Evening star., 1915-03-07
PLAYERS LIMITED
TO INDOOR WORK
Strenuous Period in Gynna-
sium Helps Athletes to
Gain Condition.
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
FOR COMING OF REGULARS
Boehling Demonstrates His Leg Has
Completely Mended-Ainsmith
Receivers From Cold.
Special Dispatch to The Stsr.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va,
March g. : Germans, English
Irish ct al are busying them
selves i'll Camp Griffith tonight
preparing the proper sort OF well
come for the allied forces, who
are expected to arrive here in full
strength tomorrow to bolster the
lines for the remainder OF the
battle of Condition. the strong
est fortifcation to be attacked.
Another hard day, probably
the most strenuous to date. was
the order despite the apparent
handicap OF being forced to work
within the four walls OF Fayer-
weather gymnasium. 1t was the
same old order = basket ball,
medicine ball, the usual warming
up for the pitchers, a few laps
around the running track, a rub
down, and then to the showers.
This might not sound much like
like real work to those who
are not familiar with the ag-
gressive tactics employed by the
camp bosses. But there was not
the slightest intimation from
even the casual observer OF any
thing in the line OF Jealousy.
Aitnough there was absence of
strong complaints. there were signs d
of grief when the shades of evening
silently but sweetly usnered in twenty
four hours OF uninterrupted rest
4 snowstorm Developing in tue final
days OF the first week in camp has
failed to interfere with the best intents
and purposes of those who have mapped
out the course of procedure. The men
are in great shape right now, conditions
in general beng just about opposite OIL
what they We're year ago. when the
sroans emanatins from this vicinity
were registered as threatened quakeS on
seismograph machines in the Capital
cIty.
Nnen tidrk anu
arrive tomorrow they are going to find
things Just about as acceptable as could
reasonably be expected.
Griffith Hall presents u spic and span
appearance. Assignment tor bedrooms
tIfeady has been made, and about AL
that will remain for the men to Go will
be To enter and behold. The same holds
good for Ryan Hall. 50 named out oil
respect to the man who has risked his
good health by agreeing to oversee the
gathering of INFESTED and partially
tried material. Mrs. Samuel Saunders,
who provides the eats has completed
arrangements for accommodating the en-
tire crew. expected to be approximately
forty strong. All Will be seated around
d festive board. in one room, a plan that
was successfully introduced year ago.
Experience has shown this to be a
highly acceptable arraneement for all
but those who are accustomed 70 the
F'eace and quietude of this picturesque
little village. Two or three of the ring
leaders might be singled out and given
. little dining hall to their own. But
one c. Griffith is too considerate an indi-
Nidual TO put these we'll meaning Of
tenders to the blush.
II would be sheer folly to vouchsafe
weather predictions under present con-
ditions. Everything possible already
has been dished out in this para
lively short period This morning
pleasant, but the atmosphere was in
Niting and in direct contrast to the
picture presented. BY late this after
noon there was but thin sheet OF
snow remaining and prospects for a
total disappearance before tomorrow
morning were bright.
But late this evening the skies again
were heavy. and predictions from
Headquarters were sa~ rain Rain to-
morrow would no. be entirely unwel-
come, in that 1t would help clear away
the snow The diamond on Lambeth
son why II should not be dry enough
10 permit a practice by Monday
There is nothing seihsh about this
band of campers as at present con-
sfitute.l. a minstrel show, in which
players and local talent We're to have
taken Il part, had been planned for
tonight. Some one suggested that the
order that all might take advantage
Of IL The suggestion was at once
adopted.
There are few surprises in store for
fiie late arrivals. Some of the players
rave developed talents along various
lines that are sure to be appreciated
She minstrel troupe and the quartet
whose names are withheld, by REQUEST
are sure to furnish amusement aplenty.
What probably will sound like music
70 the ears Of Manager Griffith and all
" no have the interest of the Nationals
at heart Is the fact that IT is almost
certainty that Joe Roehling is him
self again.
Boehling has not experienced the
slightest trouble with his leg and is u.
frlrky as CT Old. For awhile Trainer
Martin held him in check, and. aboy.
all things, would not allow him to b: I
But now Joe does just about as h.
pleases. Martin has left il to tn.
PLAYER. as matter OF common sense
70 hold down his work within reason.
able limits.
With Boehling in shape again tn,
Nationals should hardly want for {
corps OF capable left-handers Boeh
ing, Bentley and Harper, with, pos.
.Lniy. one OF the recruits, should prove
the most formidable team Of soutFpaw,
in the league.
Eddie Ainsmith has entirely rid him
self of the cold that has troubled him
since tents first were pitched Any on.
who watched the big fellow during