The Washington times., 1919-03-27
HAL JANVRIN EXPECTED TOMORROW:
THOMPSON AND DAVIS MAKING GOOD

AUGUSTA, Ga, March 27.-Hal
Jsnvrin, destined to be the Washing
ton clubs second baseman this sea-
son, is expected to report here to-
morrow. He has been recuperating
from an attack of influenza at. his
home in Boston, Mass, and will not
do any hard work here until he has
regained his strength. However,
Manager Griffith believes fanny
will be in uniform and playing ball
early next week.
or the newcomers Harry Thompson
and Ike Davis have made favorable
impressions upon the Old Fox. Each
is ambitious, handles himself grace
fully, and is intelligent enough to
absorb big league ideas easily. Also,
and this is important, both have re-
ported in excellent physical condi-
tion, following their service with the
cOlors. Thompson was in the army
and Davis in the navy.
Griffith Is Pleased.
After three days of grueling prac-
tice on Warren Field, Clark Grif-.
nth is more than pleased with
the aggregation which he has
gathered for the purpose OF
representing the Nations Capt.
tai Griff has long been ambitious
10 put forward a pennant win
ner. and now he feels reasonably
sure that unless i'll luck and Unkind
fate camp on his trail that he has at
last reached the point where his am
billions are attainable.
The Griffmen are going good; 81
good, in fact, that the Old Fox's
countenance is almost continuously
wreathed in smiles. Especially does
he smile when he looks at little Ike
Davis. for the Pacific coast COB il
showing all kinds OF speed. He is
full of pep and seems to infuse his
team mates with the samee kind OF
stuff. He's going like a house afire
and Griff these days is very COM
placent about the future of his short
stop berth.
Hard Work IL Telling,
Two drills a day under the watch
fUl eye Of the Old Fox, and in the
spring sunshine is doing wonders for
The men. and is bringing out the
best that there is in each individual.
Another day or so Of practice and ev-
cry man will be hitting his stride in
the most approved fashion.
The walk from Hampton Terrace
annex 10 warren IdIhs a OiElduNt %
four miles. is getting 10 be rather
monotonOus TO the players who have
been lcTe now almost two weeks,
that is, those who came ahead Of
Griffith in care Of Nick Altrock. At
iirst il was a nice morning diversion.
but the regularity OF the thing is
tearing on the nerves, and IS too
much OF an after-breakfast relish to
satisfy all Of Griffs young warriors.
Look for Protests.
The newcomers have not as yet de-
clared themselves against the walk,
but their protests are scheduled TO
appear shortly. AS the men on the
squad who saw army service express
IL. il is almost as bad as a hike. But,
despite its disagreeable features, the
walk is doing every man loads Of
good and is doing as much as the
daily grind on the diamond TO get
them into condition.
Hank Natteson Is of the sick list
and is once more keeping up the fast
pace being set by Grin and his help
ers. AItrocIl, Martin, and Mcbride.
Matteson steamed out a heavy cold
and is now expected TO get into shape
rapidly.
Jim Shaw's first workout consisted
Of chasing flies in the oUtfeId
Trainer Martin had him bundled up
in sweaters. and the big hurler work
ed until dripping wet.