Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-06
que Clubs Standing
ltional League Clubs Standing.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July 6.-There
was a new face in an old picture at Column
bia Park yesterday and 1t looked good to
the 1904 spectators who turned out to see
If it would be given a permanent place in
the Athletics frame. The opinion was
unanimous that the new face will be added
to the gallery of Champions.
The new face surmounted the body of
Mr.. Coombs. ABB, LID, or some other
degree which was conferred upon him by
his alma mater. Colby College, Maine. who
made his debut against Washington and
pitched his team to to victory over the
Nationals. If Mr.. Coombs can continue his
work of yesterday the fans will forgive him
Tor his degrees and fasten on him one of
their own IS. B. b. p" otherwise known
as star base ball pitcher
Coombs has all the earmarks of what
Manager Mack orders when he goes after q
twirler. and fits the up-to-date qualification
OF pitchers of being six feet high. He Is
built somewhat on the lines of Henley. only
having few more pounds of beef than the
Georgia cracker. While it must be adj
mitted that the ex-collegian had everything
In his favor yesterday Including a strong
wind which held back long drives. his
twirling was of an impressive character.
Has Everything.
The big Highlander is cool. apparently
has confidence in himself, has lots of speed
and his curves take such sharp break
that they are apt to bewilder the best of
batsmen The wind yesterday operated in
two ways. both for and against the new
conner to the select society of the American
League 1t helped him some by holding
back long drives. but 1t also had a tendency
to shift the ball slightly out of the course
Intended. This doubtless had something to
do with both twirlers giving many bases on
balls during the early innings.
he FIVE in, tha
innings. when three hits were also made.
but two double plays helped to prevent
scoring. while another double play cropped
up in the fifth inning after two men had
innings only two of the visitors reached
first base. one on an error and the other on
a hit. Altogether it was a great day for
Coombs. even though he was struck out
three times in four attempts. This. though,
doesn't appear to be Coombs natural bat
ting gait, for he stands up to the plate
without fiinching and takes a long. hard
swing at the ball
The Athletics had all they could do to
win over the visitors. and 1t took not only
fast fielding but also some timely hitting.
following some free transportation to first
base. to get the three runs registered. Sey
bold and Murphy, who recovered their bat
ting eyes, drove in the TALES which meant
victory for the Mackies.
Peculiar Situation.
A peculiar situation arose In the third In
ming when the Athletics got their start
toward success. The inning opened by
Coombs getting warm greeting, as BELTS
newcomer to Father PENIS town. The ex-
collegian struck out. Then Hartsel and
Lord were given passes and Davis famed
Seybold had three balls called on him
when Lord dashed for second.
At the instant Smith let the ball go to-
ward the plate. Seybold stepped out of the
batsmans box. Wakefield threw the bali
to Ssahl. who touched Lord as he ambled
back to first. Hartsel not moving off sec
ond. Washlngton's first baseman claimed a
put cut. Mr.. Hurst said No
The crowd couldn't understand 1t at all.
Seybold wasn't sent to his base and here
was Lord roaming along the base lines and
not being given out when Stahl plainly tag
ged him with the ball. After some argu-
ment by the Washington players. the game
proceeded, but the mystery remained until
after the contest was over. Then Mr.. Hurst
said that just before the particular delivery
by Smith which caused the little argument
thing in his eye Ga strike-out. mayhe). Being
of an accommodating nature. Mr.. Hurst
called q pause but the Washington players.
barring Wakefield. didn't catch the drift OF
TINS remark. Naturally the spectators
were in the dark to what 1t was all
about and the majority left the park in
doubt
Seybold was then given a base on balls,
filling the sacks. Then along came Danny
Murphy with a slashing single to (which
scored Hartsel and Lord The third and
Anal run was produced In the fifth inning
on Lords single and steal of second. Davis
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