Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

President Joe OBrien Of the American
Association declares that the rumors o.
secession in the ranks of his league are
nothing but hot air.
There is little doubt that Manager Muir
ray will make an effort to secure Oar
McGann II the Giants finally decide te
let him go. II Dan becomes Philly he
will have played in every eastern city or
the National League circuit, including the
abandoned cities Of Baltimore and Wash
ington.
James ]. Kane, the Pirates new guard
ian Of the first sack, who was drafted
from the New York State League. has
signed a contract to play basket bal
with Pittsburg club. He thinks baske,
ball a splendid game to keep a base bal
player in condition.
Hemphill recently with the ST. Louis
Browns is wild with delight over the
trade that has secured him a berth with
the Yankees. He fairly dotes on New
York.
Dreyfus is tickled over the fact that
Hinchman of the Cleveland Club has
been awarded to Pittsburg. although
Dreyfus had to give up $1,000.
A base ball critic says that the
major leagues has been sowing the wind
and will surely reap the whirlwind by
their disregard Of the laws against farm
ing. He says they have been gathering
players at such a rate that conditions
have become intolerable for the strong
minor league teams.
Johnny Hatfield still holds the worlds
record for throwing a base ball. Ht
made the record way back in 1872 ir
Prooklvp HiC
inches. Sheldon Lajeune came within
81 inches of tying the record.
Hugh Jennings, manager Of the Detroit
Tigers. was fairly lionized on a recent
visit to Baltimore. He once managed
the Orioles. and the Baltimore fans were
glad to show their appreciation of his
success In winning the American League
pennant Jennings will practice law In
Scranton. Pa, this winter.
President Pullam Of the National
League will go on n hunting and fishing
trip In Indian Territory. He feels tina,
he will need a lot of stamina to stand
the strain of another year at the head
of a big league.
The st. Louis Browns are uncertain
where they will train, except that it will
be in Texas. The cities OF San Antonio
Temple and Shreveport are under con-
SlQcTaI1On.
The St. Louis Cardinals have secured
Albert Shaw. the clever outfielder of the
Springfield Gll) club. The Cardinals
paid $3.50 for the new recruit.
Comiskey has signed a new twirler for
the White Sox. He is Walter Most. who
made quite hit with a local team Most
will be given a thorough trial, for he
looks exceptionally good.
The Cincinnati Reds are assured of a
grand time during their training period
The use of splendid field and thu finely
equipped Y. NJ c. A. gymnasium, with
its shower and plunge baths.
The national commission at a recent
meeting failed to show any signs OF
worriment over the action of the minor
leaguers in condemning the commission
for alleged interference with the affairs
Of the minors
Ban Johnson will probably have the
annual meeting of the American League
held in Chicago in December
Player James D. Sehring will never be
seen again in organized base ball. His
application to the national commission
for reinstatement has again been turned
down, and in such a way that bring
was made to understand the decision
was final.
John McGraw. manager of the Giants,
has quit the race track. The leader of
the New York National League team
has not been seen at the Aqueduct course
,Eince last Saturday, or since the an