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The Washington times., 1914-03-17

OF the incoming pitchers, il must be ad-
rIitted that from the viewpoint Of hit
ting they are not particularly impress
sive.
1 There does not appear to be any OF the
younger twirlers who can bat with any
degree Of consistency. Doc" Ayers Is
probably the weakest, with none Of the
, others much better.
world heaters with the bat, but if they
DO the pitching, that's about all We will
ask of them" is the comment Of Grit
fifth. If they can stop the other fellows
from getting runs we will depend upon
our regulars to grab. off enough tallies
10 keep US in front"
Not too hard. Jim," was an ad-
monition that constantly rang out from
the bench while Shaw was working
yesterday afternoon.
When the big Pittsburgher came here
he was somewhat overweight, and for
his twenty years was a veritable giant.
the hard work that. Altrock, Martin
and Ryan outlined for MIN, but as
time wore on and he saw improvement
in himself he entered into the spirit
go today he is as far advanced as
any one here.
Shaw has completely shaken OF his
lethargy, and II is now a question OF
keeping him from going at things too
fbChct STtdI ycSICEu8y ouu
Mr.. Griffith intends to see to IL that he
does not ruin what appears to be a
bright future on the diamond by TAX
ing unnecessary chances in March
when he will be SO valuable in the
summer months.
Lack of control was the principal
drawback that affected Bert Gallia's
pitching last summer. As soon as he
reported hero Altrock took him in charge
and devoted nearly all his coaching
time to showing the Texan how to keep
the ball where he wanted 1t. In the
first practice game Gallia clearly showed
that he has benefited by the instruc-
tons. and Altrock is now banking on
the proposition that Gallia will come
through satisfactorily.
The story goes that Doc Ayres was
weak in fielding in the Virginia League
last year. but IL he does not overcome
this failing before returning to Wash
irgtoE it will not be because he has not
had plenty of work along these lines.
During every practice session Ayers
is compelled 10 pitch to batters who
poke the ball back at him at every
speed and at every angle, until he is
becoming accustomed to going up and
recovering the leather without mussing
things up when he was a regular minor
Lacquer.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Cooper, Giant Gardener,
Signs With Outlaw Team

FORT WORTH, Texas March IL
Claude Cooper, young Giant outhclder.
signed contract with the Brooklyn
q slederals today. He will draw $1,000
salary. Cooper. who had been kept
on the bench by McGraw the last two
seasons, said he was anxious for a
chance to show what he can do in the
game every day. and he believes he
will have this opportunity with the
Tip-Tops.
Cooper is not contract jumper. as
his old Giant contract expired last
fall and he did not sign "A new one He
announced several weeks ago that be
fore he lined UP with either side he
wanted to talk with Mc,;raw Since
the Latter could not consider using
Co"U"r aS a regular. with a host of
experienced men Oh hand. he could
not figure Cooper worth as much as
the Feds offered. and so refused to
meet his terms.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
ENGEL WORKS UNDER WRAPS.

Engel, however, was working under
specific Instruction. not to extend HIM
self. and he simply creezed them over
and in the final inning two bases on
balls and a pair OF sacrifices gave the
youngsters a run. In the batting
Shanks and AL Williams led with a
couble and a single apiece, while
Gandil came through with a pair of
singles.
The weather continues ideal and Grif-
nth plans to use Walter johnson and
Carl Cashion against the University of
Virginia this afternoon.
Mumford and Lee showed UP with
sore arms this morning and they were
excused from work. after taking a
couple of swings around the field.
The score:
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Ouimet Is Practicin9.

BOSTON. Mass, March 17.-Francis
Ouimet- tn" national open golf cham
pi"n, took advantage today of the dts
app. arancc Of the Snow fran the
grounds of the Woodland Golf club to
I".-Sin practice for his tour of the Eng
hsh links. Many OF his drives Cdr1cd
nearly 30 yards and were straight for
the pin. Those who watched him said
that he was driving further end
straiGhtcr than when he defeated Nlr-
don and RAJ. the English professionals,
IN the open championship last fall
Ouinrs VIII sail for England March 81.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Griff Orders Johnson.
Cashion, and Engel to
Go Easy Whole Week

