Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
THE SENATOR'S REST
Local "Fans" Puzzled by the Lay
Off of the Team.
CRAFTY ANSON WORKS An old TRICK
Demand for Gaffney, Lynch and
Hurst.
GENERAL BASE BALL NOTES

have threatened more than once to hold an
indignation meeting to denounce Uncle
Nick" Young for arranging playing sched-
ule which enables the Washington team to
remain in Cincinnati almost the entire
week. The promoters of the intended meet
ing were only restrained from carrying out
their plans when 1t was explained to them
that the break in the schedule, so far as
Washington is concerned. is well under
stood and approved in league circles.
Upon investigation at league headquar-
tiers 1t was ascertained that during the last
western trip of the Washingtons two games
with Pittsburg were advanced and one with
Cincinnati. In view of the small attend
arc at the Louisville Park the Washington
club was not anxious to play off the two
games scheduled for last Sunday, and as
business proposition those two games will
be played off in Washington when the
Louisvilles come here for their last eastern
trip. Thus, 1t appears that 1t Is simply
case of dollars and cents that has induced
the Senator's to remain off duty several
days this week.
The remarkable burst of speed recently
displayed by the Louisviles also helped to
check the indignation of the local ''rooters"
who were clamoring for the Senators to
play ball."
Earl Wagner says that he will buy first
class players, regardless of the price put
upon them. but he Is not selling any of his
men this season. He understands that
club able to stand up in the first division IS
worth $4,000 a year in Washington, and
his aim Is to get team that will reach
that station. He says: "A man who will
not spend $4,000 or $4,000 when there Is
certainty of doubling his money the in
vestment should not be classed with busi-
ness men,"
Crafty Arson.
The howl about the umpires is temporar
lily transferred to the western circuit, but
occasionally the kick is so loud and distinct
that it's echo is heard at league headquar-
tiers. "Uncle Nick" Young received long
letter from Umpire Miah Murray, explain
ing the row that occurred in the Chicago
New York game. The press reports stated
that Dad Clarke, New York's pitcher, be-
came angry, and in his rage deliberately
threw, the ball at Capt. Arson, who was
in the coaching box back Of first base.
According to Umpire Murray, Arson had
repeatedly. or more than once. suggested
that the ball in play was ripped, and re-
quested Clarke to submit the ball to the
umpire for examination. Finally Clarke,
who insisted that the ball was all right
said to Arson: Here, look at it yourself"
and with that remark tossed the ball over
to Arson. There were two Chicago run
ners on bases at that moment, and Arson
stepped aside and allowed the ball to roll
off behind the bag. The base runners took
advantage OF the foolish play ON the part
of Clarke and advanced a base. And yet
some people say Arson Is not crafty. He
knew enough about the rules to realize
that Clarke was not required to submit
the ball to him for inspection. Clarke cid
not know the rule on the subject. 1t is
astonishing how few of the players are
familiar with the rules
Demand for Ex-Umpires.
There is a howl every few days for the
reappointment Of Lynch, Gaffney, Hurst
and one or two other ex-Ieague umpires
So far Mr.. Lynch is concerned, he was
recently requested by Uncle Nick" to
withdraw his resignation and resume his
position in the league staff In a very
courteous letter, Mr.. Lynch replied that
under no circumstances would he umpire
in the league this season. The Inference
drawn from his letter is that he might re-
turn to the field next year, but he has no
intention of taking further chances this
season. That disposes Of Mr.. Lynch.
Gaffney is out of the question. IF he
was one-haf, as good to himself" said
Uncle Nick" "as I have been to him he
given every chance to do the right thing
by himself, but he persisted upon going
wrong. so he cannot receive further con-
sheraton at the hands of the league"
AS for Tim Hurst, he is objected to by
the men WHO originally objected to his
appointment, and. while they have a voice
in the affairs of the league there Is no
chance for him. Hurst is not star UNI
ought to be plenty of wsll-qualifed and
desirable men willing to umpire at a sal
airy Of $3.50 per month, with their travelling
expenses paid.
ems to become a pension roll for old ball
players. The staff is now composed of
Emslie, Keefe. Jevne, Murray, Andrews
Mcdonald and Calvin. Five Of the seven
are ex-members of the league, who have
retired from active playing.