The Washington herald., 1909-06-24
Nationals Lose Another Man
for Short Period.
FRANK HEMPH1LL SECURED
Former Tri-State OutheIder TO Be
Carried Until WaShIngtOn's Grip
Pies Round Into ShaPe-Nick Ait
rock Down TO Pitch This Afternoon
Against the Boston Red sox.
By WILLIAM PEET.

@A2Lo5rt Soc N~altlllou ana our brave
baseball heroes reached town shortly be-
fore midnight last night, carrying two
cripples ana minus Bob Unglaub. also
with a new outhelder. Frank Hemphiu
b. name, brother OF Charlie HemphiH,
the New York American outer gardener.
In addition 10 George Browne and Jim
! Delehanty. the team loses the services
OF Bob UEglauo Tor few DAYS. and
Bob's loss viii be severely felt Unglaub's
mother is dying, and on the way back
from Philadelphia last night he was met
al BalumOre by his family and the news
( broken 10 hin. In a few words. Unglaub
seemed 10 take the tidings very much
TO hsart, and has;ened 20 the bedside OF
his mother who was not expected 70
live through the night
The rumOr was spread broadcast last
night that CantillOn had signed for the
outheld Charlie Hemphiu. Of the New
York Americans as a player by that
name showed in the Nationals lineup
against Philadelphia yesterday. but the
Hemphln Is a brother OF the illustrious
Charles. and VIII be carried by the club
[
Frank Hemphm. who played yesterday.
has been with the Trenton club. OF the
Tri-State League. this season. CantillOn
SAYS he is q promising y0ungster and an
old friend. as he had him when in charge
Of the Milwaukee club. Of the Western
Association. several years ago. In fact.
Joe believes that Frank is . better man
than Brother charlie.
FTarrr-r-ffr -rrr f.rr % ---ar-~--,
club owing 70 a peculiar combination or
circumstances. This club was last week
fined heavily by President Carpenter. OF
the Tri-State League. for carrying PLAYERS
on its pay roll exceeding the salary limit
set By the league officials. Hempail was
one Of those players, and as the club
could not AFFORD % pay him what he
wanted. he was given his release CanJil-
Ion grabbed him Up al once. and says
thar he VIII carry him along Until
Bf'owne and Delehanty are iu shape II
Hemphl, shows any ability az the bat
he may work himself into a good Job
here.
George Brownies injury IS similar 10
Delehanty's recent uishap-a s,rair ed
tendon In his thigh. Browne said l3st
night that his leg felt ever so much ret
ter, and was hopeful that he would be
able % play again In 2 few DAYS
Delehanty IS stiN hobtling around. and
II there IS a possible chance be VIII be
sent in 20 cover second -o-day. L Del
is not able 10 stand tie strain HemphW
VIII play second base. and Tannehiu and
Bls9kenship the oUtfeId
The Boston Red Sox open & four-game
series here. starring this af1ecDoop. ard
as the Beaneaters are IN second place and
( going fast. Il Is hard 10 see where the
{ Nationals win have mUcn cf a chance
with so many good men on the shelf.
Nick Alrock IS going 70 pitch to-day.
Manager Cantulon believes that the hand
I some one can put a good night, espe-
claIly as BOStOn has on ITS list so many
. left-nand hitters. IN times past AltrOck
has always been effective against Boston.
I Friday viii be ladies day. and possibly
I a double header. There Is one extra game
due Boston. and every effort viii be made
10 play Il during CIe present series. II
/ Cantilloa does not mink his pitchers are
able 70 work Friday, the double bill may
( be carried over until Saturday. or pos
si3iy Monday.