UNIVERSITY. Va, March 17.-Profess-
ing absolute satisfaction with the prog
ress and advancement being made by
swift will be called upon to take
Griffith today told Walter johnson,
Carl Cashion and Joe Ensel that under
no consideration Were they to extend
themselves during the remaining week
Of the stag here.
Johnson now seems to be the furthest
advanced of any Of the twirlers in the
ranks and Griffith is TOO chreJ7d to
take any chances with his trumn card
until the regular season is on ana
Swffth' will be called upon to take
his regular turn and occasionally in
ted into the contest when the op-
position becomes too familiar with the
more inexperienced men upon whom
SO much will depend ON Sunday
Johnson did shoot over a few that
sang as they split the plate, but this
dId not last long. Yesterday he vas
excused Tor the day and went fox
hunting.
With pack of twenty-five hounds
and in party which included Dave
sloan. brother of the famous Jockey;
y. +. Page and ]. II. Montague, John
son spent several hours ir the saddle
@ailopinG over hill and through dale
u.
ball was far removed from his mind
as he enjoyed the sport and when he
arrived at the JoU.e OF Griffith he was
n tired athlete and ready for a long
est. Today he Is fr for the hardest
task his chief will permit him TO per-
form.
The edict against overwork by Cashion
ana Engel was Issued simply as q pre-
caution against either of these men
straining themselves. thereby bringing
"a ~ he 4Eae
their arms last summer Cashion has
vet to complain against a kink of any
sort. He believes that the old trouble
has been completely eliminated, but he
Is willing to accept the advice of the
one higher up and refrain from exer-
lions that might prove too severe for
The arm to endure
Engel hoped right into the fray as
soon as he reached. this place, and
when the reaction took place he found
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
GRIFFITH WON'T ADMIT
MACkMEN HAVE CINCH
HANDING 1914 PENNANT
ers in Race Down to the Very End-PIayers Have Same
Confidence in Their Chance Of Winning
SOME THINGS THAT TOOK
PLACE ON FIELD

"Rppy Williams with perfect sapping
singles Danny Moeler
single and double in trips in morning
Hank Shanks his old tricks neakng cushion
method Had the bushers the air. Also contributes
catch OF Acosta in afternoon.
Rockies kick against Jack Ryans png srenuously
coach wants the ob Is coaxed back into the fray.
Billy Lee makes good impression whaling cingles
afternoon game. ..-.-.
Emil Suese through with blows, double matinee
Joe edeon California catamount splits h hand but refuses
of the practice
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
BOEHLING AND ENGEL IN
VICTORY OVER ROCKIES
IN MORNING CONTEST
Gandi Shanks and "Rippy Williams Whale Pill as Served
Up by GaIia and Schwartje-Excenent Weather A.
lows Griffmen to Get in Some Good Work.
HEDGEPETH DENIES HE is
AN OUTLAW

UNIV Va March HILLARY edgcpeth the twirer who was
Virginia League still property
club, today Griffith
has going the the effect that he had
jumped to the Federas.
Hedgpeth student Virginia Medical College Richmond He
seasoning
he decided complete his studies If Atlanta will
pitcher will be placed with
to n June.
Griffith said today that he has practically decided to take his
Staunton Saturday The manager thinks the mighty
poor costly and interfering with practice without particular
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
BUYS Fred Anderson
From Carrigan's Club

WICHITA. Kan. March 17-Fred An
d"rsOu, u pitcher, wa: today pCrchas ID
by the local Western League club from
tho Boston Americans. AEderson WAS
a star twirIer for the Erockton team
a. the New England LeaSu" before
Boston bought him. He WAS rcIo,,rd
I" have co'nc to terms recently with
-" Iuffalo Federal Leagu" club
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
May Form League.

The George Washington University
Greek letter fraternities may have an
interfraternity baseball league If pres
cnt plans under consideration work out
1t is planned to use the Monument
grounds, the same team that played
in the basketball circuit having ex-
pressed readiness to enter the base
ball league
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Tommy Leach Will Play
Third for Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, March 17.-Capt. Tommy
Leach will get back his old place at
third base, and Heine Zimmerman will
Llay shortstop. when the Chicago Ma
tionals take the field next month, ac-
cording to an announcement OF the
teams makeup. teleyraphed hy Man
aSer O'Day, from Jacksonville, ria:
Good. Schultz and Johnson will COM
pose the outfieid.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
By THOMAS KIRBY.

UNIVERSITY March 17."Wel, suppose only
of it? country
afraid pitching
gait. Let them back months
of the hardest fought
championship
pitching strength dependent largely Plank
Al Bender"
philosophy of Clark Griffith and his the
thinks he will be able the fight with
the twirlers at his command
credit from the Athletics and don't intend
the first them.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
BY THOMAS KIRBY.

