The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-27
Resembling Of Is Men
Rule Not Unexpected
Was Necessary as a War
Measure Final Game with
Sox Today.
JOE BoEHLING TO WORK
BywILLIAM PEET.

Action of the national commission in
lbolishing the twenty-five men maximum
rule for major league clubs was not I'M
expected.
This move on the part of organized
baseball was inevitable as war meas
ure, for the big leagues could not al
sord to run the risk Of letting promising
youngsters slip through their hands ano
ali into the clutches Of the Federals-
sCrifsth has under contract at present
twenty-nine men, including; twelve pitch
srsL three catchers, seven infielders, and
,eyen outfelders. He can carry the en-
Dire bunch II he wants TO, where former
" he was obliged to cut his squad to
twenty-five men.
Asked IL he intended to take advantage
81 the recent action passed by the ma
aonal commission, Griffith stated that
ae did not know.
ct believe that 1t would be to my best
interests to let some Of my youngsters
70 to minor league clubs for seasoning.
especially some of the pitchers. who need
the experience to be gained by working
IN their regular turns.
'I am not afraid OF the Federal League
yrabbing any young players 1 may beside
% farm out. II they are foolish enough
o cast in their lot with the outlaws l am
mre / don't want them"
The Old Fox does not seem to be in any
hurry to get rid OF his surplus talent. He
manages to keep busy all of the young
tiers who are not in the regular line up
by working them in the practice both
morning and afternoon. while the club
at home. Those who are left behind
While the team is on the road are also
,euuired TO show up at the ball park
vice a day where Mike Kahoe has them
n charge.
Owing 20 the rain the exhibition game
.cheduled for the Nationals in Baltimore
yesterday afternoon. against Jack Dunn's
ORIOLES was called of. These teams may
meet later.
For the final game Of the series against
he Boston Red Sox at National Park
his afternoon Joe Boehling will be in
he box for the Griffmen. Manager Car
igan win more than likely use Foster,
he Texas highlander, who won the
nly game credited the Red Sox when
he Nationals We're in Boston last week.
Wally Smith, the Nationals utility in
ielder, has to do about twice as much
work as any other member of the club
n order TO keep down his weight
UNLESS I get in lot of exercise each
lay" declared Smith, Il take on flesh
It an amazing rate. and would soon grow
70 big that J. could not get out of my
Ivn way
-Snith had a sad experience while with
he ST Louis Cardinals several years ago.
lie warmed the bench so long and grew
70 fat that he was biased to the minors
'ni-says that he does not propose to be
I1rat mapping again.
my Moeller has been playing great
.a since the season opened. 1t is true
he is not hitting up to the standard,
.. leither have Milan or Shanks done
in that direction On the other
MoelIer has been getting on the
y and scoring runs. and runs win
.al sames.
s.nless MoclIer should happen to slide
nto a-horrible batting slump there will
lot be n chance Tor either Acosta or
smith TO hold down the right field job.
Manager Chance. of the New York
iighlanders, is very well pleased at his
having been able % secure Jimmy Walsh
rom the Athletics
Il believe" said Chance. that Walsh
viii prove to he real star Since he
las been with US - Deen playing a
;reat fielding game ana his hitting has
been more than satisfactory ! like him
because he is a player YOU don't have
o always tell what to do. He gets in
here and thinks for himself, and that s
what like about a man. Walsh GER
ainly has been a great help TO me. for
need good left fielder badly, but
ny worries over this position are over
Tow, for I feel positive that he will fill
he bill satisfactorily. I'm glad we've
rot him in New York"