The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-03

Otherwise everything is bright and
cheerful in Camp Griffith, as the snow,
rain and sleet which swung down of
Carriers Mountain late last night, has
entirely disappeared and the northwest
wind which has been blowing at a good
clip all day is fast drying up Lambeth
Field Unless Old Man Winter brings
along another snow storm the squad
will no doubt get on the field tomor-
row.
Although most of the athletes feel
trifIC sore and stiff from the initial
days work all are anxious for a clear
and sunshiny day.
The two practices held today were
rather short, but the boys can expect
some real work when Trainer Martin
hikes them down to the university field
in the morning.
The morning practice which lasted
about forty minutes, was held indoors.
The eChos from Fayerweather Gym
nasium proclaimed plenty of peppery
youngsters with the Nationals this
spring. This afternoon Trainer Martin
hiked the boys to the outdoor running
track which circles the tennis courts
back of the Y. NJ. c. A. Building and
put them through training drills which
lasted nearly one hour.
Although this first practice outdoors
was Of short duration, the squad
showed the effects of the work when
Bg
showers.
The practice this afternoon consisted
Of loosening up winter-bOund muscles
and was finished out with ten hikes
around the running track, which is ten
laps to the mile. Basketball was omitted
but Eddie Charity and Allen Dahlen
liked the old floor game so well that
they continued the afternoon work with
this line of exercise.
shaw. Says He's o. X.
Jimmy Shaw who accidenuy shot him
self in the neck last fall on a hunting
trip, was anxiously watched by Trainer
Martin and the veteran coaches, Altrock
and Ryan.
The big Pittsburgh Smoke" loosened
up in great style and did not appear
to be anyways affected from his recent
accident.
Jimmy is working hard to get in shape.
When asked in reference to the effect
the work had on him today said Il am
sure that I will not feel any trouble
from the wounds in my neck and 1 am
anxious to get into shape. l do not
think that any OF the muscles OF my
neck are tied up and I am sure I will
be better than ever.
Trainer Martin kept his eyes peeled
on the different youngsters and as soon
as any Of the boys attempted to put on
too much steam he would hike them off
to the gym.
After Martin had examined Shaw he
said that although there were a few
shots still in the back Of Jim's neck,
he did not think that this would in any
way affect his work, and was also loud
in praise of the surgical operation which
was performed.
Bentley Overworked.
Another young athlete who is being
closely watched by Trainer Martin is
Jack Bentley. the Sandy Spring side
wheeler. 1t will be remembered that
Manager Joe Cantillon, of the Minnea-
polls Club OF the American Association,
worked Bentley at top-speed last summer
after GriT. sent the big south-paw to
the Millers and Jack contracted a slight
hitch in his elbow. Jack worked five
games in ten days for his Minneapolis
boss and at one stage Of the race pitched
three games in four days against the
Kansas City Club. Bentley believes that
his arm was over-worked and on his way
East at the close Of the playing season
stopped OF in Youngstown, Ohio to see
DR.. Reese, the famous bone-setter.
Not much encouragement was handed
the south-paw by the famous bone-setter
but Jack claims that his arm has not
bothered him all winter. Along the mid
die Of December Jack had his tonsils re-
moved and believes that this has good
deal to do with his rounding into form
Bentley is taking things easy and is
not Over-working himself. Jack fully be-
lieves that he is entirely recovered from
hts trouble and is confident of being one
of the boys to work his regular turn with
the Gritrmen this summer.
The hardest worker in Camp Grifith is