Evening star., 1922-03-27


|holdovers, Johnson, Erickson, Mogr
main intact, and that the decision
changed, this would give the Natio
five who fling in the orthodox mar
Gleason appears to be the mos'
promising prospect among the new
comers, for the reason that, being only
twenty-six years old, the best OF MS
diamond career lies ahead, although
Woodward is the most finished proc
uct of the trio. The New HAVEN
has a fair turn of speed, curve OF
sizeable dim 'nSiOnS and an eHectiHe
slow ball. in addition to excellent con-
troll.
He also is cool under fire, being OF
4 phlegmatic disposition that enables
him to use his head at all stages. Al
Though probably a bit shy OF the nat
ural ability of this pair, Philips mas
sufficient prowess plus experience to
make him formidable moundsman.
Getting Along in Years.
He and Woodward both are close
fo the thirty-year line, but Philips
has an advantage over Woodie In tnas
|he has seen several fewer seasons OIL
service, having started much iater.
and is therefore not SO close a 70 6eine ing
of the earnest type that taxes any
task seriously, can be depended upon
to be at all times in the best OIL coh-
dition.
bly, should be ranked next. Inc
|cific coast forkhander cost the ciup
lot of money and it would seem n
may some day justify the outiay; oue ns
there is a question where IL Mhh
this year Brillheart already has
given Griffith and Milan food for muen
thought and probably will occasion s
more before the training period enos.
He looks so good. despite ms ext XII, he
youth, that it is assured ne ~nl ~
the subject of many debates before ne
is placed elsewhere to get the poion on
obtainable only by regular use On
the slab. witb
which Miller has been amic,ea
ahout two weeks have caused ouas
ment on him to be reserved, altnoush
il is believed that his crook s,m,
method of delivery will prevent MN
from ever attaining top rank as
deceiver.
Others Rather Uncertain:
McGrew and Digges have rouss
edges that will require . aI-
much hard labor to eliminate az
though the outlook for the anu
tudinous Texan ultimately MAKING
the grade is bright. Lucas Turk mas
not been in training long enoush "
ffrnish an accurate line on his capa
bilities. and the same thing applies
to Sherman Kiefer. the Pittsourshe.r'
who attracted so much attention III
the Eastern League in isl9' 10
family difficulties compelled MIN "
Of the ability of ]. W. Luther. the
South Carolina collegian, who is not
due to report until June.
With a full two weeks remaining
before the regular season opens ou
DortunIty to get an even better line
on the caliber of the rookie pitchers
is AFFORDED and Milan intends to take
full advantage of it. His plan Is 10
have a pair of the veterans-Mo
gridge and Erickson; i,v;ds w,sh nox nacna Mark
tomorrow against the Braves in the
hone of taking the lead in the SERIES
which now is tied at two games
apiece. but Thursday at St peters
and McGrew will be pitted against
NitchelTs men to see how they shape
up when opposed by set OF DIE
league batsnen. Woodman, Gleason,
Phillips and Francis already nave
been tested in this manner and each
has acquitted himself with credit.
johnson to BE Ready Soon.
back, Walter Johnson should be
ready to work about three innings
against the National Leaguers the
latter part of this Week. 1t Is aimost
assured that he will appear in some
Of the exhibitions on the barnstorm-
Eng trip homeward, which will start
next week. for he has been extensive
| ly advertised, unless Mrs. johnson
health is such that it will be neces-
sary for him to accompany her 10
Washington.
There has no time this, spring been
ANYTHING wrong with Johnson's arm.
which he says feels as strong as ever.
with him it merely is question OF
staving of another grippe like attack.
In former years Johnson usually has
|experienced a satisfactory training
period. only to suffer from cold about
the time the team returned to WASH
ington. Griff is hopeful that the trouble
Walter has had here is his annual spring
attack and that he will escape rurtner
trouble along this line.
Indication that Milan intends to con-
serve his energies and have himseif In
shape to play all of the more important
games throughout the season is seen IN
' his action in supplanting himself before
the end of nearly every contest the
Nationals nave participated in this
spring. In the opening game with the
PhiIlies Goebel took his place and in the
last two battles with the Braves smith
was called on to sub for the pilot IN the
last two or three innings.
WIN Use Smith and GOebel
Smith and Goebel probably will be
called on frequently for duty in left
deId when the championship campaign
rets under way. according to the pro-
clivities of the opposing pitcher, with
Zeb directing his team from the bench.
Tho pilot hopes In this way to avoid
a recurrence of the charley horse in mis-
leg, due to too much work, that put him
out of service on several occasions last
season
JOE Judge has begun to reap the
benefits of hard work designed to i'm
prove his physical condition., which
was way below par when he reported.
Saturday he indulged in strenuous
session in the morning including sew
eral complete circuits of the bases
at top speed. 1t SO tagged him that he
lacked energy to visit the nearby
pected to be dead" for the game in
the afternoon, but, to his surprise.
after a good rest, he was fresh and
strong for the battle with the Braves.
If it were considered advisable the
batting order of the Nationals could
be so arranged that no two men in
succession would hit from the same
side of the plate. AS 1t is now with
a southpaw sticker first and a right
handler second, three left handlers then
como up and three right-handers fol-
low. With little Juggling the
eight regulars could alternate. At
that, the following arrangement has
more than mere novelty to recon-
mend it: Judge, left; Peck, right;
Milan, left; Shanks, right; Rice, left;
Harris, right; Goslin, left; Charity,
right.
Instead Of the customary game be-
tween regulars and Yannigans, q