Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-28
GRIFF SELECTS PITCHERS
TO WORK AGAINST BOSTON
Johnson, Groom and Enge Will Be
Depended Upon to Take Series
From Red Sox.

, this morning whether he INTENDED 10 nave
a talk with Johnson on the subject
before the season closed and ne SAID tnat
he had not decided just what course 20
pursue, but he admitted that IT Wouio
probably be more satisfactory to nave
a heart-to-heart talk with johnson tnan
to do business by mail. From all that
can be gained by present conditions there
Is not going to be any row ABOUT the
signing of Johnson. No one appreciates
the great pitchers ability more than ms
manager. and the chances are that ne
will be willing to give Johnson almost
. any figure that he may name. Johnson mas
been very reasonable about most things
He is one player who never complains
He never has any kick coming about
hotel or railroad accommodations, is al
ways willing to do what he is told, and
is an ideal proposition on the team But
of course, he has his own ideas about
his value to the team. and he may IN
sist upon figure that will astound the
club owners, but II 1t is up to Griffith
he will come pretty near receiving what
he asks.
The coming back into fast company OF
the two National cast-offs, ''Tillie"
Walker and Jim Vaughn, is not causing
any regrets. Though Walker has played
great ball in the American Association. 1t
is questionable if he has improved enough
to warrant his being banked on as
great ball player in the majors. There
| is a whole lot OF difference in the caliber
of ball played in the minors and majors,
and Walker. during his stay with the Ma.
tionals. always gave the impression that he
was just trifle short of the class neces,
sary In this company. He, however. has
the best wishes Of his former teammates,
the St. Louis Browns. AS for Jim
Vaughn, who has joined the Cubs. 1t Is
argued that unless he shows improved
control. which he has always lacked,
winner. Even while with Kansas City
he showed this weakness. but after get
ting himself In hole he did not have the
real batters to face him to put him at a
disadvantage.
II the wind-up Of the present trip war
rants 1t Griffith will use most of the
youngsters who are slated to report this
fall In the remaining championship
games. II he wins enough games to In
sure his position and can afford to take a
chance with the youngsters he will use
them and they are also to have a chance
II the breaks happen to be against him
and he finds that he cannot cut great
figure In the finish OF the race.
Relying on the promise of President
Johnson that he would Immediately re-
instate Capt. Mcbride, it is believed that
again today. At an early hour this
morning no word to that effect had been
received, however. but it is possible THAI
the umpireS will be instructed.
President McAleer was asked today if
he had made any proposition to the
Washington club for George Mcbride,
which. according to q rumor printed some
weeks ago, was supposed to be fact
He absolutely denied that he had taken
such steps. II would, Of course, like to
have Mcbride member of my team"
said the Boston maEnate. but I know
better than make such a proposition
to Manager Griffith. for l realize that he
is aware OF how great an asset Mcbride
Is to his team. I will say, however. that
! believe Mcbride would be q valuable
man for any team. but IL Washington
folk have any Judgment they will hold
on to him just as long as they can"