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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
IHOLD-OUT PLAYERS ARE
DEFENDED BY FRED CLARKE
Pirate Leader Says It's Wrong for Clubs to
Be Harsh With Men Because of
Effort to Get More Money.

compelled to do many things under base
ball law. but no power i'm the world can
make them quit threatening to retire nor
to retire if they prefer.
1T is wrong for any club to be harsh
with player and to injure him by swing
ing a deal that is not TO his liking SIM
ply because that man has demanded more
money He has the right to secure that
money If he can. Sometimes there is no
justice to the claim of players, but good
men should be met half way and their
standing on the team should not be in
Jured for anything that they have done
honorably- oget more money. A winning
club should never be selfish in Kidding it.
self of a man who has played good ball
for several years and probably has proved
big asset to the box office in that time
When he cannot longer he used the So
called has been's'' wishes should be con-
sidered. The club should no: use him as
SO much Junk 10 sell for a paltry $1,000
or $1,000. but should first try every means
to get him where he wants to 80. IL
would be wrong to send him to a club TO
which he does not want to CO."
This, coming from q leader Of q winning
major league club, surprised his little
group of friends who were about him. His
defense of the hold-out, meaning the good
ball PLAYER who has worked conscientious
Iy i'm the interests of his team and who
honestly thinks that he is entitled 10 an
increase, was the popular thought on the
part of Clarke His aim was TO show
that the player and the ball club may
differ over the terms, but scored any
practice on the part of the club, which
has the balance of power to make things
unnecessarily hard for the player even
if he is too arbitrary.
The case of Harry Steinfeldt of the
Chicago Cubs was cited by a newspaper
man a possible parallel OF Clarke's
views.
What about him." asked Clarke
Hes been sold to st. Paul." was the
answer.
1t was news to Clarke. He said !:
well, it is none of my business, but
honestly I don't think it was right to
send him to a place he didn't like He
has been playing great ball for Chicago
for many years and has made that club
thousands upon thousands OF dollars. He
has contributed largely to their success
in pennant fights and in worlds series
games. Steiny certainly may not be as
good he was three or four years ago,
but there are clubs in the National
League that would be glad to have Sc
cured him. OF course. they waived be-
cause they probably did not want to pay
the waiver price for a man who lis talked
of as going back. Without meddling In
the matter | must say that in my opinion
SteinfeIdt merited some consideration and
something should have been done TO
allow him to look about for himself and
get the best possible job
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11

COLUMBUS, Ohio. April 11.-"Base Dali
clubs should appreciate past perform
ances of good players. even when nature
has caused the inevitable slowing up that
must come to them ALL
These were the words of Manager Fred
Clarke when he put in word OF defense
for passing stars. who seldom get the
reward they merit, namely, an uncondi-
tional release, an instrument that en-
powers them to go where they please and
make the best terms with some other
club.
a winning club especially should not
be governed by selfish motives when the
time arrives that il must rid itself OF
some star of the past. l am not opposed
to this hold-out game on the part of good
ball players. 1t is the only instrument
they can employ. 1t is an honest business
move on their part. They are obliged and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
CROSS COUNTRY RUN B0OMS.
Washington Club Will Have Big
Bunch of Runners in the Contest.

The Washington Cross Country Club
is in fine trim for it's ten-mile race Eas-
ter Monday, and expects to land high up
among the point winners. In Bolac, the
ex-Baltimore Cross Country Club runner,
the local club has a man who is hard
to beat at this distance. Hulf1sh, Scho-
field, Renner Bellor and Curly are also
training hard for the event. Capt. Hol-
land says he has a couple Of dark horses
in this bunch who are likely to open
the eyes of aspirants for long-distance
country club will have from twelve to
fifteen Of its own men to toe the mark.
Among the novices are KeywOrth. Nc
Kenzie. Dickerson, Benton, Mansfield.
Cordova, Hardin. Thull, Hart and Cen
fury King. Entries are coming in stead
lily and large entry list is expected
The team as whole will go over the
course some day this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
BY J. ED GRILLO.

