Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-26
BY J. ED GRILLO.

BY j. ED Gh1GLO.
Walter johnson Is m a fair way to
establish strike-out record for the pres
ent season which may never be equaled
In the history of the game. BY tanning
eleven Of the Browns Sunday he brought
the total number of strike-outs up to 29S,
Just three behind the number Rube Wad-
dell made in 1904
Because of an error made In the I'M
official averages the impression has been
created around the circuit that the eleven
etrike-outs johnson got yesterday brought
his total up to 3O3. but George Moreland,
the noted base ball statistician, In the fol-
lowing telegram shows the actual number
to be POS:
PITTSBURG. Pa. September 26 19lo.
J. Ed Grillo. Sporting Editor Star:
Johnson's correct record up to date, in
Guiding game of Sunday. is 29S strike
outs. Mistake in counting his record up
last week made 1t 90. instead OF 2s7.
GEORGE MORELAND.
Johnson's performance yesterday Will
70 down as one of the pitching feats or
the present season. Nothing but haro
luck prevented him from pitching per
feet game not allowing a man to reach
first base in nine innings. Truesda!es nit'
the only one made off johnson, is de-
scribed as a fluke.
= II was the second time this year that
johnson has been prevented from pltcn-
Ing a no-hit game because OF hl-iuch
The opening game here last spring
against the Athletics would have been
no-hit affair but for the overflow. into
which Baker dropped little ny ~n1cn
ordinarily would have been an easy
Echance. AS yet Johnson has not figured
in a no-hit game. and II Is ms amo1tion
ITO do so. But the pitcher VINO can KEEP
the opposition from reaching nrst nase
during nine innings must not oniy pllci
good ball. but he must have MS snare
r0f luck.
That first game yesterday which the
Browns won to 1, was lost by the Ma
tionals' because of a foolish throw by
Henry in the seventh inning. when, win
two out and first and third occupied, ne
tried TO stop the man from first stealing.
and as his throw was wide the winning
run came over the plate.
Catchers should learn that with two
out and third and first occupied II Is q
foolish chance to take in close game 10
peg to second. The piun 10 90 50. .o Sna
then a quick snap to third. often catches
the runner Off of that corner, out II Is
taking too long a chance 70 throw
through to second. In Henry TINS play
is excusable. for he Is just getting tne ea<
perience he needs, but even catchers OF
years of experience lose games because OF
their efforts to throw to second under
conditions stated.
The real fight for sixth place will be on
today when the Nationals tackle the
White Sox On form the locals are not
figured to make much Roadway, because
the Sox have been going along at ter
rife gait of late. and there has never
been a time when the locals have found
any of the Chicago pitchers easy. Nc
Aleer will undoubtedly use Gray In the
game today and Meyer, TOO, Will no
doubt be used in the series.
There IL very apt to be a change made
in the head Of the Virginia State League
Jake Wells. who has held the position
for years. though his other interests
make it impossible to give the league as
much Of his attention as it needs. Is to
have opposition at the next election. Will
liam Hannah. jr., Of Norfolk. man who
has been identified with base ball IN Viz
'ginia for many years. Is being urged by
his friends to be candidate, and II ne
accepts. which Is most likely, he is pretty
sure to be elected.
Hannah is an ideal man for the place.
Not only is he familiar with conditions
In the league, but he has the confidence
and respect of many base ball men In the
major leagues. and he would be sure TO
WELD strong influence In the Nauonai
Association. With Hannah in the field,
the club owners of the Virginia League
have an opportunity to secure most
capable man for the presidency. and the
chance should not be overlooked.
When the Cubs tackled the White Sox
in the worlds series of 1905 they were the
favorites and yet were given a humiliat-
ing drubbing They will be the favorites
over the Athletics this year. though this
condition exists simply because the Ma
tional League representatives have been
most successful in the worlds series. The
Cubs however, are not setting things
afire right now. The team is not display
ing any brilliant performances. though 1t
has virtually won the National League
championship.
There is surely no doubt that the Ath-
letics of 1910 are stronger team than
the White Sox of 1906, and yet this as
sures nothing.
Walter Johnson's fame is such that he
IL quite a drawing card something that few
PLAYERS can lay claim to. AS a rule, the
conditions of the race govern the at
tendance and there are decidedly few
PLAYERS who will draw any one to see
are with or what figure that team Is cut
ting in the race.
But Johnson has drawing power. People
.Fhave heard SO much OF his wonderful
ability, his great speed. which is sup
posed, TO cripple catchers that when 1t is
announced he will pitch quite a percent
age of the attendance is due to Johnson s
appearance.
Eddie Ainsmith is rapidly establishing
the fact he is just about competent to
handle Johnsons delivery as any catcher
the team can boast of. He caught him