The Washington times., 1913-03-15

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. March Is.
Ray Morgan, the little second base
man, whose hitting was the wonder OF
the big leagues during the spectacular
rush of the Climbers last spring through
! the West, is certain Of staying with the
team until such time as his work falls
of and others crowd him from the mid
way cushion. Morgan reported quite a
bit heavier than when the season closed
last fall and for a while he thought he
, could take II off by hard work. He has
been unable to do so, however. and now
concludes that he must have grown dur
/ ing the winter The weight is not doing
him any harm, either, for it has given
him added strength, with the bat.
Morgan is but youngster, and his
good spirits make him the life Of the
training camp. He never says a word
about the many candidates for infield
positions, contenting himself with plug
ging along, always trying his best and
waiting his chance to be sent into the
practice games His first chance here
came with the illness Of Joe Gedeon. In
deed, it is doubtful IL the Baltimo' boy
| would have had much Of a chance 10
show his form, but for the unfortunate
breakdown of the San Francisco star.
But, once getting his opportunity, he
went to It with a vengeance
Apparently Frank Laporte's earnest
endeavor to get into shape and his we'll
known reputation for heavy hitting is
going to give him first call on that sec
ond base job. But Ray Morgan doesn't
allow that to bother him for a minute
AS soon as he was injected into the line
up Of the Pfmientas, he got busy, both
in the field and with the bat. He cracked
out a couple Of bingles when they count
ed most. stole base. and played
fsterling game around the keystone
cushion.
Means to Stick.
/ You never can tell about baseball,
| confides Cutie" to the writer. ANY
thing is likely to happen and / mean &c
stick with the team. / may not be ablt
to hit as hard as Laporte right now. bu
I've got a future ahead Of me anc
plenty of time TO work 1t out.
Now, understand me. I'm not criti'
| cising any other Dlayer on the team
but / haven't seen anything wonderful
down here so far, anything 1 cam
duplicate. Yes. Joe Gedeon is a mighty
COOL ball player. you have to hand Il
to him on that score, but / really dom
think he So far outclasses me as Il
freeze me out Of the competition alto
gether, not at this early date, any
| way.
Last year was really my first yea
in the big league. | readily saw tha
there was much for me TO learn.
| started in TO learn, and | think I die
| pick up considerable info. But don
you think these new lads are facing tn
| same situation? There must be mucf
for them to learn. too. and I must hav'
| a whole seasons advantage OF them
don't you see?
Anyway. until Manager Griffitl
tells me that / haven't a chance an,
sends me to some minor league team
I'm going to do nv best, hopeful tha
it Will keep me on the team. He hasn'
told me yet.
Victor Munoz and Joe Massaguer. tn
two Havana baseball writer's, expect L
leave for Columbus. Ca, next Wednes
day to Join the Cincinnati Reds. The.
brought Calvo and Acosta here ol
March 2, and have kept the cables 4
Havana warm with praises of the tw'
lads ever since, besides sending hom
columns OF material about the boys an
the rest OF the team. It's a safe be
that Clark Griffith has received NOR
Advertising In Cuba this spring tina
ever before.
I'VE are going to Join the Reds.