UNIVERSITY Va, March l-For the third successive
from the Naonalettes today being the
The pitching below the standard
considerable free hitting but three double
Regulars Recruits
threatened
Gala pitching the string
punched
Boehng behind conditioning schedule
giving
FIVE passes in three rounds.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
To Open in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March 1.-THE local
Federal League season will open here
on April Is, IL was announced today by
officials of the club after they had sx-
amined the progress of the work on the
new grandStands.
The Federal League schedule will he
arranged. IL was announced, SO opening
games will take place in cities where
the new parks are finished.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Athletics Rush Ahead
In Last Few Innings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March Ii
The Athletics beat the reconstructed
Cubs, 6 to 1. yesterdty. The score:
II. II. (.
Chicago ........... coz 90 2Oo-f .
Philadelphia ....... G0l O0I 1SX-6 10
Batteries-Chicago. Lavender. Seabel
and Bresnahan. Hargrave: Philadel-
phia, WyCkoff Pennock and Iapp
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Two base hits - Holland, Gedeon,
Shanks, Moelier. Stolen bases-W
~mith. Gedeon. Moeiler. Double plays
Morgan TO Mcbride 10 Gandil: Gedeon
10 W. Smith to Meusel ~. Bases on
balls-Schwartje, ,: Boehling, 2; Engel.
Hit by pitched balls-McBride Hits
~ Gallia, 6: Boehling, .: Schwartje,
rngel. Struck out-Boehling, l: Engel.
rme Of game hour and 30 minutes.
-Cmpire-Altrock
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Wants Games.

i. =. Helm. manager OF the United
States Geological Survey baseball team.
will handle challenges for games 10 be
PLACED on the Monument grounds any
after 40 O'Clock or on any
other gropnGS OF sunday.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Clyde Milan has turned his
ankle again, but American League
catchers have nothing to fear un-
til he turns his ankles in the direc-
tion Of second base. Zip-ppp-ppp-
ppp-ppp. Safe!
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Honus Wagner Shows EN-
He's Not All in as Yet

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. March 1.-THE
Pittsburgh Pirate regulars won bat
the royal from the rockies in yesterdays s
practice>bout at Wilmington Park. The
score WAS to 4. Honus Wagner accep-
ted nine chances without a skip and
also drove out a two bagger. The
score: r. II. l..
Regulars ............ 100 20 OILS . I
Rockies .............. 800 100 0o1--i 7 s
Batteries-Duffy. MaxauX. Delhi, and
Coleman: Fullerton. Councilman, Kan
tlehner, and Wait.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Charlottesville Gossip.

During the winter Emil Meusel played
Saturday and Sunday ball on the coast,
so he Is now considerably more ad-
vanced than some OF the other fielders.
Meusel's reputation is based largely
upon his slugging propensitiss when he
played in California. Yesterday he
showed traits OF being capable OF whaI-
ing the ball by hitting it hard several
times in the j. VI. meeting.
After supper last night Griffith gather
ed the whole crew in the assembly room
of the training house to discuss rules.
Every section in the revised code was
explained and the players were given
TO understand that every game here
would be played strictly up to the rules
So there will be no mix up when the
more serious games are taken up.
Wally Smith appears to work, equally
as well in any OF the infield positions
He has practiced at third and short and
yesterday played second and first lie
seems to field as well as any of the in
Sationalettes was gi"cn the place Of
hOnor-NO 4.
Just 10 show that he has not forgotten
any of his old stunts Howard Shanks
slipped over a delayed steal Yesterday
afternoon. that caught the recruits in
field fPtfooted.
II seems unfortunate for johnny
Mumford that he dii not report in bet
ter Shap". Mumford was rnany pounds
overweight when y" came ilcI'.. and he
hHS been put through tho toughest sort
Ot sprouts to get him du"n to the point
whore he could perform more crcdita-
Eiy
Ben Spcncers throwing irrn ia uot
r'iite right. SO he is being cxruGCd from
some Of the hardest part Of the prac-
ticC.
Paul Musscr IS once more able to be
ont on the 1inld. but still shows the
effects Of the sudden attack Of ton
SIlitis that drove him TO bed last Sat
uriay. His throat IS quite sore and he
is garglinC II with special nrrscrip-
tion from Dr. Martin.
Several OF the chances that resulted
in errors yesterday would have been
swallowed bodily on Il field in better
condition.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Red Doom proclaims that he is per-
fectly satisfied with his infield, but ne
isn't half as satisfied with it as seven
other clubs in the National League are,
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
Regulars Defeat Rockies in Morning Ga1eHed@epet Denies
|MINCE PIE
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
By BUGS" BAER.
Good morning, have you lost
your llama?

