Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-01
Local Interest in Base Ball.

IIiitlEuSlsiSAu anu interest concerning the
national pastime is not. however, confined
to the solons of the nation who are housed
N the Capitol building With the return
OF the Washington club from its training
quarters in old Virginia all the fans at the
national capital are sitting up and taking
notice ana comparing records. There is
an impression that Washington will do bet
ter this season than il did last, and this
sentiment is being fostered by the liberal
policy characterizing the present manage
ment. Hitherto Washington has been looked
upon as sort of Botany bay for ball play
ers and they were 10th to accept engage
ments on the local team. Now. however
with progressive business men who have
made a success of what they have attempt
ed In their respective fields. conditions are
reversed. Instead of the club being in the
hands OF outsiders who would not spend
money to strengthen 1t. but on the contrary
disposed of the crack players for a cash
consideration whenever IL was offered the
ruling spirits now are men who have a local
pride and Will endeavor to build up and
improve the team whenever an opportunity
presents itself. Money cuts no figure in
their deliberations. but what is the hest
we can do?'' is their principle. That such
policy will win deserved patronage was
demonstrated last season when despite "A
large outlay of cash there was a comfort
able surplus approXimatng thirty thousand
dollars at the close of the season
1t will be difficult TO find a successor to
the late Joe Cassidy a shortstop but no
expense Will DE spared 10 secure Capa bic
man for this arduous position. 1t has been
known by the management for sine time
that they would not have the services of
Cassidy during the coming season. And
they have with commendable enterprise in
structed Manager Stahl to get good man
regardless OF what II may cost.
Acquisition Of Cross.
With Lave Cross at third base a weak
spot since Coughln left the Washiugtons
there will be better all round work by the
infeld, as the veteran present is a guar
antee that his position viii be attended TO
properly. Cassidy covered more ground at
shortfeld than any other player who show
ed up here last season, and his services Mt
second In double plays made him inyalua-
Bile. Lave Cross, however has PLAYED the
same position that Cassidy did and his
knowledge and experience are such that he
can relieve the successor to Chester Joe of
a great deal of responsibility on ground
covering In the vicinity of third base II
was ten-strike when the management
OF the Washington club secured the veteran
from the Athletics and the patrons of the
game here appreciate the enterprise which
is such characteristic of the new admin
istration. II is a recognized fact that the
Washington team as at present constituted
has the courage and tenacity of a bulldoe
and works with never-say-dfe spirit which,
son which has never been surpassed In the
history of the Washington Base Bah C,lnb
This feeling pervades all Glasses who are
Interested In the success and welfare az
the national game at the capital of the ma
fion, and all the indications point 10 a sea
son. which has never been surpassed Ia the
history OF the Washington base ball club.