Evening star., 1921-02-21

Many leaders have been known to
do their nag winning in the off-sea-
son exclusively. but George never
Win be numbered among them. He is
not given to boasting in any form.
Has No Radical Theories.
Nothing radical is contemplated by
AcBride in his direction of the local
team. We has some theories of his
own in regard to the training of
athletes and keeping them mt and
intends to put them into effect. but
the Innovations he has in mind are
0entials his views and those of Pres
ident Griffith coincide and the sys-
tenn in use by the Nationals for sew
eFal years past will be continued.
Some of the leaders who are to
appear on new assignments this year
have some rather revolutionary the
cries in regard to training. notably
Johnny Evers of the Cubs and Ty
Cobb Of the Tigers. Evers. for in
stance, will allow none but his vet
meals a day. Breakfast for all hands
by o'clock and no more culinary
indulgences until evening, is his die
tum. He also advocates using the
bus Of by-gone days for transport
ing the players to and from the
grounds. believing it would result in
the athletes devoting more attention
to the game and stimulate the interest
Of the public.
Cobb. on the other hand. believes
morning practice does more harm
than good and has announced his
charges can sleep till noon if they
% desire.
Mae Has Different Views.
Mcbride believes the bus idea was
alright when no other means of trans
portation was available and before
shower baths were in general use, but
regards 1t as altogether impractical
now. Players of the present period
are too susceptible to colds. stiff
Joints. etc.. to take long rides in
drafty vehicles with their pores
copiously exuding moisture from their
strenuous efforts on the field.
Mac does not subscribe to Cobb's
theories, either. He believes ball
at 2 reasonable hour at night. arise
II due season, partake of the old
fashioned three meals a day. includ-
ing light repast at noon. and that
morning practice Is absolutely essen
tial. particularly during the spring
training period
No "Blne Laws" for Nationals.
There will be no blue laws" for
guired to be merely temperate in their
habits. that's all. Card games will
not be prohibited. provided the stakes
afe not 50 high as to take a mans
mind on his hrst considera on-base
beu-and skull practice" which Cobb
rsGaeds ~ time wasted will continue
- . feature Of the regular routine.
Mac thinks the daily conferences at
tAe hotel or in the clubhouse to dis
eoee mistakes made or plan a cam
Yei1n OF attack are helpful to the ath-
ietes Individually and conductive to
ne development Of team work.
M tire 10 aaI~
eAe fans Of Washington are planning
= welcoming dinner for him, but ex-
ASotted no traces Of nervousness over
ne speechmaking ordeal he faces. He
es ne guest OF honor at a similar af-
1sfr IN Milwaukee last Thursday, when
more than a hundred Of his home
teWn friends gathered round the fes-
i've board to wish him success in the
task he has undertaken, so has the ad-
vantage OF having obtained a little
practice in the role. SO to speak.
Banquet Plans Proceeding.
Plans for the Mcbride banquet, to be
aeid At the Wardman Park Hotel. next
InufSday evening. are proceeding
aDoce. A toothsome menu has been
arranged by those in charge Of this
angle Of the affair, an impressive list
Of speakers lined up and stunts of
aighly entertaining nature pro-
Anotner meeting Of the general COM
mittee In charge is to be held at the
CITY Club at 1880 o'clock this evening
A steady demand for tickets is report
"a from Spaldings, where they are on
sale At IS each, which charge includes
everything. The sale will cease when
500. the limit Of accommodations. have
been disposed Of.
Tucker to Be Inspected.
Grin has decided to have Ollie
Tucker 90 to Tampa with the firsf
e4uad next Saturday for an inspec-
4on. Tucker is a husky outfieIder.
setu IN his teens. who practiced with
the Nationals for two or three days
aaee tall. He il slated to be farmed
out this season, but came to town the
other day from his home at Radiance
va: and convinced Griff he should be
aeoked over at the training camp.
he elteEnated between the infieId and
S9rden and also did some pitching
WITH an Industrial team last season
ana bears the earmarks of a hitter,