The Washington herald., 1906-11-19

New managerial blood in the American
League should have a wholesome effect in
next seasons campaign, is the opinion
Of the New York Press.
/ Not that the race lacked the exciting
! and spectacular elements in recent years,
but the Introduction Of new men. and
/ consequently new methods, in Detroit.
| Washington, and Boston may result in
putting those teams in the running in
1907
Detroit chose wisely and well when she
selected Hughey Jennings to handle the
Tigers. Jennings is a capable man in
every baseball particular. knows the game
from all angles, and besides has the hap
py faculty Of getting the best there is in
his men out OF them
1t is true that in his handling of the
Baltimore team OF the Eastern League
Jennings never landed a pennant but
under his guidance the Orioles ALWAYS
were dangerous factor IN the race.
The nearest Jennings came TO winning
the Eastern League championship was
IN 1865, when Providence beat out Balt!-
more on the final day Of the season.
Jennings on the field was a scrappv
player, and as a manager he has lost
none Of his hustling characteristics. Like
Griffith, McGraw, Jones, Chance. and
other successful managers, he fights for
every advantage and is always alert Ia
turn a trick that will rebound to the cred
it OF his team. It is almost a foregone
conclusion that, given a free rein, Jen-
nings viii make Detroit a pennant pos
sibility. although too much should not be
expected Of him IN his first managerial
year in a major league.
In Joe Cantillon the Washington club
viii have its best manager in recent years.
Cantillon IS OF wide experience. knows i
ball player on sight, as the saying goes.
and his success in the minor leagues Is /
ample assurance that he viii make good
in his larger field of activity. Cantillon's
motto is results" and woe betide the IN
happy member Of the Senators who does
not put forth his best efforts for the team
Like Jennings, Cantillon is scrappy. and
a hustler from away back, and his re-
soUrcefulness in pinch has made him
famous. With him at the helm the Wesh- |
ingtOn club VIII cut "A big figure in the
race, and prospective winners Of the 1907
fAtAFA ANesA bSlill<-lll NfGQ Gllllll-
nate the Senator'S, nor figure that they
will be easy picking. Cantillon-s men
are apt to upset the calculations of those
teams which hold them lighter
Chick Stahl Will manage the Boston 1
Americans in Ie91- He will be appointed 1
TO the position some time this week /
Stahl piloted the Bostons in the latter /
part Of last season. and he showed suf- 4
hcient evidence Of ability TO warrant his /
for the important post in 1867
Stahl is progressive IN ali that the term
Implies. and while the cares Of the club
may weigh heavily on his shoulders he
IS gritty, never was known TO quit, and.
IL is confidently believed by those best
qualified 70 speak. is 4 good handler of
men. Besides. StahI enjoys the respect
and esteem Of his team mates, al OF
whom will be glad 20 see him succeed
as manager of the team
With Detroit, Washington, and Boston
almost sure 20 have a fighting chance for
the flag, and with the known strength
Df the other FIVE teams, every one Of
which is conceded 20 have a lOok-in for
the hOnors, the American League race
Jf 1907 promises 10 surpass in excitement
any campaign IN this organization since
{ threw off its swaddling clothes, and
became full-fiedged major league