Johnson, 52, Awes Nat Rookies W/t/i Fast Ball That Made Him Greatest — Ever
Only Weakened Legs Griffs' Mutt, Jeff Two Sandlol Leagues in Hot 20 Jumpers Will Compete Slated for Slab Nelson, Streak, Central and Western Keep Walter From Special Dlipatcti to The Star. National In Middleburg Races ORLANDO, Fla., March 24.— Rejoin Favorite to By the Associated Press. Will It Joe Krakauskas and Rene Capture Splash Out Mon- MIDDLEBURG. Va.. March 24.— teagudo. the Mutt and Jeff of Being Top Hurler Twenty entries will compete in three the Nats' left-handed pitching Federation Greensboro brigade, will get their first tests Open divisions—lightweight, middleweight For Tank Title Oldtimer Thinks under fire in official grapefruit By the Associated Press. and The Ortiz, < heavyweight—in the annual interhigh swimming cham- campaigning tomorrow when Gauzza Engineers Move GREENSBORO. N. C„ March 24.— they races to- pionship series is one of the closest Masterson Have Fine will divide the Griffs’ Middleburg point-to-point pitching To Restore Twenty-seven-year-old Byron Nel- title races in years, with the three against Milwaukee at Ocala. Fla. Harmony morrow. Each race will be about 5 son of schools entered still deadlocked and Chances to Succeed Walter Masterson Reading. Pa., $1,000 richer miles.. and Roberto In Baseball Here one meet to go. Ortiz, who debutted by winning the North and South sensationally The owner of the most suitable Barring a tie, generally rare in ORLANDO, Fla., March 24.—The against the in their at ranked as a Tigers first Two of the five local sandlot Pinehurst, favorite hunter will be awarded the Middle- swimming meets, Western or Cen- Nats really had a fellow in uniform appearances, will do the hurling baseball leagues'that six weeks age in the second annual $5,000 Greens- bnrg Challenge Bowl, won last year tral will take the crown next when Detroit Friday today who was “as fast as Johnson.” Sunday comes here withdrew from the National by Mrs. John Hay Whitney, whose in the final meet, but two ties al- again. Capi- boro open golf tournament starting He is a tal Amateur Baseball Federation to- entry was Sky Painter, ridden by ready have been registered in the big, broad-shouldered right- here today. are Horace Moffett of Rectortown. series. One was between Woodrow hander with a fast ball that day back in the fold, taken there crackled “I never hit the ball better in by Vic Gauzza, president of both Judges will be J. R. H. Alexander, Wilson and Central and another during his first pitching workout. came Stars to in Start loops and one of the most prom- my life,” commented young Nelson Delancey Nicholas, Capt. Ewart yesterday between Wilson and In fact, he was Walter Johnson. Pay inent figures in local amateur ball, on the four consecutive rounds of Johnston and Stirling Larrabee. Western, 33-33, in a meet at the Y. M. C. A. The old measuring gauge for all in the interests of harmony. par-smashing golf he put together pool. Of Table Net Event The are Com- to win the Pinehurst event Contributing to the deadlocked fast-ball phenoms is 52 years old returning leagues yester-, mercial and Departmental. At the day. ‘‘I wasn’t putting well until! Kuhel Powerful at series were the first-round results, now and a radio commentator. The District table tennis cham- Plate in But same time Gauzza resigned his post I got to Pinehurst, but everything j which Central defeated Wilson, pionships will be decided in a Walter put on the uniform in 2-day as of went with me there.” Wilson defeated Western and West- tournament president the Washington right opening tomorrow on Nelson finished with But Cubs Beat Chisox' ern defeated Central. In which he spent 22 heroic the Amateur Baseball Association, the 71—68—70— ; yesterday':; years—or Chevy Chase Ice Palace courts. meet new group formed by five 71—280, two strokes over tall Hor- Bj tht Associated Press. Wilson came from behind to the entire period of his The first round will start at 2 insurgent pitching p.m. ton Smith of Oak take the final event as its team with leagues. “I couldn’t very well stay Park. 111., who LOS ANGELES, March 24.