Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-24
ENZMANN AND DENT MAY
CLASH IN TODAY'S GAME
Rival Pitchers and Former
ROOmmates Expected to Meet
in Atlanta.
DALTON JOINS BROOKLYN
Hard-Hitting outfielder May Be
Lead-Off Man for Rob-
inson's Team.
tFrom a STAFF Correspondent of the New
ark Evening starr

Nfrom stan Correspondent of the New
ark Evening Star.)
ATLANTA, Ga. March 24.-An-
other night ride brought the Tigers
to Atlanta today for the first of their
: two contests with Billy Smiths
Crackers, champions of the Southern
League. The chances are that Johnny
Enzmann and Elliot Dent. former
teammates, will oppose one another
in the opening rounds. Enzmann and
Dent were always roommates when
the big cracker hurler was with the
Tigers two years ago. Harry Smith
would give something to have Dent
back on his staff this year, for he
always thought well of Eft.
The less said about defeat yester-
, day at Augusta the better. The
gseoklyn bunch. under Wilbur Rob-
insdfSl are not playing the whirlwind
spring training game they did inder
Dahlen last year. but there Is some
thing more solid and consistent IN
their attack, though it would be hard
TO say just what changes Robbie has
wrought. in looking over his Superbas,
In only one contest. The truth of the
tale is that Raleigh Aitchison had 1t
On the Tigers and Lew McCarty
helped him diagnose the Bengal bats
men so skillfully that they never had
afchance to win with Raleigh pitch
ing. Jack Dalton. who signed his
contract to play with Brooklyn last
night, had two hits off Aitchison IN
his final contest as a Tiger. He was
the only Newarker to connect. Beanie
Hall pitched we'll enough. but home
run by Hummell aften Collins had
fumbled in the first inning, gave
Brooklyn two runs. Arlie Brit
ton, who pitched the final three
rounds, was treated very badly. He
was Wild and Rube Vickers, who
umpired. started him off by calling
some balls that looked like strikes
Bill Collins had Il couple of miscues
a. first base. but was not the least
disturbed because he did not burn
things up the first day out. Heckin-
ger had pass. but failed to make a
hit in the time he caught. He shapes
up as a promising sticker. however.
and when he gets used to the harness
again, he will prove valuable. Heck
niger warmed the bench almost con-
stantly last season. Lew McCarty is
hitting harder than ever and drilling
them down the third base line with
his, usual sting. Twice he nearly end
ed Eddie Zimmerman's career with
hot smashes past third base.
Dalton Says Goodbye.
Jack Dalton said goodbye 20 the
Tigers last night when the Brooklyn
usoga. Tenn. All of the boys con-
gpatulated Jack. though they we're
Eo.rY to lose him as teammate.
Nilbert Robinson in considering
hanging his lineup and letting Dali
hon lead off. with Cutshaw second.
Jack win probably be tried out In
centre field in opposition to Riggert.
Dalton's departure leaves the Tigers
again without a fraternity represen-
tative. Cy Barger had the job be-
fore Dalton. Either Eddie thinner
man or Bert Too1ey. who were Dali
tons coadjutors, will assume the post
OF honor. Ed Ruelbach and Jake
Daubert explained many points of the
1raternity's agreement with the Ma
tional Commission at a meeting held
last night. 1t is whispered here that
the players intend TO hold out for
s25 a week next year on the spring
trips. According to the agreement,
Jack Dalton, under the ten-day
notice, has the right to collect five
days pay from the Newark Club.
Leo Wittersteatter also has pecu-
liar case. He signed a contract with
the Newark Club. calling for his pay
TO start on April Is. the original date
set for the opening of the Interna-
tional League season. Since then the
date has been set back to April Il
and Leo can claim his pay from the
18th, If he wants to hold up the New
ark Club.
iAiO IhO GciiilE9 Altip ~ n tAHh'H
mean more to the Tigers than the
previous exhibitions against Boston
and Brooklyn. The Tigers are now
scheduled to play against teams Of
iow rating 1t is UP to the Tigers
10 defend their championship against
the Southern League pennant winners
and the best pitchers on the Newark
Clubs staff have been saved for this
occasion.
Harry smith TO Catch. !
Harry Smith will resume charge OF
the champions today and will be be-
hind the bat for the first half of the
contest. His presence always stimu-
lates the boys to valorous deeds. It
Is hoped he will arrive with First
Baseman Mum. in time for the latter
TO get into uniform. Collins will then
be shifted to right field and the
Tigers pennant chances will be en-
HANGED. according to the manner in
which Mum lives up to his reputa-
ton.