Walter Johnson will not be pitched in
the opening game tomorrow. The, pitcher
Is not due to arrive until Wednesday
afternoon and having spent most Of his
time on trains since last Thursday. he
would hardly be ready to pitch hard
game Of ball. Furthermore McAleer does
not want TO place Johnson in an embar-
RAISING position. If he should not be at
his best on opening day, some of the
fans, who resented his stand. might dis
play their disapproval and McAleer does
not propose TO subject Johnson to any
annoyances. 1t is not supposed that
Johnson, who has not practiced for near
ly week. could be at his best and he will
probably take several days workout
here before he will be showed into a
game.
McAleer has heard nothing from john
son anent his coming here, other than
the press dispatches announcing his leav-
Ing his home at Coffeyville. But Nc
Aleer has felt right along that he would
report on time and get into the fold. 1t
develops that Johnson wired PROPOSE
ton here yesterday which was turned
down, and the clubs reply was to the
effect that 1t stood by its original prop
osftion, and that il he did not report
here on Wednesday he would be sus-
pended. This ultimatum seems to have
caused Johnson to take the train for
1T would be foolish for me to use
johnson in the first game said MceAleer.
81 can't imagine that he will be at his
best after SO long a lay off and I would
want to see him work out for, couple of
days before 1 will pitch him. I would
not want him to get away badly under
the circumstances and when 1 send him
the rubber he will be fit even If It
Is several days after the season opens
before he pitches
1t is questionable whether iris Speak
er will be in the games Boston plays
here. The crack hitter and fielder was
sent home to Boston several days ago
suffering with bad cold, and it is
doubtful if he will be able to play. There
will be no regrets on that score here, for
Speaker has been very successful in the
games against the Nationals and his alb
sence would increase the locals chances
for victory. AS successful as Speaker
was against the local pitchers so easy
was he for the Athletics. In all the
games he played against the champions
last season he made but four base hits,
1t apparently being impossible for him
to do anything with Mack'S pitchers.
Purtell is another player who will not
be in the Boston lineup on opening day.
having injured his throwing arm so that
he will not be able to play for several
weeks.
If Dolly Gray shows good form in the
workout on Georgetown Field this morn
ing he will be chosen to pitch the OPEN
ing game against Boston tomorrow Yes
terday Gray seemed to lack control. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
Walter Johnson to Be in FirsCass Shape Before He Is wo|
Johnson WILL NOT PITCH
OPENING GAME TOMORROW
McAleer Proposes to Have His Star Pitcher
Fit Before He Will Use Him
Base Ball Gossip.

