The Washington herald., 1908-08-08

! The hefty and valiant team OF ban
tossers which brought victory 20 the ban
ner Of the Washington Board Of Trade
several weeks ago sat about the festive
board at the Columbia Golf Club yes
terday and went over again the scenes
OF that awful day when they faced a
similar aggregation representing the
Chamber Of Commerce and almost lost
the pennant- The team was the guest
Of Mr>Cuno H Rudolph. president Of the
Board Of Trade. who Is 2. good host. as
well as a good president and ball tosser.
Mr.. Rudolph acted as POSTMASTER and
made very appropriate speech 10 The
members Of the team. saying that as they
had easily beaten the Chamber Of Com
merce team on June 2, they had set
the pace 10 do credit 20 the Board Of
Trade each year in the baseball line
Dr. Frank E Gibson. captain OF the
team, was called upon and formally pre-
sented the cup that the team won on
June 2 10 the Board Of Trade. and con-
graduated the men on the magnificent
garrison finish they made in the famous
ninth inning He cautioned his men 10
stick together and 10 remember that in
harmony there IS strength. and when
the time comes next year 10 be ready
for another call 70 victory.
Presents Loving Cup.
sir. Chris c Gockeier was next called
upon. and said he had a very pleasant
duty 10 perform. He declared that the
team work won the day, and Mr. Gockeler
addressed his felIow-piayers as follows.
As We are all aware. the real basis OF
this Delighted meeting to-day is the in
teresting and exciting game Of baseball
which took place al the American League
Park Few weeks ago. when we triumph
ed over team Of no mediocre ability
representing the Washington Chamber OF
Commerce.
While more CT less credit for the sue
cess OF the splendid victor. achieved on
that occasion IS due 10 each OF rs WIN
took part in the game. I think Won will
agree with me that the greatest credit
Tor our success Is due 10 our manager
Capt Frank E Gibson. the man behind
t1e tearIl- The outcome OF the game 70
my mind would have been different bur
Tor Capt GibsOn's capable and enthusias-
nc leadership and management
The manner in which he handed rs Is
worthy OF al praise. All OF Us VIII r.
member the enthusiasm with which he
rallied US 10 the oract5cs ,-.-7as -
soaci-eo. trained. and encouraged Us. and
nnally the electrical Inspiration we re-
celEed from him the day OF the game.
AFTER such skillful and thorough prepa-
rauon i is not at all surprising that We
should emerge from the battle victorious
aoo with colors flying.
Compared with st. Paul Event
Capt Gibson. the victory Won in rhar
contest was a signal one and
S only equaled. we think, BY the triuupb I
recently achieved by YOU when Won suo-
,essfuIly stormed and captured that - /
iouotable fort with your Almas Temple /
Patrol az St Paul last month, and plant I
ID on the TOP thereof the stars and I
stripes We appreciate your services in 1
he achievement Of oUr glorious vi-torv-
md as slight token OF our appreciation
md esteem. have been requested by tha
members Of our team % present 10 Won
his emblem as one OF hospitality and So
liability. May Il always suggest those
deas 10 you and also be a reminder OF
IS, and one OF the really great events OF
he National Capital"
Then NJ Gockeler presented 10 Cant
1loson a beautiful loving cup. covered
With beautiful silk American fzg- Can't
=loson responded and thanked the team
or their thoughtful present
MI William A II. Church moved 4
lslng vote OF thanks. and Nr Rudolph
nd the party left fOr the city.
Among those present were CunO Il. Ru-
olph, Dr. Frank E Gibson. c T. Gag
II Z J. McOUade, c. I. Harding. c. D.
,hurch. c J GOclleler. z n Stalsv I
William A H Church. c. z Langley
e 3. Switzerland. Z. T. Bates. c. H
soesch. J Morrill, ChamberIin. and r I.
'o1lner. Letters OF regrets were read
rom z S NARROW. Otto 7. De Mon.
VILLAIN 4, Yerkes. A. Leftwich Sinclair.
had Sergeant. William F Bowen. and
Harry Cunuingharu.