The Washington herald., 1914-03-06
Game with Virginia for SAT-
urday Will Hardly Be
Played.
GRIFF WARNS ATHLETES
BY WILLIAM PEET.

Charlottesville, Va. March Unto
the teeth of another binding snow
storm rushed the main squad Of the
Nationals today when the train pulled
into Charlottesville station.
Warm up another weather man"
chirped Eddie Foster, the midget third
sacker. who's the jinx?"
There will be no ball game here
. Saturday between the Grinmen and
the university boys unless the snow
turns to rain late tonight and the sun
comes out strong tomorrow.
Griff's bunch took possession OF their
quarters Immediately upon~arrival, ana
the afternoon was spent getting ac-
Guainted with the recruits and shower
ing congratulations upon the reeeh'
benedicts, Ainsmith Moeller and Milan.
Griffith called his official family togetheE
as soon as dinner over. and behind
closed doors talked to the boys like
Dutch uncle laying down training rules,
enforcing upon them the fact that any
violation meant dismissal. In ther words,
ne said, Keep away from the places
where Intoxicating liquors are sold: hit
the hay before II o'clock every night, and
conduct yourselves as gentlemen all the
time
Rules ObserSed.
The Old Fox has delivered similar
speeches for the past three years and his
mandates have always been strictly OBJ
served. Thirty-three ban players COM
prise the present squad, counting recruits
and regulars. Only Germany Schaefer is
missing and he is expected early next
week.
better looking set of young men
never graced a training camp table than
the present bunch. The veterans show
the effects OF careful living during the
past winter, while the recruits. all OF
them youngsters. appear to possess not
only brains, but ability.
In addition to the regulars, included ir
Griff's party which left Washington
today, was Ben. Spencer. former Virginia
Lacquer, who is known to Washington
fans; Billy Allen, the Montreal outfielder
who was in Charlottesville last spring
Billy Lee. the Bayonne. n. j., semi-pro
recommended by Jack Ryan; Paul Smith
purchased from the Adrian club Of the
south Michigan League. and Leo Martin
from Tenafly. y. ]. ''Wally" Smith, the
Atlanta clouter. missed connections at thu
Capitol and came through on later
train.
Lee Is Confident.
Just a few words about the youngsters
Lee played third base for the T. A. Il. S
Of Bayonne y. J.. last summer. He says
I'm going to make some of those fellow:
hustle for an infieId job. I am only nine
nc years old and it is. true that l have
never had any minor league experience
but ] believe I can hit that old ball
Lee is nice looking chap stands fee
10 inches and weighs I6O pounds.
LSo Martin. another semi-prO. who wa,
much in demand by clubs in and arount
I laSt iS al
fident of making a good showing. I'm
VITA the Washington club 10 stick. Al
! ask Of Mr.. Griffith is fair trial. and
from what | have heard 1 believe hi
will give me one he said.
Like Bill Lee. Martin is rather slen-
der has dark eyes and hair. and stands
: feet 10 inches. He can play both
the Cutfield and infield.
smith a Big Fellow.
Paul Smith is a rosy-cheeked blond
giant. haIling from Michigan. where
they make EN- big. lie knocked down
the fences with long drives while play
ing with the Adrian club last season.
and comes highly recommended by
Danny MOeller and others.
Harry Holland played shortstop for
the Atlanta club last summer. He is
proteSe of Ty Cobb, and confided
in the writer that he was in great
condition and hoped 10 make a good
impression. Holland arrived in camp
this morning. His home is in Atlanta
lie stands feet inches and weighs
$50 pounds.
The greeting between Clyde Milan
and Howard Shanks was pathetic
''Hullo. Linden; glad to see you," piped
up Shanks when the pair met for the
first time since last October. DO the
trains still stop at Monaca?" sarcas-
ha
Work In Gym.
Plans for tomorrow will depend en-
tirely upon the weather. but II looks
as il recruits and veterans would be
forced to use the big college gym
nasium both morning and afternoon
all of which has brought forth many
protests from the old-timers. who de-
clare that the hard wooden floor raises
havoc with their legs.
Manager Griffith made the announce
n,ent tonight that Otto Nye would not
join the Nationals until June Nye is the
nineteen-year-old outfielder from Spring
field. ILL., He is still in high school and
will be allowed to finish his term.
Il signed Nye upon the advice of an
old friend. who wrote me that this kid
was a wonder, and would develop into
a sensational outfielder. / don't need
Irm now and have agreed to let him
old Fox.
Jack Ryan and GriT held a long con-
sultation late tonight. Ryan reported
upon the pToE-,ss made by the young
pitchers who have been here for more
than a week. GTiff had a smile on his
face when he emerged from his private
office and told the newspaper men that
ne wasn't losing any sleep over Bot
Groom, Gecla. that il was his belief
that from as-ong the bunch of husky
Youngsters, three live ones could be pro-
t,uced. He would merton no names.
Meusel OR Hand.
Emil Meusel, the Pacific Coast outfieId.
er, arrived at S o'clock tonight, coming
all the way rom Los Angeles via New
Orleans He Is tIll. rangy outfielder
and Griffith says ttSt from reports
MeuseI will make some OF the veterans
hustle for their jobs.
Walter Smith, the Atlanta sluggins
third baseman, '-eezeti into camp at q
late hour last light. Smith just missed
connections wit the Ilain squad in tho
Capita! this morning. He arrived from
Philadelphia at 10:J0. ten minutes after
,iriff ana his merry men boarded the
s.attler, Charlottesville bounl.
I've been .tking great care Of my.