The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-01

The same might be said of"
Dutch Reuther, Zach Wheat and
Andy High, of the Dodgers. 1t
seems, from what we have learned
of Reuther's case, that the young
man really is dissatisfied. Messrs.
Wheat and High have attempted,
in general way, to give the same
impression. They are not salts
fled. Neither is the average occu-
pant of the electric chair.
Among the prima donnaS of the
worlds champion giants, the bit
ter enders" include Dave Bancroft,
John Scott, Johnny Rawlings, Earl
Smith and Jack Bentley.
In addition, Emil Meusel,
George Kelly and Casey Stengel
remain unsigned because they
win not be rendered contracts
until McGraw has determined
just what, If anything, their tour
of the Orient did to their playing
ability.
It is also believed that Frank
Snyder is not saying it with foun-
tain pens because he resides in
San Antonio and can talk with
McGraw there personally.
The remainder of them, however.
give every evidence of being sin
cere in their stand. Scott, Bancroft
and Bentley have politely declined
to appear at the training camp.
Bentley is said to be quite pleased
with the terms offered him but
wants a $4,000 bonus from some
one to recompense him for the dis
appointment of having been trans
ferred from minor league to a
worlds champion club.
AS for the Yanks, Frank Baker
wants to retire from the big
leagues and has no salary differ
ences with the management, Pipp
thinks he deserves more money
and may get it, Meusel is af-
| fronted by the wording of his con-
tract, Pennock is seized by the
| unique desire for an extra dollar
the practice, and says he will lead
| the way.
l. Mike Martin took his boss over to
see the ball park last evening before
| dinner. He is entitled to all praise
for the excellent work done on the
| diamond. 1t is quite as good as that
home in Washington, and Mike
turned it out himself.
A large clubhouse and dressing
room has been provided for the
| Washington players and steel and
| concrete stand built to replace the
old wooden stand. Tampa now
sports the classiest stand in the
| Florida League, and all because the
Washington club is training here.
The work this week for the ath
letes will be light. 1t is calculated
to strengthen their wind and their
legs. The pepper drill, which is
fielding bunts,- does the trick better
than anything else, but the pitchers
VIII be required to warm up every
day, beginning with slow straight
balls. A short run around the track
VIII complete the days exercise.
Sam Rice and Bucky Harris are
not required to get into this drill
until next week, but it is good bet
ting that they will be i'm there be-
lore being SO ordered. Right now
both are playing golf
Patsy Charity has been ordered
to take things easy with his arm. Ii
bothered him all last season, but
, President Griffith wants him tc
work gradually this spring, trust
ing that the throwing arm will. re
gain its old strength before the sea
son is underway. The bulk Of the
warming up work will be done b,
George Gibson, who Is a horse 70,
work. The other catchers Lapan
Hargrave and Ruel will do their fai,
, share leaving Charity to nurse his
wing
We've got to have Charity IN
there I'm good sha ma this WAR ca ,,s
President Griffith. With him hit
ting around $50, AZ he can do for
the first half Of the season, well
be q hard team to heat -