Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-09


have frequently been referred to as aero
nauts, but none of them would dare take
part in a balloon race Strang, not only
aspires to fly in the air but has developed
great brain energy in trying to create a
machine that would carry him. Up to
the present Sammy's creations can fly
about as well as a man can lift himself
by his boot straps.
Cincinnati is the only National League
Club on the lookout for new manager
for next year. and the lucky man is not
likely to be picked until a few trades have
been made. Chance, Clarke, Murray, NC
Graw and Donovan will continue at the
head of their respective clubs, Joe Kelley
will replace Fred Tenney in Boston and
ST. Louis will probably hold on to NC
Closky.
1t is now known that Pulliam's ambi-
ton is to retire from the presidency OF
the National League and become a club
owner. He planned a year ago to take
charge of the Phillies. but ran for the
presidency again to vindicate his policies
There Is no opening for Pulllam to get
hold of g. club Just at present and he may
have to wait some time.
A lively time is expected when the an
nual meeting of the National League
takes place in New York city on De
cember TO- There are a number Of new
rules and regulations to come up for &C
ton, and the verbal war may prove a
hot one No fight Is expected however,
over the election for president. Harry
c. Pullian is certain Of reelection by a
unanimous vote.
A way has been found to keep Elberfeld
in good humor. When he signed his con-
tract for next year with the Yankees 1t
was stipulated that he would get bonus
Of 81 600 II he played good ball Every
no ltd q Qr0IIrb next season
he can think of that bonus.
outfelder Cravath. purchased by the
Boston Americans from Los Angeles,
Christy Mathewson has shot no deer
yet One reason for this Is that there are
no deer ambling along Broadway. But
Matty may have chance to land buck
soon. for he starts for Bowerman's camp
in Michigan on Monday.
Chase, Moriarity Arellanes and other
players who are now playing Independent
ball on the Pacific coast, are likely to
create a merry row in big league circles
They have broken the base ball law In
doing this. and may be subject to heavy
fines AS the Pacific coast pennant has
been decided, these players see nothing
wrong in their action and will fight
against paying fine. Their clubs are
sure to uphold them In order to save
money, to say nothing of the probable loss
of their services. There is genera
opinion that the Yankees will lose Chase
anyway. Griffith had a pretty hard time
to get him to come east to play last sea
son. and the task will be even harder IN
| 1908. Chase can make Just as much
money playing ball on the coast and, be-
sides, he has an opportunity to share the
profits of a big cafe in San Jose.
There will be no championship games
of less than nine innings In the National
League next year, barring, of course. the
few that are halted by rain or darkness
Neither will there be any unnecessary OF
artificial double he aders. framed up fol-
purpose Of drawing crowd. Presiden,
Pulliam has declared himself strongly
on these points.
ity and requires his umpires to hold the
players to the spirit as well as the letter
| of the rules.
ut became a fad" said Pulliam to 8
| big league man recently. Ito make the
| second half OF double header consist Of
| only seven innings, and in some cases
| only Ave. I think l made serious mis-
take in ever allowing such cutoff contests
| to count as games. But the practlce
came on suddenly. and was in full swing
| before l realized what bad thing fol
| the game 1t was
ut will never be allowed again The
rules expressly state that game of bal
must consist of nine innings unless stop
ped by the weather. All of the sever
and fve-inning games this year were
technically illegal. l expect rule viii
be framed at the league meeting making
1t compulsory to play games according te
schedule whenever possible, and forbid
ding double headers except when they are
absolutely necessary
If Pulliam sticks to this 1t will be q
hard blow to the fan who likes to receive
one-dollars worth Of entertainment fo'
80 cents: but 1t will be a good thing fol
the game.