Evening star., 1909-05-23
PRINCE GEORGE
LEAGUE BOOMING

HYATTSVILLE, May 22.-No games
were played in the Prince George County
Suburban League today. the constant rain
for the past two days rendering the
grounds unfit for use
Every team in the league has a chance
to land the pen1ant, and this fact has
aroused more than ordinary interest in
the outcome. Every team Is making an
effort to strengthen, the tailenders, River
dale, having added one or two men to
their lineup and as consequence beat
the strong Langdon club the last time
out.
The probabilities are that Kagle of Sea-
brooke, who filings them from the left
side. will be given a try-out by Manager
Burke of Hyattsville. Kagle is but nine
teen years Of age and with little ex-
perience in fast company looks as though
he might come all right. He has a very
deceptive break curve and toleraby good
speed. He is shy on control, however,
with the result that his opponents who
do not strike out usually place the ball
in safe territory. In other words, he puts
them over when il Is not necessary.
Manager Miller of Seabrooke complains
that his team was denied admission to
the league and he is not disposed to let
Kagle work for any of the league teams.
1t is believed. however. that he can be
persuaded to loan Kage to Hyattsv;lle
for trial Should the left-hander make
good Hyattsville has an excellent chance
of retaining its present position at the
top of the heap
Dorr and Leakin are relied upon TO do
the pitching now, but Leakin Is too val
liable man on the third corner. and
when he pitches the infield looks weak.
Manager Roberts of Riverdale Is en-
tausiastic over his teams victory last
Wednesday and declares that his bunch
will be fighting for the top place from
now on. He has several fine individual
players, but there is lack of team
work.
The latest acquisition to the leagues
ranks is Frank Patrick Hurd. the sheriff
to catch for Berwyn. Hurd is stall
wart, fellow and has world Of grit. If
he can handle Duck McGregor's rend-
ers in proper shape the team that beats
Berwyn out has got to go a few.
Berwyn has the star Of the league in
Highland Burch. who plays the center
garden. This young man is hitting the
ball hard and SAFE and in the game We'd
nesday banged out a homer and two two
sackers. He also fields his position like
a veteran.
Brentwood does not look as strong as
in the early stages of the game. The
team has but one finger upon which TO
rely. Payne is good twirler, but his
slow ball is being located by the opposing
sluggers with much frequency. The team
is well provided with infielders. but the
outfield Is only fair. Outside of one or
two men the club Is weak at the bat
Langdon has a fairly good hitting team.
but its fielders are not working up to
the standard They may come around all
right. and when they do trouble is apt
to overcome the other fellows. Mcmahon
Is the clubs mainstay in the box. He 10
q consistent performer, although he has
nothing wonderful to deliver. He Is
good sticker.
a young man named Bailey, hailing
from Bladensburg. was given chance
by Hyattsville Thursday against the Pen
sion Office club and made good. He has
plenty OF speed and fine control. His
top piece requires some training, but ex-
perience will bring this about all right.
The standing Of the clubs up TO ana
the games WedneSdaY: