Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
Base Hall Gossip.

The Senators wind up their series in St
Louis today, and Mercer will probably do
the pitching for them, thereby enhancing
our chances of getting at least two games
out of three.
Hugh Nicoi. the old st. Louis and Gin
cihnati right fielder. has been appointed
manager of the Browns In place of DSwd
and a brace in that teams playing for a
day or two can be looked for. Nicol Joins
the team today.
Pitcher Hutchinson of the st. Louis has
been traded to MINNEAPOLIS for Outfielder
Lally. and for the first time this season
the st. Louis club will have a regular out
field.
Third Baseman Hartman of the St. Louis
was spiked by German in yesterday s
game and hurt SO badly that he had to re-
tire from the game. Douglas going 10 third
and Catcher Murphy to first
That Boston team seems to be rounding
into shape with great speed. Charley
Nichols IS himself again. and the players
back of him are putting up great game
of ball. The Beaneaters have won 20 out
Of Ii games on the western trip. record
that has only been equaled by the Orioles,
but they have played more games than
the oyster openers.
Since Joyce has settled down to play
ing ball instead of kicking the New Yorks
have been putting up a better game and
are winning. ''Ducky'' Holmes appears to
be rounding into good shape. and will help
the Giants along materially.
The Brooklyn teams playing is surpris-
ing several of the western clubs, who had
the impression that the Bridegrooms were
q weak aggregation. Barnie u keeping the
boys under him straight this season. and
it Is no sure bet that they will not be in
the first division at the finish.
1t looks now as II Manager Stalitngs
would have to go. A combination OF too
much talking and too many bosses ts what
will send the Philadelphia manager again
to the minor leagues. 1t Is a case In the
don't run init
The action of the Baltimore players In
ascribing their defeat at Cincinnati to the
umpire Is babyish. The Orioles have be-
come so accustomed to winning that when
they lose they look everywhere else but
at themselves for the cause Of the defeat.
Baltimore is only four games ahead Of
Boston, and appears worried as she glances
over her shoulder.
The games scheduled at st. Louis for the
last three days of this week have been
transferred to New York.
White Kenier Of the Baltimo.es is con-
sidered the most scientific batsman today
in the league. He stands close to the plate
and tries to place every bali that he hits at.
given Cincinnati a bad setback. and that
is about the way to figure out the chances
in base ball.
McPhee's sore aniie-was no better yes
the injured member. and his physician says
1t will be two weekHaS 3east before he will
be able to play. WAat Y fortunate thing it
on. ~
Menager Jimmy Rogers should place hts
ma me at the foot Of the batting order. Had
Wilson or Stafford rbsstted In his place yes
terday tho result would have been, differ-
ent.-L0uisville Times.
Tommy Cercoran made two sensational
plays yesterday for; Cincinnaii. He caught
a line Drive with one hand on LaChance's
bat IN the NTH, and In. the seventh inning
ne stopped red-hgt gfounder while lying
on the ground, and threw the ball to Rich
ey while In that position In time to retire
the runner. Just few more days Of prac-
tice and Corcoran VIII be pIaytng In his old
form.
Claude Richey played second base like a
McPhee- II the Cincinnati club wanted to
transfer Richey to Indianapolis-and there
u no chance OF such q thfng-there would
be about i've National League clubs who
would not waive claim to the little man.
He u one OF the finds Of the year.
Every time the Cfncinnatis seem to be in
good position, to move up In the race
something occurs to destroy their hopes It
u too bad that after three splendid VIC
tories over the best team In the country the
team should be deprived Of the services Of
some OF the most uaefM players, There Is
no use TO cry over spilt milk, however
Other teams have the same percentage to
work against. only the Cincinnatis have q
little more % It than some Of the others
however, With Richey on second, and Hob
i1day on nrst, the Reds ought to be able to
make Il very warm for all comerk