New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
Well Pleased with COndi-
ton of Giants, Who Have
Been Training Hard.
SAYS HE HAS PLENTY
OF GOOD PITCHERS
Chance That Snodgrass May BE
GrOomed for Skaters Job
at Third Base.
rBy Telegraph to III. Tribune

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Marlin Tex. March John J. Nc
Graw completed his tour or the worm
from Marlin to Marlin to-day and re-
lieved Dick Kinselia as commando OF
the Giants m training.
McGraw. four members Of the vorlo $
tourists. and Dick Cotter. the recru''
catcher arrived here early this morning
and no time was lost IN arranging Tor
review ~ the troops. The first Inspection
ras held AZ 70 o'clock this morning and
another this afternoon. although the Wind
blew great guns az Emerson Park ana
weather conditions made a game impos-
slble.
since I left Marlin last November /
have been going west said McGraw TINS
noon. "and Il IL quite a relief for me TO
settle down here for three weeks and
know I don't have 10 climb IN steamer
again or dress for dinner every night
took of ten pounds when we were over
in Australia. but ] resaned part Of II.
McGraw vas not permitted 20 see the
IS Marlin squad at its best. as heavy ram
last night was followed this morning by
big drop in temperature and piercing
wind that blew from the north all day
The diamond at Emerson Park was firm
enough this afternoon but wet spots
showed all over tho outfeld. Under the
conditions the practice was limited 70 the
routine Of pitching and batting, some hand
ball and inheld maneuvres.
Clad In his tourist baseball suit. Nc
TGraw was one OF the first men on the
field this morning Dick Binsella intro
l0uced the youngsters 70 him and identl-
sfed them &c they warmed up or swung
ftheir clubs in batting practice Some Of
them McGraw had never heard OF before,
sbut Kinsells gave him their history and
reported what progress they had made
down here
Snodgrass hung around third base 20
long there was much comment on the pos
sibility Of Transforming him into an in
fielder This season.
Piez and Over were two recruits who
evidently made q good first impression on
the manager. for he explained many
things 10 them and gave them some ex-
pert advice on foot placing and bunting.
Overs fielding at short also was favor
eblv commented on.
Routine practice is all right as far as
e goes" observed McGraw tonight. "but
YOU can never tell how young PLAYER
will act until he gets IN a game That
Is the best practice OF all, because II keeps
a player up 10 mental effort. SO far as
nave observed, have a great lot OF ma
terial, and 7 must compliment Kinsella
on the condition OF the BOYS One or two
Of them cut loose too freely the first day
or two, but hot weather will bring them
around all right.
"I have plenty Of good pitchers and
outfelders Matty looks fine after his
winter In California, and Tesreau never
was in better condition at this time OF
tho year.
Vanguard ought 70 start strong for US.
TIe did not have the advantage OF training
here last season. and, therefore. q took
some tire for him 70 get going I have
six left handers. and should get st least
two good ones out Of the lot. Later I
may make changes IN the catching depart
rnent and in1eld. but cannot say how
things viii shane up as have given my
team only the once over
Cooper who is threatening 70 Jump to
the Federals, IS expected here from Fort
Worth tomorrow 70 discuss his contract
with NcSraw. who says he did not re-
-eive any ultimatum from Cooper last
week
\ visitor who arrived with McGraw this
morning was Captain Tilhouston. Of Ha-
vana. who will take the baths for two
weeks Captain Tilhouston is ono or
those fans who order their worlds series
seats IN July.