The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

The Improvement shown IN the general
work Of the Browns since their return from
the last disastrous trip Fest has pleased
the fans
Their record against the Senators and
Athletics was very impressive. the locals
easily winning all the games from the
Eastern representatives. In all these games
TIE players OF the Browns went at. high
speed Their pitchers fought all the dis
lance and the work Of the ffelders fast.
In the initial contest with the Washing
ton team Jack" Powell showed himself 10
still be the possessor of all the craftiness
and physical ability that has made him
one Of the countrys best pitchers for the
last six or seven years. In that contest the
big Boilermaker'' set the Senators down
with four hits and no runs
Last Tuesday Powell again went 10 the
firing line and after a grueling contest
was returned the victor over the hard-hit-
ling Athletics.
Frank Donahue has also captured the two
games in which he officiated since the Nc
Aleerites returned home.
In his first game against the Washingtons,
week ago yesterday. Franks benders
were severely laced but he managed by
great craftiness to pull out victory. Last
Wednesday the ''sorrel-topped" box artist
was again sent TO the firing line and he
again displayed the same craft that has
carried his colors over the winning line on
many occasions. On this occasion Red"
was walloped hard enough TO have lost,
but hy some sharp fielding. coupled with
his ability 10 pull himself out of tight holes,
he won.
Last SUNDAY Sudhor took his turn on the
firing line and let the Senators down with
solitary run.
Eddie Sievers has been the only member
of the Browns pitching corps that has not
been returned a winner since the Browns
homecoming. The big southpaw had he
been afforded the proper support last Thurs
day would have probably defeated the
Boston Americans. but no pitcher, no
matter how well he worked. could have Won
that game with the support afforded.
In fact. all of the Browns pitchers are
going at top speed right now. and with any
kind Of luck they will make all the teams
in the American League hustle To keep
;hem from mounting 10 the top of the per
centage column in the pennant race.
MAKE GAME FIGHT
The local American Leaguers should be
given added credit for their game fight
against adverse circumstances. Not since
the beginning of the season have the
Browns been able 10 present solid front.
First Padders thumb kept him out of the
game for an extended period Of time. and
his absence from the fray was marked by
the loss of numerous games.
When Padden returned to the game he
did so with a thumb swollen the small
end Of a ham. Dick mas been playing
steadily with this handicap. and has helped
The locals win many games.
AS soon as Padden returned to the game
Charley Hemphl had his ankle rprained.
During his absence Frie1 took his place in
the outfeld and although he did first-class
work he could not be expected to COM
pletely fill the vacancy left by Hemp"
For over a month ''Bobbie' Wallace has
been ailing. Walace's illness, however. af-
fected the teams chances less than the
injuries TO either Padden Hemphill, for
no matter whether he is sick or well. the
peerless little short fielder can play his po-
sition better than any man in either league
so long as he is able TO wear his uniform
and drag a bat to the home plate.
John Anderson has also been i'll for a
couple of weeks, and it has hurt his play
Ing somewhat.
In the matter of luck the locals have had
the worst break by far Of any team in the
American, but with all the accidents. illness
Ind adverse circumstances. they still man
sSe to cling closely to the heels of the lead
Frs
when the Browns are able 10 present their
eilu strength the fans can hope for at least