The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-07
Famous Chicago White SOx Souhpaw Is Strongly Sup
ported as Successor to Joe Cantillon
in Local Club.
POPULAR WITH BOTH FANS AND PLAYERS
AT Least Two Prominent Stockholders Favor George
town Graduate as Man Well Qualified to Bring
Order Out of Chaos at National Park.
By THOMAS KIRBY.

Dr. Harry White, Of the Chicago
White Sox. may be the next manager
% the washington ball club.
With the passing of Joe Cantillon in
October inevitable and the Nationals so
securely situated IN last place that
{ they cannot hope 20 rise this year, the
principal interest among those VINO
have money invested in the stock Of the
ciIib is in finding a suitable leader for
next season
This morning t was learned that at
least two OF the most prominent stock
holders are strongly in favor Of pot
ting White in charge with ne lower
70 completely reorganize and rebuild the
present ceilarettes.
That ttis is a giant task is unQuss-
ticnabls, but those who are boosting
Whites candidacy believe that the
clever Pitcher is thoroughly qualified
- handle the managerial reins.
That White could be obtained from
Chicago for money alone is most doubt
ful. but if Comiskey would allow the
pitcher TO come here as manager, a
deal involving two or more local play
ers could be arranged.
No matter who the new manager may
rolls at present who have long since
outlived their usefulness here, but are
still fast enough to remain in the Amer
lean League. These must be disposed
Of and If Comiskey is willing to make
any sort of an equitable trade it is be-
lieved that the deal can be put through
Should White come here he would not
only be the manager but Washington
ale e~-e 49, aEr... Il
among the best in the major leagues.
Among bail players White is highly es-
teemed. while he has always been well
received by the fans when he makes his
appearance at National park.
White is a Washingtonian. He pre-
pared for college at Central High
School. where he showed his first indi-
cations Of being a great player. From
the high school he entered Georgetown
and from his first year or the univer-
sity team he received offers from prac-
ficalIy every major league club. During
his whole career in college he was con-
sidered one Of the best pitchers outside
the professional parks and upon his
graduation he signed with the Philadel-
phias Nationals later going TO the Chica-
go Americans.
who are being touted for the position
are 'Jiggs'' Donohue. jim MCGUIRE.
Bill Bernard, manager of the Nashville
club and Willie Keller.
Until October rolls around and the d.
rsctors are able TO take stock and give
the matter Official consideration, moth
ing will be done about obtaining a sue
cessor to Cantillon. but as matters stand
today White Is said 10 be far ahead IN
the. lead for the position.
A base on balls and an error by
George Browne caused the undoing Of
Walter johnson yesterday, St. Louis
taking the game by the usual margin
Of one run.
The game today Will be called a.
o'clock. with Gray and Powell the prob
sblei pitchers.
On the whole, johnson pitched good
ball. but IN the fifth inning just enough
misfortune was crowded in 10 cost the
Nationals a victory.
johnson gave g base on balls. and
20 right wZh41h allowed both runners TO
trick. ''''
Bill Bailey. won't you please so home?
Ralph Sickle has the following to say
"a the Cleveland News:
Here is a problem: George Browne.
National outfielder, wants 20 get his re
lease from the Washington club. and