Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
National League Clubs Standing.

Wee Willie" Carrick did his best yes
terday to land a game for the Senators. In
Boston, against the Collinsites, but the
players back Of him found Cuppy quite
a puzzle and in addition pushed themselves
Into several misplays which were costly.
the Beaneaters winning by the score OF 3
to 1. Jimmy Collins and his followers Sc
cured but seven hits OF OF Carrick, but
the four misplays of the Senators were as
good as seven more.
mig" Cuppy pitched his first game for
over two weeks and the Washington lads
secured eight hits OF his delivery, but
they were generally made at time when
they were Ineffective In the run-getting
column. Cuppy has very little in the way
OF speed or curves. but he knows every
batter we'll and uses his head with good
effect Six Of the Senators struck out,
which is quite a record for the veteran.
Back OF Cuppy the fielding was most bril-
liant, and many apparently safe drives
were beaten to the ground. and the runner
retired at first. The entire Boston infield
figured In these plays, but Collins and Ferris
had the most to do. the former having nine
chances and "coppering' them all in per-
feet style. The outfield and Catcher
Creiger were right on the heels of the in
an errorless game was too much of a
handicap for the Senators to overcome
Jack Farrell. Billy Coughlin and Clingman
handled themselves in fine style. the throw
in the most brilliant manner. Captain
Clarke also caught well. his one error be-
ing disastrous. but Bill is doing all the
catching these days there Is no kick coming
when he makes misplay. At the bat Mr.
Clarke was some pumpkins" having three
singles to his credit. while the other five
were distributed among that many Sena-
tors
Neither side scored in the first three
innings. but in the fourth Boston broke
the spell of ciphers by stringing up two
tallies. Buck Freeman started the trou-
BILE with a single and Hemphll followed
suit. Parents sacrifice put the men UP
one base. Ferris then hit to Quinn. and
on the throw home Clarke dropped the
went to third on the play and on Creigar's
long fly to Foster crossed the plate with
BostOnS second run.
In the fifth the Senators chalked up
their solitary tally. Clingman started off
well with a single to right. but Carrick's
drive to short forced him at second. Far
rell placed liner in right field and Car
rick sprinted to third. Clarke then lined
timely single to right. Carrick scoring.
but little Farrell was nipped at third on
HemphilIs good throw to Collins. In the
sixth DUNCAN and Gear started off with
singles. but the three following batsmen
failed to connect with the ball.
In the eighth Boston made its third and
last run. Stahi got base on balls and
should have been forced at second. but
DUNCAN fumbled Collins grounder and
then threw wild to Quinn. the runner going
to third. After Collins had been forced by
Freeman. Hemphill walked. and on Parents
drive to second Stahl scored while Hemp
hill was being retired
The day was beautiful one and over
1000 persons attended the game. quite an
outpouring for Monday. Immediately after
the game the Senators raced back to the
hotel and then continued the sprint to the
boat, and are due In Washington for this