Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1922, Page 24

24 I SURE TWO REAL HURLERS WILL BE ADDED TO LIST . i i‘F inest Bunch I Ever Saw,” Says Pflot—Woddwqrd | T lebes. and Gleason Impressive—Infielder Bleuge Demonstrates That He Can Field. BY DENMAN THOMPSON. AMPA, Fla,, March 7—Zeb Milan is much impressed with the bunch of rookies assembled to aid him in his initial effort at piloting a ball club. After the first workout under his direction the new man- ;ger of the Nationals waxed enthusiastic over the appearance of the “Finest looking set of recruit pitchers I ever saw,” is the way Milan worded his verdict, after giving each one the double-Q. “Most of them certainly run to length, always an acceptable thing in a pitcher; nearly all ave good action and they appear to be an unusually intelligent bunch. f we don't get one or two real flingers out of the array I'll be very much surprised.” Six of the thirteen hurlers in camp Qfficiated for short periods on the mound in the batting practice and they all gave evidence of the benefit ibtained from their preliminary work. Gourtney headed the list and in his advanced condition afforded a lot of trouble to the players, who have not seen a pitched ball for five months. He wis followed by Francis, Brillheart, Gleason, McGrew and Woodward. in that er. Next to Courtney, Woodward and Gleason looked the mogqt impres- give. The latter has a side-arm mo- tion, very similar to that employed hy Johnson, and the parallel also in- aludes a free, easy motion. ! Francis Slow in Developing. ® Francis does not seem to be pro- gressing very fast in learning to get weight of body into his delivery, but McGrew is showing such an aptitude for carrying out instructions that it Thay be only a few weeks until he has thastered the new style, one calculated to render a boxman of his height and natural ability exceedingly formida- ‘ble. The tall Texan has completely discarded his customary delivery for a motion that is a cross between side- arm and underhand. If it develops that he has as much stuff as is sus- pected and can control it he will be able to win ball games in the big show this year, for he can move sround with surprising speed despite HBis ungainly form. 1 : Phillips, Miller and Digges were fot called on to climb the hill yes- terday, but will be impressed ~for at service today, while Johnson, chary and Erickson, being out for e first time, took things easy. ‘hey loosened their wings by lobbing the ball a bit and fielded some bunts. Johnson is carrying just enough xtra weight to lose by exercise ere. Eric appears trimmer than ysual and displayed a lot of pep in &musing himself around first base. : Rice Shows Keen Eye. : Torres and Noone divided the work Back of the plate in the hitting prac- tice and wielded sticks along with Milan, Rice, Harris, Goebel, Lamotte #nd Bleuge. Rice's batting eye never geems to desert him and Harris also t the ball welh his vision being ened by sevefal weeks spent on ®olf links. Goebel had the great- dificulty of them all in gauging straight ones exclusively served the pitchers, but improved great- . toward the finish. Bleuge, the inflelder obtained from Peorla Three-Eye-League Club, a youngster of above the average jeight for an inflelder and is a right- and batsman with a style that is from impressive, on what he wed in his first exhibition. He d not take a single swing yester- . contenting himself with merely . Many shapes and sizes Zilc o 30c.” meeting the ball. He probably will loosen up a bit in due time and, for that matter, a slap-hitter i3 not to be despised if he meets the ball squarely. Harris is included in this category and there is no more dan- gerous batter on the roster of the Nationals. s But if Bleuge's hitting ability is problematical, there seems to be lit- tle doubt of his prowess as a fielder. In the infleld drill that ended the ses- sion the youngster exhibited a “'good pair of hands” and fine ranging abil- ity. Placed at short with La Motte on third, Harris on second and Milan covering first, Bleuge played Eround- ers nicely and gave indications of a strong throwing arm. He also demon- strated that he knows something about double-play maneuvers around the keystone sack. Frank Brower, who received little notice of his reporting time being ad- vanced a week, has been given a cou- ple of days’ leeway to store his fishing tackle and clean his guns. He is due to arrive here Wednesday. Mogridge lost little time in signing a contract after conferring with Griff. The veteran uthpaw watched the boys from the “side lines yesterday, owing to the non-arrival of the trunk in which his working clothes are parked, but will be on the job today. Griff loat several cigars in wagering that Rice couldn’t get “hits” during the wand drill. Sam collectéd by lin- ing the ball into safe territory every time he came up. Gleason demonstrated during his occupancy of the mound that he knows how to take care of his posi- tion from a defensive standpoint. He and Francis both appear to be ex- ceptionally good at gobbling up grounders, and the latter is as fast as a majority of inflelders. The first match game the Griffmen play this year will be against the Philadelphia National League Club at Leesburg. Fla., on Thursday, March 16, Griff having concluded arrange- ments for the contest with Business Manager Shettsline yesterday. This will be in addition to the series of six to be played with the Boston Braves, here and at St. Petersburg, starting Saturday, March 18. Milan gave his athletes a short talk in the clubhouse prior to leading them on the fleld for the first time. Some of the boys he had never seen be- fore, but it did not take him long to get well acquainted with them. 