The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-15
GRIFF OFFERS BALL PARK
TO AMATEURS ANY TIME
Manager of the Nationals Again Hands Sandot Ball a
Boost-Two Leagues Admitted at Assoca-
ton Meeting-Other Gossip.
By c. w. SWAN.

Manager Clark Griffith, of the nifty
Nationals, whose one ambition is to give
the National Capital an American
League pennant winner and world 8
champion, proved to be real friend
of amateur baseball again last night
when he offered the use of American
League Park to the local amateur asso-
citation to stage games any time the
Nationals are on the road. This offer
was greeted with cheers at the meeting
of the association held last night at
Spaldings
ct have always taken a great deal OF
interest in amateur ball, and want 10
see Washington heading the list. Any
thing / can do to help the association
or the individual players will be only
too glad to do" said Mr.. Griffith. You
can use my park any time the team Is
not at home and if there is anything
, else i can do just call on me. and you
will find that will be on the job con-
tinued the popular manager.
1t will be remembered that last sea-
son Manager Griffith put up $500 as d
prize for an amateur oay Palau'
and that the pageant was huge sue
cess. This year another parade Is
being planned, although nothing den-
mite has been done in the matter as
yet.
A Big Meeting.
The meeting of the association last
night was the best so far, poth III
attendance and business transacted.
Two leagues, the Federal ana Cenlrdi'
were admitted, and Presidents IraV-
ers and Cornelius signed the aeree
ment. Reports from the dlnerehl
leagues were heard, and everything
reported to be in a iourlshlns CON-
dition in amateur baseballdom.
One fact was brought to the atten-
ton of the association by Secretary
Shurtlef, and that was the necessity
of starting the inter-city series win
Richmond earlier this year. Ii Is
MANNED to play the first two games
of the series here on Labor Day. play
ing one game in the morning ana one
in the afternoon.
This is one of the best plans ever do
yanced for the good of amateur baseoaii
here. To play the games, one IN the
morning and one in the afternoon the
fans will be given chance TO see the
game, and to also take a trip 10 some
other sportig event. of which there VIII
be several scheduled that day
This was not decided officially last
night but the games will have 10 De
PLAYED earlier this season than last, as
the Nationals are home the entire month
of September.
Baltimore IN SERIES
President Young stated that a COM
nittee from Baltimore had called on MIN
some time ago. and that plans are oeins
made in Baltimore to form an associa-
zion along the lines of the local body.
When this is done. Baltimore VIII pe
admitted into the inter-city series
Vice President bennett, in a few well
chosen words. thanked the members OF
the association for the honor conferred
upon him by electing him to the vice
presidency again, and also remarked that
he expected this to be the banner year
in amateur baseball
Mr. bennett has proven hlmseu tiue
friend to the sandlot game, ana by ms
frankness and earnestness last hisnl
made MANY new friends. Secretary
Sburtletf was also called upon to say a
few words. and as usual, asked the
members of the association to get busy
Eight Leagues in Line.
The leagues now under the associa-
ton agreement are: East Wasnlns.on
Sunday School, Federal, Centrai, Capllai
Citv departmental, Government, Mar
ouette. and r. R. Y. NJ. c. A. Inc
Northwest Sunday School League VIII
annlv for recognition at the next meet
ing of the commission
Gus GRAY. manager OF last years
amateur champions. the Pepco ball cluo'
was an interested spectator at the meet
ing last night. and stated that he would
have a fast independent ball club in the
field this season. playing Sunday ball at
one of the local parks Just who Man.
ager Gray has signed up is not known
hut it is safe to say that he will have
a real ball club, and will not sign up
a lot of dead ones.
President Young will call announcer
meeting of the association next week.