GriTs Young pitchers are allowed to extend
themselves. The sntonym of extend is con-
tract. but of course that is something else
again
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Club in New Jersey is going to
hold novice road run. All the
roads in the vicinity of Charlottes-
vile are novice roads. All eligible.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS

"An the players
gotta do is to prac.
tice until opening
day, and then the
spectators will play
the season out for
them"
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

wilbur Robinson ordered his Dodgers
to get complete rest, and they all
started in to play 9oB.. Now it's up TO
tho golfer to get up on their hind icgs
and rear.
It's better to have a player named
Cotton turn out to be all wool, then il
is to have the operation reversed.
The cup defender Defiance should
be winner all right. The Mexi-
cans have been winning with it all
along. But why spoil an otherwise
pleasant day, by talking politics?
Consensus Of opinion that the Athletics
will repeat this year. Everybody in
Philadelphia repeats, especially so on
election day.
Ty Cobb famed twice in New Orleans
Move to have New Orleans taken into the
American League circuit.
We still are srinning down here about the
Dodgers being ordered to rest and going out
and playing golf. Our game is croquet.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

8en Spcncers throwing irrn ia not
G'iite right. SO he is being cxCuGCd from
some Of the hardest part Of the prac-
ticC.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Ty Cobb famed twice in New Orleans.
Move to have New Orleans taken into the
American League circuit
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

We still are srinning down here about the
Dodgers being ordered to rest and going out
and playing golf. Our game is croquet
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Cne thing that will be "A great hcalp to
Jack Bentley will he his ability t. krcp
runners close to tn" bags. Griffith IL
now. as he always has been in the past.
strong on the scheme Of not letting
runners obtain big leads before the bafl
is delivered He has given attention 10
tits point every time he has worked
With any of the nc| twi~lcrs. and of
them all Bentley seems how t, ne the
best.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Just TO show that he has not forgotten
any of his old stunts Howard Shanks
slipped over a delayed steal yesterday
afternoon. that caught the recruits in
ield fPtfooted
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

that every time he tried TO pitch he
suffered pains in the shoulder. He said
nothing about it for a couple of days,
but finally was forced to confess that
he was being bothered. DR.. Martin took
him in hand and since then the native
Washingtonian has followed orders,
and whenever he has pitched, has sim
ply tossed them over long enough to
work up a perspiration. As soon as
this has been accomplished he has been
trotted to the gymnasium to shed his
uniform.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Harry Harper, too, has overcome the
weakness of allowing man to sneak
far off first and both he and Bentley.
each lefthandcr, should he abb" 10
keep the successful batt"rs as closely
glued TO GGndiTs post as any of the
older and more experienced bOXmcn.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

For n man Of his size. Paul Smith
can cover acres of ground. When Nc
Bride caught one 'on the end Of the
bat yesterday he drove il almost 10
the running track that cncircirs th'
field, but Smith was back fast and
quick, leaping, just as the ball WAS
about to get away from him, ana bring
Ing II down with one hand. The play
got Smith a couple of Y eeah iIaWs,"
but cost the captain a two or three base
hit.
The Washington times., 1914-03-17

Leo Martin has one Of tEc best look
iIlG pair OF lands any one CoII'G ask for
ball player. They are large and he is
quick, but needs considerable more re
fiI ement which, after all. must b."
bret ght about through experience. Ma
Tin fitted In on Altrock' S second team at
second base for while ycsterdaI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

s'I'm ready for itr' cried Cargan 'sI ain't down and out yet. But to think a woman-a little bit of a girl I could have put in my pocket-it's all a big joke. I'll beat them. I'll show them. The games far from played out. I'll win, and if don't''-
 He crumbled suddenly into his seat, his eyes on that unpleasant line about Prison Stripes For the Mayoru
 eff don't he stammered pitifuIly, well, they sent him to an island at the end The reformers got Napoleon at the last won't be alone in that.''
 At this unexpected sight of weak ness in his hero, MT. Max set up re newed babbIe of fear at his side. The train was in the Reuton% suburbs now At neat !little station it slowed down to a stop and a horid policeman en- tered the smoking car. Cargan look ed up.
 Hello. Dan,'' he said His voice was dfeIess; the oldtime ring was gone.
 The policeman removed his helmet and shifted it nefvously
 '.I thought I'd tell you. Mir. Cargan.'' he said. ssIs thought I'd warn you. You'd better get off here. There's a big crowd in the station at Reuton. They're waiting for you, sir; they've heard. you're on this train. This lying newspaper, MT Cargan, it's been tell - ing tales-I guess you know about that There's a big mob. You better get off here, sir, and go downtown on car.''
 If the mighty Cargan had looked limp and beaten for a moment he look ed that way no more He stood up and his head seemed almost to touch the roof Of the car. Over that big patrofman he lowered; his eyes. were cold and hard again: his lips curved in the smile of the master.
 "And why he beloved, should I get off here? Tell me that, nan.''
 Well, sir,'' replied the embarrassed copper, they're ugly. There's no tell ing what they might do It's bad mob. This newspaper has stirred 'em up.''
 ugly, are they?' sneered Cargan. 'sEver seen the. bunch I would go out of my way for, Dan?''
 sT meant it, all right, sir" said Dan -ssas friend to a man who's been a friend to me. No, I never saw you afraid of any bunch yet, but this''- tsThis,'' replied Cargah, t.is the same
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
cHAPTER xxv.
Miss Evelyn Rhodes, Reporter.


