Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
American League Clubs Standing.
National League Clubs, Standing.

Another big crowd was on hand yester-
day afternoon at American League Park to
witness the second game of the season be-
tween Detroit and Washington. and an
other disappointment was handed out to
the fans" the Tigers repeating the score
and whitewash of Friday, to 0. The SPLEEN
did weather and the expectancy of a good
game served to draw out nearly 1000 en-
thusiasts. and they had the satisfaction Of
witnessing some fine sport. although the
battle favored the Tigers from the start. o
AS several of the Detroit's best batters
are left-handed, II was thought that Case
Patten could easily lead the Nationals TO
victory. but the blonde haired twirler was
erratic from the start and in the third in
ming his curves were batted all over the
field Patten brought the downfall upon
himself, as he was very careless in watch
Ing the bases. quick throw to Mil or
Cross in the third inning. when there were
two out and two on bases, might have
pulled him out OF the hole, but he refused
to take chances and three earned runs re-
suited.
Smith Pitched Well.
After Patterns retirement Smith was
called to the center of the diamond by Man
sger Stahl. and the big fellow pitched fine
ly--so well, in fact, that had he begun the
game the Tigers would have had the battle
Of their lives 10 win. Only four safe hits
were registered off his delivery by the WIS.,
itors. and but for passed ball by Kilt
tredge he would have gone the six-inning
route without a tally being chalked up
against him
Frank Dcnohue. who came near being
Washington player through the triangular
trade OF Townsend last winter. was on the
was sit-edged Eight hits were made off
his delivery but he kept the hits so well
scattered and was such a puzzle with men
on bases that the Nationals had TO walk
off the field with their second whitewash of
the season
An Errorless Game.
Back of the twirlers the players OF both
teams fielded splendidly. not misplay be-
ing charged against either side. But few
sensational plays cropped up. the men
going about their work I'm a ciean-cut man
ner that was most disheartening TO the op-
posing batters. who were looking for loop
holes through which to get to first base
Charley Jones ran long way after
Payne's fly in the second inning and pulled
II down in mis- usual graceful manner. Lave
Cross hammered down wicked hit over
third with his ungloved hand, preventing
double from Lindsay in the third. and
Nil made wonderful one-hand stop OF
Schaefer's drive near second This play
was most important one as had Williams
caught the ball tossed to him by NH II
would have been the third out, without a
run being scored. but the ball was thrown
from an awkward position. and the former
just got the ends Of his fingers on 1t, the
chance being lost For the Tigers, oLeary
and Coughlin made several pretty stops,
catches and throws. but a big majority OF
the chances were easy Founders.
The Fatal Third Inning.
The third inning for the Detroits prac-
eicaliy tells the story of the game Lindsay
led off with a single to left Mcintyre then
flied out 10 Stahl and Crawford followed
suit to Hickman. schaefer then hit sharp
bounder toward center, and Nil made his
wonderful one-handed stop, but lost Lind
say at second Coughlin followed win a
beautiful drive to left for two bases. scor-
ing Lindsay and sending Schaefer 10 third
The latter also crossed the plate. but ae-
cording to rule agreed upon before the
game began, he was sent back to third 1t
mattered little. as O'Leary sent ont a c,ea,
single into left center ard Schaefer and
coughlin easily scored. Payne shut off the
fireworks with long fly 10 Jones In center
In the sixth the Tigers scored their fourth
and last run. Cobb making a trinle to Ieft
center with one out. and then coming home
on kntredges short passed ball which
struck Hurst on the leg. and the runner
was entitled 10 score under the rules
The Nationals appeared to have look
In only in the sixth and eighth innings
when they had two on bases with two out
but Manager Stahi went out ON flies each
time and the opportunity to break the shut
out was lost.
OF the eight hits credited to the locals
Anderson got three and Cross two. Kit