The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-09
Shake-Up at Last
In Senator's Ranks
SeIbaCh and Nttredge Traded to New York
for Anderson and BeWIle--- townsend for
Barry and Douglass Trade Proposed.

With view TO strengthening the team,
important changes are to be made in
the Washington Club. About two weeks
ago Mr.. Lambert president Ct the club.
Rununced that several deals were under
way and that he soon expected them TO
come to a head. 1t at last seems that
his plans have been carried ont.
Now comes the report that a trade
has been effected with the New York
Americans whereby Setback and Kit
tredge are to go TO the Highlanders in
exchange for Anderson and Beyille- II
past records count for anything. both
Anderson and Beville are better hitters
than Setback and KIttFcdge, respectively
Their averages last year were: Ander-
son, .2S1; Selbach, .24S; Beville. go; Kit
tIedge, 200.
Last season Anderson played first base
for the ST. Louis Browns, and was the
premier initial bag guardian in the
American League in fielding. His aver
age was .9sS. Setback was way down in
fielding.
KittTedge Led CatcheTs.
Kittredge led all the cajchers in the
American League IN fielding last year,
with an average Of ISL, and there is no
doubt but that he is one Of the best
backstops in the national game. His
work this season classes him rs the best
receiver, but ii is almost certain that
he viii fall back in his hitting, as he
has been smuggling the ball much harder
than ever before.
Beyille has been At bat only nine times
this season, but has made four hits.
Last season he was about half way down
the list among the catchers, but that ne
has good throwing wing and can nail
men trying 20 steal bases, Is demon
strated by the fact that last season he
had many more assists than any other
catcher in the league, with the eXce2-
ton Of Lou Criger, of the champion BOs-
tons. However, ne has no advantage
over Kittredge in this respect If any
thing. the popular doughty catcher who
IS 70 leave the local ranks probably has
May Trade Townsend.
Another deal is spoken of by which
the Washington club is to at last get rid
Of Jack Townsend. the twirler who last
year drew an enormous salary and won
one game Of the twelve in which he Of
ficiated. He and a cash bonus are To
be given TO the Philadelphia Nationals
in return for Outhelder Barry and First
Baseman BIZ Douglass. Barry has q
contract TO which he can hold Shetts-
line. and. as ne is said 10 wish 10 re-
main ia Philadelphia it is doubtful if
the two men on the taiIenders in the
National League viii be switched over
70 the cellar inhabitants Of the Ameri-
can League.
Called Scientific Deal.
Charles Dryden, in the philadelphia
North American" has this to say:
another baseball heal, based on sclen-
tine principles, has been pushed through
win the laea OF injecting new life into
ale JOttering Senators one end Of Jne
serene was handled by Clarke Griffith,
While MI DwyeT worked the other IN
hope Of restoring the Senators lost
winning streak
BY the provisions Of the deal Catcher
Alltredge and Outnelder Setback 80 u
New York IN exchange for Beville and
Anderson. In the original dicker Can
zvl was Included. but COnrOy got hurt.
and Cuglaub. who was TO take Cancels
place, had to i'll in at third base.
&ittredge and Selbach are in first
class condition. ThOney has been re-
called by New York Meanwhile Patsy
donovan is Fastening this way 10 man
age the bat bag and small hand satcheL
LajOie's Team in Danger.
But for the spirit displayed by Barry
Mccormick. the new manager would
have found the second basemau absent.
another scheme was IN progress To
trade Mccormick for LajOie. This deal
would have closed in an instant, only
show up LaJole. The Washington sec
UId baseman is satisfied where he is ~
present. Nothing 10 worry about.
There can be no doubt that Washing
ton gains vast benefit from the deal that
did go through. Il was an even eN-
change SO far as the playing positions
are concerned. Beville. who knows lit
tie about first base, will cover that
bag. leaving Jake Stahl 20 alternate
with Drill behind the bat. StahI is not
wonder at first base but he doubt
less has Beville skinned on that job.
Kittredge and Setback Glad.
No matter how this question may be
settled Malachi Kittredge and Selbach
are tiCkled over the prospect Of crawl
ing out Of the cellar AS for the rest
OF the Senators they are STEPPED in
moody gloom The talleuders did not
grow hilarious because OF the strenuous
attempt 20 strengthen them and win the
penuaut They much prefer to let some
other team claim the banner instead Of
winning il In this manner Still the
Senators are pretty well used TO
strengthening COrdlals by this time.
Last summer DuCky Holmes was
traded of 70 Chicago In exchange for
DuukIe. The Senators did have a time
il the Outheld after that with a young
ster named Martin. When he blew up
Wyatt Lee developed latent prowess as
q hitting Outnelder and Was banished 10
Pttsburg.
After al. though, the Holmes deal
turned out 70 be the best that ever hap
peued 10 the Senators. That exchange
brought them big Ed Dunkle. and hc is
their winning pitcher this season. To be
sure the list includes one consecutive
game but they won IL. and that should
help lot.
Rioters Paid to Roast Yankees.
From all accounts. the big fight Of the
season is on in New York. The rivalry
on tae hills Of Harlem is intense Visit
ing American League teams assert that
their Polo Ground rivals daily send
squads Of paid rooters 10 roast Griffith
team, and plug FOR the opposition. Any
thing 70 hold the Americans back in the
race is the war cry In the hills The
pulling on az deal that would
strengthen two teams at the same time
Is a good idea. but Washington doesn't
seem 10 gain h0uCh.
OutneIder ThOuey babe fearful fare
well 10 the Senators and left last night
for Boston 10 join the New York team.
AIJL tuge and Setback viii stick 70 the
sinking ship until the close Of the series
Tuesday evening.