The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-19
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By n. II. WORLEY.
Despite the fact that the amateur base
ball season is almost seven weeks old,
the heavy rains recently have cut up the
schedules and most of the leagues are
fully two weeks behind. This is a matter
that demands immediate consideration,
as It may have an important bearing on
the series for the championship of the
District. The presidents of the different
organizations should see that some pro-
vision is made that the postponed games
may be played before the latter part of
August. There have been instances in
the past when the series was held up
pending the result in some of the cir
cults.
The fight between Aicysius and Cornell
& Co. in the Capital City League con-
tinues to attract the attention of all
fandom, and it's hard to pick the favor
tie at this time. Both Of these teams
are much stronger than the average club.
and their rosters include the cream OF
amateur talent in the city. They viii
meet twice again before the final drop Of
the curtain, and these games may settle
the whole question of superiority. Yes
terday's battle was hard fought all the
way. and on the dope the best team won.
The fight which took place between
Manager Cornell, Of the Cornell Company
nine, and Carr of the AIoysius club
was most unfortunate and uncalied for
In the first place, Carr was put out of
the game by the umpire, and no matter
how much he talked back, was out for
the day. In the second place. Manager
Cornell had no right TO rush ont on the
field and add his voice TO the argument
Hoffman does not need coaching from
any manager in order to run the games.
and apparently can take care of himself
in any argument that comes up. Carr
can be blamed for kicking at the UNI
pire's decision, a common offense in this
day, but there is no excuse for Mr.. Cor
neil. as he belongs on the bench. and
has no right to trespass on the bali field
during a game. Furthermore, he started
the fight, and Carr can hardly be blamed
for coming back good and strong.
Maurice O'COnnor, manager Of the
AlOysius club said after the game:
TT was a very unfortunate affair, and
the AlOysius club Will most likely
take some action. Hoffman put Carr
out of the game for a trivial offense,
and during the argument Mr.. Cornell
made the mistake of rushing out on
the field, which caused most Of the
trouble It was the first time that
one of my men have been benched this
year. and I am sure that after all
hands have cooled down. the most
friendly relations will exist"
Both Carr and Cornell left a small
deposit at the Second precinct to in
sure their appearance in court Mon
day.
The amateur commission can hardly
recognize yesterdays affair at Capital
City Park unless the matter is taken
before that body by President James
a O'Shea. Of the Capital City League.
The leagues are governed by their own
rules provided they do not conflict
with the commissions laws IN the
present case, there is certainly a pro-
vision in the constitution OF the Cap
itaI City League, which viii insure the
punishment of both of the participants
in yesterdays ARRAY.
The American Security and Trust Com
pany nine viii be strengthened consider
ably this week by the acquisition Of
Austin Howard who has been playing
with the Cornell College, and youngster
by the name of EllersOn who plays the
outfield. Howard has proved 10 be a
sensation at Cornell and is one of the
best little third basemen ever developed
in Washington, while Ellerson has an
enviable reputation with one of the lead
ing Southern college teams. With these
two men in the lineup. the Fifteenth
street bankers will be able to give all Of
the other mines, and especially the Com
mercial bankers, a hard rub for first
honors.
At a recent meeting Of the Bankers
League. the board of managers ordered
that the game between the Washington
Loan and Trust Company and the Amer
lean Security and Trust Company, played
June Z, and the game between the Com
merCial National Bank and the Amer
lean Security and Trust Company,
played June IA, be thrown out and played
over. This action was taken because the
trust company boys violated a ruling of
the league, technically and unintention-
ally, by playing two men from the Riggs
team, while that nine was still held to
be a member of the Bankers League.
The rule prohibits men from one bank
playing on another when both banks are
members of the league.
The matter arose in this way. Riggs
sent in its resignation, but the board OF
managers refused to accept the same, as
the Riggs team was behind in its dues.
It was at this time that the American
Security and Trust Company nine used
the two Riggs men. Riggs, learning of
the action of the board in refusing to
accept their resignation. paid up their
back dues and had their resignation APP
proved. The board OF managers then
took the chance 10 throw IL into Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company, and
ordered the games played over. The
Bankers League constitution states that
the league must be composed of six
clubs. and at the present time there are
but five on the list In the past two
months the American Secruity and Trust
team has played but seven games, and
two of these have been thrown out. The
Fifteenth street bankers are beginning 10
feel that something is wrong, and that
the schedule committee should get busy
and give out the new schedule.
Comedy was injected into the game in
the Suburban League Friday. when Man
ager Cissel, Of Silver Spring. protested
that Petworth was employing a fiat bat
Umpire Myers refused to make Petworth
lay aside their cu6gel, and they used il
with telling effect for the rest of the
game.
Manager Myers. OF Peck, has strength
ened his infield with the addition of Muir
ray and DOnnelly, the former also play
ing with the Sewerage Pumping Station
team in the Capital City League.
Catholic University and Georgetown
may not meet on the gridiron this fall,
and local sports may not see any con-
AT the Sportsman's Camp
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