—A relay days—and called for a ball. such stars as Stanley Fields, of as an officer of the association while had 142—68—72—282. Smith cracked Little, Fratt, Crane and Cries- : trick-shot artist, and Jack “bust" at the plate last season First He tossed a Lee, for the first three semer splashed to and tied dozen or so half-hard Texas my leagues are in the Federation,” par rounds, but victory champion, in the field at- Baseman Joe Kuhel of the score. pitches while the rookies and vet- Gauzza said in explaining his action. slipped to standard figures on the the Chicago tempting to dethrong Elias Schu- 50-yard free erans stood open-mouthed and then Gauzza’s action last clears fourth. White Sox is batting at a .478 style—First. Miller (WW ): man. night clip “fond. Jpnk,ns (W.i: third. Griesemer he one (W.W.i. Time. cut loose. It almost took somewhat the formerly muddled Nelson's, winnings boosted him for his first seven exhibition *Jh.4 seconds. Outstanding among those after the games 100-yard breast the glove off a little recruit local baseball situation and assured into second among the lead- j stroke—First. Holden proud crown held place and has second. Mead (WAV.); third. Dabney girls’ by Jane Stauffer Manager Jimmy Dykes j (w.i.{W.i; catcher named Grimes. Again, in Washington of having a represent- ing winners of the winter circuit, Time. 1:10. is Carolyn Wilson. 13-year-old junior around •.••iO-yard free style—First. that smooth sidearm ative in which lias but two more tourna- going with his fingers Raymond lazy, incredibly high school student. champion participating the second. Little (W.W.i; third, Fratt motion he whizzed the ball over. national winner ments after Greensboro. Dick Metz crossed.' iW.W.l. Time 2:44.0. tourney P^pco, loo-yard back of the Kuhel contributed stroke—First. Gray IW) Walter threw as much and as hard last season of the city champion- Chicago. 111., tops list with his third homer McQueen (W.I: third. Sawyer ?cc0"'i;(W.W.I. Time. as any Nat pitcher who has been ship, is a member of the Commer- $4,386. Nelson has $4,212 to his yesterday, but couldn't keep the Sox 1:10.2. ] OO-yard free style—First. Miller (W W 1 in spring training for seven weeks. cial League. credit. from losing to their city rivals, the second. Jenkins (W.i; third. Crane (WWY Newly-Managed Brewers Time. 1. When it was over he mused, in the association are Slammin' Sammy Snead of White Cubs, in a 10-inning affair. "My Remaining Fancy diving (low board I—First, Wil- arm's all right. If the old legs 1 the Times-Herald Government, Sulphur Springs, W. Va„ leading liams (W.W.i: speond. Holden iW.I: third only w Freyburaer were still Face of 1938. and a (W.W.i. Winner's points 5«4n. Community Dribblers Spectators Get Break By the Associated Press. commented Walter. “Where’s this ; keep a figurative rope around Pitcher Horton Smith Oak Park. 111.. S3.n00.BB. R.-M. Cards D. C. Teams Harold McSpaden. Winchester. Mass.. SAN BERNARDINO. Calif., March Walter Masterson? I Lee on want to see Grissom the bases, but he is S‘^.44n before Ben FRONT ROYAL. Va.. March 24 23.—The question the house him. too.” to a free rein to Hogan. White Plains. N. Y,. $2.