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Show oo RAINS, SO OAKS PLAY CHECKERS BOYES SPRINGS, March 7. Jupe Pluvius made a visit to this section during tho night and left things in a damp condition. Groundkeepcr Williams had been longing for a shower to settle the dirt on the grounds nnd by tomorrow tho diamond should bo in perfect shape. This gave tho OaKs a day off and everybody took advantage of it. Bill Prough trotted out his checker board and challenged anyone desiring io get walloped In that branch of sport. The sun came out after lunch and a tournament for bqrseshoc throwers was begun. Everybody from the mascot mas-cot of tho camp, Edwin Arlett. to the big boss himself enjoyed the holiday. The news that Speed Martin had signed his contract was flashed about the camp this morning. Martin is one swell pitcher, and Del was glad to hear that the youngster would be In camp in a few days. Indian Lockhart, the Willits hurler, has also promised to report. Eddie Mensor's father, the man who recommended recom-mended the Indian, declares him to be as good if not better than Casey Smith of the Seal squad. Catcher Honus Mitze Is to report Monday. |