Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-23
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portunity that Shanks has had here to
demonstrate that he has not forgotten
how to prevent these doubles, and he did
1t perfectly. turning one of the Virginia
PLAYERS who had singled in that direction
close to the foul line all the way out in
left field.
J., There re. were i two serious accidents dur
the hustling young catcher, had the
thumb of his right hand split by d foul
tip from Sheer's bat. The finger is badly
wounded and required Ave stitches be-
fore it could be dressed. It will be two
to catch again. A little later Well
chonce drove a liner right at Gallia.
The ball struck the Texan on the knee
cap and IN went down in a heap 1t
win be some time before he will be able
to play.
DR.. Larlsin, the. club physician, came
down from Washington late yesterday
afternoon and made an examination OF
Henry's knee. He gave 1t as his opinion
that a rest would bring the injured men,
Der around as good as ever. Henry Is
very anxious to resume practice, but 1t
Is not likely that he will be able to do
any practicing for week or more.
Jack Erhard, the young infielder who
deserted the team here a week or more
ago, has been disposed of to the New
Haven club. Erhard looked to be good
youngster, but he does not want to be
more than q few hours from home.
Eddie Ainsmith caught q beautiful
game behind johnson today. He not only
handled his delivery with the usual ease.
but he made some quick snap throws to
the bag to catch base runners. Ainsmith
is the most improved player of all Of
last years crop.
For tho first time since the team went
into training here Griffith put on bunting
practice this afternoon. For two hours
he had the entire regular squad hitting
one ball and bunting the other.
Incidentally he had Cashion. Hughes
and Groom pitching to suit themselves
and change of pace so that the batter
did not know what to expect. The prac-
tice proved beneficial to both the batters
and the twirlers, and will be INDUCED in
nearly every day from this out.
No catcher ever did a harder days work
than Dutch Munich today. He caught
steadily for two hours in the morning
while the Yanigans were practlcing, De
cause Jack Egan was hurt and could not
relieve him. In the afternoon he handled
the deliveries Of the three regular PITCH
ers used in practice and put in another
two hours behind the bat. When that
was over Munich figured he needed little
outfish drilling and ne chased ass mes TOT ps
makes amends for all the weight he loses
at his hard work by some astounding
performances at the dinner table.
John Henry will go to Washington to-
day to again go under treatment for his
injured knee. Griffith is particularly
anxious TO have Henry able to take his
turn behind the bat. With Ainsmltn
catching Johnson he is in con stant danger,
\ >YSry Ss,f led mo q
than that of any ordinary pitcher, ana
these fouls are always dangerous ana
may put Ainsmith out of the game at any
time. Williams arm is still botherlns
him, and not until the real hot weatner
sets in will he be at his best: Should
Henry be incapacitated for any length or
time the team would be none too well
fortified behind the bat, and 1T is no easy
matter to find a good catcher at this sea-
son of the year.
He is even a better receiver than he
ever was. while his arm Is stronger. II
practice, too, is much harder than IL was,
such a thing is possible. His hitting IN
and he certainly seems to have very
prosperous year before him.
No more apt pupils than Calvo and
Acosta have broken into base bail OF late
wears. They accept advice quickly ana
seem to know In an instant how to FOL
low it. During the past few days Gril-
fith has changed the batting style of both
OF them, yet neither has been handicap
ped thereby, but instead shows marked
ed Improvement Acosta, VINO USED 70
crouch is now standing up straight and
he ia hitting better than ever, while Calvo
is picking out better balls and taking a
longer swing with his bat. For couple
az Youngsters who have seen only few
months in base ball. their showing is
most remarkable, and there is no telling
how great players they will be when they
grow older and have the beneht OK some
| experience.
Allen, the Sharon outfielder, has shown
| so much Improvement OF late that 1t IS
not at all unlikely that he will be car
He'd through the season. Griffith was In
clined to let him go to Boston few
DAYS ago, but changed his mind and
called the deal of. At that time he
Thought it wise to farm Allen put and
allow him to develop. But he seems to
| have made another change In his plans
and may carry Allen as one Of the
extra outfieIders. Gridith is much i'm
pressed with his team and the way they
| hit All a ball Alien is probably one of
| the fastest men on the team.
| The chances are that the Nationals
| will leave here shortly. probably Wednes-
day afternoon, for Washington. If the
day is bright couple of hours will be
put in on the field in the morning and
then the train viii be boarded. This.
however. has not Yet been definitely
decided upou, and Griffith may keep