The Washington times., 1917-03-09
GRIFFITH ORDERS
WATER FOR BOYS
Takes No Chances in Condition
ing Athletes During
Training.
HUMPHREYS MUST PAY UP
Youngster Has to Square Him
self With National Com
mission Yet.
HUMPHREYS MUST PAY UP
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

NId-s
Griffith today ordered carboys of
spring water placed in the rooms oc-
cupied by his players, and spring
, water will also be served at the dining
tables.
The Old Fox is most serious over
conditions of the local water supply.
81 had no idea the water here was
so bad" said he today. Il am not
going to have any of my players made
sick drinking this dark brown stun,
and SO have ordered spring water Tor
all of them. When training athletes
are particularly susceptible to attacks
from all kinds of troubles. I'm taking
no chances with the water"
No military officer had appeared
here today to take charge of the drill
ing ordered by President Ban John
son, but one is expected this atter-
noon or tomorrow. Manager Griffith
and his players are all waiting to CO.
operate with the officer in preparing
the team for the big drill to be held
in July for that $500 prize offered oy
the head Of the league.
Humphreys Must Pay.
Before Charlie Humphreys is de-
clared eligible to play with the Wash
inEton club, or any other club in or
ganized baseball, he will have to pay
TO the National Commission a little
more than $50. This amount Is. az
cording to the National Commission,
due the Richmond club, Of the Inter
national League. The young pitCher
claims the money belongs to him, but
that means very little.
When Humphreys was sent to Rich
mond last year, the Washington clup
paid the difference between the two
contracts. When the Richmond CLUB
finally settled Its account with the
young hurIsr, some one discovered
that some $53.07 was paid him more
than was coming to him.
On December 2l, 1915, the National
Commission notified Humphreys of the
alleged mistake In bookkeeping, and
placed him on the ineligible list until
he makes restitution to the Richmond
club of $53.07.
Humphries today applied to Man
ager Griffith, asking for permission
to reopen the hearing Of his case
before the commission. While the Ola
Fox has yet to decide the question,
It is expected that he will accede to
Humphreys request.
Mcbride Is Chosen.
George Mcbride has been chosen
to play shortstop for the first team
in the opening practice under the
eve of Manager Griffith. Sam Crane
who has been doped TO succeed the
genial captain of the Griffmen, Will
have to outpIay Mcbride before he
can get a place with the so-calleo
regulars.
"Putting Mcbride on the first team
means nothing especially, says tne
Old Fox, Mac is a veteran and, In
a way, deserves to be put on the nrst
team. But If Crane, or Moran, or any
body else shows enough stun McBrioe
will be placed on the second teari'
The best players will be regulars.
This goes all down the line"
Grin Is Surprised.
Though Manager Griffith is inclined
TO believe Crane will be his regular
short fielder this season. he was
agreeably surprised yesterday at the
excellent condition of Mcbride. Grit-
fifth arrived at the ball park in the
afternoon Just in time To see NC
Bride performing at his best. The
veteran captain was picking up not
ones with one hand and covering
acres as the Old Fox walked across
the field.
Crane and Mike Moran, the Wash
inpton sandIotter, stood for fully fif-
teen minutes and watched Mcbride
field his position. Neither said any
thing, but both must have been doing
a heap of thinking, judging from the
seriousness of their faces.
Unless military drill interferes
with the arrangement the players VIII
practice for a week in two squads,
each working two hours once day.
The second squad will work In the
morning from 10 to IL and the first
squad from 1:3O to $3.50 o'clock. This
program started today and will con-
tinue until the players are ready for
the daily practice games. Two games
will be played every day, once they
begin, until the jump for home begins.
The first team Is made up OF
Sbanks, first base; Foster, second
base: Mcbride, shortstop; Leonard,
third base; Smith. Zeb Milan, and
Sam Rice in the outfield; Henry and
Charity. catchers: DumOnt, Craft,
GaIIia, Jameson, and Thomas. pitch
crs.
The second squad has Judge. first
base: Morgan, second base: Crane,
shortstop; Sawyer and Moran, third
base: Berry, Menoskey, and Eph
Milan, outfielderS: A1nsmith ana Eu-
banks, catchers; and Harper, Humph-
reys, Ayers, Shaw, and Flaherty,
pitchers.
Eubanks To Work.
Carl Eubanks, who assists Ain
smith with the second team, is man.
ager Of the local Sally Leaguers. He
is more than willing TO get i'm some
carly training before his own players
report April /.
Joe Leonard. coming direct from his
home in Chicago, arrived last night in
time for dinner. Walter johnson. not
expected here until March IS, II that
early; Carl Sawyer, coming all the way
from Los Angeles, and Merito AcostA,
whose father is trying to keep out Of
Jail for rebelling against the Cuban gov
ernment, are the only absentees. Saw
yer is expected here today, but Acosta
may be delayed several weeks.
Manager Griffith is satisfied with the
looks OF things here. although the hog
hack diamond is hardly satisfactory. He
lapded under a hot sun and this pleased
him nightly.