The Washington herald., 1911-06-06


vail. the Nationals best bet, the Cieve-
land Maps, blew into Washington last
night after a disastrous seance In Phlia-
delphia with the fast-going Athletics TO
open Series of four games this after
noon at a o'clock with the McAleerites'
which engagements, incidentally, promise
to be more bitterly contested than an
intereounty football game In the tight
little isle
For the Nationals, as well as the Maps
have felt the bitter sting of defeat In the
past few days. and are out to capture the
series. To land the opening battle Is NC
Aleer's most ardent wish at present. To
that end. he has announced that Tom
Hughes, the Maps Nemesis, will be on
the firing line this afternoon. Street VINO
is going well at present, will do the re-
ceiving. Schaefer, whose work at the mi
tial corner yesterday was as classy as
could be desired, will be stationed at
first this afternoon. There viii be no
other changes in the locals lineup, Con-
roy continuing, at third for the present.
Although the Maps are well shot to
pieces, Manager Stovall is hopeful Of i'm
! proving the teams position at the ex-
pense OF the Nationals. To that end he
will introduce this afternoon to the fans
vean Gregg, the phenomenal southpaw
from the Pacific Coast. Gregg has been
doing yoeman work for the Maps thus far,
and, according to 1Stovall, is due for a
victory to-day.
Manager stovaIl, in discussing Gregg
last night, said:
1T will not be long before Gregg Is
considered one of the best pitchers in
| (. .H,.rr L. r.
way OF curves, has excellent control, and
wise noodle on his shoulders. I con-
slider him as good a twirler as Waddell
was at his best, and that is saying
great deal. His work, however, will bear
| out my contention"
Grover Cleveland Land, the youthful
bacEstop, will do the catching for the Maps
this afternoon. Land, since Bemis was
relegated to the minors, has been coming
at a great pace, and, before the season
closes, bids fair to be reckoned among
the classy backstops of the league Be
sides being a fine aIl-around receiver,
Land is some hitter and his presence In
the game adds to the offensive strength
of the team. Sid Smith, the old Atlanta
and Athletic catcher, may be seen be-
hind the bat while the Maps are here.
Another Nap, who will be closely
|
| the new shortstop. who comes from the
far West with a high-class record. Oh
son has been digging 'em up in the short
| field in clever fashion since his advent
into the select circle. and has produced
the goods at the bat. He is booked as
first-string player on the team since
Turner was sent TO third base.
| Last. but not least, of the newer Maps
is Joe Jackson, who has been electri-
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around work, which has. In the opinion
Of experts, placed him in the same rank
as Cobb. of the present stars, and Of
Bill Lange, of other days. In the field
and at the bat Jackson has proven a
Jewel of the first grade, and, in short,
has produced the goods. With Jackson
hitting to form, Bill Cunningham's record
drive is in danger of going by the
boards, for the young center fielder is
sure one fence breaker.
A little thin after his long illness, but
confident that his trusty right arm can
still send over the deceptive curves that
have won him more than 500 victories,
Denton ICY" Young, the grand old man
Of baseball, is with the Maps, and dur
/ ing the week may heave 'em over for
/ the visitors In one of the games.
Young has been Of no use thus far this
season because Of serious Illness that
confined him to his room for long time.
| It was feared that cy would be relegated
to the minors such story being recently
circulated. But judging from the senti-
ment expressed by the Maps last night,
Cy will be seen in Cleveland uniform
in many games to come.
With that end in view, and as a means
of determining his condition, Manager
Stovan, provided he docs not use Young
this week, will send him against the
Elizabeth, ~. J., team in an exhibition
game Sunday This will give Stovall a
line on the veterans condition and show
to what extent he can be used. Young
declares personally he is as capable as
ever. and as the old-timer has always
kent In the best of condition, 1t seems
likely that he viii add many games to
the victory column before he passes out
of the big show.S
1t is with regret that it was learned
last night that Larry Lajoie, the Maps
star second-sacker and slugger, Is out
of the game for at least month, and In
all probability for the remainder OF the
season. The story was confirmed by
Manager Stovall in an interview last
night.
Early In the season Lajoie suffered
what was thought to be slight injury.