The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-30
BY MILAN PEET.

many Of the New York fans feel toward /,
losing 10 the Nationals.
Washington always did give the High |
landers about all they wanted on the
Hilltop field, and at the rate McAleer's
boys are going just now Brother Kirke |
viii be afforded several more opportuni- /
ties TO burst into poetry, for the best
our team expects to-day is an even break |
with Groom and Oberlin on the firing /
line. and on Tuesday comes Walter John !
son. who will probably be opposed by |
Jack Quipn, the latter always hard man /
for the Nationals to beat-in fact, the |
local club never has trimmed Mr.. Quinn
but now there is hope, and we intend TO |
grab that game, too.
In answer 10 numerous inquiries from 1
interested fans who wish to learn OF the /
personal habits OF tho players on the local |
club. the writer, who knows each man
intimately and talks with the players
daily when the club is at home can
truthfully state that there isn't a cleaner |
set OF men in the American League than
the Nationals. Every player on the team |
takes the best of care Of himself, keep |
ing regular hours and letting intoxicating
liquors strictly alone.
There are at least nine players who are !
total abstainers and others who take q
drink once in a while limit their allow
ances to an occasional bottle of ale after
hard days work This is permitted by
Manager McAleer, and, according 20 ply
sicians. is a most desirable tonic A few
of the men smoke cigars, but none of
them touch cigarettes.
NIcAleer is sticller for clean living. !
All the players realize this, and would
not violate the rules Of health for any
thing in the world. They are. first of all, |
too loyal TO Manager Jim, and, secondly, |
realize that the day Of the baseball
souse' is a thing of the past
Unofficial batting averages show that
up to date KiIlifer is leading the Nation |
ais at the bat with $50. and Dolly Gray |
comes next with 500. Kid Elberfeld, |
Milan. Groom. and Unglaub follow in the
order named. Elberfeld has boosted his I
mark way up, and seems to have hit mis-
oid-tme stride. Unglaub has also come
back TO form again. and promises good |
things on the present trip.
Ny old friend. Jimmy Isaminger. Of
the Philadelphia North American. Is re-
sponsible for the following: Congress
bitterly opposes the right of President
Taft TO do frequent travelling at the ex-
pense Of the people. Too bad, Mr.. Taft
IS in the wrong league. He should be-
seech the counsel Of Messrs. Johnson
and Lynch on how they get away with
it."
Remember that the season doesn't end
until October" warns one writer who
had a schedule near by. 1t ended in
April for some OF the teams.
Jack Thoney is said to be slated for the
position of MANAGER of the Boston Red
SoX, succeeding Patsy Donovan, whose
work has not been at all satisfactory this
spring. according TO stories which leak
out from Boston. John l. Taylor. jr.,
owner of the Red SoX, some time ago
denied that Donovan was TO be deposed. /
but it looks now like Pat wouI be
dropped into the discard.
Thoney, by his speed has won the
nickname OF Bullet" He is a fne out
fielder and a fast and daring man on the
bases but has never been exceptionally
strong with the willow. However. he
knows the game thoroughly. Thoney IS
one of the most unfortunate players IN
the business, having been put out Of tho
game several times by accidents. An ac-
cident 90 his throwing arm this spring
has kept him out of the fight up 70 date,
and It is doubtful If he VIII ever again
play regularly. But his knowle lge Of
at the head Of any club.
II has Just developed that the Boston
Americans have secured the pick Of the
Holy Cross College team in Pitcher Foley
and Shortstop Mahoney. President Tay-
Tor visited Worcester, Mass, n few days
ago and made an offer to these PLAYERS
that was accepted. Foley has made
very good showing in the games in which
he has played, and Mahoney has shown
splendid possibilities.
Arthur Irwin was in Worcester N be-
half Of the New York Americans. hut
was too late and went away empty
handed. Several dig :eague cubs have
been after Martin. Of Tufts College, who
was at the long end Of a 10 score against
Harvard but he Is Connie Mack's prop
crty. Mack appears to have onotLer
wonder in this player.
Give Jack O'COnnOrs Browns a pitcher
or two. another backstop. an outfelder
who can hit, and a good first baseman.
and they ought TO finish in the first divi.
sion in the Weeping Willow League.
old baseball rules. when perused by
up-to-date fans read almost Ike a Joke
book. Here are a few culled from an
old rule book Of the National League
back in 1889:
No manager, captain, or player shall
address the audience.
The Zee and expenses Of the umpire
shall be paid by the visiting club.
No player shall be allowed a substitute
in running bases.
When seven balls" have been called
by tire umpire, the batsman shall take
one base, providing he does so on the
run.
The batsman shall be called out IL a
FOUL bali be caught before touching or
after touching ground but once.
The batsman on taking his position
must call for a high ball." a Glow ball.
or a "fair ball.
When two strikes have been called.
should the batter not strike at the next
good ball. the umpire shall warn him by
calling Good ball" Should he strike
and fail to hit the ball or strike and
fai- 20 hit the next good ball, three
strikes must be called.
Amos Rusie, formerly the most famous