The Washington herald., 1911-06-19
By WILLIAM PEET.

other shake-up right soon unless Wild
Conroy starts hitting. The Widow has
failed to poke one safe during the past
four games, or ever since Manager Nc
Aleer yanked Bill Cunningham out of
the game, and if Conroy does not show
something in the swatting line he will
be filling a utility role, EIberfeld will
be back at third, and Cunningham at
second
Rubber Shirt Bill has enjoyed a
weeks vacation and is anxious to get
back into the game again. He has been
hitting the ball hard during the morn
ing practice sessions and it would not
be surprising to see him in the game
against Philadelphia this afternoon.
The Nationals left this morning for the
Quaker City, the entire squad, with the
exception of Walter HerreI, the local
twirler, was taken along. HerrelI will
probably be fermed out to some minor
league club to be developed. McAleer
will, in all probability, keep a string on
him.
For to-days game either Bob Groom
or Walter johnson will be on the firing
line.
Hughey Jennings is reported to have
LldO6 luS lOliO"luB statement.
IF Chase's pitchers keep up their
present good work 1 believe the High
Ianders will finish first or second. I
wish the Detroits had Ford, or even
Fisher, for we'd win the pennant in a
walk. Chase has a fast team, and that
man Gardner at second base is a tower
of strength It's a wonder TO me that
he dtdn't play it regularly from the
moment he was secured from Hartford.
A frst-Class second baseman can be
found on almost every winning team in
the country. I'd give $4,000 cash for
Gardner right now if I thought could
land him
Says the New Orleans Daily States:
Mike Kahoe, scout for the Washing
ton American League club, who has been
trailing the Pelicans for the past ten
days in the hope of purchasing First
Baseman DOC Johnston from the PeIi-
cans, is in New Orleans. Kahoe accom-
PANIED the PeIicans to BirdvflIe from
Memphis, but so far the proposed deal
for Johnston's contract remains un-
closed.
r Manager Frank declares that Kahoe
has not approached him on the pur-
chase of Johnston, or, for that matter,
any other member of the club. Whether
Kahoe will open negotiations to-day or
not, it is a known fact that his visit
to this city is to get Johnston if pos
sible. In addition to trying to secure
Johnston for the Senators, Kahoe would
also like to have the privilege of taking
Henry Butcher, for McAleer is in dire
need of a right-handed hitting outfelder
Il have not been sounded by Kahoe-
as yet" said Manager Frank Sunday.
whether KahOe will make a~prOposition
or not remains to be seen. If he wants
Johnston I suppose we can do business,
provided the Washington club is willing
to pay the price"
In certain quarters it is reported that
c. w. SOmers, repUted financial sponsor
of Manager Frank has waived his right
TO purchase any member of the Peli-
cans. SOmers, it is said, has already
closed a deal with Connie Mack for the
services of Harry Davis, who, in addi-
ton TO managing the Maps next sea-
son, will also play first base, using
George Stovan as substitute, in the event
the present leader OF the Maps does not
figure in a trade, which may result in
the recall of youngsters from some of
the various farms" now controlled by
the Cleveland man.
With the possible exception of Catcher
Angermeier. it looks as though Somers
has first pick of the Pelicans. It is re-
ported that Jay Hirke is owned outright
Iy the PeIicans, and that Somers will
exercise his option in picking from the
team by taking this player, who will
eventually become Larry Lajoie's sue
cessor at second base.
If sold, it is hardly probable that
Johnston will join the Senators imme-
diately. In the event Washington pays
the price asked by the Pelican magnate,
and Henry Knaupp reports to the team,
Frank may see his way clear to allow
the ex-LookoUt to become a major
Lacquer.