Evening star., 1909-07-08
ALL SHOT TO PIECES
BUT READY FOR MAPS
Larry's Pets Glad Hughes,
Their Hoodoo, Isn't on Hand.
New Men on Trial.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star
CLEVELAND. Ohio. July S.-Never in
tho history of base ball has a team
come 10 Cleveland so badly shot up as
Joe CantiIlon-s Nationals, the club that
gave promise of being up among the
leaders at the start of the season. It's
little wonder that Joe Is sour on the
world in general. He can't be blamed.
for he figured that he had the team
that would show Washington fans real
classy base ball this year.
Instead of being up in the first divi-
sion. battling with the leaders, the Wash
iugton outfit is In last place, four games
behind the ST Louis Browns. What's
more to the point. there is no Immediate
prospect of the Nationals improving their
percentage. The team is battered from
one end to the other. Outfeder Otis
Clyner did not accompany the team
here. although Cantilon was hopeful
that he might get in shape.
Conroy or. the Blink.
Wid rourcy has bum ankle, and it
is causing him so much pain that he
may be compelled to remain at the hotel
greatly against his wishes. In the event
that Conroy does not play Caniillon will
shift Bob UnSlaub to third base and
send Pitcher Dolly Gray to right field.
Jim Delehanty is also in a bad way
Capt. Jiggs Donohue SAYS that if Del
did not possess 80 much nerve he would
have been out of the game for several
days. It's nothing but grit that is keep
ing she local boy IN the Nationals lineup.
That galaxy of great pitching stars
which Cantillon always Haunted in the
faces Of the Maps appears to have dwin-
died down to one lone twinkler-Walter
Johnson. Charley Smith, a local boy,
will scarcely be able to pitch against tho
Maps, as lie has d split finger. Tom
Hughes, who has defeated the Maps more
times than any one pitcher, did not make
the trip To Cleveland. He was sent back
"a Washington from Boston, along with
Nick Aitrock and Jesse Tannehill, and if
he ioiDs the team at all it will be in De-
troit.
Expect Maps to Be Piggish.
This action on the part of Cantillon
means that the Maps will have an excel
lsnt chance to clean up on the Nationals.
Local fans figured that Hughes would
pitch Thursdays game and would repeat
Monday. They doped out that with
Hughes working two games the locals
would be fortunate to get an even break
on the series. Now Manager I.ajoie is
hopeful of winning three or the four
games, and N is possible that the Lar
rupers will make clean sweep of the
series.
The fact that Hughes, AItrock and Tan
nehill ware sent to Washington substan-
uas asked for waivers on this trio of
fingers. 1t is the consensus of opinion
among the Nationals and Maps that Joe
has the right dope on the pair OF OFF,
side twirlers. but they can't see the wis
dom of getting rid of Long Tom Hughes.
They figure he has many a good game
in that right arm. OF course, the Maps
will rejoice II all clubs waive claim to
the National or minor league, as it
means several additional victories for
them each year.
Will Work the New Ones.
AS further evidence that the waiver
story Is straight, Cantillon had two re-
~ruit pitchers report here, and Capt
ponchue plans to give each of them a
trial against the Maps. 1t = ould not be
surprising If Pitcher Hoveick, secured
rom Peoria, H., was selecred to pitch
the opening game. Johnson is slated to
work Friday and will repeat Monday.
The other pitcher who reported to Can
tllon halls from The Plains. Va, and
responds to the handle of Roszel. He
may make his big league debut against
I'll" Maps Saturday. Cantllon thinks
both Groom and Gray will shine against
tho Tigers and is desirous of giving
them long rest before the Detroit
series. although it is possible Joe may
work Groom here.
Outfieldcr George Browne will not get
N the game against the. Maps. according
10 capt. Donohue. Jiggs is of the opin-
ion that he will be in shape to play
against Detroit and is hopeful that Otis
'lymer will put in an appearance within
Il week.
Perrine Jumped to st. Louis.
In all his trials and tribulations there
is small grain of consolation for Can
tiIlon in the knowledge that Umpire Per-
-se. who got in bad with the players
and populace in Washington. will not Of
'iciate in the local series. The affection
that Cantillon bears the umpire is re-
ciprocated by that gentleman. Although
President Ban johnson announced that
Psrrine was in the right in Washington
and still keeps the stamp of approval
On the arbitrator by refusing to lift the
suspension on Cantillon, the league boss
took particular pains TO have Perrine
pie himself to st. Louis Wednesday
.sght, Immediately after the Detroit
acries. Billy Evans will work the first
-ap-Na tional game aud will then join
Perrine. Connolly and Kerwin coming
here.