-McAleer was undecided this morning as
to who could be used in the opener. 1t Is
believed that Dolly Will show better form
today. however. but if he lacks control
Dixie Walker may be substituted
Wednesday, with Groom also being con-
sidered.
The team will take it's last workout on
Georgetown Field today, and will take
| its first workout on the local grounds to-
morrow morning
Supt. Jim ODay has the field in good
shape now. steam roller being all that
is needed TO put on the finishing touches.
Nothing that has ever happened in
Jim McAleer's base ball career has pleased
him SO much as the announcement that
Walter johnson had left Coffeyville and
would be, here Wednesday. While Nc
Aleer stood pat on his proposition to
Johnson, he dreaded to go into the cam
paign with his star pitcher a hOld-Out. 1t
was plain to the manager that his chances
would be greatly decreased with johnson
out of the fold, and his coming is more
pleasing to him than it is to the thou
sands of admirers of the big pitcher.
Rumors that Connie Mack intended to
get rid of First Baseman Hauser led to
the belief that Manager McAleer might
make an effort to get this player, but
nothing could be farther from his mind.
ut is up to us to develop a first base
man. and / think we have the man in
Henry said he. He. is a youngster,
While Hauser is near the thirty mark.
Besides, he did not show up well last
season., though in one game here he
looked like a wonder. ] am willing
to take my. chances with Henry, who is
sure to develope into great ball player"
Bunting is not sure to go to Richmond.
! There are several other clubs anxious to
secure the youngster. He will be placed
where the local club can get the best re-
suits out of him.
The gates at the ball park will be
opened at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
while the game Will start at $3.50.
No player on the local list is in better
shape this spring than Charley Street.
Any one doubling this will be convinced
of ball on the local grounds, which may
be Wednesday. though 1t has not yet
been decided whether he or Ainsmith
will he behind the bat. Street promises
to have his best year. and that is saying
good deal when his wonderful work
during the season of 1903 is considered
There is no trace left Of the rheumatism
which bothered him last fall, and be-
sides catching in his brilliant fashion
Street is showing much improvement in
his hitting.
The we'll known leather goods man.
James S. Topham, once more comes for
ward with an offer of a handsome suit
case for the first Washington player to
make a home run on the local grounds
this season. The finest suitcase in stock
will be at the disposal of the lucky
player.
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games which they have played with the
Athletics in recent years, and yet the
Athletics have, with one exception, ir
1903, always been contenders in the
have not been very prominent in their
own campaign.
Chicago and Cleveland are two teams
which appear to have greatly strength
ened their forces. The addition Of Joe
Catcher Land seems to have worked
wonders with the Maps, and good Judges
predict that this team will be a factor in
the race. But Cleveland as a pennan'
possibility is never taken seriously, be-
cause there have been so many occasions
when that team doomed UP stronger thar
any OF its rivals on paper and then has
failed to make good.
Chicago is undoubtedly dangerous, fol
the addition Of Lord and Mcconnell and
Callahan and Mcintyre has made a great
difference. The White Sox have always
been blessed with a strong pitching staff
and II the new meA have added offensive
strength Comiskey's team is sure to be
dangerous.
Detroit surely has the nucleus fol
pennant winner, and Jennings
chances depend almost entirely on the
performance of his pitchers. If his
twirlers go good, the Tigers stand a
chance to repeat. for that out and in
base ball.
New York, Of course, must be con-
sidered, for the team finished second
last year. and is not believed to have
been weakened In any respect since
then. OF course, the Athletics appear
to have the inside track. Mack's team
looks as though 1t should repeat and yet
the unexpected is always happening,
SO that nothing is sure thing in base
ball.
Boston and New York were the Ma
tionals' worst stumbling blocks last
season. But twelve games were won
from this pair, and the Nationals low
standing in the race can be directly at
tributed to the poor showing against
these teams.
This spring Boston and New York
are the first two teams the Nationals
meet. Before the locals meet any of
he other teams they will have twenty
four battles with Boston, New York
and Philadelphia, the hardest teams in
the league to beat, and a pretty good
line on the Nationals chances will be
had when these series-are. over It
Is. OF course, not to be hoped that a
majority of these games will be vic
tories for the Nationals. and an even
break would be considered a. wonder
full performance and would assure a
good record on the first western trim
But on form it would seem that the
locals are up against a tough PROPOSE
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
TO CUT OUT HAMMER THROW.
Yale to Take This Step on Account
of Injury to Francis.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April IA pro-
posal TO abolish the hammer throw from
the list of track and field championship
events is receiving serious consideration
at Yale as a result of an accident last
Saturday to Pete Francis. one of the
uniSersity's athletic stars. The wire ham,
mer handle broke when Francis was
throwing the weight, cutting his cheek
and narrowly missing his eye. Francis is
a son of the ambassador to Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
GAMBLING MAKES ENEMIES
FOR PLAYERS EVERY TIME
No Matter Which Way the Game Goes
One Party Is Always Sore at Some
Member of the Team,

special Dispatch TO The Star.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. April 10.-Ban
Johnson. Tom Lynch and every league
head are making efforts to stop gam
bling on ball games. A Kentucky firm
that was formed for the purpose of
making base ball bets this year brought
upon itself the harsh criticism Of every
base ball official. and when Hughie Jen-
nings got a bunch of form sheets from
this company. with requests that they be
distributed among the members of the
Detroit team, Jennings paid a bell boy to
burn the papers in front of the hotel.
Not another member of the team saw one
Of the samples.
Betting on ball games has been on the
increase year In and year out. In some
cities 1t Is done openly. although against
the law and order Of every big league
lot. In some cities hundreds of dollars
are wagered on a pitched ball and on the
outcome Of a certain players turn at
bat, to say nothing of the thousands that
are wagered on a single game.
Players Dislike Betting.
Not alone do owners and officials pro-
test against base ball betting in any and
every form, but the PLAYERS themselves
are strictly opposed to It. There is suf-
fcient reason for tbfe. Jim Delehanty
gives the reason for the players objec-
tions:
''Supposing man goes to a ball game
and makes . bet that you viii mt the
ball. If you hit you stand ace high with
him and the other fellow IS down on you,
while IL you are put out the conditions
are Just reversed. On an individual base
bah bet You are almost sure to make one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
BY J. ED GRILLO.

