The Washington herald., 1914-01-27
NATIONALS May.
NOT MEET GIANTS
New York Outfit Will Not AS
sure Griffith Game In
Exhibition Series.
MUMFORD GIvESPROMISE
Minor Leaguers Were Bidding for
Young Hurler-C. U. Never Con-
sidered Local Man as Coach.
MUMFORD CIvESPROMISE
ny c. w. SWAN.


Manager Griffith. OF the Nationals. has
practically been assured that the New
York Giants would not be able to play
the Nationals this spring in the exhibi-
ten series, and has opened negotiations
with several International League clubs.
When asked about the Giants last
night, Manager Griffith said: ''of course,
IHcGraw's club will get the preference,
but 1 don't think they will play US here.
i have received letters from several
minor league clubs, but have not closed
with any as yet Then, ] might play
Catholic University and Gallaudet. This
might be n good plan, as / could use
the regulars and the youngsters on the
: same day, and get good line on the
new material
That GTif made no mistake when he
signed big Johnny Mumford is borne
out by the fact that several minor league
clubs have been bidding for the former
Potomac League twirler's services next
SEASON not knowing that he has already
been signed by the Nationals.
Jack Ryan, Griff's right hand man. and
the one who is responsible for a good biz
of the success of Joe Boehling, and the
other young pitchers on the local club
pay roll, is of the opinion that the young
ster will develop into a mighty good man.
IF he has the nerve, he will do Is
all Jack Ryan will say. Mumford Is
big, rangey chap. weighing close to 1s5
pounds, and is six feet tall. While 1t Is
true he has never had any professional
experience, well, neither did Joe Boeh-
ling. Mumford may need a little season.
ing; this is to be expected, but the veteran
Gall players who saw him work out last
fall at the park are all Of the opinion that
he will stick.
Faculty Advisor Connor. of Catholic
University, stated last night that n local
man has never been considered Tor the
position as football coach at the Brook
land institution for next season. and that
when a coach is appointed, which will be
within the next week or so. it Will be
either a Dartmouth man or a man who
has had experience in the back field OF
Western college.
Another mistaken idea that has been
circulated throughout the city is that
The fifty scholarships which have been
given by the Knights of Columbus are
available for the undergraduates These
scholarships are only for post-graduates,
and no undergraduate will be able to use
.hem," said Mr.. Conner last night
New York may get the greatest tennis
tourney this year, the challenge round
for the Davis Cup. This is announced
by prominent members of the United
States Lawn Tennis Association. A
month from now the challenges from
abroad will be in the hands of the
L. S. n. l.. T. A, as March l is the
limit under the Davis Cup rules Preliml-
nary drawing will have to be done in this
Country. and there appears TO be splen-
did chance that two or three of the
foreign teams will decide to play Off their
ties in this country rather than go abroad.
Inasmuch as all expenses are paid, the
foreigners. who have never played in
the United States, will unquestionably
avail themselves of the opportunity of
competing in the American championships
and other big events
The signed contract of Nick Altrock
was received by Manager Griffith yester-
Day afternoon. Altrock is at present
doing a turn in vaudeville with an actor
Damed Evans. and according to all re-
ports, is playing to big houses. He will
report here with the advance guard of
rookie hurlers February Is.