The Washington herald., 1910-07-27

al luck suouid never make real tan frown,
For torture can climb mp well as down
Pink socks and grouches are not nice TO wear
Behold The umpire never wins Ienown-
-Rubiayat Of A. Bug.
1t has been suggested that Manager
McAleer give Doc" Reisling, the bis
twirler, a trial on first base. principally
on account Of Reislings hitting
Numerous local fans and experts be-
lieve that the experiment would be well
worth a trial, and argue that Reisling
could not possibly do worse than IN
glaub or Henry, and as he is a natural
hitter the club would be greatly strength
ened in this weak department.
When you think it over. the idea seems
perfectly logical Relsllng is undoubted-
~ the best helding pitcher on the club.
He possesses the necessary requirements
for first sacker-height and reach-and,
best of ali, there is his hitting. Take the
last three games in which Reisling has
pitched; he has stung the ball hard every
time up. Last week. in one of the
Cleveland games, he connected for a
couple OF two-baggers and a single.
Against I'D Walsh on Monday Resisting
came across with a two-bagger and a
single
AS a pitcher Reislng is not all in by
any means, but he would be vastly more
useful TO the club, on first base. providing
he continued hitting. The experiment
certainly warrants a trial, and McAleer
viii be asked TO give Relsling a chance
on the initial sack just as soon as the
Nationals return from their present
Western trip.
In talking with ReisIlng a few DAYS
ago the doctor informed the writer thar
he Reisling) had always batted close to
the 300 mark ever since he had been
playing professional ball.
Dolly Gray has been named by Jim
McAIeer 70 work against the PhiIadeI-
phia Athletics in the first game this
afternoon. Bob Groom will go in Thurs
day, Reisling on Friday. and Walter
Johnson saturday.
The Nationals left for PhiladeIpbia. on
the 3 o'clock train last night. Hinricbs
Meyer Milan. and Street we're left be-
hind, but the last three named will ioin
the team Saturday and be taken West
Milan viii probably be in shape 20 play
next week, also Gabby Street and Kid
Elberfeld. These players Will come in
handy against the ST. Louis Browns.
The Chicago White Sox are sin talk
ing about Bill Burns, the big southnaw
formerly with Washington, whom Mana
ger Comiskey sold recently to the Gin
oinnai Reds Burns has pitched win
ming ball for the National Leaguers-
something he refused to do while in
Washington or Chicago.
One Of the White Sox players. in DIS
cussing the deal when Burns was turned
over to Clarke Griffith. quotes Owner
Comiskey as follows: Il don't know
what's the matter with this man Burns
He's got the makings of a grand pitcher
but he's either sick or lazy. I have
never been able to find out which"
If we remember rightly, Burns always
enjoyed perfect health while in Wash
ington
Here's g hot one from n Richmond
paper regarding Pitcher Otey,y recently
signed by McAleer. Listen 10 this:
Manager Whine Clarke. Of the Nor
folk club. relates an interesting story Of
the way he lost the services OF Bill Otev
regarded as one OF the best twirlers IN
the league this season.
"Otey was taken I'll and went 10 the
hospital some weeks ago, and after
ward the news came out that he had
been Internationally released and had
Joined the ranks OF the Washington club
Of the American League.
Clarke declares that Otey put one ova- |
on him. and that he will not soon forget |
the treatment he received at the hands of
the twirler. The Norfolk manager saws
that he took Otey in last year AT the |
twirler's own request. after he had failed 1
TO make good with several other clubs l
In larger company. Clarke paid ss00 for
him, and thought that he had made a 1
friend Of Otey for life.
"otey had been going well for Norfolk
all this season. and one day he turned |
up sick. In a couple of days he was sent
TO the hospital, and Clarke saws thar /
he was reported to have typhoid /
fever. he did not look very badly. About
the same time Walker turned up with
sore arm and was suspended for two
weeks without pay.
During oteys convalescence. Clarke
went 10 the hospital one day along with
Reggy Chandler, and Walker. and Otev
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