The Washington herald., 1916-02-11
Walter Johnson Writes Griff
that He viii Not Go to
Hot Springs.
OTHER SPORTING GOSSIP
By. WILLIAM PEET.

Eddie AInsrnith Unexpectedly breezed
into town yesterday and will be here Tor
some time probably until he learns
whether or not he is to be a member Oh
the washington club this season, or De
chased to some other pasture.
Since the season closed last fall Am
smith has been down in Texas spend
ing much time in the open air. The
catcher looks to be in splendid health
and says he never felt better in MS Ire
According to reports Grin figures on
selling or trading Ainsmith. but inc Oiu
FOX may change his mind One thihs
Is certain. Ainsmith will not be shippeo
unless the Washington club gets What
Gritf considers the catcher TO De worth
either In cash or players.
With the arrival OF Clyde Milan in Hot
Springs, to start work and Ray Morgan
expected here today or Saturday the ian
Is apprehended that the old season Is
almost upon US
II Griffith has his way Morgan will
not report in Charlottesville for spring
training in the same condition as last
year.
Lust now Morgan is about II pounds
over his playing weight and l want hlh
to get rid OF that superfluous flesh De
fore March 1st- I don't want Morgan 10
dcpe1d upon Charlottesville. nave
given orders for Trainer Martin to get
Morgan down to playing weight by the
time he starts outdoor work In camp.
and Martin will do II II anybody can.
said Griff.
"Ffrebrand" George Stovan. who Is
out looking for a job gives his opinion
OF the ability of Benny Kaun as toi-
lows 7 consider Kauff great ball
player and am willing to place little
bet that he finishes up among the flrst
Eve hftters Of the National League this
season. but where Kauff falls down,
land he is not unlike a lot Of others Is
that he tries to initiate Ty Cobb.
Now. there Is only one Ty COBB,
and Benny KauT will never be In Iys
class"
II is to be hoped that the report
published in these columns yesterday
that Outfeldsr Jameson broke his
arm in a basketball game is Incorrect
for such an injury would handicap
Jameson a whole lot.
The Herald was informed from
reliable source that such an accident
did occur and that efforts were being
made to keep the affair hushed up.
Jameson. according to report, has
denied that he broke his arm but
Grif has written the outffelder for
particulars. and intends to Investigate
the whole business
Walter johnson, the great pitcher.
in letter to Griff, which was received
Yesterday. says that he has decided
not to go to Hot Springs for prelimi-
nary training and will report in Char
lottesville when ordered.
Johnson adds that he has been work
ing hard this winter and is in good
condition.
Among the Federal Leaguers who
attended the baseball meetings in
York were George Stovall, John Can
eel Otto Knabe. Bill McKechnie and
Dick Carroll. They all declare Rousch.
the outfeIder, secured by the Giants.
to be one of the best in the Federal
League. Knabe offered to bet a hat
that Bill Rariden would catch more
than 100 games for the Giants the
coming summer.
The prevailing opinion among those
who attended the banquet in celebration
Of the fortieth anniversary OF the or
ganization OF the National League Of Pro-
fessional Baseball Clubs at the Waldorf
Astoria Wednesday night was that the
national game is now entering upon an
era Of prosperity that even the most op-
timistIc of those who were instrumental
in founding the league never dreamed
Of When they formed the league they
believed it had a future-a bright future.
but according to their own statements
they could not paint a picture in their
mind Of anything like the promise that
is held forth for the game this year and
In years to come.