The Washington herald., 1910-07-29
BY WILLIAM PEET.

The Philadelphia papers in discussing
the Nationals victories-two in a row
refuse TO see any merit in Washington's
play putting up a loud wall to the
effect that the Athletics are in the midst
Of a slump.
II is quite true that the Maclcmen are
not playing the ball Of which they are
capable. yet at the same time II must
not be overlooked that the Nationals
are batting their way to victory against
such twirlers as Dygert, Plank. and Nor
gan Both Wednesday and yesterday
McAleer's hopefuls outbatted their rivals
almost two 20 one.
Groom VIII probably toe the slab this
afternoon and Walter johnson Saturday.
II the former is in good form and our
heroes continue their heavy hitting. the
Athletics can hardly expect 10 win, while
Johnson is sure TO have the Indian sign
on them Saturday with an even break Of
luck.
Pretty sweet winning four games in a
row from the league leaders. Ell?
Lelivelt's work at first base continues
TO be Ia sensation OF the series. and
Quaker City scribes wonder why Connie
Mack allowed such a promising young
PLAYER to slip through his fingers Yes
terday Lelivelt had eighteen chances and
made only one error.
Clyde Milan and Gabby Street ere still
in Washington, but will leave for Phila-
delphia tomorrow noon. joining the Ma
tions for the long trip TO St Louis. where
the team is scheduled 10 play four games.
starting Monday.
Plans are under way for a post-season
series between the Cleveland Maps and
the Cincinnati Reds. These games should
be interesting and furnish fine line Of
stuff for the dopesters
The washington Herald's Chicago cor
respondent last night flashed over the
wire the news that President Ban johnson
had announced he would put Ed Walsh
and Manager Duffy on the grill to-mor-
row regarding the signal-tipping scandal;
also that the big chief had appointed Jack
Sheridan instructor Of umpires and scout
for new ones. Sheridan. according to the
report, will be relieved from further ac-
tive duty on the field and act as general
overseer.
1t sure is up to Johnson to make the
Chicago crowd either prove their state
ments about signal tipping or else show
them w.
John Henry made his fourth hit since
joining the Nationals yesterday. Not a
single base was stolen on him. and he
caught Reisling in grand style.
Billy Sunday. the oid-time Chicago and
Pittshurg National League outhelder,
who has been one of the most successful
revivalists Tor the past ten years. is to
retire to his ranch in Southern Washing
ton. The veteran ball player and preach
er IS breaking down in health and will
give up his arduous duty in a few days.
He will live near Parson Village, Wash.
on a ranch that cost him $4,000. and will
have over 100 preachers as neighbors.
Pays better than baseball. apparently.
Wonder il the National Commission Is
going TO take up any Of its valuable time
investigating the report that Barney
Dreyfuss has been giving away money?
II it does some one ought to begin
similar search Of Tom Sharkeys record.
A ST. Louis paper announces that
Roger Bresnahan has taught his batters
how to wait better than any other
team in the league. Yes. and the St
Louis fans are learning TO be pretty pa
tent, too.
A. C. Spalding. head OF the sporting
goods house which bears his name Is
now a candidate for United States Sena,
tor from the State Of California Mr..
SpaIding was one Of the greatest ball
players that ever entered the national
game. and his record Gs a winning pitcher
has stood unbeaten for many years.
It is reported that a Boston sculptor
is making statues Of the Detroit stars.