Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-17

they can best both Navy and Agricuitur,
in their games with them. But. to the un
biased observer. their chances look slim a
compared to Navy and Agriculture.
The warriors who until recently have
not been lower than second. are completely
out OF II as result OF their recent slump
which was in strong contrast to their good
playing during all the early part Of the
season.
Treasury might have had a chance. bu,
they were too long in getting under way.
Only time can tell who will be the ulti-
mate winner, but 1t can readily be seer
from the claims put forth by the two prin-
cipal contestants that the result largely
hangs on the outcome Of Mondays contest
There win be but one more week OF play
This is the dictum of the league officials.
Those who have been following the prog
ress of play closely are inquiring Ii all the
games that were scheduled win be played
or whether the season will close as soon as
sufficient games have been played to de-
termine the winner. There are fifteen more
games that were scheduled to be played.
and they could all easily be worked on In
the week by having three games day.
There is no visible obstacle to prevent this.
All three of the diamonds on the ellipse
could be utilized. as none are In depand.
Such action would undoubtedly please the
leagues many followers.
"Rube" Clark has made new and bril-
liant record in the league by shutting JUS
tice out In a no-hit. no-run game.
It Is rumored that the Library OF Con-
gress team will forfeit all of its remaining
games, as 1t finds Ii impossible. from IN
jurfes and other causes. to put a full nine
in the field. The team deserves credit for
its tenacity in sticking out the season SO
far.
Rob Roy MacKey, the well-known wrest-
Ter, was an enthusiastic rooter at Friday s
game.
Dougherty is much better in the outfield
than at short. His running catch In the
game against Agriculture was one OF the
finest ever seen here.
McCaron's statement that he would make
monkeys out Of his opponents seems TO De
true, from the result Of the Navy-Agricul-
ture game. -
Shorty Hughes of the Navy team will
probably be out of the games for the re-
mainder of the season, as he is walking
With a cane on account of a sprained ankle.
His coaching from the bench FRIDAY heipeo
his team considerably.
Bryan has boosted his batting average
considerably in the last few games ana
ought to be up with the leaders at the close
Of the season.
The Navy boys always take more chances
on the bases than any Of their rivals This
often gets them runs that otherwise would
not materialize.
Several officials of the league who have
season have picked the following members
for the "All-Department" team: Judging
by their work during the season, Sanders
Is given the twirling place, and Weber,
who has so ably supported him. the back
stop position: Chittenden. although he has
not been on first very often, can hold II
down; Capt. Hughes gets the Keystone sack
position; "Vic" Bielaski, third, and Lord,
short. In the outfield Bryan will cover LETT
garden; Taylor. center. and Clark, right.
When Caleb Pennington. who has covered
the left garden for Post Office in almost all
of their games this season, stepped up to
bat in the third inning in Thursdays game
against Justice he was made the recipient
of a fine go-cart. Umpire Belts made
neat and well-turned speech of presentation
in behalf of the members of the Post ONCE
team The presentation was in honor OF
Mr. Pennington's first born. He blushed
furiousy and responded by going out on an
easy chance