Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-29

The rain and dampness Of yesterday
played havoc with the double-header that
was to have been played at American
League Park. the grounds being in such q
bad condition that Manager Stahl and Bust
ness Manager Fowler decided to call 1t or
M early as l o'clock All the newspapers and
car lines were notified at once and many
of the fans were saved q useless trip to
the park As 1t rained early this morning
and no sunshine has developed up to noon
the chances for a game today are not very
bright.
The postponement yesterday was taken
entirely different by the Tigers and Ma
tionals. The visitors viewed the rainfall
with glee and were heartily glad of the
days rest on account Of many of them be-
ing out of condition through illness and in
juries. This gleefulness continued late last
night. as the rain was still falling. and the
prospects of playing today looked very
doubtful. and Dutch Schaeffer re-
marked: I'VE want none OF Washington's
game on this trip il we can help 1t. They
are playing championship ball while we are
decidedly off our Stride
Up at the Dewey. where the Nationals
are located. the weather was decidedly de-
pressing to everybody and each man took
turns going to the window looking for the
sun to break through the clouds. Manager
Stahl and his companions know they are
in splendid shape just now and that they
have a fighting chance Of getting ahead OF
the Detroits before the season closes IL the
boys continue to hit the ball as they have
counted on four straight wins from the
Tigers. and at the present time 1t looks as
though they will have to be contented with
one. as the postponed games cannot be
played of.
Charley Smith and Case Patten were
slated for the firing line this afternoon and
the two games would have been interesting
as George Mullin and Bill Donovan were
going to work for the Tigers.
The signing of Hughey Jennings as man
ager for the Detroit team next season. came
as q shock to the Tigers and not one OF the
boys would open their mouths on the sub
ject to a Star reporter last night Bill
Donovan and Bill Coughlin are the only
ones who are personally acquainted with
Jennings and neither would express an
opinion on Hughey's chances in Detroit
next year.
Manager Armour was also approached
on the subject. but said he had heard
nothing of the change IL 1t was contem-
plated. He added that he thought there
was something in the report as manager
always has to stand for the shortcomings
of his team and the Tigers had been
going badly of late, the result of sickness
and injuries, all the blame would probably
be placed his shoulders.
THE Detroit people have evidently for
gotten that the Tigers finished in third
place last season." said Manager Armour.
land we should have been up their again
this season but for the big handicaps over
which we had no control
All the Detroit players had kind words
for Manager Armour.
Manager Armour had many kind words
for Jake Stahl. saying that he had the
rough edges knocked on of him now as a
leader and that as the Washington club
had paid for this education 1t would be
foolish to drop him Just at a time when
he was getting to know all the ropes. Mr..
Armour also said that the Nationals had
got a fine twirler in Goodwin of Milwaukee.
and that he would have done business with
him himself. but for the fact that Washing
ton got in ahead of him.
The Detroits leave for home tonight at
tbs over the Pennsylvania road.