The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-09
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
No Games Scheduled.
GAMES TO-DAY.
81. Louis ut Washington.
Detroit ut Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
sTANnING nF THE TFANls.
STANDING ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY.
BY WILLIAM PEET.

doc" White. the Chicago White Sox
star twirler, who is being seriously con-
sidered as manager for the Nationals
next year, arrived in town Saturday
night, where he Will likely stay for two
weeks OF more until his injured knee and
ankle permit OF his joining his team
mates in shape 70 get into the game
White was hurt In the contest between
the White Sox and Athletics at Phila-
delphia last Thursday. lie was running
70 third after cracking out hit which
turned defeated into victory for the Chi
Cages. and slid hard for the bag. His
left ankle and knee were badly wrenched
and he had 20 be carried off the field
The injury is similar to the one Clymer
sustained on the local grounds two
months ago.
When seen by the writer last night Mr.
White was asked If he had any state
ment 90 give out as 10 his chances Of
managing the Nationals next season.
and II any arrangement or offer had been
made by the stockholders Mr. White
said. Nothing has been done at all A
number of my friends have been 10 me
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for the position. They seem 10 think
that 1 would make good manager.
1T is true, added the twlrler. that I
have talked with one or two OF the stock
holders Of the club, and II they want me
here, I should be glad TO come providing,
Of course. 1 can gel my release from
Chicago
The great twirler mOdCstly refused 10
discuss the matter further. and thought
that there would be plenty OF time to
talk when some definite action had been
taken.
The announcement IN The Washington
Herald this morning that doc" White
would possibly succeed Manager Cantil-
lon has stirred up the fans more than
anything that has happened here since
the Nationals won three games out OF
four from Detroit and from the tone OF
letters from fans received by the writer
such a move would be a popular and
many think n wise one
Doc" White has all the requisites that
serve TO make a successful manager. He
is possessed Of the tact that is the chief
requisite OF any executive. He is also
finished ball player and an excellent
judge Of ball players. AS a Washington
product. he has the good will and good
wishes Of 80 per cent Of the fans here.
and his selection as manager would be
hailed with enthusiasm by every lover OF
the game in this city.
The exclusive statement In this paper
yesterday that a deal was at present
being considered whereby Jim Delehanty
would shortly join the Detroit Tigers
caused a lot Of tall IN bocoba11 ct~otas
The writer tried 10 see Manager Can
tillon last night for further enlighten-
mont. but Joe. after spending the day IN
the country. retired early and left word
not to be disturbed.
The deal. it is expected, viii go through
unless something Unexpectedly happens
10 block matters which IS not likely.
Whether Delehanty viii be purchased
outright or figure IN some trade could
not be learned. Ii was rumored that the
Nationals would get Germany" Schaefer
and a cash consideration for Del. and
that when the Detroit club left town
Delebanty would accompany them.
President Noyes was seen last night In
regard to the Deebanty matter. and
while he did not deny that Detroit would
like TO get Delehanty, said that 10 deal
had been made. and that nothing would
be done until Manager Jennings arrived
here Wednesday. AT that time" said
Mr.. Noyes. "Cantillon and Jennings will
probably get together for a little talk.
There is chance that Delehanty may
go 20 Detroit. and there IS also a chance
that he may not" Further than that.
Mr.. Noyes refused 20 commit himself