The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-18
WAFFLE SHOWS HIS
CURVE TO YANKEES
Pipp. High, Hartzell. Cree and
Maisel Puzzled by Slants Of
Young Southpaw.
DONOVAN PITCHES A FEW

SAvAHXAH. Ca, March 1.-THE cold
snap which has had Savannah in II.
clutch the last several days did not
abate enough to permit the classic struc-
gle between the Irish and Dutch To-Day.
hut II Bill Donovan will consslt the
Celts and Teutons Will grapple to-mor-
row. sweeney, as waking delegate or
the Celts. has investigated the family
tree OF divers players supposedly or Ger
man origin and announces that he will
have a surprise to spring among the
enemies OF Erin II the battle ever de-
velops further than the conversational
stage.
II was warm enough to-day wherever
the sun shone in protected places. but
the wind was high and chill, which
made heavy sweatep n>cessary to the
outdoor equipment. Tho pitchers took
care TO keep active from the time they
began TO warm up until they reached the
Y. VI. c. A.. In turn they served TO the
hat.ers. Then they raced around the
park or chased the fungoes hit BY Dono-
van and several able assistants. Five
fungo hitters were engaged at one time.
Fielding practice was curtsiied be-
cause of the prevailing winds, Jude-
ment OF fly balls was most difficult.
Moreover the !nfelders did not care 70
risk akins colds in anything like ordi-
nary work.
A great deal OF attention was paid
Clarence Wahie. the new southpaw.
After Duke Farrell coached the young
man for ten minutes Donovan sent HIM
In TO throw to the regulars. Farrell
stood behind the boy and cautioned him
against becoming too enthusiasts at the
start.
For a young fellow out FOR his first
trial and without preliminary prepare
,i,D W. N1a r.I .h1a 20 g,,npl.- I'm
long felt want of a southpaw. at least so
far as training purposes are concerned
Clarence was a bit wild-what left
hander il not in the springH-yet he
steadied under Farrel,'s coaching and
toward the end was finding the plate
with almost every offering
Wahle undoubtedly will be heard From
az "A pitcher II he IL possessed OF nough
speed. for he had a curve ball that was
a r.ppin for any pitcher his frst day
out. His fast ball too came In with a
pretty fair ZIP. though he did not crowd
on full steam,
Such bat;ers as Pipp. High. Har.zeii.
Cree and Ma.sel appeared sorely puzzled
over Wahle's offerings. II was the frst
left hande pitching they had seer TINS
season. In Wahles favor Il may be
sad that AT least some 81 his value
extends above the chin. lie didn't try
20 show off. When he thought he had
done enough ne aid 20. Wahle will he
Of great assistance 20 Donovan II his
frst tryout - any criterion OF his real
worth.
The young eou.hpaw Is going 70 VA
strong and husky enough for the heavi-
er usage IN a coupl" more years. He
is well put up and active on his feet.
Wahle has a rather graceful style and
an easy delivery. He did not appear
20 labor unde- any effort. yet his curve
broke as sharply as that 81 any right
handed pitcher who has been two weeks
or more in training. Wahle no u
u-ll bear watching. He even might
stick this year.
Cap,. Ray Fisher Of IN. basketball
team has announced his lineup for Fri
days tilt with the Y. VI. g. A. champions.
Fisher will play at centre with Cree
and P~eck!npaugh as forwards. Nuna-
maker and Tamm vii. form the defence.
This quintet spent an hour at practice
this afternoon.
Tonight President Cornish o, the
South Atlantic League enterta lred the
visitors 20 an oyster roast At the Savan-
nah Nach club.
capt. T. l.. Huston was b"Segcd to-
day by numerous kilograms IN sport
ing editors in New York asking about
his plans for building n new park for
the Yankees. Il have nothing to say
furtNe- than that which | told YOU all
weeks ago" he said. " certainly
intend 10 have a home OF our own. and
that as quickly as possible. Blu, nothing
definite has been don toward selecting
a site. We ave four o. FIVE different
locations in view | hope 10 he able
- something definite shortly
after I return 70 New York
That BIZ Donovan has serious .uteu-
tons OF taking an active part in some
OF the games this year was Indicated
to-day IN a warmup with Duke Farrell,
The old boy cut loose for the first time.
He showed something OF -he old hop 20
his fast hail that made him famous in
DAYS gone by. Bill says his arm feels
better h a AZ any time since 1910, when
ne had the most successful season OF his
career.
Capt. Huston has received a letter
from Col. Jacob Rupert, who - at
French Lick. The president expects 20
reach Savannah in time to accompany
the team e. Daytona.
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