The Washington times., 1917-03-01
Pitchers Arrive at Augusta and
Are Surprised to Have
Afternoon off.
VETERANSWELCoME CHANGE
Mike Martin Will See That No.
body oVerworks and That
All Are in Shape.
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

AUGUSTA. Ga, March 1.-The initial
workout Of the Washington pitchers is
booked for tomorrow morning. Mike
Martin. the alert trainer of the athletes,
has been filed up with orders by Man
ager Griffith and he is in shape to reel
them out until the Old Fox arrives.
Neither Bert Gallia nor George Du-
mont had arrived when the first
squad of the Griffmen came to town,
but both are expected before night
fall The squad under John Henry
got here about an hour late. and found
a cool breeze blowing. but no rain in
sight. Mike Martin and Nick Altrock
met the boys and escorted them to
their hotel The afternoon was spent
in sightseeing.
Two training sessions daily are on the
program for the pitchers during the
next week here. The first one will begin
about 10 o'clock in the morning. The
second will begin about 1:3O in the aft
ernoon- This allows plenty of leisure
for the boys.
Until the batsmen arrive the pitchers
will do little but warm up. Three catch
ers are here. John Henry, Eddie Ain
smith. and Ed Charity. They are well
able TO give each pitcher individual at
tention-
VIII Strengthen Arms.
Il want the boys to strengthen their
arms, that's all" said Mike Martin to-
day. For a couple Of days they will
be toting lame whips. but that is to be
expected. As soon as the first soreness
wears on, they will be all right till the
end Of the season.
Every pitcher win be watched so that
he will not pick up any poor styles Of
delivery. Nobody will be allowed to
overwork 'overwork is the worst thing
that can happen to a pitcher at this
time Of the year.
Most OF the boys seem to be in good
condition and, from my point OF view.
that assists me. There won't be so
much rubbing for them. Any over
weight VII have to run it of This APP
plies especially to Jim Shaw, who needs
lot OF work to get into shape"
Pleased With Camp.
The players arriving here today are
much pleased with the training camp.
Those who have put in any time at
Charlottesville are delighted with
the change to Augusta, where the
outlook is for much warm, balmy
weather.
"Getting away. from that house at
Charlottesville is the best thing for
us veterans" unused John Henry on
the train last night. You know, 1t
became most tiresome sitting around
that training quarters, with nothing
to do, except to play bridge.
when the others get here, they
ought to be delighted. We've got
some good streets to tramp, were
living at a regular hotel and, after
our practice is done, there's some
thing to see, even if this is but a
small town"
Journey Ia UneventfuI.
The trip from the Capital was I'M
eventfuL Most of the boys hit the
hay" early, believing they would
have to get into uniform as soon as
they arrived here. All were up bright
and early today, taking a peek at
the country.
Mrs. Ainsmith remained with the
party. until the train reached Ashe-
vile, n. c, where she left. She will
stay there with her family until the
opening of the season, returning to
Washington at that time.
Doc Ayers hoped aboard the train
at Petersburg, Va, and Immediately |
got busy in pitch game, cleaning !
up almost as much as 81 cents after |
two hours play. Doc hopes to be one |
OF Griffs regulars this season, and 1
reports in shape to start right now.