The Washington times., 1916-09-27
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. N.-Man-
ager Griffith today starts his experiment
tai lineup with which he will complete
the season Of 1915. Hank shanlts Is down
to play shortstop, with Mike Menoskey
decorating center field. Menoskey will
bat In Milan's place, and Shanks will
probably replace Mcbride In the batting
81, NOV that We have nothing At stake, ;
good look at these players in their new
positions. I think Shanks has the maxi
ing OF q good shortstop. and 80 I shall
take peek at him In a regular game.
u he can deliver s, to suit me. he may be
"Menoskey is fast and looks good. but
1 want to see him day In and day out
before making up my mind about him.
30 I shall let him play center field
close our season in New York. I hope
he makes good"
Sam Rice Is expected to remain in
the outfield, with Elmer Smith holding
fielder. and the various duties Of q left
fielder seem too much for him.
Harry, Harper has yet to be heard
from. He was to have visited Boneset-
examined. II Reese told him to take a
few days rest, he was to have reported
here to let Manager Griffith take q look
at him once before the season ends.
But Harper has not informed he boss boss
10 wondering II Harper's case 10 more
serious than he thought.
Marvin Goodwin. the young pitcher
left at home when the Griffmen started
on their Anal swing through the West.
showed up last night and may be given
q change to start big league game
here; He has been working out In
Warrington. and says he ID most
anxious to show his class.
Five games are to be played on this
last visit Of the Griffmen TO Phiily. and
be billed Friday. There is no interest
in the Mackmen here. owing to the
greater prominence of the Phillies In the
baseball world. The gates VIII hardly
be jammed by eager fans seeking ad.
mission TO watch Comics collection at
play.
Four Of Grifnth's veterans failed 70
3oSnson. Milan. Williams. and Mcbride,
az predicted In these columns, remain
ed behind, going to their several homes
Monday night, Doubt as to the ability
Grifith to bring Charity along as an
extra backstop. Gallia also tried to be
Dismissed in Detroit. but lost out. He
Il complaining of q sore whip, but the
Old FOX says ne - BOoN W
pitch a ball game, IL needed.
Charlie Jameson. who used to be a
pitcher before being turned into an out.
nelder will be given chance to start
a game here against the Athletics. Man
ager Griffith believes that the little EEL
low might be made into capable
southpaw hurler. and wants to see how
he looks in action.
The Griffmen arrived here yesterday
several hours late. but in time to see
the Phillies defeat the CINCINNATI Reds
in the ninth inning. The Phillies have
an excellent chance to win the National
League banner again this season. but
they failed to impress the big bunch OF
Griffmen very favorably. There were
sorne of the Washington players who
wondered at many things they saw NJ
the pastime. Particularly did they won
der at the absence of kicking against
the OFFICIALS and the wide latitude given
the pitcher to make half balks that held
runners on the bases. In these two re-
spects the two major leagues are vastly
different. and the Griffmen were quick
TO notice It,