- planning give Bill 404.25 Narrow Field to At on run D*maref. Houston. Tex., stl.144 will; during Coo^t. Shenecossett. Conn., Sl.- been booked for baseball games this yesterday, when he unconditionally see both of them in action the exhibition o00.5«».J**rry this games.'’ said Mc- season released Guldahl. Four Teams with Randolph-Macon Acad- Pitcher Ed Brandt for Sunday when the Detroit Tigers, Kechine, “without for the Madison. N. J.. $1,- Johnson Farm waiting 44 .,->0 emy. Epsicopal High will be faced at breaking training rules, will prove a twice beaten by the Nats in ex- steal sign.’’ Werber stole 19 bases H*n5cr Va Jewish "8oh*ndltr Pottmouth. $1.- Community Center, Atchi- The 18th annual spring trials of Alexandria on April 27, while Wood- lasting blow to the club's lethargy. hibition games so far. come to for the Athletics last year. the Densmore Shute. Miami. Fla Si coo son-Keller, Trinity M. E. and Dis- National Capital Field Trials row Wilson. Western and Roosevelt It aroused the Buccos to the point Orlando. For Manager Bucky Har- Paul Runyan. White Plains. N. Y., SI.- Club 13d. trict are being run today and to- nines will be met here on May 6, 13 of walloping Los Angeles, 10-1, yes- ris. anxious to continue the of Columbia Commissioners hopeful Sam Byrd, Philadelphia. $1,135. morrow on Walter Johnson's farm and 20, respectively. terday. to make out of Tribe to Mark Fry. Oakland. Calif. SI.010. today were in the semi-final round » attempt big leaguers Hudlin, Confer near Germantown. Md., with en- a of amateurs in a few couple weeks, NEW ORLEANS.—Willis Hudlin, of the Community Center basket ball tries from three States competing has announced that Masterson and ! the veteran pitcher who is the last tourney at Tech High by virtue of in three classes. Ortiz will divide the St. John's pitching. of the Cleveland Indians' holdouts, Lloyd, Tosser, victories last night. Making the farm an ideal place W. Walter Was Only Swift. was expected to get together today Named Best Earman scored 23 points as for such trials is a ridge running Johnson seems to think that both with vice president C. C. Slapnicka Tourney's Atchison Keller whipped Coffey adjacent to the bird field, in which have a chance of making the jump for a discussion of their differences. By the Associated Press. Sales, 49-36, while Viana also reg- a large number of Quail have been istered 23 as —Masterson from the Lambreth NEW YORK, March 29.—Players, points Trinity trimmed i liberated, from which it is possible Seed Railroad Board, 44-39. for Co., semi-pros of Bristol, Pa., coaches and writers gathered up the spectators to view the course Forrest and Ortiz from an amateur sugar loose ends of the invitation basket Burgess tallied 22 points without following the dogs. for Mount but his factory team from Senado, Cuba—in Varied ball tournament here and Bill Lloyd Vernon, club was Dogs ar«r. botar nun in three Sports defeated J. C. C.. with one season. By the Associated Press. of St. John's, who set a new scoring by 53-40, classes, puppies, trial dogs and work- Ifshin's 22 the win- “They don't have to have curves College Baseball. record in three games, was named points pacing ing hunters. Judges are Claude B. ners, while Mandes scored or anything, if they're really as fast Chicago. 3: Illinois State Normal. 0. the outstanding player. Johnny Stickley of Vaucluse. Va., and Ralph Richmond. 4: Ohio State. 2. 22 points to lead the Commissioners D. Kellem of as people say,” said Walter. “Shucks, Long Island U.. the victor, got a Wilmington. Va. Al- to a 74-41 over I didn’t have anything else when Exhibition Basket Ball- team trophy, while each member of win Metropolis View. though the regular entry lists closed Long Island U.. fll; Virginia Union. 