The Washington times., 1921-03-24

"If st. Petersburg goes through
with its plan to build ball park"
says the Washington mogul, "it may
be possible for the Giants to train
there. II not. the Giants may share
our camp here in Tampa, stopping at
the Tampa Bay Hotel with us and
taking turns using the ball park and
club house. There is room for both
clubs. In this way, exhibition games
might be played in Florida that
would come close co paving all our
training expenses. 1t IL the railroad
fares that kills the profit now. The
Phillies might have made little
money out OF their game here last
Saturday. but for the high cost Of
travelling from GAINESVILLE and back
again. The fare isn't SO much for
one man, but when you multiply that
by fifteen or twenty, OF even more,
the cost mounts rapidly. 1t Is to cut
down the expense and still have the
team in good condition that am
planning to have the Giants leave
Texas and train here in Florida
GOOD DRAWING CARD.
The Giants are always a good draw
fng card. That has much to do with
President Griffiths scheme of bring
ing them here. The Phfllies would
not be the same attraction, were they
to train here OF course, II the Giants
decline to accept Griffith's scheme,
some other club will be invited. and
It may be the Phillies, though Brook
lyn will get the second offer.
"rve got all the dope now for a talk
with McGraw and O'Neill," says Grif-
fifth. "As soon as we hook up with
them q week from Monday TIL show
It to them I have every hope that
they will see the thing as I do and
that we'll both train here in Tampa
rext spring. or that the Giants viii.
train at st. Petersburg and be able to
play exhibition games there and here
before hitting for home"
The Tampa club has turned down
Tony Marhafka,, the little infelder
from Shamokin, Pa. He may be sent
TO Shreveport, La, In the Texas
League. Herbert McHugh, the red
headed. red-faced and red-necked out
fielder. from Locust Gap, Pa, and
Andy Eschmann, the young college in
fielder. are likely to be left here for
Tommy Leach's Tampa smokers
Deeby Foss, Tampa's third sacker
last year, seems likely to go North a
member Of the Washington club. The
eame holds good for Eddie Goebel,
though final decision In both cases Is
Icing held up for a few days. what
both lads do In the practice games be-
aiming here yesterday will have
much to do with their fate.
LAMOTTE LOOKS SURE II
Griffith has, until April to close
the deal arranged last summer by Joe
Engel for Foss and Lamotte. The lat
ter seems assured OF berth. but Foss
has been compelled to make his show
ing this spring. IL must be said that
the youngster has looked pretty good
sround third base. He is better
fielder than Ellerbe and q fair hitter.
II he succeeds in crashing into the
Washington lineup II will be rather
because OF his superior speed in Held
ing than for his hitting. But at the
rame time, he will have to hit pretty
well to oust an admitted 300 swatter
from the OUTFIT This seems to be the
artificial week for Mr.. Foss.
As for Goebel, there is small chance
Of his being \ major Lacquer for at
least another season. but Manager
Mcbride knows that both Lewis and
Milan are reaching the end OF their
big league days and that he must
look toward the future. Bing Miller
and Gosbcl. while not regulars this
year. may be absolutely necessary IN.
1874 Miller N now the better player.
- ooebA - equally good In TIE