The Washington herald., 1907-07-31
STANDING OLE TIE TEAMS
Chicago, ~ Washington, 2.
Washington, o. Chicago. 4

Chicago, 81 Washington, 2.
Washington, o, ChicngO, 4.
Chief John E. Wilkie. of the govern
ment Secret Service. and S199 other base
ball fans saw the clash yesterday after
noon between the White Sox world-beat-
ers and the rejuvenated Cantillon Ma
tionals. There were two battles royal
Being a Chicago -Washingtonian, Chief
Wilkie rooted for the Sex in the initial
struggle, and pulled hard for the Ma
tiOnals In the final contest.
It was a gala day indeed-made all the
more joyous and memorable by the array
OF feminine beauty that turned out in
numbers to applaud the versatile Bob
Ganley. gaze with wonder upon the tow
eTing FaIkenberg. admire the graceful
movements of DR.. Harry White, grow
historical over the timely swat Of the
willing Hickman, marvel at the sprintlng
ability of Charley Jones. become awe
struck at the magician-like work Of the
erratic Altizer and the catlike agility Of
the clever Shipke-not 70 mention all the
rest Of them. And the ladies, unlike
Chief W1kie. rooted for the Nationals
all the time-consistently and Loyalty. It
was not their fault that honors were di-
vided, and that each team. with the set
ting sun. went forth a victor.
On this occasion, at aeast, the leaders
and tailenders were evenly matched, and
the fine exhibitions served TO revive anew
in the breast Of the optimistic fan the
hope that some day, under CantilIon's
leadership. that pennant flag viii float
above the Florida avenue park.
Patten Went to the Bad.
BY making the most Of Case Patterns
unsteadiness during the first inning and
a half of the opening game. the Chicago
White Sox were able TO capture one con
test of the double header from the Ma
tionals yesterday by / to 2, while Can
tillon's reorganized band won the second
round by TO /
The present series is one of the most
important of the season, so far as its
effect on the race for the pennant IS con-
Cerned for if the Sox can take the ma
joTity Of the games they will be able 70
maintain their lead while on the other
hand If the Nationals win, Fielder Jones
outfit may be pulled out of first place.
These facts, together with the bargain
afternoon and the fact that It was ladies'
day, served to draw out the largest crowd
that has assembled at National Park
since the opening day Of the season.
Fred Falkenberg was the hero OF the
hour. or. as our friend Bill Shakespeare
would say, was the linked sweetness
Ions drawn out" After Patten had
shown in the first game that he had moth
ing but a glove. Falkenberg was called
on TO save the flag He took up the go
ing in the second inning with one out and
the bases loaded. and from then on TO
the eighth, when he was taken out IN
order 10 allow Hickman to hit for him,
the lean finger kept the visitors under
his thumb. and not another immaculate
hosed athlete crossed the great divide.
But that did not end the human hat
pins performance for when the teams
took the field for the second encounter.
Mr.. Falkenberg once more mounted the
rubber. His temperance was greeted
with cheers. Little did the fans think that
he was to go nine innings more and come
out with a victory, but that is just what
he did
The exertion in the first game did not
seem to affect the twirler in the least.
for in the second contest he was just as
effective as IN the opener, and up to the
ninth inning Chicago was able TO make
only two runs. In their last round they
punched two hits, which, with base on
balls, gave them two runs. However. the
Nationals had two to spare. and Falk-
enberg is credited with a victory
The visitors were so anxious TO annex
both games that they did not overlook a
single opportunity 10 Wrangle with the
umpire Fielder Jones was especially pee
Wish. and was finally benched, and Wei
day was substituted In the second strug-
gle. George Davis took exception to one
of Mr. Sheridan's decisions, and another
long discussion ensued> The imp finally
threatened to pull his watch. Davis
claimed that Sheridan did not have a
watch. This was more than the arbiter
could endure, and Davis was chased off
the field
Chicago Scores.
Hahn. the first man up in the matinee.
doubled 10 left, and Fielder Jones walked.
Isben attempted 10 sacrifice, but hunted
a fly 10 Patten. With Davis out Rohe's
bingle scored Hahn, and Robe stole sec
Ond. Then came Dougherty with a
safety, which tailed both Jones and
Robe.
In the second the Sox got their last
score, Sullivan drew a pass. but was
OUT from pitcher to short on Patterson's
easy roller Patterson got to second on
Hahn's single, and both moved along.
when Jones was franked. Patten gave a
base 10 Isbel, forcing in a run. and then
Falkenberg was sent into the box. Jones
got a big lead CT second in order to
draw the throw and allow Hahn to score.
but Altizer broke up the combination by
throwing the right fielder out at the
plate. Jones and Isbell tried the same
stunt a moment later, but once more
Altizer was onto his job and shot the
bali back TO Warne- in time 10 flag the
visiting leader.
In the fourth Clymer started off with A
two-baggeT, but was run down between
second and third on Ganley's grounder;
Capt. Robert chased around 10 second
on the play. made third when Davis
booted Delehanty's liner and counted on
Anderson's out. Singles by AItlzer and
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