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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
CAUGHT ON THE FLY IN
THE WORLD OF BASEBALL

nants Of 1878 and 1Sg7-'98 were cap
tured.
There is more hitting in the National
League than in the American Gin
cinnaU leads National League teams
in hitting with an average Of .27. BOs-
ton IS last wish .223. which Is higher
than the Browns, Maps, and White Sox
in the American League.
One thing the census man overlooked
in his crOss-eXamination blank was the
eternal question: who is the greatest
player Cobb or Wagner?''
Neal Ball. known as -The Triple
Play Kid, was bought from New
York by Cleveland. The Nap owners
paid $4,000 for Neal He is now sit
ting on the bench. He played in ten
games Tor cleveland this year, and
MADE one hit, single, during one of
the rallies Cleveland made in Detroit.
His batting average is .O40.
Robert A Neal, catcher Of the New
Hampshire State college baseball cam.
mas been signed by Comiskey, Of the
chicago White SoN, who has been nego-
tating with him for some time Neal
viii graduate June Is In the electrical
engineering course and will report for
duty with the White Sox about two
weeks later.
Manager Doom, Of tie PhiIIies. re-
ceIved a telegram from Infielder Mech
erley, who was sent 10 Albany. saving
ne could not stand the strain Of PLAY
ing ball every Gay. Manager Doom
thinks very well of the youngster and
may try to get him with one Of the
Iri-State teams, where he will be near
er home. Manager Weitzel, Of York.
was here yesterday trying to secure
player or two, and Mecherley may go
TO York
Coming right down to brass tacks and
sugar-coated douEhnuts. the Maps are
not so far behind their rating of IqO0.
the season they made their gallant fight
for the flag. June ] this year found the
Maps with II victories and IS defeats, q
percentage Of .43S. On June 1, 1903, they
MAD won 10 and lest p games. a mark
OF .432. On the SINE day two seasons
back they had the same number of de-
featS chalked against them as they now
have, but had won five more games. a
percentage of -514 June l. 1907. found
the Maps with Is victories ana IL de-
feats. mark Of -65S.
John MontFomery Ward. former star
pitcher and second baseman, and who
last winter was considered the safest
let m the race for presidency of the
! National League, believes that Detroit
VIII win fourth pennant, out not
without hard fight Ward is of the
opinion that the Red SOx and the Ath-
J leucs are the two clubs Detroit must
! beat to land re flag
He thinks Detroit has passed
/ through the Wo. 81 slump of the sea-
! son. and that tie Athletics still have
a biz slump TO face Detroit. in
Wards opinion. will keep climbing
from now on, and win the majority of
games.
Pittsburg and Chicago are picked TO
Eight II out in the National League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
DETROIT CREWS ENTER.

DETROIT, Mich. June 4.-Detroit is
TO be represented at the Peoples regatta
at Philadelphia July 4 by three crews.
composed OF members of the Detroit
Boat Cleb. Under present plans Coach
Nichalls win send junior and intermedi-
ate Fights and a senior four to the
Schuylkill event, which viii be the fea-
ture Of the East this season, barring the
natlonal regatta at Washington in
August.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
AMATEUR LEAGUES.
Games Today.

Capital City League-Cornen Com
pany VS.. Aloysius.
Departmental League - Postoffce
VS. Commissioners.
Sunday School League-Peck VS..
Hamline.
Suburban League - woodburn Us.
Brightwood.
Marquette League-No game sched-
uled
Independence League-Nassau Vs.
ST. Martins.
Terminal Railroad Y. NJ c. A.
Deague-Southern vs.. Car Depart
ment.
Commercial League - No game
scheduled.
Bankers League-National City VS..
Americans
Olympia League-Tanglewood VS..
Tenleytown.
Southern Railway League-Book-
keepers Us. Operating.
Colored Departmental League-In-
terror VS.. @. P. o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
CINCINNATI BIDDING
FOR PITCHER BURNS
Former National Is Placed on
Market by White


CHICAGO, June president Com
iskey, Of the White SOX. has received
an offer from Cincinnati for Pitcher
Bill Burns, but no deal has yet been
concluded It is possible, however, that
the big left-hander viii be transferred
Manager Duffy has too many left
handlers on his staff and can spare
Burns. although the big fellow seems 10
be in the best of condition at present.
Burns arm has not been right SO far
this season and he has not been used.
He has started only one game this
out. Duffy viii have eight pitchers left
II Burns IS disposed OF, White. Young.
and Suter being left-handerS and
Walsh, Smith, Scott, Olmsted, and
LANCE right-hsnders-
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Washington began we'll

