The Washington times., 1914-08-12

, Gatlons are that he will go only about
half the way. leaving the closing in
OF the other pitcners. 1t may be that
Schasfer will be allowed to go to the
mound as he did yesterday.
J Thls town claims the distinction OF
having Ray Morgan start his career
here, and there have been more Ie-
quests for Information about the second
haseman than any other member OF
the party.
There was keen disappointment both
in Martinsburg and here when 1t was
learned that Walter johnson had been
phia- Despite telegraphic warning from
Griffith that johnson would not per-
form, his name appears in red type on
posters at every turh.
When the GriffmeB, arrived one car
after another, II appeared as though
the whole town was on hand to take
a look at the athletes. The crowd re-
matned around for a couple of hours.
not being satisfied to go home until
the last man had been assigned to his
room and disappeared upstairs.
The Martinsburg team is composed al
most entirely of graduates of the anna
teur fields Of Washington. Country
Morris, of the Maryland Agricultural
College. is in charge, and has Hoffecker
played by Shorty" Dean, who, repre-
senting Eastern High School, was the
sensation of the interscholastic season
last spring.
does the catching, and included. be-
sides on the roster, are Long, Walters.
Brewer, Kelly. and Brady, all we'll
known to the amateur fanatics of the
Capital.
r. 70 @s,,e mt a.
BILE of presenting a defense sufficiently
stubborn to stop the Griffs, and before
the latter part of the exhibition was
reached II was converted into BUR
iesque. Harry Harper went along ex-
cellently for six innings. an error CIV
ing the West Virginians their run, and
then, with Schaefer pitching and Alt
rock playing first the show was about
as funny as any ever presented on
diamond. Schaefer used his windmill
and wiggle style of winding up, while
Altrock shadow-boxed, wrestled with
himself, and walked the chalk lines un-
til he had the large crowd that had
been gathered for many miles around
shrieking themselves almost into con-
Vulsions.
Johnny Blair, who was obtained from
Martinsburg Is a great favorite over
there, and he was given an ovation
every time he went TO the bat. 1t was
the first opportunity that Griffith had
Of seeing his latest acquisition in action.
Blair possesses a wonderful speed and
handles himself well, but the indications
are that he will have to be sent back
to some minor league to smooth out
some of the rough spots, which can be
blamed on ineXperience, before being
serious contender for one OF the outfield
positions.
"Dutch" Schaefer started a near-riot
in front of the hotel last night when he
stood OR the steps and asked where be
could find two boys who were willing to
tend the Washinton bats today for g
great that he had TO retreat into the
office. and some of the kids remained
around until late, hoping that they
would be able to convince Schaefer that
they would take the job If he would get
them into the park.
Since leaving Chicago. most Of the
talk OF Washington players being
tempted by the Federals has stopped
While the players discuss the matter
between themselves, II now appears as
though there will be peace in the ranks
at least until next time Chicago, the
hotbed of the outlaws, is reached.
Harry Harper pitched fine ball against
the sandlotters. allowing three hits in
six frames, tanning ten. and not walk
wide curve ball had the Martinsburg
lads breaking their backs. The score:
r. H. E
G1rmen ............ OF OF COS 10 I
Martinsburg ........ 100 900 Ooo-l ,
Observation-Disclosures Harper. Schaefer
and williams. Henry; Martinsburg
Hofecker. Kelly. Brady and Zachary.