The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-08
HAYES TO BE GIVEN TRIAL
BY ST. LOUIS NATIONALS
BreSnahan in Town Looking Over Amateur Stars.
Howard Pledged to Jennings Streets Thumb
Not BrOken-Other Gossip
By WILLIAM PEET.


1t has just leaked out that Roger Bres-
nahan, manager Of the St Louis Cardi-
nails, was in washington one day last
week calling on two OF our leading ANA
teur bah players-Stuart, Hayes, ana Aus
tin Howard, both playing inheld positions
at present on the American Security and
Trust Company team, OF the Bankers
League.
Bresnahan had been tipped of by one
Of his scouts that Howard and Hayes
were youngsters OF unusual ability, and
worth taking South next spring for a
trial
Hayes. 1t is understood, has promised
Bresnahan that he will cast his lot
with the Cardinals, while Austin Howard
vouchsafed the interesting information
that he had previously pledged his word
70 play with Hughey Jennings Detroit
Tigers In case he Howard decided to
play professional baseball after he grad
yates from college next spring
Hayes, it viii be remembered. was the
leading hitter in the post-season amateur
series last fall. and played second base
for the champion Brentwood club OF the
Suburban League. This season Hayes
obtained employment at the American
Security and Trust Company. and has
been playing with that team all summer
and hitting the ball hard.
Hayes is a clever infielder. fast on the
bases. and has always had the reputation
OF being a heavy hitter. His many friends
in Washington believe he VII make good
in fast company.
Austin Howard learned to play ball at
Western High School. where he achieved
considerable fame and was good enough
to make the Cornell University nine when
he entered. three years. ago Towards
position is third base, and last spring he
was rated as the best college third sacker
in the country Howard is a wonderful
fielder, but only fair hitter
AS Hugley Jennings formerly coached
at Cornell and ranks first in the hearts
OF all the Comedian ball tossers, he and
Howard are old friends. and last year
Howard gave Jennings his word that II
he decided 10 try professional ball Jen-
1t is doubtful. however. II Howard will
decide TO cast his lot with the profess
SIGNALS.
Gabby Streets right thumb is not
broken.
The writer had another little chat with
the Nationals great catcher last night.
and Street gave out the information that
the digit was not broken. as reports sent
from st. Louis last Thursday stated
II thought IL was at first said the
catcher, "and so did the doctor, as the
flesh was ripped almost clear Of the
bone. and I could not move the joint
without suffering intense pain. later
examination showed that the bone had
not been broken. for which I am mighty
thankful"
Street leaves for williamsport. Pa.
this afternoon or tomorrow. He Is OF
the opinion that the wound will heal IN
about three weeks.
Almost impossible TO beat such pitching
as Ed Walsh showed yesterday. A team
can hardly win game with only two
hits. especially when its own twirlers
are not pitching alright ball
Walter Johnson is slated 10 go IN the
box for the Nationals to-day. and will be
opposed by Doc White, the official keeper
Of the Nationals goat
With Street behind the bat, some hope
might be entertained Of a victory and
the smashing Of the ancient hoodoo. but
it looks doubtful from where we live.
Street stated that Jack Lelivelt should
be able to play in a couple Of days. and
that Beckendorfs hands were doing as
we'll as could be expected. and the
chubby one would shortly be ready to
take his turn behind the bat
A glance at yesterdays box score
shows that both Beckendorf and Lelivelt
were able to swing bat This adds a
brighter aspect to the local horizon.
Nobody ever said Tom Hughes couldn't
come back. The whole question hinges
on whether McAleer really wants him
Manager Jim's present policy. according
10 an afternoon newspaper critic. is to
sign new talent for every position on the
club, and calling back Long Tom" would
seem TO be a deviation from this policy.
Can the club afford to take a chance