Evening star., 1922-06-03

are necessary evils" that go with
johnson was just about as restful
as fish out of water yesterday, when
the rain that prevented play on
Thursday continued to fall. and just
as soon as it was determined that the
Nationals ana Athletics would have
to put off hostilities until the double
header billed for this afternoon,
Walter got Manager Mi,an's permis-
sion to run down to Washington TO
see his family. giving the pilot the
assurance that he would be back for
the contests today. unless advised he
would not be needed.
Wants to Pitch in Turn.
1t was during the discussion of the
burdensome side of the game that
Walter made his declaration as to the
stability of his salary whip. ut seems
just as strong to me as it ever did.
is what I need to get the best re-
suits. / must pitch at least once
every four days to show my best
form. and. as Manager Milan has
reached the same conclusion, l hope
to be called to the slab at these regu-
lar intervals.
tI guess I was endowed with an
unusual arm," continued Walter. 1T
never hurts me and never feels the
least bit heavy. no matter how hard
a game have to pitch. don't know
how much longer it will stand the
gaff, but there absolutely is no indi-
cation now of it giving away.
Would BE Minor Mogul.
Asked if he ever would pitch in the
minors after his big league days
were over, Walter said:
II never would go to the minors un-
der any one else's management, but
there are several minor league clubs
T he crl n
or part owner of. and in that case
1t is possible that I might be seen
on the mound against teams in the
lower ranks"
Having pitched "Wednesday. Johnson
was not due to start either Of the
games here today. in which the Ma
tionals must get an even break in
order to remain in third place. Kay
Francis and Olaf Erickson were the
choices for mound duty. but Milan
thought it might not be bad idea
to have Walter on hand for relief
work in case the necessity might arise.
Unless he should have to figure In
today's battles. Johnson will twirl
against the Red Sox in Washington
tomorrow in the Grins last home
game until the return June % from
q swing around the western half Of
the circuit.
Bank Rolls Get Blow.
Inability to play here Thursdayend
yesterday cost the Nationals and dAth-
letics a wad of money as the local
club is attracting the fans as 1t has
not done since the days OF its cham
pionship teams. While banner
crowd is expected to turn out this
afternoon, it most certainly will not
total near 50 many as would have
seen the clubs in action had they
been able to play three sdays,ao even
two.
One day during the recent series
between the Macks and Tigers. when
these teams were battling for third
place. hundreds were turned away
from the gates, every seat In the
stands and bleachers being taken, the
paid admissions totaling nearly
z6, 900.
Bfng Tells why He Hits.
Washington hurlers in their gab-
tests here have declared. We've got
to stop Bing Miller" and it looks as
IL that would be a big job this after
noon and on other days to come. Bing
who pitches, and the ex-National at
tributes 1t to the fact that he has
changed his style somewhat over last
season.
Last year with Washington he dis
covered he was hitting too many balls
with the handle of his bat. This sea-
son he faces the pitcher more square
ly. and now meets the ball in the
thick section Of the club. Bing
use. his war clubs weighing forty
four ounces each.
oueried as to the secret Of his un-
usual success with the willow, Bing
replied: II don't try to outguess the
pitcher; / only hit what ] see."