The Washington times., 1913-03-29
Probable Lineup.
Philadelphia.

Manager Griffith's wisdom in taking
his ball team to Charlottesville rather
than farther South, is shown by a
comparison of the Climbers with the
Phillies. Dooin's athletes trained at
Bouthern Pines, n. c.. enjoying a balmy
sky and soft breezes The Climbers
worked frequently in wintry blasts,
hardening themselves for the climate
In their home town.
In spite of the weather conditions at
Charlottesville, the Climbers pitchers
we're given plenty of work. They
rapidly got into condition. and now
are better prepared than those of the
Phillies. who worked under seemingly
better conditions Of climate.
The Phillies have yet to try curving
the ball. The Climbers have been doing
that for a week. The Phillies' hitters
we're greatly surprised yesterday when
Joe Engel and Mel Gallia uncorked
amazing speed and sharp curves. They
had not faced this before, and showed
up weakly at the plate OH that ac-
scunt-
Griff Is Satisfied.
Il am perfectly satisfied said Man.
ager Griffith this morning. after look
ng at the PhiIlies that Charlottesville,
aespite its cold weather this spring,
70 the ideal place for my ball club. The
players don't have to accustom them
selves to a sudden change from warm
days to cold ones. They were not
sothered bit by yesterdays chill
weather. and are all right today. /
aardIy think the Phillies' pitchers are
Is well off.
During the games here next week /
hink I shall show the fans that my
men are pretty near ready for the
campaign. John Henry will soon be in
Uniform and then we'll be ready"
Monday the Cardinal A. c., of Alex
indria, meet the Climbers. Tuesday
ONE the Brooklanders- The last four
lays will see National League teams
iere, BROOKLYN appearing Wednesday
md Thursday, and Boston the last
.wo days.
Against the National Leaguers Griff
,Ians TO use his regular corps of pitch
.rs, fitting them for for the opening Of
he campaign. He wants to harden
hem for the tough struggles ahead in
he early days Of the season. There
ore, Johnson, Groom. Hughes, Cashion,
md Engel, will do their turn on the
illock
Youngsters Trials.
Some OF the youngsters trials will
ger Griffith has many bright lads VINO
IRE longing 10 get into the lineup. He
gill not weaken his regular battle front
give them THIS, however, and they
will hardly be seen in the fray until
he home boys have succeeded in gain
n2 long leads over their opponents.
hen shifts in the lineup may be eX
sected, the Cubans going TO the garden
nd Rebel Williams and Joe Gedeon TO
ne infield.
The St Louis Browns have returned
lone for their annual spring series with
he Cardinals only to bump into a
,lizZard, snow putting off AL idea of
,ascball. This is becoming quite a fea-
ure of baseball in ST. Louis, and II is
bout time the magnates there forget
II about that loose change in the
pring.
George Mcbride is still The dandy OF
hem all when il comes to taking throws
I second and his work here has been
xcelient In this regard. He nas a long
each and can pull 'em from RE clouds |
Ie can pick 'em from the DIRT with |
quail ease. Indeed, there doesn't seem |
. be a way for. ball to get away from |
I'm. Young Morley has been watching |
i'm closely and is trying 10 copy Nc
iride's system.
This old bird is still able 20 play a |
title ball" says George. 4 hone 10 |
ave at least as good a season rs | had |
tst year. / am in good coaJlrion and |
ught to be able 70 hold nv Own. I'm ]
rying. anyway" 1
Last year the Climbers mad only Ray