Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-06


deserve consideration and which m:
At the outset it must be admi
aspirant for the job whose caliber i
veteran of three other American Lei
best seasons of his eleven-year caree
two occasions exceeded the 800 m
White Sox in 1919 and 800 with the
the Boston and Washington clubs
higher than his all-time average, 20
Good Lead-on Man.
In addition to being fairly fast on
his chubby pins and possessing an
average throwing arm, Leibold is val
liable to team as a lead-of man,
his diminutive stature making him
hard to pitch to and enabling him to
draw more than the average number
OF passes per season. But Memo is a
ence, is not given to hitting for dis
lance and cannot be regarded as the
type of athlete with which to build
for the future.
Carr Smith is a bright lad, not yet
old enough to vote, who has not been
at this base ball business long enough
to get onto the many lodges that are
acquired only by steady service over
a period of years. Although no speed
demon, it can be said of him that he
is a quick starter. sure catch of d
fly ball, has Il strong arm and nat
ural aptitude for batting. He is a
big fellow and swings his mace in
manner that results in long rides for
the sphere, but he has much to learn,
and it is extremely doubtful that he
can acquire polish rapidly enough to
entitle him to serious consideration
for a regular position in fast COM
pany this year.
Any estimate of the true value of
Lance Richbourg must be deferred
until he RECEIVERS the full use of his
upderpinning. he still is handi-
field by a lame foot. Judged by the
form he displayed in the fast South
trn Association last season, however
the Nashville youth may be expected
job with the Griffmen when he be-
comes fit. He normally is by far the
fastest member of the quartet under
inspection. and the .30S average he
achieved before being laid low by a
fractured leg last summer speaks
eloquently of his hitting ability.
Has Encouraging Qualities.
Fishers chief claim to considera-
tion is to his punching and his most
doubtful point is the strength on
defense. but in one important es-
sential of the latter he is more pro-
ficient than any other ranger on the
roSter-the fielding of ground balls.
In view og Manager Harris decision
to move Rice over into center field to
take advantage OF MS superior speed
of foot. the ability at sharing hoppers
Of the man selected to fill Sans old
position assumes added importance
from the fact that there usually is
more of that to be done in right field
than In either of the other gardens
The explanation for this is that
since the advent of the lively ball
bounding and base stealing have given
way largely to the hit-and-run play
as methods of advancing runners on
r a h U
try to chit Sbehind the runner into
right field. For this reason an out
nelder who can scoop 'em up and hold
= the runner on second by lining the
ball to third base is of great value.
Fisher has the knack Of judging
FOUNDERS and the arm to meet both
these requirements. and though he
may be bit weak at the business OF
flies, his walloping ability is expected
TO offset this Fisher always has
been able to hit. No matter in what
company he has played. the native of
highly impressive manner, and there
is no reason for believing that the
major league hurlers can stop him il
he is given fair chance.
Not Good Utility Player.
Fisher is not the type of athlete
who would shine If used in strictly
emergency roles. for the cagey curvers
in the big show probably would tie
him in knot with change of pace If
he were called on merely for pinch
hitting duties. But if installed as a
regular and given the chance to look
over their stuff every day he should
get his bearings and pound the pellet
in a manner that would make up for
any shortcomings he might have in
the field.
line be obtained on Fishers worth in
fast company. But, if we are not mis-
taken, Harris Is the type of pilot who
will take chance on youngster in
his team rather than play it safe by
using tried veteran who essays
under par in the one department sup
posed to be the forte of an outfieder-
smuggling.
The warmer weather that has set in
now and is expected to continue is
speeding up the work of getting the
players into condition, AND Mike Mar
tin Is assured of having at least three
pitchers primed for box work in the
contest against the Cuban All-Stars
scheduled for Saturday The warmth
of the sun and the wearing of a red
Joe Martina into taking his turn
on the rubber for the first time in the
batting practice yesterday, and he
toiled for few minutes like ma
chine, showing excellent control for
hurler who had been at work only
three days. Dudley, Moon, Joyce, Roe
and Brogan were the other fingers to
draw slab duty, and they afforded ex-
cellent practice for more than an
hour for the dozen actives who par
ticipate In the drills.
Bluege again was at third, with
Bean on second, Gagnon at short and
Shirley on first in the infield practice.
Bluege and Shirley are throwing the
ball around in fine style, but Bean is
suffering from sore arm, due to let
ting out a little too early, and Gag
mons wing still is loo lame to permit
anything but lobbing.
Shirley Retains His Pepper.
Shirtey's pepper still issmuch in
evidence during the infleld work. but,
although he has found little to en-
1huse over thus far in the stick
drills. he is taking his healthy cuts
AZ usual But the beavers have so
much speed they're busting EN- past
him. They simply are further adj
vanced in their pitching than Shirley
Is in his batting. He is swinging late
now, but after his eyes and muscles
become attuned he promised to give
the outfielders many a chase.
Clyde Milan blew into camp from
his home. in Texas last evening and
announced he would stick around to
work out with the boys for ten days
or so before proceeding to New Ha-
ven to take charge Of the Eastern
LEG Rue Club there.