Evening star., 1920-04-04

Shannon o. X. at Third.
Maurice Shannon, at third. is
doing all that could be expected
of him in a new position. He Is
not feazed by the hot swipes he is
required to. smother at the Tar
corner, and has a splendid wing.
Shannon is not endowed with as
O'Neill, but. with this pair con.
stantly urging him on. is bound
to show a lot of action.
Judges capabilities as first
sacker are too well known to re-
quire comment. He has few
equals and fewer superiors in the
business Of guarding the initial
station. and does his work with
a rhythm and grace that are not
surpassed by any player now in
the game. George Sisler not ex-
cepted. All in all, Griff has picked
an infield that should develop into
as fast and capable a quartet as
ever represented Washington. 1t
is not yet a finished combination.
but it's members all are young
and ambitious, and. with the rough
edges removed by season of
working together. should be able
to step out and hold it's own with
the best in the business. The re-
grettable thing about 1t is that
Joe Judge, the most seasoned
member, happens to be a first
baseman rather than a shortstop
or second sacker. With vet
to coach and act as steady ing
influence on the younger members
the combination could be eX-
pected to come to hand at much
earlier date and to do smoother and
more effective work in the interim.
Chances Depend on Infield.
Washington's chances for MAX
ing a respectable showing in the
league race depend almost entirely
on how the new infield stands the
gaff. The pitchers will have to
come through, of course, but lit
tie apprehension is felt on that
score. for it seems assured that
from among such promising pros
poets as Schacht. Zachary. Snyder.
Courtney and Carlson. one or two
will be found who can render eff
fective assistance to Johnson.
Shaw and Erickson. The first three
named are being counted upon
heavily to produce this season.
Schacht's prowesS and brains al
ready have been established and it
seems odd that ability to go the
full route of nine innings should
be questioned of a finger who
worked thirty-nine full games of
hall in the International League
last season. and with tail end
hall club won no fewer than a
dozen shut-outs. Schacht's best as
sets are control and good change
of pace, and he. is. in addition.
good fielder of his position. some
thing which cannot be said of a
lot of hurlers holding regular
berths with big league clubs.
Zachary's advancement to the
nosition of leading contender for
the berth of first string left
handler of the Nationals is due to
the success that is attending his
efforts to develop curve pail
worthy of the name. In his last
two or three appearances Jezebel
dashed hooks he was not known
to nossess and if this progress
continues the sandy-thatched giant
should develop into formidable
hoxman, He starts with big edge
on most hurlers of his ilk. having
hetter than fair control, rare
attribute in a young lefthander.
Snyder's Heart Stout.
snyder's good points include a
Giant frame that should make him
q horse for work. disconcerting
method of throwing the ball, his
delivery being cross between
side-arm and underhand, and a
stout heart. Nothing seems to
bother the young Ohioan when he
is on the hill. Inwardly he may
feel as flustered as the next one
when confronted with, a ticklish
situation in a ball game. but If
this be true he is an artist at
concealing it. for he goes about
his work with the apparent non
chalance and confidence of a time
tried veteran.
The others of the hurlers right