Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-19
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to Setback when he went to the bat In
the last inning. The veteran has GER
ta1nly lost his popularity in this city
Jesse Burkett was very much diSgrun-
tied yesterday, claiming that Umpire
Connolly had called him out on strikes
where he should have had base on balls,
and then Centerfelder Jones robbed him
of a base hit.
Willie Bill Wolfe is one of the most
popular players on the Nationals and he
was given many hearty handshakes by
his companions after the game.
1t was quite a debated question yester-
day afternoon whether the game should
be played or not on account of the cold
weather, hut the boys had stood for the
game the day before, and 1t was finally
decided to open the gates. 1t was lucky
decision for the home team
The game tomorrow between the Ma
tionals and the Bostons will be started
at 2:45 to allow the visitors plenty of
time to reach home for the opening of
the season there on Friday. If the Bos-
tons played here at the regular time they
wouldn't reach home until o'clock in
the afternoon, and a delay of an hour or
two on the railroad is an ordinary oc-
currence.
Centerfielder Jones says he has found
1t difficult to get the correct bearings on
the local grounds and both his great
catches on the opening day and yesterday
resulted from misjudging the flies. He
said he should have been anchored under
each ball.
The Nationals are heading the second
column for once this season. If they never
get there again. How different it was last
season. never once getting away from the
tail end.
Big George La Chance took care of nine
teen out of twenty chances yesterday, but
his one slip had to be costly.
Mullin slipped up twice two easy
chances at critical points of the game and
the bieacherites Immediately got after him
in their well-known senseless style. 1t is
pretty early to begin knocking. Hold off
for week, at least.
These are the days when the spitball gives
way to the SNOWFALL
Captain Chance of the Chicago Nationals
claims that his team will beat out the New
Yorks in the race this year. May his dream
come true.
Since he closed with Altoona the Boston
National League club offered Victor Willis
$1,000 But no more South End grounds
for me-" says the tall pitcher.
Tommy Leach says that Bill Bradley is
playing better ball this spring than ever
Leach was surprised at Bradley's batting in
the games he saw him perform.
Altrock played for the Chicago White Sox
recently at second base and got four put
outs and two assists, not making a mis-
play Pretty good work for pitcher
Fred Clark. the first player to be fined
this year for kicking, has sent his personal
check to President Pulliam. He says he is
sorry, and won't kick again.
Grihth's team received their bumps Oft
ener than any of the other supposedly
great teams In the south, but Griffith Is
very crafty anu WOulu not allow MS pltcn-
ers to hurt their arms for the sake of win
ming an exhibition game.
Liajoie has two very speedy men among
his new players. and he will have to do
some hard thinking to decide who to keep.
Vinson is considered slugger and a crack
first baseman, and Jackson Is doing fine
stunts in right and also at the bat.
Manager w. r. Armour of the Detroit
American League team, has signed Dick
Cooley, well-known former Boston and
Philadelphia player. who will join the De-
troit team Immediately.