 ss~TlOU heard7" he said helplessly. My GodI It's funny, Isn't it?" He laughed historically,
 J and drawing out his handker- chief passed it across his forehead. .sA pleasant thing to think about--a pleas ant thing to remember
 'T thought I'd join you," said Pro lessor BoItNn. Why, David, what is 1t? Whats the matterg'
 Nothing" replied Kendrick wildly. There's nothing the matter. Let me -by-please." He crossed the swaying platform and disappeared. into the oth- pr car.
 The train slowed down at a small yellow station. MT. Magee peered out the window. tsHooperstovn," he read. 'sReuton-Ten Miles" He saw Mr. Max get up and leave the car
 NoiseIessly Max returned to the group and stood silent. his eyes wide. dog about to be whipped in his every feature
 ~Jfm," he cried, sJim, You got to get me out of this. You got to stand by me"
 Why, what's the matter, Lou?'' ask nd the mayor in surprise.
 Matter enough,1 whined Max. sDo you know what's happened? We'll, I'll tell't-
 MT. Max was thrust aside and re- placed by train newsboy. Mr. Ma gee felt that he should always reTnem- Der that boy, his straw colored hair, his freckled beaming face, his lips with their fresh perpetual smile
 All the morning papers, gents" pro- claimed the boy Get the Reutou Star All about the bribery,
 He held up the paper It's huge black headlines looked dull and old and sOggy. But the story they told was new and live and startling
 .@The Mayor Trapped shr1Iled the headlines. Attempt to Pass Big Bribe at Baldpate Inn Rolled by Star Report er- Hayden of the Suburban Com mits Suicide to Avoid Disgrace.''
 Give me a paper, boy said the mayor. "Yes-a Star" His voice was even, his face unmoveds He took the sheet and studied it, with an easy smile. Clinging in fear to his side, Max read too. Ats1ength MT. Cargan Bpoke, looking up at Magee.
 ssSo," he remarked; 'tso-reporters, eh-you and your lady friend? Re porters for this lying sheet-the Star ?n Mir. Magee smiled up from his own copy of the paper.
 Not r. he answered, "but my lady friend-yes. It seems she was just that. A Star reporter you can call her and tell no lie, MT. Mayor
 It was 9 good story-the story which the mayor, Max, the professor and Ma gee read with varying emotions there in the smoking car. The girl had serv- ed her employers well, and MT. Ma gee, as he read, felt a thrill of pride 1rr F1nrs Tv1donfTv fF7ez r7r,7r v<s,-ss T,a <7 1nlt thai game thrill. For fu the cap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20


 old bunch the same lily liyered crowd that I've seen in the streets since I laid the first paving stone un- der 'em myself in '91. Afraid of them? HI I'd walk through an ant hill as scared as would through that mob. Thanks for telling me, Dan, but Jim Cargan won't be in the mollycod- die class for a century or two yet.
 'sYes, sir," said the patrolman ad- nairingly He turned out of the car, and the mayor turned to find Lou Max pale and fearful by his side.
 What ails you now?" he asked.
 ssIm afraidr' cried Max. tsDid you hear what he said? A mob! I saw 8 mob once. Never again for mel" He tried to smile to pass it off as pleas ant jest, but he had to wet his lips with his tongue before he could go on. Come on. Jim.. Get off here. Don't be a.fool"
 The train began to move.
 Get off yourself, you coward !'' sneered Cargan. ssOh, I know you! It doesn't take much to make your stomach shrink. Get off!''
 Max eagerly seized his hat and bag.
 t1 will if you don't mind,n he said. -ssSee you later at Charlie's." And in flash of tawdrE attire he was gone.
 The mayor of Reuton no longer sat limp in his seat That brief moment of seeming surrender was put behind forever. He walked the aisle of the car, fire in his eyes, battle in his heart ESQ they're waiting for me, eh? ?'' he said aloud. Waiting for Jim Gar gan. Now, ain't it nice of them to come and meet their mayor?n