50. I came off the Kansas farm back in the squad and Loyola, the runner- Wednesday night, post entries will National Catholic 1907. I was only 19 years old and Preo Basket. up, was presented with a wrist be received for an additional fee. St. Ignatius as as these kids. I threw (Chicago), 52; St. Bernard watch. green just 'Bradford. Pa ). 18. hard and got by,” he added, setting Campion (Prairie Du Chein. Wis.). 48; Other teams in the tournament, Last St. Augustine (Austin. Minn.). 18. Fights Night in Van a new all-time record for under- Cathedral (Indianapolis). 28; Messmer Bradley Tech, St. John's, New By the Associated Press. Lansburgh Quint (Milwaukee). 28. statement with the term, “got by.” Mexico Aggies and Roanoke received LIVERPOOL. England.—Ernie Rod- Undefeated in five starts, Lans- Cathedral (Soringfleld. HI.) 45: Regis “When I first medals. erick. 145. England, knocked out Jake Bros.’ basketers are reported,” continued (Denver. Colo ). 37. Kilraln. 140. burgh leading Leo England <7». asked me if I had a (Chicago). 47: Immaculate Concep- PINE BLUFF. IPO. the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A. Walter, “they tion Ark.—Bob Sikes. (Montclair. N. J.). 29. Pine Bluff, knocked Ken- curve ball. I St. out Irish and will seek told them I didn't. Gregory (Shawnee. Okla.). 41: Holy nedy 1 HP. Omaha. Nebr. <">>. League to clinch the Familv (Union City N J ). 24. PHILADELPHIA. They said I’d have to have some- Southeast Royal Pam, Dies Pa.—Jesse Pierce. title Tuesday night, when thev clash Cathedral (Philadelphia) 30; Racer, 1 OH. Philadelphia, outpointed Holy Frankie thing besides a fast ball and sug- Family (Mason City Iowa). 24. Cans. 100. Philadelphia ). gested that I wet the ball and throw Rvan NEW HAVEN Conn.—Edd*e Mays. iast night saw Chesapeake and Po- (Nashville). 39. —Johnson N. Camden, chairman of 14 1. Hartford. Conn., stopped George a for a I did but it 140. tomac trim Veterans’ 39- spitball change. Eastern Catholic Basket. the Kentucky State Commis- Pepe. Meriden. Conn. <:t>. Bureau, Racing ELIZABETH. N. J.—Danny Tauriello. didn’t break any different from the St. 30, and Simpson's Pharmacy John's (Washington). 34: Cathe- sion, has revealed that his speedv 1-17. Newark. N. J. stopped Johnnv whip fast ball. It was the bunk. All a dral (Springfield. Mass.). 20. Troncone. 140. New York »4>. Bureau of Engraving, 40-38. De La Salle (Newport, R I.) 35; 3-year-old filly, Royal Pam. daugh- fellow who can throw hard needs is Cathedral (Burlington. Vt..> 22. ter of imported Royal Ministerial, to just keep throwing hard and St Peter's (New Brunswick. N. J.) 28; died get- Cathedral iSyracuse. N. Y). 19 Monday of pneumonia. ting the ball over the plate." Powell Memorial (New York. N. Y.l. 40: Scranton. Pa.. 28. Sidearm Pitchers More Relaxed. President Clark Griffith, who had Chamaco Boasts National Women’s A. A. U. Basket. Cue Lead deemed that Ortiz be developed into (Quarter-finals.) KANSAS CITY, March 24 an oterhand pitcher, sought John- Galveston. Tex.. 18: Allison. Tex.. 8. Joe Chamaco of New York, Des Moines A. I B.. 14: Wichita Stef- coasting You son's advice on the Your sidearm Out of subject. fens. 13. along to a virtually certain national Pay “I can Salary think he Wichita pitch sidearm,” said Thurstons. 20; Nashville. three-cushion billiard title, disposed Walter. “He’d be Tenn 13. awfully tough for Little Rock. Ark.. 41; Pittsburgh. 