The Washington times., 1915-12-29

Young and could he ed from the
straight and narrow path. hopped he
to the San jose in the old CO lifornia
State League. an OUTLAY organization.
He was then approaching his zenith az
s,c r' ts and lie s wos WAS eses.sS
and told never TO do 1t again
Though there is no blacklist. it J:
extremely doubtful that Hal Chase will
TTsr ne psan as faIe't is tn IN paa %aar ss. 's the
principal thing. and the word has alir'-
ped around that he will be allowed
to drift back to the bushes
Though only recently appointed man
aser OF the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jimmy
Callahan is said to have promised the
Los Angeles club three players for
1915. naming no names, Two Of those
to slide back are to be pitchers, the
Callahan to make the selection later.
Callahan has suggested to Barney
Drcyfus that certain Federal LeaSuers
would strengthen the Pirate In 1916. par
Pittfeds. Oalses is an iutficlder OF con-
siderable ability, and. in addition, IL
popular with Pittsburgh fans Dreyfuss
has declared himself against taking
back any of those athletes who iumned
rates, and here a loophole is offered the
little magnate Of the Smoky City. The
Pirates just failed to achieve the grand
triumph last season. Under Callahan
Pittsburgh fans expect that the team
will be more fortunate and come home
ahead Of the field.
Sir Robert Groom. the lanky Finger,
who jumped the Griffmen for the Slou-
feds, may retire from baseball. In all
reports Groom is not being considered
to have a chance to make good with the
amalsamated Brownies. and so he has
come ont with the announcement that
| he cares little. for he may join his
father in the coal business In st. Louis.
When pitching for the washington club,
he has, apparently, given up that am
btion.
Much is being written these days al
| to the number Of players in the Federal
some daring lads have made up = list
that seems to take in almost fifty ath-
letes. Here's some dope on suue Of
theS. big leaguers:'--
Eddie Plank-Most certainly Of major
! league caliber. even il able to pitch only
about once week,
Lean" Davenport-Green In the Ma
/ former when worked frequently by
: Fielder Jones.
: Tom Seaton--Has chance, IL his arm
has recovered it's pristine strength.
Nick Cu!lop-A wild southpaw with
Cleveland, who may have acquired con-
troll with the Kawfeds.
Fred Falkenberg-An unknown guam
tty. now that the emery bali has
been banishsd from the big show.
Frank Ailen-A fair soutkpaw when
with Brooklyn and better now.
Heinie schultz,-Cndependable soutn-
have gained control with hard WORK
Gene Gene Packard-Rather small. but
ought to make good, George Dauss be
ing no bigger in stature.
George McConnell-Had great success
in the Federal League and Is worth i
trial in the majors.
Crandsll. Mordecai Brown, Fred An
worth consideration with majoi
league team in the pennant hunt.
Benny Kauff--Apparcntly big leag
uer, though he has yet to show himself
a Ty Cobb.
Armando Marsans-Too old. beinf
close to thirty-nve years OF age, anc
failed to show class after his Ions
lay-on
leders in the country. good hitte)
and excellent pegser. Worth chance
John Tobtn-Good; long hitter WITT
SloheuS, lHiT htiuet, IunNer nh'
thrower, and we'll worth a trial sgains
the real thing.
Ward Miiier-tlect Of foot, that's all.
George Anderson Excellent lead-or
man for Rrookfed and a good outfielde
! who might hnd a place with seVera
rlaior league clubs.
Rebel Oakes-Far outfielder, all things
considered. surely good enough for thu
big show.
, George Stovall--Too old for fast com
pany.
Hal Chase-slowing up rapidly, bu
still good enough for Class AA teams.
Ed konetchY-Fair frst baseman. bu
[ hardly a big Lacquer any more.
Otto KnaDc-Old as Methuselah, witt
> cracking Joints,
Rollo Zeider--All done.
Lee Magee-Not much OF an inheldel
/ but tine hitting outfelder, well wort
. Il major league berth.
: Charlie Deal-MiEht make good in th'
" siG show. Judging from his work asaiHs
' the Mackmen in the worlds series @
. 1914
? BARR Lord-Not done as biz
! !"ar "er. by any means.
D Mike Mowrey-Wes on deck whel
thew invented baseball.
Ernie Johnson, Might wake good a
p short tor the Browns, though he failet
Alike Daolan-Still fine Seider. but
costly experiment for team hoping t,
build uT its strength for the future. a
= Mike was with Mowrey. (See aboYel.
4 MARTY PerGhsmmer-Gr"en proposi
= ton, who might develop with expert
2 crcr. Worth tral.
y Dnr l:aw'in"s Said to have he A.
! Nr; Wilsun--GCud ma ior LEAGUE cAtc
3 CT, who might have Starred for In