George Browne appeared in left field
in place Of LeliveIt and did his share by
making two Of the five hits FalkenberK
allowed. The home folk have rather
been forgetting that Browne was on the
team. he was out Of commission so long
with his bad leg IT should be borne in
mind Z a. Browne batted like a house
afire for a part of last year and was
going at a mighty clip when the injury
TO his ankle put him out Of business. He
seemed &c have a liking for American
League pitchers. and there IS a strong
probability that he may come back to
his 1909 form in hitting. II he does, the
outfield with Iselivelt. killifer and
Browne all batting heavily In spots will
be well protected. even IL II would be
much preferable TO have one consistent
slugser In left. Some such man. say. as
Tv Cobb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Two base hits-McBride. Lajoie.
Three-base hits-Stovall. Flick. Sacri-
fee hits-Street, Falkenberg. Sacrifice
hy-kTuEer. Stolen bases-Milan, Ges-
sler. COnroy Bases on balls-OR Falk-
enberg, 3: of Groom, ]. Left on bases
Cleveland, 3: Washington, f. Struck
oUt-By FaIkenberg, Z; by Groom. g.
Double plays-Perrine 70 Stovsll; Milan
10 Killifer: Gessler TO Unglaub: Nc
Bride TO -Unglaub. Passed ball-Eemis-
Umpires-Messr Evans and E1gau-
Time Of game hour and 90 minutes.
Attendance-1,g7e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
JOE TURNER WINS.

ice Turner, who IS meeting all corners
on the wrestling mat at the Arcade.
last night threw James Suithson Of tho
Potomac Athletic Club, in ten minutes.
and Peck HOlberg in thirteen minutes
Tonight he viii meet Frank Armstrong.
who tips the beam at 30 pounds, but the
star bout Of the evening will be his sec
Ond appearance, when he will try to
throw five men within fifteen minutes.
On the bill for Saturday night is q I'm
ish match With Joe O'Neill. the Phila-
delphia hea cyweight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
PENN SPRINTERS SAIL.

NEW YORK, June 4-''Nate" Cart
nell and Texas Ramsdep, two Of the
speediest sprinters Pennsylvania has
ever turned out, sailed on the Friesland
today for England, where they viii this
summer meet the fastest men the Brit
ish Isles can produce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
SOUTHERN RAILWAY LEAGUE
COLORED DEPARTMENTAL,
-.
GETTYSBURG FOOTBALL DATE

GETTYSBURG. Pa. June G--The fol-
lowing Gettysburg College football
schedule has been arranged September
a, Athletic Club. at Gettysburg; Oct0-
Der I, University Of Pennsylvania, at
Philadelphia: October s. St Johns Col
lege- AZ Gettysburg October II, Carlisle
Indians. al Carlisle. October Is, L.eba-
non valley, al Gettysburg October =.
lafayette, az EasrOn- November =
Buckneu, at LeWisburg- November u
Dickinson, at Gettysburg. November q.
Franklin and Marshall at Lancaster
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
What Caused the Row.

The gambling debt that Jefries re-
fused 70 pay is a matter or history in
Nevada Jef always insisted that the
$500 he dropped was taken from him
with loaded dice.
The running out on the Souires
match" is a personal matter between
Delaney and Jefries. and brings forth
an odd trait IN The fighters character.
he promised Delaney 90 box Squfre<.
AID then changed his mind 40 amount
Of argument could make him switch
back again, nor advance any reason
For pure stubbOrnness Jefries has most
men beaten 10 a faTe-yOU-weu on the
strength OF Jeds promise (Which was
never denied, Delaney gave his word
for The bout Through no fault OF MS
own the trainer was forced TO break
faith.
That he has neither forgotten nor for
given is best evidenced by his refusal
10 hssve anything further TO do with the
reliance OF the white race" IN the COM
ing battle Of the century
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
HAPPY thought. Let's get Cobb.

