The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-05

throw when runners were on first
to beat this play. That is for tn
hit and run, which scores the I
runner to go from first to third.
Nick Altrock went to the rubber.
Goslin was on third and Fisher at
first. First Japan and Charity
worked behind the bat, making the
short threw, first TO Harris and
then to BIuege. President Griffith
and Manager Bush had outlined the
play carefully before the practice
began and both were satisfied with
Bluege's performance.
For fully half an hour the ath-
1eteg. worked at that one play, both
Harris and Bluege showing pro-
dciency in cutting down the runner
ut the plate. When Goslin only
faxed the start for the plate in
order to bring Fisher over to SEQ
ond,s the inffelders usually managed
to fall across Fishers path and
get him.
The uncertain condition Of
Roger Peckinpaugh's broken index
finger makes it almost q neces-
sity that BIuege be ready to start
the season I'm the short field, even
though Peck later supplants him.
The youngster is facing the op-
portunity Of a lifetime on the dia-
mond. IL he can make a flying
start, 1t is a million dollars to a.
plugged dime that he win never
be pulled out, even for such a high
class veteran as Roger Peckin-
paugh.
The former Peoria star is now
"a Imk rk ~ Clf ~
bases. He is fast enough on his
feet, but he is not slxillful in hook
ing the bag. Sam Rice is showing
q lot Of interest in the youngster
and believes Bluege will master the
trick before the curtain rises on
the 1923 campaign.
Not to be left at the post. Peck is
working hard every day, doing
everything but throwing, the splints
on his broken finger prevent that.
He is in good health, takes his turn
at the bat against the pitchers,
circles the bases and engages in
the pepper drill at which he is de-,
cidedly clever.
The scrap between Peck and
Bleuge for that berth IN the in.
field Is now the only one Of its
kind in the squad. Wade has
cinched his grip on center field
and COnrOy is certain to open the
season at third base. Only at
short Is there any doubt as to
which player win be there when
the Griffs face the MacIKmen in
Philadelphia April 10.
Wade will be unable to falter,
though. for at his heels will be
George Fisher, now acting as Off
cial pinch hitter. Fisher is a clever
nelder, an excellent thrower and,
apparently, a good hitter. wade's
greater experience is the deciding
element giving him the job in the
garden.
joey Evans has more experience
than Conroy. but the Minneapolis
strong man has q firm hold on
that third base job, Evans is easily
the cleverest bunter in the squad
ana Is faster and better base run
ner than Conroy. But in nothing
else has he looked so good here IN
camp.
All by his lonesome Goose Cos
IN took 2 sliding drill yester-
gay. AFTER hitting the dirt a dozen
times or SO, he attracted Sam
Riee's attention. Sam believes
Goslin win never master the hook
sn0e because Of his natural
ciumsiness and so he is teaching
GoslIn the straight-in drive. snch
as Robbie Roth used to use tn
such advantage.
1t is doubtful. If Goslin ever he.
comes a really good base RUNNER
out ne can improve a whole lot bv
hard work. He is not shirkine any
OF that work here. Kay Beach has
worked enough OF the soreness ont
OF MS arm to permit a curve or
He surprised Coach Gibson 49,.
terday by hooking a few IT,
youthful Kentuckian viii On te
washington Friday night. thera ~
await the arrival Of the barnstorn,.
ers week or two. He will he sent
against the batters in the hone ~
getting into condition. If he auc.
ceeds In developing his fast BAH. he
win then receive a trial before his
3ate Is determined.
Recognizing the CRYING need NJ
extra hurlers, President Griffith
has ordered Scout EngeI to keen
his eyes open for two or three
Enget Is now working out of New
Orleans, watching college
pitcher who may receive an Offer.
from the Washington Club n he
can show enough to warrant a
trial.
Before the season has advanced
far. ii Is probable that several
young hurlers will report to the
Griffs. This is in keeping with
President Griffith's announced in.
tention of building up a young
team. They won't all make good
but IL any does show class, he will
have a lengthy career In a Wash.
3ngton uniform Billy Smith will
be sent out through the bushes as
soon as the season gets under way
with orders to watch pitchers wher
ever he can find them in action.
Automobile and motorcycle races
TO be held today and tomorrow al
Plant Field will prevent the Griffs