The Washington times., 1915-05-13

CHICAGO, May 13-Rather down.
hearted at his failure to become ma
jor league twirler, Jack Bentley, the
Sandy Spring, Md, southpaW, is think-
ing Of trying for an outfield berth. he
has applied to Manager Griffin Tor
chance to work in the garden. ana an
opportunity to play there In regular
contest. The Old Fox is thinking IL
over, but he may decide to grant Bent
ley's request and see what he can do in
the way Of outfieldns.
Bentley Is a COOL ball player which
is somewhat different from being mere
ly pitcher. He has speed on his
feet. can catch fly balls and can hit
better than the average pitcher. In
deed, It IL possible that ne may de-
velop into good gardener. At Char
louisville Bentley made a good impress
sion upon his boss by his ability to play
the outfield and first base. and the
chances are that he will be allowed to
practice as an outfielder.
elf I can't make good in the box. let
me try my luck in the outfield," said
Bentley to Griffith Perhaps, II | get
some experience there. j may be able u
make a regular berth for myself. / have
plenty Of confidence in myself and am
willing to try 1t. All want Is chance.
Bentley's decision followed Griffith's 8
scheme for sending him to Minneapolis.
1t was then that the youngster discov-
cred that he had not made good IN the
box. and began casting about for some
wav to beat fate. He thinks that play
ing in the outfield Is a way.
John Henry, the Griffmen's first string
backstop, Is likely to remain here until
his teammates arrive in Cleveland. In
a NJ of
spiked himself in the right knee, and
three stitches had to be taken In 1t be-
fore he could leave the ball park. He
had just sent fly to John Collins and
He recovered sufficiently to walk to
the bench. but Ainsmith had to relieve
MIN.
thing that will heal his knee. II he's
not ready to play by Saturday. I'll leave
him here with orders to join us in
Cleveland. l don't think this injury Is
chances" Until Henry is IN shape
again. Thirty Days" Ansmith will per-
form behind the plate.
Tommy Connolly looked good on his
initial start with the Griffmen He re-
lievcd Shanks in the sixth inning. He
showed infield style in his picking up
Dalys single in that frame. and han
enth in smooth fashion. He was mani
festly nervous on his first trip to the
plate, going after the first ball even
though 1T was far to the outside Of the
plate. The result was weak foul to
DAILY. He had found himself by the
time he got in there again in the NINTH
and shot neat single past Eddie Col
Inns at express train speed. The young
ster was wide awake as DAILY lost q
low one and mixed to second like a grey
hound. He showed good pair OF
heels when he scored from second on
rolly looked good enough to get real
trial in left field or at short for the
Griffmen.
What may interfere somewhat with
Connolly for few days Is the boil on
his right leg. Trainer Martin had to
However. the wound won't be entirely
healed for a week or So and until 1t Is,
Connolly will hardly be able to show
at his best.
Jim Shaw has recovered from his in
disposition following his partaking OF
the poor water provided on the bench
for the Grifmen and Is around as chip
per as n lark. His illness. coupled with
n loud howl from the Old Fox. brought
Charlie Comiskcy heard about it, he
fixed up the matter Immediately.
Tomorrow a bunch OF the players will
go on a fishing party out into Lake
to Milwaukee, while Booth Hopper is
thinking OF visiting St. Paul to see his
old team at work. Nick Altrock is in
charge Of the fishing party and he is
pulling for rain. believing that he will
have lots Of luck II 1t rains hard all day