In Street and Ainsmith the Nationals
can boast of pair of great catchers, and
with Walter johnson in line McAleer will
have a pitching staff that will compare
favorably with any in the league. With
Henry and Cunningham to add strength
to the hitting of the ihfield, the team
will be materially stronger than it was
last season, even if Gessler does not ma
terially improve his batting, for Lelivelt
has but to go as well as he did last year
to give satisfaction. Most every year
patrons Of the game here have lived in
hope Of seeing the team make creditable
showing in the race, but excepting an &C.
casional brilliant squirt the finish of the
club has never been up to expectations.
There is nothing certain about where the
team will finish this year. and yet it
would seem that McAleer, on paper at
least, is better fortified this spring than
any manager the Nationals have had
since Washington has had representation
in the American League. OF course. many
things may happen to upset all calcula-
prospects have never been as promising
here as at the present time.
There may be some satisfaction in the
fact that there is hardly chance of the
Nationals finishing lower than they did
last season. st. Louis seems to have
the inside track for last place. 1t Is
hardly possible for Waliaces team to beat
out any one. but just how the locals will
stack I'D against the other six clubs re-
mains to be seen Excepting. perhaps.
Boston, all the other teams appear to
have strengthened. and time alone will
tell whether the Nationals have kept
apace with their rivals in the matter Of
presenting a stronger ball team
1t is but natural that the followers of
the Nationals should feel encouraged, but
not until the team has had a real test
in a series of championship games will
it be possible to get a correct line on
il. Not having played any exhibition
games with teams of its own strength
this spring, there is no way to judge the
real strength of the team, though it must
not be overlooked that in the games
PLAYED in Atlanta between the two teams
made up Of WASHINGTON players the regu
lars have always been up against high
class pitching, and they, all things con-
sidered, showed up well under these con-
ditionS.
The fact that the Athletics lost the
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Bad Either Way.
again. if you are playing in game
and lot of money is wagered on that
game you are sure to get some enemies
if you have an important part in the con-
test. Supposing it is your hit or stop or
catch that wins the game. why, every fell
low who bet ON Your team will be for you,
while if you boot one. or fail to hit in a
pinch. or miss some other chance to win
the game, whether it is your fault or not,
the fellow who bet on your team will be
your sworn enemy. You are bound to get
1t in the neck going or coming"
The Cubs will have a tough time this
year gathering the followers they lost dur
ing the world series last fall. They lost
several thousand. Chicagoans and other
patrons of the Cubs were backing them
off the boards against the Athletics The
Cubs did the best they could; they hated
to lose the winners end of the series re-
.ceipts as badly as their hackers hated to
lose their money, but the public does not
take that into consideration. AS Mr.. Dele
hanty says: "The public hates to lose coin
and when 1t does somebady gets blamed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
VAUGHN WILL PITCH
!. OPENER FOR CHASE
Big Jim Is Slated to Oppose Ath-
letics in Inaugural Battle
i Wednesday.
HARTZELL IS TO PLAY
SHORT FIELD
Roy Has Won q Regular Berth,
While Johnson Replaces
Elliot at Third.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. April 11.-Manager Chase
has practically made up his mind to
Tiny Jim, in the opening game at
Philadelphia next Wednesday. The big
lefthander was never going better, and,
according to himself, his arm was never
in better shape, and he hopes to keep it
that way for the big kick off at the home
ent intention Of Chase to pitch the big
Texan, as the Athletics are none too good
when 1t comes to hitting the pitchers
who fire them over the platter with the
left paw. There is only one. thing which
will keep Jim from working on opening
day, and that is cold weather. or If his
arm should go bad before that time.
Vaughn had a great deal of trouble
with his arm last season. which kept
him out of the game for some time.
THE wing never felt better said Jim
the other day. when a pitchers arm
is bad-or any player on the club has
a. bad arm-he loses all the ambition
he has to play ball. Ny arm is ready
now to go nine innings, but I am going
to nurse it along for the big bell to
ring. That's the time 1t counts the most.
There is nothing wrong with my arm
now and the trouble I had last season
has left entirely. It's getting stronger all
the time. and I look for corking good
ers will have working In back Of us.
will be on deck to hurl the pill over next
Wednesday IL the weather is any way
agreeable and Chase saws the word"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11

