The Washington times., 1913-02-28
WILSON COLLINS TO
CONFER WITH GR|FF
VanderbiIt's Star Pitcher Will
Be Here for Inauguration
Day Ceremonies.
SPRIGMAN LIKES BOB AUSTIN
Things That Experience Will
Make Wesleyan College Ehud
Big League Wonder.
By SENATOR"

Wilson Collins, the crack pitcher of
the Vanderbilt varsity baseball team,
will be in the Capital to see the inaug-
parade and is expected to have a con-
ference with Manager Griffith while
here. Collins is considering flattering
offers from the washington and Phila-
delphia American League clubs. He will
talk with Griffith here and then confer
with Connie Mack when the Athletics
appear in Nashville for their three exhi-
bition games. 1t is hardly probable that
he will make any final decision until
after he has talked with the wizard of
major league baseball in Nashville.
Collins has an excellent reputation as
. college twirier. He has won most
Of his games by an impressive exhibi-
ton of control, something generally
lacking in the repertoire of a college
pitcher. He is considered the best col
lege pitcher and base runner in the
South.
Manager Griffith watched his Young
pitchers work out at the Y. NJ. c. A
gym this morning, but declined to ex-
press any opinion about their relative
merits. With him were Chic Gandil,
Mike Kahoe. and Jim Sprigman. last
years successful coach of the George
town team.
Likes Bob Austin.
This fellow Austin looks pretty good
to me-" said Jim Sprigman after the
practice drill was done. He has the
right build for a big Lacquer, and his
easy motion indicates great possibilities
He may be green right now, YOU know.
but he looks to have a chance to make
good as soon as he gets some expert
ence"
haven't a thing to say about these
iaos, you know" SAID Manager Grif-
MN or course, l can see that I've
picked up a husky bunch of kids. ali
right, all right, but you never can tell
Mnat they can do by looking at them
IN gymnasium. They've got to get
out on Lambeth Field before I begin
10 form any conclusions
Dronan looks like a rugged chap
HIS record last year shows him to be
mighty hard worker, and L suppose
l can count on him for a lot of work
WIN us this spring. He's built like
a brick house, but hasn't any corpor-
alton tummy In sight
VIII See Drill,
This afternoon Manager Griffith took
MS squad of rockies over to Fort Myer
to see the exhibition cavalry drill BIZ
the garrison. Most of the lads have
never seen such drills and were delight
Su 10 receive the invitation.
Nothing was done today by Al VIII
lians regarding his contract for 1919.
Indeed, the matter may hang fire for
few days longer before they get to-
gether and come TO an agreement.
Inc new players 10 so to Charlottes-
vile Sunday will report here tomorrow
A few are expected tonight, going at
once to the Dewey. Z "Dorf'' Air.
smith has requested permission TO go
to the training camp with the first
squad and his boss granted it i'm
The second squad may not arrive at
Charlottesville until late at night. for
Manager Griffith. wholly ignorant of
the congested conditions immediateI,r
following an inaugparade. expects t.
GET the bunch away at $50 O'Clock from
the Union Station.
May Hinder Practice.
The Climbers will be very lucky if
they arrive in Charlottesville before
midnight. Such late arrival may him
der the practice Wednesday morning,
for the athletes will be tired after their
long ride, and will need sleep more than
practice. However, Manager Griffith
viii do the best he can to get 20 the
sleep before "Wednesday morning s
breakfast
"Rippy'' williams and Joe Engel have
been allowed to remian here for the big
parade on Tuesday. Joe Engel has pur-
chased himself a red, white and blue
cravat for the occasion. and counts on
making screaming hit when he sports
Il in Charlottesville
Buck" OBrien has signed his 1913
contract, leaving only Ray Collins, the
southpaw pitcher. out in the cold Ray
is expected to sign In time to go to
Hot Springs with the first squad on
March 3
"Wid" Conroy has had an $500 cut in
his salary. and is slow about signing to
play another season with Rochester.
There is talk of his being traded TO
some New York State League club
Dixie Walker, once a Climber till
Grin discovered him, may 90 to the
Scranton club. Jack Dunn having re-
cefved an offer for him.