The Washington herald., 1907-10-06

During the sixteen years that ne PLAYED
bail his grand average was .30S, coupled
with 4l0 stolen bases 22S sacrifice hits
and countless number Of passes" Is il
any wonder that Jennings was named
'HUghey the Hittite." by George Y. Ho-
bart, who at that time was "A newspaper
man in Baltimore
Strenuous, keen on everything pertain
ing TO the science of baseball, sturdy OF
frame. it is little wonder that "Hughev"
became "a kicker of dickers. Milder in
manner than McGraw less given u
abuse, Yet he managed 10 let the umpire
know that he was in the game. and his
freckles would fairly blaze and his au-
burn hair stand sitter while he was hav-
Ing his say. In the real old days before
education and contact with the world
had rubbed off the rUggedness, "Hughev''
was more forcible than polite. and his
opening UP. in baseball terms. on the
field savored Of the back lot The differ
ence later in all things is indicated by
his Il have it, when a Comrade would
hesitate about a certain play Other
players might yell Git out, yousel" or
r Sc got it, but "Hughey's" I have
it, has since become the standard of
the gentIemauly player
Gets an Education.
Jennings is another of the old Orioles
who command respect because they made
their ability to play ball the means ofI
rising In the Intellectual and social scale.
UnCouth, ignorant. when he first an
peared on the scene here he began at
once attending St Bonaveuture College
with McGraw between playing seasons.
but unlike McGraw, he was not content
with the TUdiments Of an education. The
foundation was to him but a foundation
and he intended 10 raise upon il a cred
liable building. It is probable that the
influence Of Harry Taylor, who came to
Baltimore from Louisville with him. and
between whom a warm friendship formed
that exists TO this day. turned Jen-
ningS' attention toward the law. and he
began his course at the University of
Maryland. in this city.
Later however. he had the chance to |
make his baseball skill available. and he
at the Cornell Law SchooI. !
where he graduated few years ago. He !
is now a member Of the Baltimore bar. |
Harry Taylor incidentally. is a Judge at
Buffalo. Jennings went abroad with the |
other members of the Big Four" and /
enjoyed the trip.
Caught I'm Fence.
Jennings series in Washington. Just /
played, is a reminder Of an odd accident /
that once happened to ''Hughey" in the /
Did days on the same grounds. One after /
noon during a game he went tearing off |
back Of third after a foul. The field seats
there are low, and protected IN front by
4 triple row Of wires. Jennings made a |
wild, running jump after the ball just as
L was falling into the bleachers and got
L in one hand. He had leaped instinct
vely to avoid a collision with the low
.ence, and he went between the wires
md remained suspended there, kicking
md struggling, but still holding the ball.
3eyond few cuts and scratches he was
To-day Jennings Is being congratulated
Is the winner Of the American League
remnant, but it is safe to say that in his
leart Of hearts he would rather be back
N the old Union Park diamond and. with
lis old comrades. hear the WeIkin ring
With the shouts of the old Baltimore !
ooters. There was only one "Hughey."
nd no matter what the future may have
n store. both the old Ted-haiTed. freckle-
aced shortstop and Baltimore rooters
viii have a mutual regard for the other.
mingled with affectionate memories.
While life itself lasts.