Evening star., 1923-04-07

Some now under contract may not
be wearing Washington uniforms in
1919. but those due to don them will
visit here, for Plant Field Is to be the
preseason work for four more years
But seventeen OF the twenty-eight
playing members Of the squad were
here today for the tilt with the Bos-
parting for Jacksonville last night.
Those who left ahead of the main
detail were to encounter the Braves
second string aggregation this after
noon. They are accompanied by Coach
Nick Altrock and Acting Field Sec
retary Dick Richards.
J., The advance guard will be over
hauled at Jacksonville tomorrow
night for the northward trip. Presi-
dent Griffith. who Is not to remain
with the club to witness the exhibit
ton engagements, is due to arrive In
washington Monday and expects to
squad.
Those Due Here Monday.
Those slated to make the trip 70
Washington direct are Walter John
son. one Of the pitchers in todays
contest; Pete Lapan, catcher: Kay
Chick Gagnon. infielders, and George
MCNAMARA, outfielder.
Johnson is to continue his work
outs on the home field and may be
used in the opening game at Phila-
So far. the future status OF the
players. other than Johnson. who are
to proceed directly TO the Nationals
The > placing Of Beach with some
minor league club before the clan OF
Griffith quit Florida was considered.
but nothing has developed In the
a Washington contract. but it was
more q matter of form than anything
else. for he actually was the property
Of the club. Unless he can be farmed
probably will be retained for utility
service.
Griffth still is dickering for Frank
Reil. right-hand pitcher OF the Florida
Thursday was so impressive. He has
made a cash offer for the slabnan. but
the Tampa president prefers players.
The Nationals president declares he
has none to leave here at present.
Griffith. however, thinks much of the
Smoker hurler and 1t may be that
Reil will be seen IN Washington soon.
La Motto Stnl Is AtIing.
All OF the Nationals except Bobby
La Motto participated in yesterdays
long drill on Plant Field La Motto has
been unable to rid himself of the
severe charleyhorse that has both
cred him for several days He hopes
to play at third base when the club
performs in Savannah Monday after
noon. That Is Bobby's home town and
the natives are planning a rousing re-
ception for him and the others OF
Griffith's crew.
Roger Peckinpaugh, who has been
nursing mending broken finger
while indulging in light fielding and
batting practice, had the splints re
moved from the troublesome digit
yesterday and assumed his regular
berth at short field. 1t seems as
though his old 1inx was still on his
trail, for the first ball hit at Peck
took a mean hop and struck the in
fielder in the face. He was not hurt
severely. however, and went about
his practice in a brilliant manner.
Peck appears in far better physical
condition than he was last season
and at batting practice met the ball
in pleasing style.
A lengthy "skull' practice was a
feature of yesterdays drill. Plays
involving direct. intercepted and re-
layed throws from the outfield were
thoroughly rehearsed. both by regu-
lars and recruits. The Importance
of reinforcing players to prevent
damage by overthrows was I'M
pressed upon the athletes. Shifts to
meet emergencies IN fielding also
were carefully planned. 1t was a
most constructive form of training
for the older heads as well as the
youngsters.