The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-07
Warhop or McHale Likely to
Face Dodgers in Fourth
Battle Of Series.
TEAM HAS GOOD WORKOUT
Has Ebbets Field to Itself
P. L. Vexed by Lethargy
Of Heinie Schulz.
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Frank Chance and his New FORKS will
renew their assault upon the Brooklyn
Dodgers at Ebbets Field this afternoon.
The New York manager is very anxious
to win the fourth battle. With two vic
tories in the three games played. he needs
only another decision for the edge on the
series The New York commander de-
clarcd yesterday that he was Just about
ready to give his boys their heads for the
first time this season. He expects his
pitching selection to travel the full route
He intimsted that either Jack WARRIOR or
Marty McHale would have the honor OF
trying for the deciding game.
II have held my stan pretty well IN
check in these spring exhibition eames'
said Chance last night because the
weather has been none too affable. From
now on. though. intend to school the
twirlers for the big show. Every one will
be sent over the distance
The New Yorks had Ebbets Field all to
themselves yesterday afternoon The
Dodgers were In Baltimore. Chance led
his troop to the Flatbush grounds immedi-
ately after luncheon and kept them busy
altncs' until dark. Southpaw Nap Ru,kcr
and Pat Ragan. who did not accompany
Robinson to the land Of the Orioles.
drilled with the Chance FASTENERS. Raglan
and Rucker both did some light tossing TO
their rivals in batting practice In return
for the privilege OF batting against New
York twirlers. 1t is not believed that either
one OF these men will be called upon this
afternoon They pitched last Saturday.
RuCker is anxious for another trial
against his conquerers. but Is not likely 10
be accommodated before next saturday.
Rain threatened late last night In
case OF unfavorable elements this after
noon the New Workers. will work out any
how at Ebbets Field Though Chance has
secured the use OF the armory at Sixty
eighth street and Broadway. all the uni
forms and equipment were left last night
at the Brooklyn park.
1T looked as II summer had come at
last" said Chance. land told my men to
leave their gear AT Ebbsts Field. We will
have to go there rain or shine tomorrow.
II the weather is bad shall have TO
work the squad under the grand stand"
Within the past several days Chance
has been riding Heine Schulz pretty hard.
Heine is the only southpaw left with the
team since big Hutchinson was cast adrift.
His winning effectiveness is consequently
of vast Importance to the club The man
ager is determined to have Schulz right
by the first OF next week and probably
against the Phillies. Schulz Is sadly
lacking in spirit and hustle. His passive
ness keeps him In hot water with the
r. l.. all the time. or course being the
only portsider on the roster Schulz is
reasonably certain OF hanging around in
definitely.
Big BIZ Hutchinson. the Jacksonville.
Ohio, blacksmith. is likely to develop into
something worth while in a year or two.
Il was sorry to see him released uncon-
d!tionally." said Manager Chance last
night He was green as grass. but he
picked up a lot during the stay at Hous-
ton and on the way back He's liable to
come any time. II he does he will make
valuable man for somebody. because he
Is big enough to work every day
II was learned yesterday that the New
York club had reopened negotiations for
a crackaJack second baseman who Is anil
lated with one Of the rival second division
occupants. Chance is said TO be willing
to give up pretty fine pitcher for such
"A man. Hartzell then would be held in
reserve for utility, line of usefulness
in which he is pretty well in class by
himself