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coming and most of the time he will be
OF OF his stride when he swings his bat.
Wild Conroy's catch OF Lords short liner
in left, which he accomplished only py
sliding forward for the ball, was perhaps
the best fielding feat OF the day. Lord gave
Wild chase in the fifth. however, when
his long fly went over his head 10 the
fence for three bases. Lord could have
scored easily. but Duffy. though there
were two men out, held him AT third base,
where he died while Zeider flied out TO
Mcbride.
Though the White Sox are one of the
weakest hitting teams in the league. and
Walter Johnson is considered one of the
most effective pitchers in the organiza-
ton. he has been anything but success
full against the Chicago outfit. Not that
he has not pitched good ball. but either
his side has been shut-out or by some
hook or crook the sox have gotten one
run more than his teammates could cor
raj
Strangely enough. yesterday was the
first time in two years that Johnson and
occasion of their former meeting Walsh
was hit on the arm by a pitched ball
which incapacitated him for some weeks
Though Johnson was hit much harder
than was Walsh in yesterdays game, he
pitched a remarkable game of ball never
theless, and had he been as lucky as his
rival he would have had a ninth-inninH
victory to his credit. Things are breaking
pretty tough for team when two line
drives are caught by the opposing in
Ian or Conroys hit gone through, the
game would at least have been tied and
PROBABLY won. '...'.... r.
baseball. Take Pat Doughertys perform
ance, for instance. Yesterday he got a
base hit every time he faced Johnson
four in number. but on the Sox's previous
visit here Johnson struck him out three
times in succession
Doc Ralston will probably be the only
recruit TO join Manager McAleer's forces
this fall The Akron outfielder. who is
hitting at a terrific clip In the Ohio and
Pennsylvania League. will be brought on
not for the purpose of experimenting. but
because IL is McAleer's belief that he will
strengthen the Nationals and better their
chances TO finish fifth in the race
McAleer has his heart set on finishing
at the top Of the second division. and he
will use only his regular PLAYERS and try
and present his strongest front at all
times in an effort to accomplish this.
RalSton. who. according to all reports,
is splendid ball player. will be asked to
report as soon the o. and p League
season is over, which is early in Septem-
Der
While far from being among the strong
teams OF the league the White Sox are
presenting a much better front now than
they did earlier in the season. and will
that splendid pitching staff there is a
chance for Duffy to have a first division
team next season. Lord and Mcconnell
are sure to make a big difference In the
team, while this lad Mclean looks to be
a natural hitter, something the Sox have
always needed.
Today Groom and Scott are to hook
| up for the final game OF the series.
Silence and Fun" Parent is still one oil
the most valuable utility men in the bust
ness. He fills all positions well and does
il without attracting much attention &c
himself. He played a splendid game a
second yesterday and is always a hard
man TO pitch to, who is dangerous or
the bases.
The Nationals best chance for run!
| came in the ninth. when they hit Walsh
| harder than at any time OF the game
With Milan out of the way as a result o.
! a line drive into Zeider's hands, Killifel
| hit over third base for two bases. Elber
field popped UP. but Conroy sent a sharr
| liner toward right field which would hav,
| been good for three bases had not Tame
hill leaped into the air and pulled 4
down. The SoX's one run which gave then
! the game. came in the sixth, which Meloar
opened with triple to right an(
/ Dougherty followed with a triple into lef
| center But Dougherty could not score 70
johnson struck out Tannehill while Twill
ing grounded TO Elberfeld who caugh
| Dougherty at the plate, and then Paren
\ struck out The score.