The Washington herald., 1909-06-18
GAMES TO-DAY.
st. Louis at Washington.
Chicago at Boston.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
STANDING OF THE TEAMS.
u WILLIANI PEET.

The hits that failed 10 show in the
opening game between Washington and
St Louis were very much in evidence
yesterday. Pitcher Graham. Of the
Browns. was knocked out Of the box,
and Howell was also roughly handled,
during the FIVE and One-half innings OF
actual play. Then came the rain, with
the score 5 TO /. In the Nationals favor
and the players left the field in posses
sion Of Mr. Weatherman-
The oldest inhabitant fails TO remem-
Der when so much action has been
crowded into six chapters Of baseball
Bob Groom was Manager Joe's choice in
the box The lanky one allowed five hits.
his team mates contributed four errors.
and likewise three double plays.
What was most refreshing TO the faith
ful, was the sound OF real bat music
Bob Unglaub by his own efforts drove
home two runs, while DonOhue and Nc
Bride also assumed pinch-hitter roles
since Joining the club.
Graham Bumped Hard.
Twirler Graham looked pretty good as
he warmed I'D. and the skeptic smeued
trouble. Graham's south side curls
were damaged TO the extent Of seven
McAleer ordered Handsome Harry How
ell 10 warm Up. Howell was sent 10 the
mound after Browne had opened the
fifth with a hit 20 center, and the Ma
tionals welcomed him with open arms.
A three-bagger and two singles. respOn-
sible for two runs. caused Howell TO won
der what he was up against. and Mana
ger McAleer to see what other member
Of his twirling stan might be pressed into
service The thunder shower answered
both questions
The first half Of the sixth was played
in semi-darkness and a binding rain
II is wonder the men were able 10 see
the ball St Louis was well under way
for another run when a snappy double
play retired the side During this in
ming Williams drove a sky scraper 10
Blankenship in right field: Blank mis-
judged the ball, and It hit him on the top
OF his head. Nick Altrock came 10 the
rescue and finished out the inning.
First Blood for Nationals.
The Nationals started scoring in the
first round. George Browne beat ont a
slow hit 70 short. Conroy rolled an easy
one 10 Graham, who measured his length
on the ground In his effort TO field the
ball Unglaub's sacrifice advanced
Browne and Conroy. Donohue hit 10
Williams. and Browne wes caught at the
plate. McBride's clout 10 right scored
Conroy, but Donohue, who tried 10 sneak
home, was an easy out on a beautiful
throw by Hartzell to Criger.
In the third, Bob Groom secured hts
first nit since joining the mators-a tiny
tap 10 Graham-which still remains IN
aelded. Browne and ConrOy were easy
outs. but Unglaub soaked the ball be-
tween McAleese and Patterson for a
two-basser, sending home Groom. Capt
Donohue made the third out. on a light
punch 20 Williams
In the fourth. after Ferris had gone
out, Williams hit safely to center went
Up a peg on a wild pitch, and crossed
the plate on Jones hard drive over sec
ond, scoring the Browns only tally.
The Nationals got the run back in their
half Of this inning Mcbride walked.
took second on Milan's sacrifice. and
scored on "Gabby" Streets nifty single
10 center.
Graham Takes the Count.
The ffth was young Mr.. Graham's
waterloo Browne led off with a clean
single. and Graham was replaced by
Howell Wild Conroy's sacrifice pushed
Browne 10 second. Bob Unglaub hit the
left field fence for a three-bagger. scor-