The Washington times., 1931-04-11
FIFTY TEAMS
/ ALREADY
LISTED

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Walter johnson, jr., popular
son of Washington's famous base
ball manager, will take part in
The Times Junior Baseball Asso-
citation Leagues.
The team of which he is the
outstanding mound performer,
the Wonder Bread Boys, was en-
rolled in the Class A division by
Its manager yesterday.
In enrolling the team, the
manager congratulated the base
ball editor for the excellent op-
portunity given the sandlot
youngsters.
"It is certainly gratifying to
know that there are Taen at the
head of a newspaper, such as
The Times, who have not for
gotten their bOyhOOd days and
remember the tough times they
had sponsoring a team" he
said.
To prove that he appreciated
the work being done by The
Times, he entered two teams,
both in Class A.
Organization machinery Of
the association leagues is be-
ginning to function in double
quick time.
Some 81 teams have Otfici-
ally entered the league cOmpeti-
tiOns. Among the early en-
trants were the following teams:
Glass B-Columbias, Colonys Manush
Insects, Hargrave Athletics.
All Of, these boys have high
expectations in the forthcoming
championships. It seems quite
evident from the manner in
which the boys have responded
thus far that the league will eX-
ceed some $50 teams.
The encouraging turnout Of
The Times Junior Baseball ASso-
citation is being taken as a good
omen, say the officials, for the
success of the loops this sea-
son. Truly, this is a splendid
start. Only two days after plans
were announced the Sandlot toss
ers turned out in fine style. The
present total is expected to grow
considerably in the next few
days. Several clubs have SIgni-
fled intentions Of submitting
teams at an early date. Some of
the teams have entered and some
of those which intend to enter
were previously members of the
Capitol City League.
The Colony Club, formerly of
the Capitol City League, repre-
sented by Truman Kennedy,
S14 Buchanan st. N. w., re-
queSted that it be entered in
The Times Junior League.
Truman openly admitted that
he thought The Times Junior
Baseball Association was the best
league to join. If the general
opinion Of the boys has been
aroused to such an extent at so
early a date, what will they do
in the way of response at later
date. So, you see, boys, from the
reports the thing for you to do
is to get those entries in, plenty
snappy.
Speaking of entries, the Speng-
Ter Post team, the champs of last
years American Legion loops,
was represented by their man
aging director, James H. Hayre,
at The Times office. Mr.. Hayre,
who for the past four years has
been the manager Of the Speng-
Ter Post team, said that he
thought The Times Junior Base
ball Association was one of the
most formidable leagues he had
ever come in contact with. To
back his statement he entered
two teams. There is a possibility
that he will enter a third in a
few days.
The teams are entering the
competitions without knowing
what the prizes will be. It
seems that the boys are con-
fident in The Times Junior
Association.
At the same time the other
leagues in the city are having
difficulty organizing, with their
prize list announced. But, boys,
when The Times Junior Baseball
Association announces the prizes
to be presented, it will knock you
off your feet. Watch for the
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Everything is booming for the
youngsters at present. One of
the big treats for the sandlotterS
will be the valuable series of
lessons on baseball, beginning in
The Times April 20. Another big
feature of the program is the
party at the ball park Saturday
morning, April 18. One hundred
tickets will be given out at this
party. There will also be SO
autographed baseballs distributed.
Among other things. the Ath-
leticS and Senators will be on
hand to help you with your base
ball problems. And, Of course,
no party is complete without
some fun. This fun will be pro-
vided by Nick Altrock and AL
Schacht.
Remember. boys, speed helps.
So get those entries in. Room
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