The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-24
Griff Signs MIR. Clark,
Husky SouthpdW Hurler
Comes Highly Recommended
by Jack Bentley's Uncle.
Plans Completed for Ad-
vance Training Squad.
OTHER SPORT COMMENT
By WILLIAM PEET.

place on the Washington baseball clut
this season.
All know about him." says Grimth
"is that they named the town after hi.
forefathers. SO he must be quite &
fellow. He weighs 1s5 pounds. stand:
six feet. and propels the pill from the
port side. 1 have hopes that he will
develop into a great pitcher"
How did you get him." the Old Fox
was asked.
Jack Bentley's uncle tipped him OF
TO me, and i am taking him to Char
lottesvil!e because Jacks uncle says
he is a likely looking prospect"
who is Jack Bentley's uncle. and
why is he tipping you off to a south
paw" Grin was asked.
| Jack Bentley's uncle is a success
full manager. He has piloted many in
dependent clubs around GAINESVILLE and
Sandy Spring. He first told me about
Jack, and I believe he knows a ball
player when he sees one" the Old Fox
added.
Griff likes these big husky pitchers
| from the country. He works on the
theory that one never can tell when a
world heater will come knocking at
| the door seeking a chance. That's
\ why he is going to pay Mr.. Clark s
| board in Charlottesville during the
month of March.
Mike Martin the Nationals trainer,
left for Charlottesville yesterday
morning to make preparations for the
housing of the ball players next month
| Next Sunday Jack Ryan the coach
will chaperone seven pitchers and
three catchers to the training camp
| Four more twirlers will probably be
on the scene when Ryan arrives. or
| will show up during the day.
Manager Griffith has notified Pitch
ers Harper. Bentley. Shaw. Engel
Thormahlen and Clark together with
Nick Altrock and Catchers Williams
Ainsmith and Henry to mobilize at
Union Station next Sunday morning
in time to catch the 1915 train for
Charlottesville.
Doc Ayers and Joe Boehling will go
direct to camp from Richmond. Va.
while Bert Gallia and Hopper will also
join the advance squad in the college
town.
Ray Morgan. for the purpose of re-
ducing his weight has also been or
dered to accompany the pitchers and
will be sent through a stiff course
of sprouts under the watchful eye of
Trainer Mike Martin.
Manager Griffith last night stated
that he had received a letter from
Jim Shaw, the young pitcher who has
been spending the winter at his home
in Pittsburgh.
A recent dispatch from the Smoky
City stated that Shaw had sprained
his ankle while skating and might not
be able to report for spring training.
According to Griff, Shaw impaired
the information that he had recently
been bothered with an abscess in his
right thigh but that the abscess had
entirely healed and he was ready to
start work.
A Brooklyn statistician presents the
following: The National League
schedule for the coming season re-
quired the eight clubs to travel 1888
miles. The Western clubs will cover
more mileage than the Eastern teams.
Pittsburgh leads with 1885 miles,
and the New York Giants have the
least travelling to do, their total for
the season being put at S,S25. Figur-
ing on teams of twenty-one players
and four others including manager,
trainer and secretary. this gives a
total of 2.0S9.s25 for the 200 players
and others in the league. At two
cents a mile. the minimum railroad
mileage charge, the sum to be ex-
pended by the clubs. between April II !
and October 4. will amount to s41,-
1850. Meals and sleeping berths will |
add many thousands to these figures |
More than fifty PLAYERS and NAL agcrs who were |
with major league clubs at the close of last sea
son have been released traded. jumped to the !
Fe,ierals announced their retirement saws Billy
Weart. of the Philadelphia Telegraph. The one '
man who has announced that he doesn't want a I
good job this year is Frank Baker. He is in q
class by himself
On the other hand. Harry Lord third baseraan
Of the Chicago White Sox. who retired last Sec
son, is showing symptoms of wanting to come
back In the asunies Of being big Lacquer.
Of the managers, Hank O'Day, Of the Chicago
Cubs. has been suceeded by Roger Bresnahan: Pat
Moran has taken Charlie Dooin's place; Bill Dono-
van has taken the position at the head Of the New
York Highlander which vacated BY Frank
Chance. and Clarence Rowland an unknown, has
taken charge Of the Chicago Americans in placs
Of jimmy Callahan. who lost out shortly before
Kid Gleason also notified that he would
not Be needed this year.
Some of those who have been traded are: Sher-
wood Magee. Lobert and Doom, Of the Phillies:
Eddie Collins. of the Athletics; Bert Neihoa. OF
Cincinnati: Milton Stock. Al Demaree and Adams !
Of the New York Giants; Duscy. of the Boston
Braves; Napoleon Lajoie. of Cleveland: High and
Pipp. Of Detroit: Olson. Of Cleveland; Bodie, OF
the Chicago Americans.
Walter johnson, of the Washington team, jumped
70 the Federals and back again. also did Ivy
winso Of the ST Louis Nationals. Others who
siGned with the Federals are: Plank and Bender.
u the AthleucS. Lee Magee, OF the st. LOUIS
konetciy, Of Pittsburgh; Mann and
Deal. Of the Boston Braves. and Austin. Of the
80. Louis Americans
Pitcher Ed Reulbach received his unconditional
elease from Brooklyn before signing with the
Federals. Germany Schaefer the clown Of the
iiamoud. unconditionally released by Wash
ngton and may sign with the New York High
anderS
Other players who were unconditionally released
we're Billy Sullivan. the veteran catcher of the
Chicago White So4: Jack Coombs. Tommy Leach
Bill Sweeney. Eddie Stack and Charlie Smith
" the Chicago Nationals; Roy Miller. Josh Derore.
George Wiltse, and Mike Donlin. Of the Giants
md Bobby Wallace. of the St. Louis Americans. |
Mike Mitchell sent to the Richmond Inter
istionl League team. Clude Derrick was released
a Louisville, also Bert Daniels. Other play
rs who were sent to other clubs Joe Kelley
md Ham Hyatt. of Pittsburgh: Earl Yingilns Of
Clarence Wares and Eddie Miller, Of
he St Louis Americans IL
Caldwell who deserted the New York Hieh-
anders last season, but who did not do any
'tehing for the Federals. returned to Donovan's
cam. IL
This does not complete the list Of the changes {
made In the major league clubs since the clos.
last season. hut it is enough to give the fans
rho have not been keeping their eyes siued 70
he sporting pages some idea Of the many shifts ,
made By the players in the last four montha
NV Primer Is Issued. |,