The Washington times., 1917-03-16
MAYLOSE HARPER
THROUGH LAME ARM
Physician Says Pitcher Has In
jured Nerve Running From
Shoulder to Wrist.
TROUBLE STARTED IN 1916
Mike Moran, Washington Sand
Iotter, Is Offered to Au-
gusta Club.
TROUBLE STARTED IN 1916
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.


AUGUSTA, Ga, March 16.-Harry
Harper, the Griffmen's tall southpaw
may be OF little. or no use to his
team this season as a result of an
accident in Chicago last summer. DR..
7. L. Davis, an osteopathic physician
here, who examined Harper's shoul-
der declares him to be suffering from
an injured nerve in his shoulder, ex-
tending to his wrist, and has coun-
seled rest
The condition of Harper is the only
worry on Manager Griffith's mind.
for the other players are rapidly at
tanning perfect shape for the OPEN
ing Of the exhibition games. But If
Harper lis unable to get into playing
condition before the campaign gets
under way, the team is going to be
greatly Handicapped. No other SOUTH
paw On the pitching staff has either
the ability or the big league expert
snce OF the Hackensack lad.
Moran Offered Augusta
Manager Griffith believes Harper
ought to work out his trouble, but
this is in direct contrast to the or
ders of the physician, who will prob
ably be obeyed.
Mike Moran has been offered to the
Augusta club, of the South Atlantic
League, according to President KaIb-
fleisch. The Washington sandlotter
Is playing good ball in the daily prac-
tice games, but lacks the finish
necessary. for the big show.
Corp. ]. H. Dean, in charge OF the
daily military drill of the Griffmen.
may be attached to the Washington
club for the remainder of the season,
II permission can be obtained from
the War Department.
Grin Takes a Hand.
Manager Griffith, thoroughly i'm
bued with the idea Of military train
ing fer all young men, has wStten
for permission allowing Capt @. v.
Heidi, head of the Southern district
recruiting service to forward the let
ter to the Washington officials. A re-
ply is expected in a day or so.
Corporal Dean IL enthusiastic over
the good showing of the players under
his command and welcomes the posi-
bic opportunity OF travelling with his
charges all summer. He says that
though he does not know what the
other clubs are doing, he thinks the
Grinmen can win the big prize offered
by Ban Johnson to the best drilled
team in the circuit.
Gharrity's Three-baser HELMS.
Ed Gharrity's thunderous triple to
the left field fence, driving in two
runs that tied the tally. and Eddie
Ainsmith's single in a pinch, scoring
Charity gave the Yannigans a four
to-three victory in the afternoon
clash yesterday and made It an even
break on the days work.
Greatly improved pitching marked
the days practice. Gallia and jamie
son declined to overwork themselves,
but Craft, Shaw, Humphrey, Ayers,
Thomas, and Flaherty all looked
good. Thomas allowed three hits in
six innings, with Flaherty doing the
same for 1--WE innings. Only one hit
was made on Humphrey in four in
nings, with but two of Craft in the
same number. Shaw gave three in
four innings. OF all the pitchers
seen, Thomas and Flaherty were the
best. though Humphrey was close be-
hind.
Foster Hits Well
Eddie Foster awoke from his bat
ting lethargy, and spanked out three
hits in the afternoon, while his feId-
ing was remarkably. smooth. Carl
Sawyer got but one hit all day, but
he turned in some great fielding aero
battle stunts. He is showing himself
a capable understudy for Foster at
second.
Mike Martin decided balls and
strikes and officiated on plays at
second base and the plate during the
afternoon. Joe Cantillon acted as
first base umpire and Altrock did the
the same at third. The players kidd
ed Cherrydales famous mayor, but
his work was generally good.
Manager Griffith failed to attend
the afternoon festivities, being de-
tanned down town with Harper
George Mcbride was in charge OF the
squad in his absence. The score by
innings of the afternoon game.
Regulars ..... 200 600 1903 Fl
Yannigans ...OIO 600 COS ii
Batteries: Thomas, Jameson and
Henry; Flaherty, Ayres and Charity. '