Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-17


start practice but nevertheless twenty
or the men were out IN uniform for
both sessions. On account Of condi-
tons the work consisted wholly OF bat
ting and chasing fungoes, for the In
neldcrs and outtieldcrs, and light toss
ing for the twiglers.
Manager Jack Dunn arrived early
Yesterday. according TO schedule. and
was spectator at both practices. lie
was not in uniform however. but left
the direction of tho squad TO Neal Ball
Among those still absent from tho
fold are Clarence Berger and Mike
day, but the latter is still In Cuba
Johnnie Bates. the other sure member
Of the outheld. is on hand and was
hmbering up yesterday.
Young Allen Russell put in some
steady work at the morning session.
ternoon, and was sent to bed by Cap
tain Ball The latter. by the way, has
also been hit by a stiff cold.
Charlie Strain and Mickey O'Brien. Of
last years Colts, were out in uniform
YESTERDAY. Both are the property OF
me NirSinianS, and Will be given a
chance to show their met,le. - 9
Roy shamlin. a compound. ix-foot
mound. His size and weight make him
a good prospect, but II Will be several
~eeks before Dunn gets line on
his work In the box
kellogg. who will be seen cavorting
ground The short field. looks fit as q
hadie; he has been working all win
Koch. a recruit. will be tried out at
the initial sack in order that the for
mer Red may play in his old position.
Bill Morrisette, who is touted as one
OF me most promising slnbmen CO
rallied by Dunn, was much in evidence
FOUNDERS. He has not vet started to
unlimber his arm. but will be cutting
loose by the end of the week.
The Richmond Amateur Athletic Fed
Grafton baseball committee will meet
tomorrow night In the Blues Armory
man George B. McSwecny requests all
officials in the leagues, as we'll as team
managers. TO be present.
The last indoor track meet of the
season WI! be held tonight in the
event worth seeing
Tho Amateur Baseball Commission
VIII meet tonight At s o'clock in the
National State and city Bank to take
up important matters number of
rules and regulations will be changed
ALI managers and officials are requested
hy President Julian II. iIill to be pres
cNt.
Richmond College men should be en-
couraged in their desire 10 bring track
, athiciics into the recognized sports OF
Inc Eastern Virginia intercollegiate
ASSOCIATION. Tho competition of these
four schools in baseball, basketball and
i"otbh!! = particularly the latter -
makes some of the most interesting
sport Richmond has. Dual. triplc and
. quartet meets between the four rivals
Womid ada greatly to the athletic nc
carhivals would be bound TO find IA :
vor in tho eyes Of the public.
\ movement has been launched to
bring rowing back TO Richmond Col
/ lego The Spiders formerly had good
crews ana win inc natural advan-
.hh"H around Wcsihamrton could soon
regain their old position In this sport.
/ Hlchinond people neglect the aquatic
.po' - 700 inuch as u Is, and anything
wien would stimulate activities on
the water should be encouraged
I
| Five Rolston boys. two Clines. and
t"o l2ungs-thcse make up the crack
| hnscomil nine at the Mount Clinton
I hiEh school, Mount Clinton, Rocking
/ nt'I oun,|. IN" Young boys are sons
o. o., it.D H. ..,.LA Young, PRESBYTERIAN
team himself. Two Of tho kolston bows
ar" Twin brothers This team lost 10
| the iihrriSonhurg. High Schoo! on Fri
/ Gay by score OF . 10 J.
| ANDREWS Of Denver, and Hofreker
OF Wilmington. Del. both right hand
/ twirlers. rrnortad last night making q
/ toth! Of twenty-five men who will be
zen IN ac,ion on the local lot this af-
D ,crno0n If Clarence Hcrger shows up
I ne VIII be the twenty sixth man.
Race Stnrts AT Midnight.
/ Mr'M lclsk' March lG.-'rhc twenty.
/ -FOUR houT professional roller skating
Z Tenn race at Madison Square Gardcr
VII be started at ono minute attic,
lively" Tomorrow night. eighteen teams
. being entered
y onc-inile sprint Will decide the
/ NilSh az tho TACO hctWncn tho taa.,l