Evening star., 1921-03-09

binding.
Judges decision to climb aboard the
band wagon was made known in a
telegram received by Griff last night
in which the first baseman notified
his boss that he would be in Wash
ington next Saturday morning in time
to make the train for this city which
is to bring Shanks. Harris and Ell
1erbe His communication followed
an exchange of wires in which dis
russion of the length OF time his con-
tract is to run was the principal point
debated.
Concession by Griffith.
Griff finally informed Judge that if
he was willing to play at the price
quoted he could come to Tampa with
out signing his contract to discuss
here the period il is to cover. This
constitutes concession on the part
of Griff. who had made it an in
variable rule that no player may re-
port at the spring training camp un-
less under contract
Judges announcement that he is
coming means that he has agreed to
accept the amount Of salary offered
him. according to Griff. Judge wants
a three-year agreement and Griff de-
slreS TO sign him for one year only
This is the only point remaining to
be settled and the one they will go
TO the mat on as soon as Judge re-
ceiveS his land legs after detraininC
next Sunday evening
II is highly proba BILE the difference
VIII be a split and a compromise ef-
fected on a two-year basis The big
point is that Judge practically is sure
70 hold forth at the initial station
for the Nationals again this season and
All Capital fans know how much this
tlon of George Sisler of the Browns
Judge has no equal as first base
man IN the American League. and as
a hitter last season he ranked right
up with the leaders. rega rdless of the
positions they play.
Squad Is Progressing.
10 satisfactory is the progress
toward getting into shape for the
duties of the camDai"r that Man
aEer Mcbride today lifted the ban
against using curves. strictly en-
forced until the present time. and
permitted several of those more ad-
vsnced to throw hooks in the batting
practice Schacht. Erickson and
Acnsta were the fingers allowed to
daily with benders for a short period
ana II was noticeable as a result the
terr'nc cannonading of the hickory
wielders fell off Il bit
BroWer has been experimenting
with curve balls to some extent for a
couple of days but has not yet been
sven ptTHllSStOn 10 serve them uD in
the hitting drills. Mogridge to date
has confined himself to mixing slow
balls with speederS. and probably will
continue this routine for the remain
der or the week. while Courtney's
lame shoulder will not vet allow of
him taking his turn on the rubber.
with Picinich donning his mask and
protector for the first time and get
ting back of the bat to receive the
offerings of the hurlers. they showed
AMI r0f
with no one to aim at and with only
the batting cage to stop the balls
missed by the batsmen Val adopted
safety first tactics. and used only tis
big mitt in catching the balls. his
free hand being employed exclusi vely
for throwing.
Tony Marhakfka's name has been
stricken off the clinical list. and he
was back at second base in the field
ing drill, seemingly none the worse
FOR his iay-off. but Nick Altrock's re-
covery has been delayed and he really
10 not himself yet
Tucker Loses Ten Pounds.
Dinwoodie Tucker is quite proud of
the fact that he has peeled off ten
pounds, thanks to his strenuous en-
deavors on the field and to the table
restrictions imposed by Trainer Mar
tin. Tucker never will be able to get
over the ground at a much faster
pace than an Army tractor. how
ever. and his style of catching fy-
balls. with his arms extended directly
over his head. gives spectators the
impression that he is in constant da n
ger OF being beaned Tuck has de-
veioped a decided pull" at bat. too.
since the hurlers have started putting
something on the ball and is not
making SO many long drives.
Mcbride is striving 10 teach him to