If Doc Gessler hits with any regu-
larity, the proper place for him in the
batting order is third or fourth, prob
ably third. Milan and Browne are too
unusually speedy men, both Of whom
have a habit of getting on first base
GessIer's very best trick is hitting for
extra bases. such as doubles or triples
With Milan hitting, walking, and beat
ing out hunts in the scandalOus fashion
that has marked his conduct this year,
and Browne sacrificing or beating a
bunt, the doctor looks like the logical
man to come along next with one Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
FIGHTER GOES TO IAu-

FRESNO, Cal, June William Y.
King. a prize fighter, who. during a
Quarrel at Coalings last Christmas
Knocked down A B. Russell, who later
died, has been sentenced TO two years
IN prison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Hardin Springs, Cal, June 5, 1910.
Messrs- Rooney Quinlan, Conway
and Rapp:
(New York answer, 1875 Broadway,
Letter Of 39th.l
Not for Manhattan Island. I Quit
Jeffries for Welching on a gambling
debt and running out on the SqUires
match. Jeffries has selected a good
training staf and can get along
without me From a white mans
standpoint I admire the stand you
take, but I could not ConscientiOusly
have any dealings with James J
JeffTies- BILLY DELANEY
The four signers Of the original let
tergram are Well-knOWn New York bus
mess men OF standing, equally well
known 20 Jefries and Delaney and New
Workers Billy needed no further guar
antee Of the good faith Of the message
than the names that appeared on IL p
j. Conway is a leader IN sports. and as
head OF the Irish-Aruericau Athletic
Club, has cone more than his share for
athletics Of all sorts. Maurice Quinlan
is familiar 10 every sporting man along
Broadway. Rooney and Rapp need no
Introduction Just how these men pro-
posed 20 raise the guarantee fund is
their own secret. They are amply able
TO pay a. from their Own pockets, or a
popular subscription list for the amount
could De hlled in half an hour along
Broadway by weil-wishers Of the big
fellow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

on the P1ttSburg team IN 100, ana Twill
ed for Washington in 1887, 1855, and 1889.
Lafayette has good claim to the
college championship Of the season,
having beaten both Princeton and Uni
'versity of Pennsylvania.
The Cincinnatis may never win
pennant, but they have the champion
elephant hunter of the league in Max
Fleischmann.
Bob EmsIie has been umpirinS stead
Nv for twenty-five years 1t was
Charlie White, of Spaldlngs, VINO
gave him his first job as umpire
Poor old Horace FogeI must be heart
broken at the way mis- team Of Phlllles
is going. But Hughey Dui1y ana BlIE
Murray are smiling to themselves
Tim Jordan was a substitute on the
washington team in 1901. He never vas
with the Highlanders. he later P ti,5cg5,a
with Newark. Nashua ana BalunloIe
before going to Brooklyn
George Moriarity. Of Detroit. is not a
particularly fast runner, but he gets
away with more clean steals OF nome
every season than any other player III
the big leagues
Pitcher Randin Johnson, obtained
from the St Louis Nationals, and who
has been under trial by the Memphis
team. has been returned 70 St Louis
-
Bob Mitchell, college star, released by
the Chicago Cubs, was signed yesterday
by Greenwood, Of the Cotton states
League.
Nfauitowoc has withdrawn from the
lake Shore Baseball league With
port NVashington's threatened with
drawal because its manager was sus-
pended. a general breakup Of the
league is pending. ManitowOc viii play
independ snt ball
A dispatch from Binghamton says
that Harry Lumley, formerly OF The
BROOKLYN team. will probably become
the manager of the State League club
in that city.
Jake Beckley may land job umpir-
ing in the American League or the Ma
tional. The veteran has filed an appli-
cation with both Presidents johnson
and Lynch.
Ferguson. old-tirne pitcher, Umpiring
IN the American Association. was
hard man for the umpires when he was
in the game. Now he IS very strict on
the players
Jack Grim is looking into PROPOSE
ton relative TO buying the Portsmouth
club of the Virginia League. II seems
strange TO see this capable manager out
of the harness at this late date.
The Boston National League team is
wearing this year the same kind OF uni
forms as those worn by the Boston
team when the National League pen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

The Cincinnatis may never win
pennant, but they have the champion
elephant hunter of the league in Max
Fleischmann.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Lafayette has a good claim to the
college championship Of the season,
having beaten both Princeton and Uni
versity of Pennsylvania
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Umpire Hank O'Day was a pitcher
on the Pittsburg team in 1855. and Twill
ed for Washington in 1887, 1855, and 1889.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
GROOM'S BALLOONING
IS NOT SURPRISING
Washington Pitcher About Due to Ascend Suddenly
Fielding Continues Good-Change in Batting Or
der Looks Logical Enough.
Bv THOMAS S. RICE.

