Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-03-24

In his first appearance on the
mound this Spring the ex-Clere-
lander was not impressive. Pitching
against the Braves, at Tampa on
March IA, Convey not only was
knocked galley west in his two
rounds on the slab, but also was
extraordinarily wild. Yesterday,
though, he had pitching poise, and
took care Of his trio of innings in
admirable style His improveme mt
in the nine days since his initial
competitive workout really is re-
mark BILE.
With CoveIeskie fast rounding
into seasonable form. Manager
Harris ought to have little to worry
him regarding his pitching staff.
Now all but Ave OF the IA hurlers
demonstrated that a great deal may
be expected of them, and Of the five
yet to prove that they are in proper
condition. three--Walt Johnson.
Vean Gregg and elise Dudley-have
not been under fire so far.
Five Mats Ready Now.
Harris now considers Coveleskie
as being we'll enough prepared for
use against the Giants on the Ma
tionals' transforming trip North.
His addition to the exhibition game
staff raises TO FIVE the experienced
hurlers who are likely TO be called
upon regularly in the series with the
National League champions. The
other veterans who have worked
we'll enough 10 qualify for this
service are Dutch Ruether, George
Mogridge, .Jez Zachary and Fred
Marberry.
The trio of youngsters that includes
Jim Mcnamara, Harry Kelley and
Benson Brillheart is not apt to be
sent against the Giants much, accord
ing to Harris present plans. nor will
Allen Russell, spitball veteran, likely
be called upon to any great extent
during the clubs homeward trip.
Warren Ogden and Joe Martina OBJ
Vlousiy are not yet conditioned for
heavy duty.
Ogdens showing yesterday was the
worst made by any National pitcher
in game to date. The Athletic trans
fer looked none too well in his debut
at st. Petersburg against the Braves
last week, but yesterday he was much
worse. He did not seem to be able
to put any power into his pitches, and
was absolutely incapable of stopping
the attack launched by the Dodgers
the moment he stepped to the box.
Ogden hurled two innings following
Coveleskie's departure from the slab,
Dodgers made 10 hits and as many
runs. Ogden declares his arm does
not become tired from his workouts,
but that he is afraid to put all his
strength into his work yet. The hurler
who did so well for the Nationals
immediately after he Joined them last
year apparently is not so certain that
the operation performed on the ailing
shoulder Of his pitching arm was sue
cessful. If the operation did benefit
him he has yet to show that 1t did.
Marberry Shows Improvement.
Fred Marberry went through the
last four innings and was somewhat
better than in his last time out. Fred
Is developing good change of pace,
something he lacked last season,
when he was the iron man of the
American League, and his curve bali
has sharper and more deceptive
break than formerly. The Dodgers
got four hits off him, but he also
whitfield four of them, and all but one
of those struck out famed for the
third strike.
The Nationals did not look to be
world beaters in a batting way
against the Dodger hurlers. Dazzy
Vance, who performed so brilliantly
last year, was given some rough
trea tment in the second of the two
innings he worked, but Neslon Green,
Il southpaw recruit, held the Harris
men to three safeties in four innings,
and Tiny Osborne, right handler,
was not touched in the last three
rounds.
All told, the Nationals garnered five
swats-not so good against the Is
banged by Brooklyn. The world
champions were somewhat wabbly
afield, too, being charged with three
errors. Ossie Bluege and Ogden
made wild heaves. while Mike Nc
Nally tried to play foot bali with a
grounder.
The Nationals crashed into the 1cor-
ing column first getting to Vance for
two hits and as many runs in the
second session. Goslin was struck by
a pitched ball and was doubled home
by Judge. Bluege sacrificed and, aft
er Peck lined to Wheat, Ruel singled
Judge across the plate.
Ogden Roughly Treated.
The Dodgers failed to bother Co.
veleskie, but they hoped right on
Ogden at the outset of the fourth
frame. Brown and Cox singled. and
when Ogden made a poor chuck to
Judge after fielding Stocks bunt, the
bases were filled. Bluege got De
Berrys liner, but tossed the ball away
tGyllS lot 1t uOuDlc pay, 81 oioN IL
scored and the other runners adj
vauced a base each. Then Greene.
Mitchell and Tierney hit safely to
make il a five-run inning.
Ogden got more rough treatment In
the fifth. Cox began T. q round with
a single, Stock was hit Ind De Ber-
rvs clout to short left crowded the
sacks. Cox scored after McNeely
caught Greene's loft, but q pass to
Mitchell again jammed the stations.
Tierney's single sent two men home,
and after Cotton pilfered second he
and Mitchell counted as Wheat sin
gled.
Greene's wild throw paved the way
to a national marker in the fifth. 1t
put Ruel at second base. Hargrave,
batting for Ogden. singled Muddy to
the far corner, from where he tailed
after Brown grabbed McNeeiy's high
one.
The Dodgers got their last run off
Marberry in the seventh inning, sue
cessive doubles by Mitchell and Tier
ney turning the trick.
Dodgers Again Tomorrow.
A chance to get back at the
Dodgers is to come tomorrow. The
Nationals will journey to Clearwater
TO meet the Brooklyn outfit on its
own heath.
President Griffith and number OF
the Nationals were the guests of the
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