Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-01
VETS AND RECRUITS
REPORT TO GR|FF
WelIchonce. Allen, Laporte and
Henry Join Local Colony
of Players.
HENRY CONFIDENT KNEE
HAS ENTIRELY MENOED
Rockies Start for Charlottes-
vile Tomorrow Morning.
Base Ball Gossip.
BY J. ED GRILLO.

There was another influx of ball players
into the local gathering this morning
when John Henry, Frank Laporte, Frank
Wellchonce and kid" Allen. the out
fielder secured from Sharon. Pa. put in
their appearance.
All the other new men are expected to
Report here some time later in the day.
and tomorrow morning at II O'Clock the
squad will leave for Charlottesville where
active training will begin Monday.
Sheer. the Youngstown recruit, will not
arrive here until Monday. and judged
from a letter from Gallia which reached
Griffith this morning there is no telling
when he will be able to report Gallia
is in Greensboro. Tex, and he writes that
the town has been quarantined because
of an epidemic Of spinal meningitis.
Gallia says that just as soon as the ban
Is lifted he will report at Charlottesville.
but that he is unable to say when that
will be.
John Henry brings the cheering news
that his knee is nearly well again. 1t
does not hinder him TO walk i'm the least.
and he figures that within week or ten
days he will be ready to take his turn
behind the bat. Henry worked out for
several days in the gymnasium at Am
herst, and he Is confident his knee will
Frank Laporte looks to be fit to play
at moments notice. Laporte has not
gained but a pound or two since the sea-
son closed and he figures that within
week he will be in playing condition.
He feels that he will hold down second
base regularly this season. He figures
that by practicing In the position right
from the outset OF the training season he
Will overcome any weaknesses that he
may have shown there. and he is conf
dent that he will hit up to his usual
standard which has never been below
the 300 mark.
In appearance Wellchonce resembles Ty
Cobb in many respects. He is a perfectly
built fellow. who looks to have had some
practice before reporting here. Il am
glad to get another chance In fast COM
pany" said he, and If hard work will
assure success / will have one of those
regular outfield positions. l am only "a
few pounds overweight and j will be in
good shape within ten days if we have
the proper weather to train in.
Allen is a husky little fellow with a
pair of splendid shoulders. He is the
player whom George StallingS of the
Boston Nationals touted as one of the
best young players he had seen In years
Allen IS reported as being very fast and
good hitter. Mike Kahoe picked him
up at Sharon last SEASON just as several
make a deal for him.
President Ben Minor, Treasurer Rap
ley and Manager Griffith made an In
spection OF the ball park this morning
for the purpose of determining on what
changes and renovations will be neces-
sary before the sea son opens.
President Jim Gaffney of the Boston
Nationals wired Griffith this morning
that he would be here Monday morning
TO attend the Inauguration. Mr.. CAT
ney comes as a member Of Tammany
Hall. During his stay in the city he
will be the guest of Mr.. Griffith.
Eddie AinSmith will leave with the
squad of youngsters for Charlottesville.
He has refused Manager Gritnth's
invitation to stay here for the
inauguration. Il expect to be in this
league long enough to see several in
augurations" said Ainsmith, whereupon
John Henry replied: You won't be here
four months if you don't stop throwing
your arm away in practice
II was learned by Manager Griffith
this morning that Outfelder Connolly
would not be able to report on time.
\ communication was received from
Connolly in which it was stated that,
owing to the fact that there is a death
in his family he will not be here until
two three days after the time set for
reporting.
Connolly will probably join the squad
in Charlottesville about the middle of
next week.