Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-02

Jim Delenanty SIlil continues unOeT the
weather and was not In yesterdays game.
Shipke going to third and Unglaub to
second.
There is one satisfaction. at least. about
the season of 1908, the Nationals finish
at home and the fans can watch the local
battle and also the championship strug-
gle at the same time.
How about that wind up in Chicago
Sunday between the Pirates and Cubs
Will there be a crowd present to see the
fun? The gates are to be thrown open at
10 am. and of course the park will be
packed hours before the game starts.
Manager McCloskey of the ST. Louis
Cardinals must also be on Chubby
Charles" list, as he insists on playing
double-header Saturday with the Pr
rates, which won't help them any in the
battle against the Cubs Sunday. Wise
boy, that Murphy.
That eminent discard. Theodore Brett
enstein, may no longer have $4,000
arm. but. according to latest Southern
League estimates, the assay will run as
high as $9.75O. Breitenstein led the
Southern League pitchers this season.
Detroit fans appear to believe now that
the Tigers have again forged into the lead
in the American League race and that
Hughey Jennings will again land the Ban
Johnson pennant in that city. They base
their belief on the fact that the entire
pitching staff has rounded into form and
Is working we'll.
The habit of weakening base ball teams
near the close of a season in order to
try out new players is not the incest
thing in the world for the clubs that are
building championship hopes. Clubs
should be made to go through the entire
season with their regular line-ups. except
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ball is too full Of uncertain quantities
already without adding this one. In other
words, just because your own team has
no chance. Mr. Manager. is no reason
why you should muddle the outlook of
other clubs. Connie Mack, especially.
please copy.
At the risk of hoodooing the White Sox.
President Comiskey has plans already
framed up for charging the south side
plant for the worlds series. A contractor
who inspected the grounds informed the
''Oid Roman" yesterday that in two days
and q half he could build a triple row of
boxes in front of all the pavilions. grad
ing them down so as to give view OF
the game from all seats. and erect enough
circus seats in front of the main grand
stand to take care of several thousand
overflow spectators. Comiskey told the
keep them on their marks ready for
sprint. any minute, and to await the
flash" that the Sox had cinched the pen
nant.
Chicago has one thing to worry over
in the closing games. Ed Walsh. the
wonderful pitcher, probably the great
est in the league. is less effective against
Cleveland and Detroit than any other
club in the league. That was the reason
he was worked in both games against
Boston Wednesday. 1t is even possible
that he will not pitch another game this
season though it is likely he will be
rested now until Sunday and be put in
against the Tigers Jones will depend
mostly on White and Smith against the
two leaders.
Manager McAleer's three exauisites.
who are going to make good for him
next year in the pitchers box, will have
to get a running start on the season If
they desire not to make Genial James
out a--well. a poor judge of base ball
kline. James thought that Bailey. Graham
and Criss would make the best trio of
young pitchers in the league. next sea-
son. After looking them over carefully
during the closing weeks of the season,
he may desire to add few amendments
If Bailey gains 20 pounds in weight. if
Graham gets over that bent rib and if