New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09

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The practice games will not be aban-
doned utterly, for they add zest and
a spice Of near-excitement TO the calm
Of the spring training. But they VIII
not be held more than every other
day for the time being. When Plpp
and Baker could only grab themselves
one hit De. game at the opening en-
ragoment, Commander Donovan real
lied that the bat work was the early
season weak spot
Most Of the pitchers came into
camp miles ahead of the usual spring
form. The youngsters showed sur
prisingly good stuff, while most Of the
regulars showed signs Of having
sneaked IN little winter practice
somewhere. Slim Caldwell, the tenn
peramental telegrspher, reported IN
condition 20 20 through as gruelling
a game as could be stacked mp against
him. But the batters evidently packed
away their clubs in moth balls and
did not disturb them through the long,
hard winter.
Private Sparrow Retires
There was one more or less serious
casualty during the morning drill
Private Sparrow, the Yankee socre-
tary. was forced to retire from the
firing line during the double-time
manquvres. He has turned in his
resignation as line soldier, and viii
Immediately apply for berth IN the
commissary department, where 1oot-
work is not essential.
Private Sparrow began TO wilt dur
ing the "buzzard's glide a perform
ance which is part OF the setting-uP
exercises. The movement consists OF
Tapping the arms while describing an
angle of forty-fve degrees with the
legs. This exercise repeated nun
dred times or so, in quick time. Is
said to be very beneficial. 1t is named
the "buzzard's glide" because 1t re-
sembles the movements Of the buz-
yards which hover over the rear oil
the ball park.
After Tapping for about fifteen
heats. Private Sparrow slipped on the
muddy infield and gave vent 70 low
moan Of anguish. He was taken 10
the first aid dressing station, where
it was discovered that he was sufer,
ing from badly lacerated feelings and
seriously wounded pride.
Objects TO Foot Racing
81 Joined this movement TO fight for
,rv country" were the last words or
Private Sparrow. 81 did not enlist
as foot racer. nor did | take the
oath of allegiance to flap my arms
like n rooster and make Pavlowa-lke
motions with my feet. | am not built
that way, and | resign, right now and
Fritz Maisel began TO strengthen
his claims 10 the post al second Dase
bv making some circus stops IN the
afternoon practice. The diminutlve
Dutchman looks as though he ought to
be able 10 cover the ground with ease
and avidity.
The non-appearance OF Dan llppie
has caused Captain Huston 70 Cls-
claim any connection with having
signed him for the Yanks. lie passed
the buck TO Scout Joe Kelley once
more Last season. when Triple
showed signs of being a find, Captain
Huston claimed credit of having
discovered hin, But now that he has
Joined the hold-outs the captain
claims that he was wished on the club
by Joe Kelley.
Reserves Right of Claim
Triples purchase stood the Yankee
owners lust nine thousand cold, hard
iron men. It begins 20 look like
wasted dough now. and the captain
bas begun 20 pass the buck. However,
II Triple does report and win about
twenty-five games or so, the captain
reserves the right 70 claim him again.
The interest in the drill continues.
The Yankees are already considering
how the cash prize for the best drilled
team which Ban Johnson has donated
will be spent. They know that this
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