The Washington herald., 1910-08-07

! hEht neld-O. Clark, silver
Spring.
The race in the Suburban League this
year is absolutely the closest in its
history. In the previous two years Of
the leagues existence the fight for the
pennant has always narrowed down TO a
tussle between Brightwood and Park
view, the latter no longer IN the league.
with the other teams trailing hopelessly
in the ruck. This year. however. three
teams viii be in the fight right up to the
| fnish-Petworth, Woodburn, and Bright
wood
True It is that Brightwood received an
awful jolt when they were defeated by
Petwortn last Wednesday; a jolt ;hat
bids fair 10 put them out Of the race. Il
would be necessary for PetwOrth to lose
four games IN order 10 give Brightwood
a chance at the glad rag. and. from pres
ent appearances. nothing short Of an
earthquake could shake Petworth. But
doping out probable results in baseball
is always an unsafe and foolish pastime:
81, while at present. IL looks as II moth
ing short OF cataclysm could make Pet
worth drop four games, the old god OF
luck may step IN and set aside tire best
laid plans Of mice and men.
Woodburn Is only half a game behind
Petworth, and two games 70 be played
by the two teams. II the games result
q, /, oven t--oatr r,t--o,-.t nm r-,-. .,,.
jump on WOODBURY.. as the Baby Dolls
play their remaining games with the tall
end teams while Woodburn will have to
meet Brightwood, one of the pennant
contenders.
The sensational squirt OF Brightwood,
which brought the Tramps from the last
place 10 a position among the pennant
contenders. has caused much comment
in Suburban League circles. Eight
straight games went 10 the credit OF
Messrs. Baldwin. Fague & Co.. before
'Bev" Garrett stopped them.
Race Attracting Attention.
The race is causing widespread COM
ment all over the CITY. Rioters from
all over town are daily journeyng 10 the
Grant Circle oval to see the finals in the
Suburban pennant race. The largest
crowds ever seen on Petworth field have
attended the last three games between
Petworth. Woodburn. and Brightwood
The cheering has been tremendous. and
such ear-teasing contrivances as cow
bells, tick-tacks. and tin horns have done
their share In the general uproar.
An all-star Suburban League team,
which, in the writer's opinion is repre-
sentative OF the league, has been selected
with much care. On this team are some
OF the oity's best-known amateur ball
tossers, several OF whom viii enter pro-
fessional ball next year.
In the catching department sid
Lodge. the Silver Spring receiver, is uni
versally acknowledged, by all who have
Witnessed his work, TO be the best catch
er in the Suburban circuit. Not only
is he a star receiver, but his pegging arm
is sure death TO adventurous base pr
rates. and the names Of the cushion
pilferers he has cut Off in their prime,
If indexed, would constitute a volume the
size OF the city directory. Not only in
catching and throwing. however, is Lodge
a star. He is a steady and certain bat
ter, can drive the ball long distance.
and Is daring and heady baserunner.
He has signed up with Richmond, in the
Virginia League, for next year Next 10
Lodge, the choice would be Jesse Bag
gette, the laxative little Woodburn re-
ceiver- These two seem 20 be the pick
Of the catchers. with Lodge as first
choice
Many Good TwirIerS.
To choose the leagues best pitchers is
difficult. Two twirlers, who have in ev-
cry way qualified for an all-Suburban
team. have already been picked by other
eagues-Robertson, Of Brightwood, in the
Departmental. and Garrett, Of Petworth.
in the Railroad League. The work OF
these two men has been so steady and
yet so brilliant that it would be impos-
sible 70 leave them out of the all-Subur-
ban lineup Garrett has played in the
Suburban League ever since It's inception.
as has Robertson, and it is only fair to
name both boys The other pitcher.
-@NStNt VI Noouuulus - also star or
the first water. His good work has done
much to keep Wocdburn in the pennant
race. He is steady, effective, uses his
head, and, in addition, is one Of the best
batters on his team.
The choice for the first base is made
more difficult than any other position
on the team because Of the galaxy OF
stars in that position. Three men de-
serve mention for the initial cushion. and
yet only one oan(be chosen. Carroll. OF
WOODBURY.; Evans. of Petworth. and
Fague. Of Brightwood. are generally &C
knowledged to be stars at the initial has
sock. The choice goes to "snr' Carroll.
the Woodworking Woodburner. for sew
eral reasons. He Is a good batter. his
average making over 800 per cent: he is
a sure fielder and good thrower. and.
undoubtedly. he is the best baserunner
in the league. He is a ghost on the
sacks, and, not only does re use his legs
in his baserunnirg. but also his head
Bob" Evans. the Petworth first base
man, is a better batter than Carroll. at
least he promises 10 be so from his show
ing so far. Carroll has played m more
games, which gives him an advantage;
IN fact he has participated ia every