Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24

Nationals face the Athletics at 4:3O this
afternoon.
Yesterdays finish was worth travelling
miles to see.
1t is now up to Patten and Townsend to
make good, as Hughes and Wolfe have
both scored.
Manager Stahl decided to hold Town
send up for the Athletics today.
Sir William Wolfe's feet didn't hurt him
yesterday and the way he had the Browns
shooting ducks was something to Won
der at.
A 'rooter' on the right side OF the
grand stand yelled Here's where we win.'
at the start of the eighth, and was given
the laugh when Wolfe led off with strike
out. But he got back at his tormentors
when Mil ad Jones tore off singles.
Pitcher Jacobsen Sneaked away from his
doctor yesterday ant hurried to the gro N Is
to see the game The physician said he
might take a short walk and Jacobsen lost
little time in joining his team mates He
will be all right in about two weeks
Third Baseman Hill IS also making good
progress and may he able to resume his
position next week. The victories of the
last two days have been as good as medi-
cine to Manager Stahl, and he is also round
ing into first-class condition. He certainly
iielded finely yesterday, but his batting eye
Is still weak.
Big Chief Bender will probably do the
twirling for the Athletics this afternoon
Talking about pinch" hitters, Mill Jones.
Knoll and Huelsman were the real goods
yesterday.
was called home yesterday afternoon on
account Of his wife's illness and Van Zant
cavered the initial corner in yesterdays
game. Van Zant did fairly well. but
wasn't much of help on wild throws.
Clancy has returned to his position at
first base for the Pittsburg, and Howard
has succeeded Clymer in right field.
Jimmie Sheckard had the X-ray put on
1T h,r, N,o~f a~In -y,I n hva1r an
finger. He may be out of the game for
several days yet. Hall is doing well as
his sub.
Jimmy Collins is still bothered by the
outlleld problem. Buck Freeman has been
laid off and Chick Stahl is back in the
game. Now Jesse Burkett wants rest
and Freeman will replace him. Al Setback
Is leading the team in batting and Is sure
of one of the positions for the present.
Samuel Stott, Chicago Board Of Trade
man, was arrested by President Hart of
the Chicago Club Wednesday for trying to
get away with ball that had been knocked
into the box which he was occupying.
You can't tell me-" says Tom Burke, the
Harvard athlete. that Harry Bay is any
ten-second man. He is fast, but he chops
his stride, and. to my mind. George Browne
OF the Giants and Pat Dougherty can beat
him in a sprint race. l think that Browne
is the fastest man on the bases In the big
league. Boston Herald.
President Dreamer OF rhe Tri-State
League has made the following statement:
Having been entirely satisfied that the
Tri-State League will second my efforts
to the limit to maintain clean ball, 1 have
withdrawn my resignation and will con-
tinue to conduct the organizations affairs.
Vigorous action Will be taken against
rowdyism of any description.
Il feel satisfied that the newly given
power will place the league on a plane
higher than ever"
Catcher loft of Toronto tried to prevent
the Orioles from working the squeeze
play" the other day by stepping in front
OF the batter when the ball was pitched
and Kelly of the Orioles started for home
Neal, at bat, hit the catchers hand and
the ball at the same time and the hall
rolled foul. Umpire Egan allowed the run
on stolen base and the interference Of
the catcher.
The Tri-State Leaguers are still trying to
break into the Cincinnati camp for play
ers. Recently the Williamsport Club wired
terms to Jimmy Sebring and Catcher Street
of Cincinnati, and was about to land them
when the alleged desertiOn was made known
through the papers. Now they are after
Jack Harper, the sturdy young twirler.
telegram has been sent to Harper asking
him to join the team at once. He has
been offered National League terms. Up to
a late hour last night Harper had not made
a reply. The Tri-State fans are hoping for
Harper to jump, as he lives in OIL City
and is very popular In the league.