Now even Cleveland is slipping US the
boot but We are still 70 points better
than this time last year, and still in
the 400.
Groom exploded and Cleveland won
by TO 2 This is an awful tale in the
telling. but some folk are pleased to
think that Groom did not explode in
the games he won for Washington this
season. He started the year badly and
only recovered his form in a sudden
manner about three weeks ago, when
he began TO pitch high class ball and
also had the luck break with him. 1t
was too sudden a squirt not TO expect
Il TO be followed by reverses, and the
fact. that he went UP in the air in
Cleveland when washington could not
hit Falkenberg is not TO be deplored
so much, as he has proved that he still
has the makings Of a good pitcher.
He should win a number Of more games
this season, but there is fear that in
an undue proportion of his appearances
he will begin 10 balloon without
moments notice and throw away all
chances OF winning
FaIkenberg walking the first man up
FIVE of the innings, and only one Of
them scoring, does not sound encourage
ing as to that batting rally we were
looking forward TO after the New York
slump.
Fortunately. at the beginning of this
rough AMI stormy passage through the
West. the fielding has not weakened.
Mcbride is maintaining that fast pace
which in the series against the Western
clubs here gave the Washington fans a
chance to see some of the most brilliant
Understanding that has ever been seen
In any league. He enabled Groom to
appear in a better light than the pitch
er deserved Yesterday by heading off
many runs. but Mcbride is not only
human. he is also. by strange chance.
Mcbride. Being such. one of these fine
DAYS George will go into the air so
high j. will take him nine innings to
come Gown. and while he IS floating in
the upper ether. the other fellows viii
sneak under him and win a game. When
this happens. cheer up AS long as the
lad has his health these attacks Of
flightitis last no more than one game
and he should be back On the Job next
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Bob EmsIie has been UmpirinS stead
nv, for twenty-five years 1t was
Charlie White, of Spaldlng's 5, who
gave him his first job as umpire
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Poor old Horace FogeI must be heart
broken at the way mis- team Of Phlllles
is going. But Hughey Duffy and Billy
Murray are smiling TO themselves
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

those mighty pokes to the outfeld, that.
II II does not score man, at least
stands chance of advancing a Splinter
Of the Milan caliber to third on a long
Gessler has been striking out too often
this year 70 make comfortable refec-
ton, and when he does that he spOils
the dope, but baseball cannot be re-
duced 70 mathematical certainty.
The heavy thinking worked out right
in the first inning yesterday. Milan
walked and Browne beat a bunt. Cess
Ter bunted-which was somewhat of an
innovation, but one calculated to sue
coed in view OF his smuggling reputation
but the doctors bunt caused Browne
TO be forced at second. Milan got third
on this play and when Unglaub famed
Milan stole home on a double steal,
Gessler going 70 second. This was a
most crafty play, well designed 20 cause
grief 20 Cleveland, which Is dreary
enough on q cold day without having
men turn tricks like that on the home
ball team. Mcbride followed Unglaub
with a doubtful double to Kruger, who
dropped the ball after a hard run Cess
Ter scored on that. killifer flied 10
Graney, ending the inning. Two runs.
But. If you want 20 see real baseball,
take a look at the Chamber OF Com
merce-Knights of Columbus game at
.. m, for the Fairgrounds fund. There
VIII be sweet contention sure enough.
Among those present will be Sunny
JIM Sherman, and ne goes TO only the
very best games Nuf Sed.
Cleveland's scoring was quite sim
pic matter. 1t began in the third in
ming. Perring singled. Falkenberg sac
uhced, and Graney's hit scored Perring.
Falkenberg opened the sixth inning
with a safe bunt. Graney hunted 10
UnElaub, whose wild throw 20 catch
Falkenberg at second sent the pitcher
TO third, but Graney was nipped at sec
Ond on the play. Kruegers sacrifice
dy let in Falkenberg, and the score at
that moment was 70 . Turner sin
gled and took third on Lajoie's short
double. Groom passed Flick, filling he
bases. Stovall hit the first ball pitched
for three bases, scoring Turner. LaJOie,
and Flick. That made il 3 10 q In the
eighth Turner and Lajoie singled and
Flick sent them home with a triple
That made II 70 2 That also made
the Washington fans weep, for II there
Is one team Washington should beat II
IS Cleveland
Don't study this tabulated sorrow so
long that you viii forget to go 70 that
Chamber OF Commerce Knights OF Col
umbus game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04
DELANEY SPURNS
JEFFRIES OFFER
Declines Big Offer to Train
Him and Gives His
Reasons.

