Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
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The continued cloudy weather of yester-
day afternoon prevented the Detro!ts from
playing their opening game with the Ma
tionals, and the chances for contest to-
day are not very bright. The grounds Will
iced hot sunshine a stiff breeze for at
east couple of hours, as the rain has
yoaked into the in and outfields to such
/ depth to make 1t impossible for the
players to get around Before giving out
the announcement yesterday mat there
would be no game, Manager Cantllon and
his assistants worked on the muddy field
for an hour with sponges and finally had
to give up in despair. Both Managers Can
tillon and Jennings are anxious to play
and a game will be pulled off this after
noon if such a thing is possible The De-
troits have been winning games SO regu-
larry that Manager Jennings wants to keep
up the good work and Notwithstanding
the fact that several of the Tigers are not
in shape. they have confidence enough in
themselves to want to play the Nationals
under any conditions. Manager Cantillon
has changed his opinion of the Nationals
as to their being mud horses. the result of
anxious to play. as he is-afrs'a at-too
much rest will take the edge OFF his men
Should the sun come out, Graham VIII
probably work for the locals, while George
Mullin who lasted only one inning In New
York last Wednesday, will more than Likely
try to regain his laurels by going to the fir
ing line for the Tigers.
Jim Delehanty is certainly up against it
In the superstition line since coming. to
Washington. but at that the rain and
cloudy weather may help him out: when
he reported Thursday he wouldn't play
against Chicago, he considered 1t bad
luck TO take part in game on the day ne
reports. Yesterday was the 18th of the
month and Del said that. had he known
II he would have gone in Wednesday rather
than start such an unlucky day But
the rain saved him. Today being Friday,
start on Friday is almost as bad as the
18th and worse than reporting day. Three
unlucky days in a row is something out of
the usual and Delehanty was pulling hard
for rain this morning.
AS result of George Tebeaus visit to
this city Wednesday Pitcher Durham has
been turned over to the Louisville club of
the American Association. and he left
Washington for that place yesterday morn
ing Durham has plenty of confidence, but
lacks the experience to face the class of
batters that are in the American League
The hits that were made off Durham in
order. and the chances are that he will be
a success in the American Association.
The De,roits are not in the best OF shape
Just now. but keep on winning. Second
Baseman Shaeffer is out of the game with
q sprained back and the two catchers,
Schmidt and Payne, have been sick for
week or more. Matty Mcintyre won't be
able to play with the Tigers for another
month on account of his broken ankle, but
Sullivan has proved great substitute
for him. Young Downs is taking Schaef-
fers place at second, and the veteran Link
Lowe is at hand to take any ones place
In case OF further mishap. AS long as the
Detroit pitching staff holds out there is
little need for Manager Jennings to worry
over injured players
Umpire Sheridan dropped into the Regent
at noon yesterday and he and Manager
Cautilluu had a great time spinning yarns
about old times. They used to work to-
gethor in the olden days and are very fast
friends. Sheridan will work here during the
Detroit and Cleveland series.
Jack Dunn of the Baltimore club was over
here again yesterday. but this time he
came to see Manager Jennings and carried
that gentleman back with him. Dunn is
very Indignant because he cannot get any
players from the major leagues, as different
managers take turns refusing 10 waive,
and as a result the men desired are tied
up. Jennings has an interest in the Orioles
and will probably chip In with his refuse
to waive scheme TO make everybody
sick Of the whole business. President
johnson has issued bulletin calling for
votes the proposition to Increase the
waiver price from 81 600 TO sl.5CD. and If it
is adopted perhaps the managers VIII not
he SO quick to refuse their consent to
transfer. 1t is a bad rule that won't work
both ways.
II am not violating any confidence re-
posed in me when / say that the Athletics
now have their mtads set upon winning
this years pennant. said Capt. Bill Cough
Ian this morning. The acquisition OF Col
Inns has worked wonders in giving the
team confidence. The great share SchreCk
Is in. the winning form Naddell, Plank
Coombs and Dygert,' their pitchers, are
showing. and the strength Oldrng has
added to the team ny the splendid work he
IS doing coupled with the superb condition
Of Davis. Hartsel. Seybold and Powers.
have all helped to increase this confidence
In their ability to cross the finish line first.
Nichols coming suddenlS to the front
also helps some. That pennant bee Is GER
tainls buzzng just now In the bonuets of
every one Of the Athletics players. as II
ft.zzps lu the bonnNts Of Manager Mack.
President Suib.' and every body else con-
uea'oi with the -luA The fight for the
ftg VIII o. between us and Cleveland. and
We will beat ont IalCic ami h.S push all
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