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C. . e e et T = = Milan Enthused Over Pitching Reéruits JUDGE LANDIS TO PITCH [EXCLUSIVE “SNAPS” OF RECRUITS WHO SEEK BERTHS WITH NATIONALS| WILL PLAY FOR $20,000 AS GRIFFS OPEN SERIES TAMPA, Fla, Mareh TJudge Landis will piteh the first ball at the opening contest of the series ©of seven games betweea the Griff- men and Hoston Rraves here em Baturday, March 18. k President Grifith meed the former federal jurist had nccepted his dnyitation to in- elude Tampa ‘in his proposed tour of the apring tralning eamps and had arranged to make hia vinit here colncidental with the insugn- ration - of the interlengue games Between Boston and Washington teamn. today an- Teadily and he has a personality that commands instant respect. nounced by President Griffith- today. following receipt of a letter from Bush at his home In Indianapolis. Butgh at no time has been a holdout, according to QGrifMith, who ys the veteran inflelder delayed getting in line only for the purpose of assuring himself regular employment through- out the season. Grift alno announced that Nat Turk, the Columbian Bally League pitcher, has signed his contract and is ex- pected to leave his classes at Johns Hopkins University and report here next Monday. The only athlete on the roster stiil to be legally bound for service is Val Picinich, and there I8 little doube the catcher will be in uni- :::l‘( when the roll is called next Nick - Altrock and Walter Johnson were victors on the golf links yester- day over Clyde Milan and W. F. Adams, manager of the hostelry at which the Griffmen are quartered, winning by 4 and 3. Nick got a 96 for his Tound and has renewed hopes of being able to vanquish Griff. GUY IS CUE WINNER. James Guy's consistent shooting brought him a 100 to victory over Buck Pumphrey last night in a pock- et Dbilllard tournament match at the Grand Contral Academy. Pum- nl\re_y had a high run of 18, while Guy's best ltrlnf was 14, but the latter played a stoadier game. —_— NEWS MEN BOWLING. Newspaper men resumed first-round play in their individual duckpln champlonship tournament this after- noon on the Recreation drives. A squad of fifteen bowlers was sched- uled to compete. Towa Quint Beats Buokeyes. COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 7.—Iowa defeated Ohio State, 34 to 18, in a western confeyence basket ball game last night. PLAYERS ARE EXHAUSTED IN LONG HOCKEY CONTEST ST. PAUL, Minn, March 7~With the players exhausted from their sirenuous performances, the third Same between the St. Paml Ath- Istic Club and Eveleth was ealled at the end of third extra period at midnight Inst night, with meither team having scored. ST. PAUL COURT QUINT AFTERY. M. H. A. SCALP 8t. Paul Atfiletic Club basketers are primed to administer a severe trounc- ing to the Y. M. H. A. quint in their game at the Palace court tonight The Washington Circle boys have been practicing strenuously for the engagement and belifeve they can take the measure of the 11th Street- ers. The latter, however, are ready for the St. Paul crew, 80 a good game should follow the clash at 8:30 o'clock. A preliminary, starting 7:30, 11 be between the Kanawha Preps and another speedy junior team. Wise the Arlingtons wants to hear from the manager of the Dominican Lyceums over tele- LUV e ey £ ; EL PRODUC Franklin 6837, before 4 o'clock phot this afternoon. St. Teresa tossers won a double- header, the big five beating the Berchman Comets, 40 to 15, while the reserves trounced the Circles, 10 to 6. Pecks and Emblems are scheduled to mix matters tonight at 8 o'clock in Peck gymnasium. Capital Silents overcame the Mo- hawks, 29 to 21. The winners passed speedily. Terminal R. R. Y. M. C. A. quint visits St. Dominic’s Hall tonight for a game with the Dominican Lyceums. Play will start at 8 o'clock. HORNSBY CUTS DEMAND; Mareh 7. Lovis, are unwilling to pay more tham $17,000. . KNICKS SEEKING FUNDS FORNEW BALL GROUND Knickerbocker Club, forced by byilding operations’ to abandon its athletic fleld in Olympia hollow on ‘Wisconsin avenue, is making a drive for funds with which to construct/a new playground. The Georgetown or- sanisation has leased a lot 350 feet by 760, feet, bounded by 37th, 39th; Reser- voir and R streets, but must clear it of stumps and do much grading and hauling before a good fleld is ready. ‘The Georgetown boys are anxious to have everything in order before starting thelr base ball campaign. They have appealed to residents of Georgetown in particular and Dis- trict citizens generally for financial aid. The Knicks have been enter- ‘ taining thousands from all sections of the city on Sunda: with ball and foot ball games and deserve the assistance of the community. Con- be sent to Frank A. urer, Knickerbocker treet. Checks should be Justiee and Post Marine Corps Navy Yard have been granted chises in the Government League. ox an-, All Office and Justice were members of the circuit last year. The league will meet tomorrow night at French’'s sporting goods store. Edward Crognan has been elected captain of the Diamond Athletic Club nine. James Trotter {s manager. ted States Rallroad Administra- e Juniors want games with six- teen-year teamy. Send challenges to Manager A. Attwood, room 1008, gnltod States Rallroad Administra- on. Triangie Athletic Club giris’ desire games with other girls’ teams and boys’ midget teams. Challenges may be written to Lima Kin 2021 .4th street northeast, or telephoned to North 219. Eagle nine overcame the Hobart Tigers, 22 to 18. Both teams did much slugging. ROUSH FAILS TO SIGN. CINCINNATI, March 7.