The Washington herald., 1913-07-08
YOUNG TWIRLERS
need MORE WORK
Boss Griffith Believes Regular
Mound Duty viii Develop
Much-Needed Pitcher.
TEAM OFF FOR DETROIT
First Series Of Western Trip to Be
Played in Michigan
City.
BY WILLIAM PEET,


have to develop one more pitcher dur
ing the next month"; replied Manag ger
Griffith tonight when asked the reason
why he did not use Walter johnson
against the Highlanders In today's game,
"A young twirler cannot be de-
veloped on the bench or in pitching
to the batters. That's the reason
sent Engel to the box. His wildness
helped me lose the game. but at the
same time did him whole lot of
good. He needed the work." the Old
Fox adGed.
Giif figures that IL both Engel and
Galiia are used more often that they
will soon find themselves. as did
Joe Boehling recently. and plans to
pitch both OF these youngsters during
each of the Western series. the OPEN
ing Of which starts with a double
header in Detroit Wednesday after
noon.
81 wouldn't sell Boehling for $4,000. -
was all the comment Grin made after
today's game. which the Richmond boy
added 10 his victory list-making eight
in a row.
Boehling remains the only unbeaten
pitcher in the American League. and Is
now only two games behind the record
established this spring by Walter John
son and Fred Falkenberg.
With the Athletics and Boston out Of
the way. Boehiing should have little diff
Guilty in beating the Western teams. and
IL is more than likely that he will estab-
Iish a new mark for the other fingers TO
shoot at
Manager Griffith sent Scout Mike Kahoe
all the way TO Lagrande. Greg. for the
purpose OF buying a young left-hand
pitcher who was supposed to be Won
der. but who turned out to be .
'.bloomer."
Il was given a straight tip from a
person whose opinion i value highly"
declared Grin. land Kahoe has written
me that this Pacific Coast southpaw will
never do in the world"
Grirr is going after every promising
young southpaw in the minors until he
finds a running mate for Boehling.
Harry Harper. the Hackensack twirler.
accompanied the Nationals on the West
tern trip and has been paired OF with
Boehling. The couple will room to-
gether during the present jaunt.
II doubt very much IL Carl Cashion will
pitch again this season." Manager Grif-
fifth stated tonight. .'Cashion might be
able to twirI a few games this fall the
Old Fox added. but ! doubt it,
The Nationals left New York on the s
o'clock train. and are due to arrive in
Detroit about noon tomorrow. There will
be no game against the Tigers tomorrow,
but double header is scheduled for
Wednesday. Groom and johnson are the
Washington pitching selections
Somebody in Washington started a ru-
NOR not long ago that unless Walter
johnson gave up his one recreation. while
off the diamond. that his days as a
pitcher were numbered.
johnson owns a half interest in an
automobile with Clyde Milan, and when
the club is home the great pitcher and
MS "roomie'' Milan. ride around the Ma
tional Capital until bed time. finding
much harmless amusement. considerable
enjoyment and about the only method OF
keeping cool.
Now johnson must give up his auto
mobile because, II he don't he may lose
Kansas Cyclone is supposed to win every
game he pitches. At least this is what
many OF the fans believe.
What possible harm can be done a
pitchers arm or any other portion Of
his anatomy by riding in an automo-
bile for a few hours each night before
going to bed?
Johnson's habits are exemplary. He
does not drink. smoke, nor chew. and
goes to bed early.
Plank and Bender OF the Athletics. have
driven their own automobiles for three
years. as has Christy Mathewson, and
Of course fhev all in 4" ready IN he
shipped back to the minors.
No fans you are wrong-the little auto
mobile riding INDUCED in by johnson does
not hurt him one bit. AS long as he
pays his gasoline bills why not let him
enjoy himself Off the ball field.
Joe Gedeon. accompanied by several
others of the Washington players. visited
Coney Island Sunday. and Joe took q
plunge in the surf. On the way home he
remarked to his companions: There,
boys: I can tell the world that have
been in swimming in both oceans. I must
admit your Atlantic Ocean is all right,
but at that 1t hasn't got a thing on the
old Pacific"
Joe is a true native son. In the East
for the first time in his life. he cannot
see anything that California does not
possess.
Melville Gallia. the Texan, pitched and
won his first professional league ball
game against Bill Tan. the rangy Texan,
who drew wages from Connie Mack.
According to Gallia, Tan was not the
greatest twirler down in Texas. and Bert
was surprised to see him up in the big
show.
Mnbou,Ls 10. vouknas