The New York American this morn
ing has the following;
''When the name Of Billy Delaney,
veteran trainer and handler OF two
heavyweight champiOns-James J.
Corbett and James J. Jehries-was
first linked with that Of Jack Johnson.
the whole sporting fraternity was
agOg- It was generally known that
Delaney had some trihing difficulty
with Jeffries. but few believed that the
chasm was wide enough 70 make the
trainer shift l>ts allie glance and knOwl-
edge TO the black nan in an engage
ment Of such importance. But he did
And below is his reason in a tele-
graphic correspondence that speaks
for itself.
'The usual taciturn and reticent De
laney has outdOne himself for concise
ness and frankness- He not only de-
clines an offer OF $4,000 for a few
weeks work, but gives for the first
time the reasons for his bitterness to-
ward JeH- He IS even willing to do all
in his power 20 help the black man
beat the white
'The following lettergrams tell the
story:
How He Stands.
New York. May 80, 1910.
Billy Delaney,
Oakland. Cal.
New York wants Jedries 20 win.
The undersigned New Workers viii
guarantee YOU $4,000 for handling
Jenries in his coming fight with
Johnson. Answer,
WILLIAM z. ROONEY,
MAURICE QUINLAN.
=. J. CONWAY,
FRANK B. RAPP-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Tim Jordan was a substitute on the
washington team in 1901. He never vas
with the Highlanders- he laleI piay 81
NTH Newark. Nashua and Baltimore
before going to Brooklyn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

George Moriarity. Of Detroit. is not a
uartfcularly fast runner, but ne gets
away with more clean steals OF nome
every season than any other player IN
the big leagues
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Don't study this tabulated sorrow so
long that you will forget to go 10 that
Chamber OF Commerce Knights OF Col
umbus game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Falkenberg walking the first man up
FIVE of the innings, and only one Of
them scoring, does not sound encOurag-
ing as to that batting rally we were
looking forward 10 after the New York
slump.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Pitcher Randin Johnson, obtained
from the st. Louis Nationals, and who
has been under trial by the Memphis
team. has been returned 70 St LOUIS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Jack Grim is looking into a PROPOSE
tiOn relative TO buying the Portsmouth
club of the Virginia League. It seems
strange to see this capable manager out
OF the harness at this late date
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Now even Cleveland is slipping US the
boot but We are still Is points better
than this time last year, and still in
the 400
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

One thing the census man overlooked
in his CrOss-examinatiOn blank was the
eternal question. who is the greatest
player, Cobb or Wagner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

those mighty pokes to the outfield, that.
If II does not score man, at least
stands chance of advancing a Splinter
OF the Milan caliber TO third on a long
fly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

The Boston National League team is
wearing this year the same kind OF uni
forms as those worn by the Boston
team when the National League pen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Ferguson. old-time pitcher, Umpiring
in the American Association. was
hard man for the umpires when he was
in the game. Now he IS very strict on
the players.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Nfauitov,oc has withdrawn from the
lake Shore Baseball league With
port Washington's threatened with
draWal because its manager was sus-
nenGed. a general breakup of the
league is pending. ManitowOc viii play
independ snt ball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Jake Beckley may land a job umpir-
ing in the American League or the Ma
tional. The veteran has filed an appli-
cation with both Presidents Johnson
and .N-rlnh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Bob Mitchell, college star, released by
the Chicago Cubs, was signed yesterday
by Greenwood. Of the Cotton States
League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

A dispatch from Binghamton says
that Harry Dumley, formerly OF the
Brooklyn team. viii probably become
the manager of the State League club
in that city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Indicates team did not play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

nants Of 1878 and 1878 were cap
tured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-04

Today's Games.
Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Boston at st. Louis.
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Standings and Possibilities.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Cleveland, Z; Washington.
Chicago, 3; New York. /.
Detroit, s; Philadelphia. l.
St Louis at Boston-Rain.