The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-03-24


the long and deep friendship existing
between Johnson and the Griff's new
manager. They both reported to the
Washington club in 1907. and have
been buddies ever since. They are
always roommates on the road. They
spend most of their time together
when off the field. Naturally, with
Milan in charge of the team John
con wants to show all his great
power on the mound.
'Walter won't fall us. believe
he'll have great year." says
Manager Milan. Ills arm Is strong,
you know, and he has no fear Of
losing IL as he did last season.
With Barney in there as OF old,
and some more Of these pitchers
able to pitch good ball, can't see
why the Washington club ought
not to cause heaps Of trouble for
everybody.
"Barney's influence on the other
Ditchers must be considered, too.
When he is right, the others usually
look better. He gives them lot OF
courage they otherwise might not
have. Yes, and when the opposing
club knows that Barney Is yet to
face them they don't feel so very.
very good"
johnson is white and drawn, but
he says he feels pretty good. The
daily practice under the warm
Florida sun will soon have him
bronzed as an Indian. 1t is not
likely that he will enter the box
against the Braves until the last
game here a week from tomorrow.
And even then he may pitch only
three innings.
The king Of pitchers has lost con-
siderable time, but he works so
hard on the field that he may come
up with the others more rapidly
than they think. While 1t has been
the custom for johnson to pitch the
opening game, 1t is not a necessity.
This spring George Mogridge is
likely to draw that opening assign
Inent. The graceful southpaw is in
good condition now and is sure to
~ ready by April IL.
after we get under way" says
Manager Milan," johnson prob
ably will never start series.
think II will be better to have
him finish one. That will mean
that the opposing club will always
know that, no matter what they
have done, they must still face
Barney. II there is anything i'm
this psychology stuff, and ] think
there is,. 1t may work to our ad-
vantage"
Tomorrow the Braves come here
Tor their second contest on Plant
Field. and the outlook is for a ca
pacity throng. Both teams are
fighting for the victories and their
spirit has spread to the fans. At
least fifty Tampa enthusiasts went
over to see the games in st. Peters
burg and an equal number came
over to cheer for the Braves. The
presence Of a large number of New
Englanders, both here and at St.
Petersburg, has given the Braves a
small cheering section all their own.
Tom Phillips issued two hits in
three innings. They came in behind
. pass in the eighth inning and were
enough to give the Braves the vic
tory, 3 to Q. 1t was the second time
the big New Orleans finger had
been nosed out by Fred Mitchell's
National League entry.
The Braves have now won two
out Of three games from the
Griffmen. They look in much
better physical condition and are
hitting the ball great deal
harder. Powell, South wOrt tn,
Cruise, BOeckel and HOlke are
liable to break up a ball game at
any moment. The Griffs' best
hitters arc yet to come out Of
their trance. Until they do, a
heavy burden Is placed on the
pitchers.
Manager Zeb Milan opened yes
tsrday,s game at st Petersburg