Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
NATIONALS AND TIGERS RESUME TODAY.
WEEK IMPORTANT, FOR BOTH LEAGUES

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The record of the Nationals last week
was very good. but would have been much
bette" with little luck and an even break
with the umpires. Seven games were con-
tested. three of which were placed on the
right side of the ledger for the locals. two
went to their opponents and two were
ties. The team played exceptionally clever
ball until the big crowd Saturday threw
the boys out Of their stride, especially Nc
Bride and Hughes who have been going
like a whirlwind. 1t has been the luck of
the locals to put up their poorest exhi-
billions before the largest crowds.
This week the Nationals tackle the I'll
gers for two games. and then comes the
Clevelands for four. On previous work
the week should be good one but there is
no way of doping out base ball. as the
Clevelanos may turn the trick on u.s.
| The. Detroits journeyed to Newark for a
as big crowd saw them play the Eastern
| League team of that city. The Sunday
work may or may not hurt the Tigers
playing today. but at any rate the Ma
in prime condition for this afternoons bat
tie. Charley Smith will probably work
for the locals ''Wild Bill Donovan's
suspension was lifted Saturday night by
President Johnson. and he may go in to-
day.
Every one of the local team reported
at the ball park this morning and light
hours. Clyde Milan was around limping
without a cane but it will be week or
more before he gets back in the fighting
line. Jim Delehanty looked pretty good.
but he Is taking no chances and keeps
out OF the sun as much as possible. He
should be able to resume work before the
end Of the week If Manager Cantillon de-
| sires.
All the American League leaders fell off
in percentage during the week. although
| the Browns made a net gain of three
points on the Detroits and Increased their
lead over the Clevelanders. who were
badly Jared up Boston way. The Ath-
letics played stiff ball during the week.
winning four of the five games played.
tying another and gaining 10 points. while
Boston gained one, Washington nine and
New York four points. The western
teams Of the American League have the
| same advantage as the eastern clubs of
the Nationals long string of games at
home to wind up the season. The fight
now seems to be between the Detroits
and the st. Louisans. with a likelihood of
! Cleveland moving up II either OF those
teams falter. This race may not be de-
| termined until the Tigers and the Browns
get together in their home and home Sc
ries, which up to date are slightly in
| favor of the Browns. The Chicagos seem
| to be out Of it so far as the flag is con-
cerned.
Do not be surprised If ladies day at
American League Park is cut out entirely
next season. About the only thing that
will save the elimination will be change
in the headgear by next summer. Last
Friday at least 500 men had to stand or
20 into the pavilions before they could
get sight of the game on account or
the large hats worn by the women. Being
admitted free, one would suppose that
some consideration would be shown the
men who have to sit back of the women.
but nary a one had the good taste to dom
the flower garden.
One of the fans who attends every
game said to a Star reporter Saturday:
II had always taken the big hat story
as a Joke until tried to see the Washing
tons beat the Detroits Friday. l had
seat in the middle of the stand about
and in that time I had to take four diff
ferent places. Each time pretty girl
came in and occupied a seat In front OF
me. and 1t was like dropping curtain
down over the front Of the stand. Finally
l got up and went back to the rear of the
stand, and there found a big crowd. like
myself. made to stand up throughout the
game on account of the big hats If the
their hats make them pay the same as the
men. and there won't be SO many to worry
about"
Complaints along these lines pour in on
dies day." and 1t has come to toss-up
whether any special days will be set aside
for the fair sex next season.
The present week will be q very i'm
portant one in the National League. and
the penIiant winner may be decided as
result of the games scheduled. Playing
double-header today. the Giants go against
the Pirates and OF course the fur will
n.y. Both teams ha' 3 been at logger
heads for several ycSrs on account OF
McGraw's treesment of Magnate Drey-
fuss, and the chances are that more than
sition Park this afternoon. After getting
rid Of the Pirates the Giants tackle the
Chicago Cubs for three games, and there.
also, the warm blood will come to the
take care Of themselves in the run down
the home stretch and want sympathy
from no one. By next Saturday night
] Manager McGraw and his band of Giants
| Of the season. but right now lit is most
difficult job to select the winner.
Manager McAleer has not given up hope
Of overtaking the Tigers before the east
ern series is completed, and believes this
weeks games will tell the story. In an
interview in the New York Herald this
morning McAleer Is reported as having a
presentiment that the double-header be-
tween the Browns and Yankees this aft
| ernoon will be the beginning of an era
Of victory for his team and the turning
point in the American League race.
| III we win BOTH" said he. I'VE are GER
| tain to gain something on Detroit, II De-
| troit wins, and II Detroit should happen
| to lose we shall gain great deal. I am
not given to omens. but can't get rid of
| the belief that this double-header has
come at the most opportune moment for
! st. Louis that 1t could. How would New