, the Pacific Coast
Lad, Sent Back to the
Helena Club.
SHAW TO STAY AT CAMP
Pittsburs Youngster to Be Left Behind
to Work with the Montreal
BY WILLIAM FEET.

Charlottesville, Va, March S.-Pitchel
lin Shaw, the Pittsburg youngster. who
he Capital with the Nationals, but Is
% be left behind for two weeks with the
Montreal Club.
Shaw has done little or no work al
winter and is in the condition right now
Iriffs twirlers were in the first day they
reported. so by leaving the Smoky City
iad behind, Shaw will be able to make
Ip for lost time down here, and Griff
,an give his whole attention to his other
8 players at National Park.
As Shaw and Frank Smith. Montrears
star finger. are great friends, Grif pro-
poses TO put the youngster In Smith
lands. so the former Chicagoan will, help
II him for the big show.
Another recruit was cut loose from the
Nationals staff of pitchers when Man
iSer Griffith announced today that
Charley Sullivan. the Pacific Coast lad,
had been sent back to the Helena club
Of the Union Association, whence he was
purchased last winter.
There is a possibility that Sullivan will
catch on with Montreal He expects TO
have talk with Manager Kitty Brans-
field when the last-named arrives to-
morrow. If Bransfield can use him, Sui
Ivan has Griff's permission to remain in
the East All will depend upon what
sort of an impression he makes on the
Montreal manager.
Cpon the recommendation of friends in
Montana last fall. Griff purchased the re-
lease Of Sullivan and first baseman
named Lussi, from Helena. Lussi was
turned over to Montreal. and is ex-
p.Cted down here this week.
Sullivan possesses fine curve ball
and is a big rangy chap. but he lacked
control during the practice games in
which he worked but should he able 10
make good in the International League
4 given half chance.
Catcher John Henry boarded the noon
Grain today for Washington. where he
will undergo a series Of treatments for
that bum knee of his at the hands of
the club physician Complete rest Is
needed more than anything else. Henry
felt so we'll this morning that he threw
his crUtrhes ont of the window and
walked down stairs without help from
his teammates.
Danny Moellcr celebrated Easter day
10y going to church after first under
going the agony of wearing stiff collar.
To-day is Mocller's twenty-eiChth birth
day.
The fine pitching of Eddie Dent during
the last four innings of Saturdays game
was the talk of the camp TO-DAY. Dent
did not attempt TO let himself out. and
-. ly pitched ono curve ball but his
control was well nigh perfect. He has
sI easy. free delivery. and is sure to he
Il lig help to the Climbers during the
'o"minC season.
Walter johnson. the Nationals great
pitcher. has completed arrangements 10
-irE, he
hind a pack of hounds next Tuesday
afternoon. y good horse has been OBJ
tain, d. and Walter is looking forward TO
several hours Of fine sport. Grih and
me others will heave a sigh of relief
when Johnson returns to camp after this
ride for If any accident should happen
10 the hurting star the Nationals would
indeed be in a bad way. and the pen
Iant chances would soon go glimmering.
\ compilation of the batting averages
II the Nationals during every game
played down here shows that Clyde Mi
Ian tops the list. with well over the 400
mark. and that there are fifteen of the
.limbers hitting the ball better than 300.
Manager Griffith has changed his mind
again about the time for leaving camp
for the Capital Wednesday. He will EN-
n
Railway train which leaves at 3:31. in
stead of at noon. as previously planned.
This will land the boys in Washington
at o'clock, if the train is on schedule
time.
Weather indication tonight point TO
another rainy spell. and if such proves
10 Inc tn" case. il is doubtful if Grin
will order his men to work in the col
a
Of PLAYERS have complained bitterly OF
the hard floor. claiming that il has put
their legs out of killer. As the team is
n such good condition right now. it is
quite possible that the players will be
ordered to stick around training camp.
4 number of visitors from Washing
was Prof William Dolan, who can make
a piano do everything but talk. Mr..
Dolan was kept busy all the afternoon.
When Manager Bransfeld. of the
Montreal club, arrives tomorrow. he may
put in bid for some of the Nationals
Young players. as the Royals could use
a fielder or pitcher nicely, and Griff
has a surplus. There is no chance for
a practice game between the Nationals
and the International Leaguers. as the
main squad of the Canadians will not
he in camp until Wednesday, the day the
Washington club leaves for the Capital
Little Jack Egan. the catcher. suffered
a painful injury on Saturday, foul tip
caught him on the right thumb, splitting
il at the first joint. Six stitches were
taken and 1t will be a couple of weeks
before he can do any more work behind
the bat
All that is needed from this time un-
til the date set for the opening of the
American League season is plenty of
warm weather to put the Nationals in
as good shape as any club in the Neague
better fortified than many, for they have
become used to a lot of cold weather
down here. where the other teams have
enjoyed balmy days and sunshine. The
month Of April is always attended by
plenty of cold snaps, and Grif's team
can give a good account Of itself when
the chilly days appear.
Wait until Washington fans get a peep
at that second team infieid: Schaefer,
Gedeon, Morley. and Rebel Williams
This quartet in practice makes more
noise than the New York Giants. Ged-
con is a trif1e green around second base
but is rapidly learning to take throws
while on the run, and he cofers an acre
Of ground. Morley gets the ball away
from him quicker than any youngster
the Washington club ever picked up.
while Rebel williams. at third. pegs as
true as Q die