Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-12
IMPORTANT TRADE
HELPS NATIONALS
Schaefer and KiI|ifer Come
to Washington in Exchange
for DeIehanty.

Al the conclusion of yesterdays game
Managers Cantillon and Jennings got to-
gether and clinched the deal that has
neen pending for several days-the ex-
change of Jim Delehanty for Herman
Schaefer and Ed Killifer Both man.
ayers are pleased over the trade and it
looks like splendid exchange for both
teams. Delehanty has certainly outlived
his usefulness in this city, and is might.
lily pleased at being transferred to the
champions. Schaefer has also gotten in
bad with the fans of Detroit. and he
will be a much better PLAYER here than
when in d Tiger uniform. Eddie killifer
was thrown in for good measure. and
in getting this youngster it looks as
though Manager Cantilon put il all over
Jennings in the trade. The news of the
trade 'has put the Washington fans on
edSe, as they are quick to recognize the
fact that Cantillon is doing everything
possible TO strengthen the Washington
club. whether he will be it's manager
next season or not. A canvass of the
different gathering places of the local
fans this morning found the trade in
universal favor. and it will go a great
way toward restoring confidence in the
Nationals
Herman Schaefer, who is more faml-
iarly known as Germany" is a close
friend of Cantillon's, and the latter has
had decoys and nets set for the clever sec
ond baseman for the past two years. Ger
many says that had the trade been made
without Cantillon being here he would
have quit the game before agreeing to it.
he believes that he can help the Ma
tionals with his hustling, and as a fielder
he certainly has something on Del. In
a battling line Germany has outhit Jim
ON the season. Schaeffer is only thirty
years old, and should be good for at least
five years more. as he has always taken
good care of himself. At the present time
he is in prime condition and will bolster
up the Nationals infield fully 90 per cent
Schaefer naturally feels a little sore on
being dropped from team with pennant
possibilities and losing a chance of pick
ing up from $1,000 to $500 in the world
series, but he Is such a big favorite with
the Detroit players that the chances are
that he will get his part of the prize
should the Tigers win, just as though he
had remained with them.
Last night the Detroit players to a man
were lamenting the loss of GERMANY"
and little Charley O'Leary was almost
ready to cry. He and Herman have been
pals for years and it seems like hard
ship to part them.
Ed killifer Is product of the Michi-
gan State League and has been with the
Detroits for three years. His advance
ment has been retarded OH account of
acting the part of utility man each sea
son. With his transfer to the Washing
tons klllifer has big chance CT becom-
ing regular, as Manager Cantillon is
anxious to add batting strength to his
infield, and this fact made the younester
pleased with the transfer
'They have been finding fault with nv
held1ng. said Killifer this morning but
a man surely can't do his best if he
never has chance to get acquainted with
one position. / am extremely anxious TO
gain regular position on a major league
team. and Mr.. Cantillon has promised to
give me 4 good try-out at one place
When he does ] promise you that ] will
certainly extend myself to the limit to
make good
Kilifer has always been a hard hitter
and is very fast in fielding and on the
bases Under the existing conditions
either Schaefer or killifer would have
been good trade, and getting them both
makes Cantillon look like some trader"
Manager Jennings was seen this morn
ing and from his point of view there
is nothing to the argument
MY team has gotten into slump and
had to inject new blood into it, said
Jennings 'Delehanty was the best
available man in sight and 1 grabbed him.
figured 1t out that l was giving up
two men who were practically on the
bench for one good regular player.
THE change will probably stir Dele
hahty up to his best efforts and il ii does
am satisfied, as / know full well what
he can do in a fielding line and with the
bat.
Il want to bespeak good retention
for Schaefer and killifer. Both are
high class ball players. but they will do
more for Washington than they have
done for Detroit this season.
of course, I may have made = mis-
take in making the trade, hut at the
present time. believe have done the
best thing possible for the Tigers. and am
confident we will win another remnant
with Dclehanty at second base
After coming down town after yester
days game and thinking the matter over
both managers agreed to transfer the
players at once. and Schaefer Joined Can
tillon at the Riggs House, while Dele
hanty went to the Arlington In addi-
ton 1t was also agreed to play both men
In the game today. Schaeffer being on sec
ond for the locals. while Delehanty will
guard the same position for the Tigers,
This attraction. in addition to great
game being assured. should bring ONT a
splendid attendance. and the play of hoth
men VIII be watche. with unusual in
terest.