The Washington times., 1916-03-31
Bv LOUIS A. DoUGHER.

Walter johnson rNkes his 1915 DEBUT
tomorrow againN. the Brooklyn Dodgers.
He will share ,he mound duties with
Jack Bentley, the sandy Springs south
paw.
The Old Fox means to bring along
his regular stan by easy stages. In the
two weeks between now and the OPEN
ing Of the campaign every pitcher Will
be given plenty Of work, but not too
much. As the session nears the men
Will be sent longer distances every time
out. finally being able 10 twirl "A COM
plete nine innings at tsH speed.
Walter johnson will SISe his tsvn In
the box against the NaApnal LeR9uers
just like any other member of the STAN.
but no special opponent viii be packed
out for him. It is time for him TO work,
and that Is the only reason that he will
face the Dodgers tomorrow
The Altrock Almosts play at Rich
Inond tomorrow against Billy Smiths
anternationals. and good sized crowd
SHOULD turn out to see two home boys
with talent do the finglnR. Doc Ayers.
Joe Boehling, and Charlie Humphreys
will perform for the Almosts. Ayers
and Humphreys have seen service in
the Virginia League, while Boehling is
a native of the Virginia capital.
and I'll do the managing" was all Grin
had to say today in rcplH. to the wild
rumor that Eddie AinsptE9 would he
sold to the Boston BravSS when stall
lines' crew comes to town next "ednes-
day.
That Turney Barber is still suffering
from his batting slumR was shown ny
his failure against the Catholic Uni
versity pitchers. Four times ne strobe
to the plate. and twice he famed. Nam
ager Griffith has not lost faith in him,
though. and will keep using the young
ster until he gets going.
Thanks to his short visit to Hot
Springs and the unusually warm wealth
er at Charlottesville this spring, zen
should prove OF tremendous strength to
tho Grirs right when they need IT, at
the jump. Milan has completely re-
covered his health, and as soon as the
Cobb and Fritz Maisel a merry chase
for the base-thleving honors of 1919.
Joe Judge is still a bit over weight,
pui he may need some of that before
the long slr.mers grind is done. II
does not seem to have interferreu with
his speed to any extent.
The scrap for places on the twirling
star this spring is certain to be most
lively. While 1t Is generally thought
that Johnson. Gallia, Ayers. and Shaw
will be the regular right -handcrs, and
Harper and Boehling the southpaws.
there are others In uniform who do not
mean TO give up hope Just because this
Is tho general Idea.
George Dumont looks good to Manager
Griffith. His record, even though made
mostly in the bushes, Is good. His per-
formances here last fall were excellent
FOR youngster lacking experience lie
won't be dropped without n complete
trial against American League teams,
Judging by his smooth work yestcr-
day, little Humphreys Is another lad
VINO will put up a fight His greatest
handicap is lack of height. but there
have been some good small twirlers.
Jack Bentley does not intend to re-
turn to Minneapolis yet awhile, and ia
ready to take his place on the hill when
ever given the word
Bill KLEIN, the National Leagues lead
ing umpire, and Nallin, of Ban John
obtained to handle the games here be-
tween the Griffmen and the National
League teams. This means that the
umplring will savor of summertime
stun.
A scattering OF fans saw Catholic
University outclassed by the Griffmen,
Q to o. yesterday, neither Dumont noi
1IumphrCyC allowing anything savorinR
OF safety. However, the Brookland-
ers should not be censured for their
failure to do anything at the bat. They
showed paipable lack of batting practice
ana and, were opposing pitchers who have
Dumont enjoyed a merry afternoon.
He did not have to show all he had IA
turn back the Brooklanders. Eleven OF
them whitfield, eight In row. DumontH
control was perfection itself not a pass
being Issued
Humphreys. who pitched the last four
frames, was equally effective, though