The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-01
Manager CantilIon Is Negotiating for Disposal Of -Four
of the Nationals Who Have Been Regu-
lars in Lineup.
WILL DEPEND ON THE YOUNGSTERS
Newcomers to Local Ball Yard Will Be Given Chance
to Pull Club Out of Slump Which Has
Killed Interest Among Fans.
By THOMAS KIRBY.

It was learned this morning that the
long expected shake-up in the ranks
of the Washington bah club is but d
question OF hours.
Reused by the disasters that have fol-
lowed in quick succession since the club
returned TO its own lair Canullon has
finally come to the conclusion that dras-
tic action must be taken, and taken
with the least possible delay.
Neither the manager nor any of the
owners. who have considered the prob
able changes, have made any state
ment, but it leaked out this morn
ing that Canullon has decided upon
the changes, and before the tleFe-
land series closes several of the OLD
faces viii be missing. In their places
viii be found other players who are eA-
pected 10 drag the club out Of its pres
ent slump that has caused the attend
ance TO wither away until some OF the
smallest crowds Of the season have been
on hand recently.
Favor Veterans.
From one who should know. it was
learned today, that two inGeldeTs and
two members Of the pitching STAFF viii
be affected when the ak is swung.
Before any men can be disposed of, con-
sent of other club owners must be OBJ
tanned, and negotiations looking to-
wards this end are now under way.
The only thing that caused the man
agement TO hold OF this far has been
the fact that when the men who ara
TO go are finally disposed of. there must
be some one TO take their places. This
has been overcome in a manner, and if
any SORT of deals can be arranged, can
tiron viii put through his plans before
the many double-headeTs come.
Whenever any wholesale moves are
made by a ball club So many matters
must be taken into consideration that
often there is a slip-up. but keep your
ear 10 the ground and If there are not
some startling changes before Tuesday,
il VIII be because CanullOu's plans have
been baked
Helpless and Hopeless.
If Opportunity knocked at the Nation
ais door during the weekend double
header it must have used a cats paw or
q birds feather.
ia the olden days the anvil was in
use after hours when the locals We're
dropping games. Then came another
period when the loss Of two a day was
terday past performances counted for
naught for the Nimbleless Nationals
not only succeeded in placing both
games on the red side Of the ledger, but
completed the achievement without
scoring a single run in the course Of
eighteen innings
No excuses 90. In the first game the
only hope the Nationals had was that
Bill Burns would either drop dead or be
suddenly called home, while in the sec
ond victory scorned on the homers and
declined 10 even consider becoming the
bride OF Groom.
Opposing Burns was Willing Walter
johnson and the duel between this pair
was one of the few redeeming features
10 arouse the faltering faithful that
spent the afternoon cheering ana ieer-
ing, regardless OF what player excited
them. Seldom has either pitcher showed
70 greater advantage since his advent
in the major league. In nine innings
Washington got but two hits, one Of
which did not 90 past the inheld. Burns
had everything. His performance was
but a shade better than that Of Johnson,
however, as is usually the case when the
y error was injected at the psyche
logical moment This was the opening
the SOx wanted and 81 was the only one
they needed. for the runner who had
been given a life by the misplay finally
scored and sent Washington's hopes
glimmering
After getting a good start in the sec
ond game Bob Groom blew and from
then on there was nothing 10 it but
Chicago. Groom had neither control
nor speed, while Frank Smith, Of tho
SoX. had both. and then some.
+ was simply the OLD story working
both angles. In the opener when tne
pitcher was right the club did not hit
and in the second when the club did hit
some the pitcher was wrong.
All American and National League
games scheduled for tomorrow have
been postponed out Of respect tor Harry
Pulian.
The triple combination of attributes
necessary Tor player who would be Z
success is nerve, brains, and ability
and Of these nerve is the most essen
tiaL
Many a newcomer VINO has possessed
sufficient ability as e hitter, fielder, al
pitcher has been soon RELOCATED TO tht
minors because Of lack OF nerve. bU
IL RUbe Obi Is released by Canullon
viii not because the pitcher does 100
possess a plentiful store OF innate game
ness.
OH = the original Pepto Kid. From
the moment he stepped into the BOX t'
succeed Groom in the second game On
had an air of confidence that wous
maze an old stager look like a blush
ing novice. lie hoped around first Ul
one foot, then on the other. wound uI
like the town clock. trotted from tu
box up 90 the plate 20 get the BAH from
The catcher, and when he went 10 ba
Ripped his club in just such a snapu
manner aE might be expected from Ter
rible Ty or some other great
Welcome 10 our league Oil old owl
and here's hoping that your pepto bear
ing and confidence IS catching.
Why not give Speed" Kelly q chanc