11. of Tiff Denton, Kansas City, 50 to 35. hitters.” right-handed (Consolations.) "But it isn’t natural,” protested j Miller Grove. Tex., 21; St. Josephs. MEN’S SHOES or Griff. “Nobody throws sidearm i Mo. 18. Roll Weekly Semi-Monthly Tupelo. Miss.. 21: Tampa. Fla.. 9. Postponed Match except them sore-arm Detroit. Mich.. guys.” 20: Waskom. Tex., 13. Cuff and Santini and Tru-Blu will “It was natural for said Of course, we don’t for interest! rpe,” clash in a postponed District charge Walter. “And for Grover Alex- College Tennis. League match at Takoma tonight at 8. Of course, there’s no service You ander, too.” Wofltord. 7: Stetson. 0. charge! “But they ain’t a-coming like you Prep Swimming. pay the same price as when we sold for fellows Canton Sealinns. 37; Staunton Military any more.” sighed Griff. Academy. 29. cash open an account and Nevertheless the was only. Simply impression National League Hockey. SHAPE left that further AUTO size the convenience of once a experimentation Detroit Red Wings. 7: Montreal Cana- enjoy paying may be made with Ortiz. With dians. 3. Boston Bruins. 3: New York Rangers. 2. week or twice a month. Johnson on hand to furnish both I Toronto Maple Leafs. 2: New York GLASS style and example, it looks like the Americans. 0. PROMPT DRIVE IN SERVICE time for remodeling, if there is to International-American Hockey. Taranto & Inc. The Newest! The Hershey. 3; Wasman, Smartest! be any. Philadelphia. 2. 1321 L St. Syracuse. 3: Providence. 1. N.W. NA. 2966 I I Johnson maintains that pitching Cleveland. 4: Soringfleld. 0, off the side requires less physical effort. He should know. “Try it FOR SPRING without a ball,” he invited. “Hold your left hand on your right shoul- der and try both ways. See how many more muscles seem to be put into severe play overhand as against sidearm.” SUITS His Legs Made Him Quit. A sore arm was virtually unknown to Johnson. The only time he had one was in 1920 when he caught cold in his right shoulder. That left in 10 days and the next time he TOPCOATS pitched a no-hit, no-run game against the Red Sox. “There wasn’t anybody who had an arm like mine,” said Walter. He Brand 1st wasn’t New, Quality A Brand First No. 246 boasting. He merely stated of Line Tire?) Style to a fact. "I 4.50- 21_$4.45 threw hard today because 50% OFF qjso block • 1950 2950 I knew I could do it. My arm is as 4.75-19 .. $4.75 Retail Our Sin leather sole * good now as it ever was. I Lift Price 8*Ie Price never 5.25- 17 ..$5.75 4.75-19 $11.45 the economies that needed more than three or four $5.70 Enjoy have made 5.25- 5.00- 19 days at the most to be to 18_$5.75 $12.50 $6.25 ready 5.25- 17 FIELDS CLOTHES famous—we tailor pitch. 5.50- 17.$6.45 $12.90 $6.45 5.25- 18 $13.35 our own our own “X remember back in 19081 went to $6.65 clothes in UNION shop— 5.50- 18.$6.95 5.50- 16 $13.95 spring training camp, reported on a $6.95 we 5.50- 19.$6.95 5.50- 17 buy for cash and cut out high executive Wednesday and pitched a whole $13.95 $6.95 6.00- 16 game against Galveston on Sunday. 6.00-16.$6.95 $15.70 $7.85 overhead expense. We put this money 6.25- 16 $17.55 $8.75 I beat them, 1 to 0. Guaranteed 1 Y tar into better woolens and more careful There is no doubt in the minds 6.50- 16 $19.35 $9.65 7.00-16 of the camp veterans, but that $21.00 $10.50 needlework—THAT’S WHY YOU SAVE Walter still could if his WHITE SIDEWALL TIRES .«v%%vi pitch today WHEN YOU BUY FIELDS CLOTHES. legs would hold up. “That's all Adjustment Tires 6.00- 16 $18.85 $9.40 that made him quit,” said Buddy 6.50-16 $23.20 $11.60 Myer, who was with the Nats when Factory Repaired 7.00- 16 $25.20 $12.60 c«vVl6' Walter hung up his glove. “His 5.50-17 -$3.85 Other Sizes Proportionately Low couldn’t run