Evening star., 1922-03-30


the illness OF Mrs. Johnson, it still
for service by April II provided tn
his training. Through worry over
nervous wreck, however, and it n
able to give his attention to base
Mrs. Johnson yesterday had recov-
cred sufficiently from her operation
of Monday for frontal sinusitis to
sit up. but she still is suffering con-
siderably. and her physician is of the
opinion that 1t may be necessary to
make another incsion to break up
the gathering in her head. In any
event Walter probably will be men
tally unfit to indulge in any further
practice here. and 1t already is settled
that as soon as Mrs. johnson Is strong
pany her and their three children to
Washington. This may be by the
first of next week. when camp here
will be broken. or even later.
Anxious for Good stnrt.
Manager Milan today said he had
abandoned all hope Of Johnson being
in condition to work at the opening
problematical how long II would be
before Walter would be ready. The
pilot fully appreciates the value OF
getting away to good start, and.
while he has by no means lost hope
of doing this. it is palpable that the
outlook is far from bright with the
ace of his mound corps eliminated
> from consideration for an indefinite
period.
The Dark cloud has its silver lin
ing, however, and it is a patch of
considerable dimensions. 1t is fact
that johnson seldom Is at his best in
the spring. due to his tendency to de-
velop cold upon his return to wash
is believed he already has had his
customary attack. but what is even
more important is that there is moth
ing whatever wrong with his arm
He asserts the salary whip feels as
sound and strong as it ever did, and
is confident that when he is ready to
start a successful season will be his
lot.
Others in Good Condition.
In addition the splendid condition
of the other pitchers is cheering.
Mogridge already has demonstrated
beyond any doubt that he Is in for
a big year, and all Indications point
to Zachary. Erickson, Woodward.
Gleason. Phillips and Francis being
primed for effective service in an
other two weeks, with Courtney also
to be figured on If he has acquired a
sufficient degree of control by that
time. There is little question but
that, barring accidents, every mem
ber of the regular infield and outfield
also will be in tip-top form, although
Judge is in for hard work daily to
increase his stamina. and Harris has
yet to get his batting orbs correctly
gagged -
A tentative list of the athletes to
be shipped direct to Washington
when the Nationals pull up stakes
Braves includes Catcher Noone and
Pitchers Keifer, Miller, Digeas. Rld
Turk, in addition to Johnson. and
with Frank Brewer also possibility
if the damaged thumb of his left
hand has not improved Swinging a
bat aggravates Turkeys injury. and
it may be deemed advisable to pre-
scribe several days of rest for him.
Visit the Braves Today.
The Nationals today are scheduled
to make their final appearance of the
exhibition schedule at the camp of
the Braves. ST. Petersburg this week
Is in the throes of FESTIVAL of the
nations" or some such thing. and this
particular date has been designated
as base ball day" 1t will be the
final opportunity for natives of the
Sunshine city to see base ball OF
big league brand this year. and they
are expected to take advantage OF 1t
by thronging their new waterfront
ball park to capacity.
The sixth game of the inter league
series. in which the Griffmen now
lead by game count of three to
two, Will PROVIDE something of an
acid test for one of Milan's rookie
fingers. Jehosophat Besselievere Bril-
heart: the youngest OF the Washing
ton chuckers, is scheduled to be the
opening pitcher in his first engage
ment against a club of major cali5er.
How long he will linger will depend
upon the measure of success ne at
tains, and his showing also will have
a bearing on the decision Of what
ultimately Is to be done with him.
The Juvenile southpaw still Is in the
running for retention this year. al
j. though it generally is believed steady
work in some minor organization is
the thing best adapted for what he
rrost needs, seasoning.
Erickson is listed to take up where
!. Brillheart leave of. and II IT is neces-
sary to employ third finger, Slim
McGrew will get the call; The tall
ing his own with the Beaneaters. and
he is to be given the chance, later on.
II not today.
The Regular. took another fall gu.
of the Yannigans yesterday. their
third victory in four games played.
one of them having been 4 Graw. fhe
score of this last engagement slop-
py and uninteresting affai- was to
1. with hostilities terminated before
the vet Grams had finished their turn
at bat in the last half of the seventh.
The feature Of the engagement was
the exhibition OF fancy QlNlNS given
by Leon Goslin in right field on two
occasions. When Smith was at bat
the Goose played his drives like a
washerwoman, his exhibition being
a cross between an imitation of Paul
swan dancing and Eliza crossing the
ice. Earl was credited with double
and a triple as result.
Courtney went the entire distance
for the Yannigans and distinguished
himself by issuing nine bases on
balls. He yielded only three bingles
In the first six sessions, all of which
fell to Joe Judge, but this effective
ness was marred by his faulty aim.
In the first four rounds woodward
was nicked for only doubles by
Picinich and Smith, good for one run,
but in the fifth, successive triples by
i smith and La Motto and Bluege's
sacrifice f1y netted a pair of count
ers for the Yannigans. Francis
hurled the final frame for the vet
erans and was reached for tally on
Ia Notes double and singles by
Brewer and Bluege. Although the
last named got but one safety, he hit
the ball hard on every appearance
and has convinced observers that he
will develop into a batsman of merit
in time.
Goebers catch of a liner of Rice's
bat in the third, was the felding fea-
ture. 1t was a low drive to left GEN.
ter that appeared to be a sure triple,
but Goebel surprised everybody by
reaching it with both hands by