Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-29

GltlonlnE pilgrimage 10 lnlS
Florida city. Will be subjected this wear
to the iraininG-table system in vogue
generally at the larger colleges has
been confirmed hv President Griffith
following an intimation along these
lines given last year.
Several members Of The Washington
club literally ate themselves out Of apn-
Gition at their hotel here last season.
being unable 70 resist the urge Of the
wide variety Of rich foo6Stuffs, particu-
larry pastries available 81 their train
ing headquarters
Notable in this respect was Pitcher
Irvlng Ea6lev. whose sensational work
after he had reached the peak of con-
clijioa was second only 10 that OF young
Horace Lisenbec.
While a member of the Nationals. Al
Crow6er. from whom much had been
expected. was another who reduced his
value To the club by unwise choice CT
his food. with resulting stomach trouble.
We are going to have supervised
eating this year" the Nationals presi-
cent stated This docs not mean that
there viii be any shortage of food. On
The contrary VIC shall ende2vor 70 see
that good. wholesome food, III ample
quantities. shall be available always.
Mike Martin already has tentatively
arranged his menus which will baspre-
pared under his direction b. the chPf
at the hotel here. but there viii b. no
more cases OF THREE hclp;ngs of ice
cream, cake and pie, topped of with
nuts and raisiIls. or Of one ball player
eating all the desserts ordered BY his
table mates and not consumed by them.
Why, from the way some OF these
youngsters ordered you would think
they were under the impression every
day was Christmas. ! dent want any
promising players, or veterans. either.
for that matter, held back this season
by unwiSe eating at training camp"
Special Drills for West.
That Sammy West is TO be especially
groomed Tor the centerield berth. left
vacant by the unconditional release of
Tris Speaker, is plainly indicated by
the list Of players ordered 10 report in
Tampa February 10, the name of the
yoUng outflelder from Rochester. Tex,
being included along with the Ma
taonals battery men.
Griffith thinks mighty well Of West.
discountlng practically 100 per cent the
indifferent batting average of .239
emasseo by the youngster last season
in 80 games in which he participated.
And the opinion that the player who
smashed his way TO prominence IN the
Southern Association the previous sea-
sol with az average of $50. including
IS home ruTlS. is destined for a stellar
position IN the American League Is
shared by quite a number Of other
Judges of ball players.
West rad gobs OF trouble last sea-
Scn Reporting Ior training IN February
at Tampa Ia apparently excellent con-
citaon. he won almost instant recogni-
ton from Manager Harris by his all
around WORK IN the exhibition games.
eliminating in a virtual Single-hanoed
victory over the Giants az St. Augustine.
Among his four hits in that game ne
inserted & hoine-Iln wallop and threw
out tTo men at the plate.
Shorty after the Nationals reached
home following the completion OF their
.pre-seasan games. West developed
Severe attack OF tonSilitis, and 1t was
not un.il July that ne had recovered
efficiently 10 again be coISloeIeo
ready for active duty.
In q r.ne in july in St Louis he
vas used es q pinch runner, and IN
scoring from first base on hit ne
Istiled q ciaarleyhores. involving an
in ,,vv 10 a nerve IL his right leg which
virtually inczpacitate6 him for the re-
rrssnoer o. the season.
Still firmly convinced that West was
one Of the best prospects that ever had
s1oincd the Washington club. President
Griffith al the suggestion OF Manager
Harris, induced West 10 have his ton
siis removed before going home at the
eloSe Of The season The club physician
prescribed q course OF exercises Tor
West 70 be followed in the Winter
months As a result improvement al
nscs: 10 the point Of complete re-
1nycry from the injury was noted. and
rrc@rt reports indicate that all traces
G! :he bad leg have disappeared.
No Base BAN al First
Bscky Harris highly pleased al this
Information, thereupon decided that
West should bs given special treatment
- Tampa srE il vas az his irsistefce
q that the young ou.neloer was ordered
.l7ers With the first squad Base ball,
slioxeter. IT, 70 play no part whatever
~ ins esYly Conditioning Of West. He
- not % touch bail or bat for the
!i,st 10 days g. least.
rnocr Trainer Mike Martins watch
e.. ere he is 30 be put through a
course Of conditioning involving prl-
s7yssyiiy logging around the fair grounds
;rack ard other exercises calculated 70
Strengthen his legs,
y. kzaE AN4f4E %sfF (AstSs EfE~sNtE ~
rive a. the training camp here West
sssy'lls be ia splendid shape 70 GO on
with the squad on the regular schedule
a. prsctclng. In the exhibition games
Yves, Is broked 70 take his place IN
ine cegter garden u remain perrna-
fs1oEily. Backy Harris hopes and con-
" Ient3g ezpects.
The PLAYERS who have been notified
b. Present Griffin 10 report here
February is INCLUDE. ~ addition 10
vfolt. Pitcher Clarence Griffin, Rob
est Bu!ke. LLOYD. Brown, Ssn Jonee.
NAlon Castor Horace Liserpee. Fred
sszr,errY Luther Roy, E0@.n Wells,
rom ZachsFy, C!aytou Van h!aystiiiF.
yeI HOPKINS ard ITYIng Hsdieg, anc
Caxnsrs Bennett Tate, Hugh McAui-
IN sHc Ll0eFt copper.
Zeb lillian, star ouiAeIder of o'neF
~faYs ar4o signed this year az coacn
alfo vii report With the ffss squad,
gnc Orlfs'h hzR sBtnoTiDRd Milan 10
Fs.ns along with him PITCHER Charles
s1Ane vito ilvek nssF Miisns home Town
q! C.2rkKyHle TeK Grimm alto IL q
ns'lys ri ClsFkksliIe. end viii journey