—Ed. Roush, outfielder of the Cincinnati Nationals, fafled to sign a ocontract yesterdiy when he had a short conference with President August Herrmann. Another i conference will be held today. Roush said if he did not sign today he would return to his home. w " . : High Salaries Threaten to Wreck Base Ball SITUATION NOW SERIOUS, _IN OPINION OF MAGNATES By the Associated Press. N EW YORK, March 7.—George Wright, star shortstop of the Cin- cinnati Red Stockings, played throughout the entire season of 1869 for a salary of $1200. The Red Stockings played fifty-seven games that year, of which they won fifty-six and tied one, a record which has never been duplicated. Wright team. 2 was the highest paid member of the Babe Ruth, home-run hitter extraordinary, signed on Sunday a con- tract with the New York American League club which will net him ap- proximately $75,000 during the coming season. The contract is for three years, with a renewal option for two seasons additional. If continued or the full five years George Hermuan Ruth will receive a total of not less than $375,000. These figures give an idea of the de- velopment of professional base ball in this country during the .past fifty years. They also are the cause of fre- quent conferences behind closed doors in which magnate 'gue the question 10 whether they are building & sal- ary Frankenstein which will in time turn and destroy what has been in the past a reasonably profitable business. Big league base ball club owners will not discuss publicly this subject ex- cept in the most abstract way. It the consensus of opinion as expressed by the magnates, however, that the situation is serious. 8 It is estimated that the salary of the sixteen clubs of the two majo leagues will aggregate more than 32,000,000 this season. The maximum fgures for any one clab are placed at about $225,000, and the minfmum at a trifle over $100,000. To this must be added ground rent, charges, local, state and federal taxes; interest on mortgages, officers’ and clerical salaries and minor charges such as advertising, ticket printing and supplies. A study of base ball salaries over a period of the past thirty to forty years shows the steady increase which kas developed from year to year. In the early seventies $1,5600 was a top- notch figure for a star player. At th: Leginning of 1900 players of similar caliber were receiving from $5,000 to $10,000 & season, A few vears later the famous Chi- . r expens tra lowing figures: Frank Chance, $10,- ; Johnn: Evers, $6,000; Joe Tinker, $5,500, and Steinfeldt, $4,000. Plrates Pald Wagner $10,000. About the same time Pittsburgh was paying Honus Wagner $10,000 and Tommy Leach $4,500. The Ath- letics’ famous Infleld, consisting of Eddie Collins, Frank Baker, Stuffy McInnis and Barry, drew an annual total of $17,500, of which Collins col- lected close to a third. Some twenty years ago the "Na- tional League had a salary limit of 2, Ten years ago it was said average salary in the major that the league was not more than $3,300. To- day it is almost double these figures. The players are not, however, the only ones wha have benefited by the rising salary wave. The managers of the clubs also profit. -In 1898 Frank Chanoe received $1,200 during his first year as a player with the Chicago Cubs. Fifteen years later he drew a sal- ary of $25.000 a year and 5 per cent of the club profits as manager of the New York Americans. 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March 7—Fatlare Ke @ same time Tris Speaker was draw- ing $15000 a year with the Boston America: His present congract with Cleveland s much more re- munerative. In 1916, Garry Herrmann, president lof the Cincinnati Nationals, testified that the salary roll for the team that year was $89,600, of which Christy Mathewsorn, as manager, drew $12,000; Charley Herzog, $10,000, and Hal Chase, $8,000. Go Up, Instead of Down. Following the b ball wi with the Federal League the magnates pro- claimed loudly that salaries must come down, but they went up instead. Other expenses accompanied them. President Ban Johnson of the Ameri- can League receives $35.000 a year under a twenty-year contract; Judge Landis, as high base ball commis- sioner, has a seven-year contract at $50,000 a year. Manager McGraw of the New York Glants recently signed a five-year contract at figures sald to. be $50,000 Two purchased by Heinie Groh came f for $50.000 and Charles O’Connell from the Pacific Coast League a year hence at $75,000. Verily, base ball has grown consid- erably since Nick Young received a salary of $400ga year as first secre- tary of the National League back in 1876, and in his initial report showed {‘“2'&}' of $821.82 and expenses of 475.50.