Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
American League Clubs, Standing.
National League Clubs Standing.

National League CLUBS standing.
Chicago % 9. Ii i E 2s7 nros4yn y !. /. F .si
New York. so "a .595 Cincinnati. 80 81 "A
Today's rain played havoc with the pro-
posed double-header between the Nationals
and White Sox, and the extra goes over
until tomorrow. AS tomorrow Is also la
dies Day" big turnou. VIII be on hand
to see the double event. Fielder Jones said
he going to work Patterson and Owen
today and the two twirlers will probably
work tomorrow. Manager Cantilon will.
more than likely send Case Patten and
Tom Hughes to the rubber for The Ma
tlonaIs
The Chicagos came over from Philadal-
phia yesterday getting liz at O'Clock in
the afternoon. Tie White Sox spent the re-
mainder of the day calling on friends in
the city or iounging around the hotel Man
ager Jones was seen by Star reporter this
morning. and he was in a p ,asant frame
of mind. notwithstanding the three defeats
in Philadelphia. He said that t'e Athletics
were in splendid shape just row and the
White Sox just the reverse. a I'd the de-
feats We're bound to follow tbs combina-
ton. He is just as confident as ever of WIN
AaAilS inc League peHitnt Out
added that it would take a hlrd tu:sle to
land the flag. Continuing he said:
Honestly speaking. / really think there
are five clubs in the race for the cham
pionsfip this year-Chicago. Detroit. Clevc-
land, Philadelphia and New York: that is
order
"As to the Cleveland stump, l can't be-
lieve 1t will last. The Maps are all good
ball players and are sure to come back.
Gil fba M rin 7
nant race Is now an open event, at least
SO far these five clubs are concerned
THE Athletics? Oh. well. they are in
just the rest of us. They have three
grand pitchers in waddeIl. Bender and
Plank. With such they can win a number
OF games
"If the Rube can keep up his present
form--if he can-and Bender continues the
magnificent work he showed Friday. and
Plank. the old reliable. keeps on his usual
gait. the Athletics should make a great
showing.
any game and that Is where the Athletics
won before-they may make good again
Then. again. team may develop bat
ting S-reak. We surely are not champions
Tor nothing. we have not been leading the
league this year for nothing, nor are we
still in first place for nothing We surely
have been hitting some. and yet We are
not hitting now. and In spite of all we are
still in first place. Hartsel and Davis Fri
day made home runs In the first inning of
the second game. Try and figure it I'D for
yourself.
at just goes to show what the pitchers
can do to the hftters and what the h,tters
can do to the pitchers
THE Athletics and Detroits have been
coming up while we and the Mans have
Deem going down. At the same time we are
sun on top. which. In view of our defeats
Is one of the most remarkable feats in base
ball history"
Notwithstanding that neither Manager
Cantiilon nor Jones will acknowledge it. 1t
can b" stated that Charley Hickman will
De member OF the Chicago club when the
team leaves this city Thursday night Man
aser tantlllon would have turned Hickman
over 10 the Chicagos earlier but for the
1act ne was afraid the big fellow would
come back here and smash things up with
his heavy stick and perhaps win a game ar
two for the White Sox. Such things have
happened. but Sir Joseph doesn't want them
70 happen at his expense II he can help it.
Hickman Is sorry to leave Washington
as he has an army of friends here hut he
said this morning that he would sooner GO
with the Chicagos than any other cub in
the country. Harry White. his business
partner. Is with Chicago. which probably
accounts for his wanting to go with the
White SON. Another incentive r. the fact
that the Chicagos have a big chance for
the pernant and Charley would like to help
win the worlds championship. Hickman is
Q flrst-class ball player and his only fault
10 his slowness. Manager Canti'lon Is de-
sirous OF surrounding himself with fast
men. and for this reason alone decided to
let out the cheerful ore. 1t has not been
decided whether cash or one OF the Chicago
pitchers VIII figure In the deal. but the
chances favor the former TRANSACTION. as
the twirier offered Is not 70 Manager Cam
tillon's liking.
Their was a sudden change on the Amer
lean ir'gu" base bal! map last week. Rest
ing seemingly in security in first place the
, chaInplHu Chicago team received q severe
jolt IN Philadelphia by losing four straight
games 10 the Athletics making the for
HeI position In first place extremely I'M
certain, Esd the latter's chances as a pen
nant poss hility the brightest they have
appeared this season. While the b.atin,
are SIM In fourth place they are In such
close PROXIMITY TO the leaders that the end
OF the week might SEE them in any nnsitinn
higher than they now occupy Cleveland g.
crippled and not playing the ball that tbev
put up ON the last trip. although they o.,
: giving game exhibition to retain sccnrj
place Detroit Is playing good bail Tba
! Tigers have demonstrated a consstapcv IN
: IheT form This year under Jennings man
aSemSnt that has not been in evidence in
+ FORMER years, and those who have been Dre
dieting their downfall have yet to witness
~ They Will make a bitter fight TO retain
their present position. and the games be-
tween Detroit and the Athletics will mean
much in the pennant fight.
Major league clubs will nav fabulous
/ prices for 1908 recruits Pitchers with a
single seasons class \ experience are
quoted at from $4,000 up class twIrlers
| range from $500 TO $4,000 infielders and
outheideTs batting around 800 are held at
fancy figure, and In some cases notifca-
tion Is given bidders that offers will not be
received before August l. Activity in the
A-base ball market Is wholly dne to the ex
!, 3stence of rival major leagues the clubs OF
: Which cannot afford TO the risk OF Sc
curing talent by selection. As a matter of
fact, class club. from which only one
"a ha ORA Tad az
Z yftfle chance Of losing its most valuable
/. players by selection. for many d.afts are