Ted Easterly of the Maps has displayed
class in the outfield at New Orleans ann
he seems the logical choice Tor right
field position on the Cleveland team this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11

The Baltimore club gets Fullerton, the
Giants young infielder. and Pitcher Rus
tenhaven goes to Springfield, ILL.,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
Yanks Did Well in South.

THE Highlanders, right now, are one
OF the most advanced teams in the bust
ness They took kindly to their southern
training-the club, as net proposition, is
far ahead of the average in condition and
playing speed. 1t could go right into the
arena today. If the regular season were
open. and come pretty near slamming the
lining out of all competitors. Chase has
his men going grandly. both on the Of
fensive and defensive, with every depart
ment of his team in perfect working
order. Fine for today-but how about
the later weeks? Will not that energy be
foamed away in the spring. leaving the
club as limp as a wet rag by July? The
Highlanders look as if they would start
the campaign with rush. It is hard to
figure where any club can stop them
going the way they are at present-but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11

The fact that the Athletics lost the
series to the Phillies does by no means
indicate that Connie Mack's team has
gone back That Philadelphia National
League team must not be underestimated.
For several wears it has been picked as
having a chance to win the flag in the
old league. but internal dissension has
been prevalent for several years and pre-
vented it from showing its real strength.
The Phillics have won majority OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-11
Bad Either WAY.

enemy, because nobody likes to lose
money.
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Chase Has Good Catchers.

Manager Chase Is very enthusiastic
about his catching staff. The outlook
for the receiving end Of the Yankees, SO
far as the catchers are concerned, never
looked better. Chase has decided to use
Blair and Sweeney in most of the games
In fact. the two mentioned will do all
the catching unless injury hampers their
work. It cost the New York club a large
| heap to get Blair back, and those who
saw him work for John Camel say that
Farrell will not lose anything by the deal
Blair is a husky young fellow, and a
pretty good hitter for the man behind the
gun. No one doubts the ability Of
Sweeney and some are predicting that he
will be the best catcher in the American
| League this season. Then there are Joe
Walsh and Bob Williams. the new men.
| Walsh and Williams will no doubt be car
ried, as a club often goes in hole for
catchers. The catcher has a tough job
time.
| The man who hands out the forecast
on the weather has given us some in
side stuff to the effect that there will
base ball season hereabouts Chase and
his men are in good condition. Ford.
who has been complaining of a sore
arm. is rapidly bringing the wing
AROUND In gOOd shape. Harry NOIter,
who was hit in the arm by a pitched
ball. still has a sore wing. but will be
| ready for the blow-off next week.
Wolter Sure to Play.
There has been a rumor that Wolfe,
would be replaced in the outer works
Ask Chase about this and he will give
you the laugh. We have it on the best
Of authority that Wolter will start off in
right field for the Yankees. He is one of
the fastest men on the club, and who
could the New Workers. secure to play
that field any better than Wolter? Chase
never intimated that WOlter would be re-
placed, and hasn't the least intention of
doing it.
1t looks now as certainty that John
son will start at third base and Hartzell
at short. 1t may be that Cree will re-
place Daniels in the outer works, but this
will be decided in a few days. Cree can
hit, and that's the reason Chase wants
him in the game.
When the Yankees finished up their two
games with the Reds there was a great
deal Of praise given to the New Workers..
Not alone for the club, but for Chase and
his work at first base. Here is sample
Of it from Cincinnati paper: