The Washington herald., 1911-06-06
Maps Are Here Today;
Tom Hughes to Pitch
Veteran Cy Young Nth Nsitors-StopaH Picks
athletics to Win Flag-Other Gossip.


Proper care was given the trouble, and
Lajoie went back to second base. He
played but part Of a game, when he was
again hurt, at the same time suffering
a relapse from the first injury Since
then II has been discovered that the hurt
Is OF greater magnitude than at first sup
posed. LaJoie at present is at his farm
in a suburb of Cleveland DR.. Castle,
the clubs physician, is In charge of
FLajoie's case. While he hopes TO have
the star Nap in condition by the end Of
the month, there are grave fears that
the big Frenohman win not be seen on
the diamond again this season.
Although the Maps would not discuss
the subject last night, II Is said that
there is a fear among the Cleveland play
ers that LaJoie's injury means his re-
tirement from the game. The big French
man is no longer a youngster, and his
long lay on, II he stays out the season,
will prove a big handicap when It comes
to getting Into condition next year.
Lajoie is a big man physically. Hence
II may be that he will find II too stren-
uous to get into condition after a long
period Of idIeness. II such is the case,
then It's farewell for the former cab
never play minor league ball, nor stay
in the majors the instant he finds him
self pssse.
Not only the Maps and Cleveland fan
dom, but all baseball lovers hope that
LaJoie win soon round to, for the game
can I'll afford the loss Of such a player,
who, for more than a decade, has ranked
as a leading exponent of the national
game.
Manager StovalI said last night that
| the Nationals would probably be disap-
pointed in Johnston, the frst-sacker Mike
Rahoe is looking over in New Orleans
Johnston IS playing a classy game for
the Pelicans, but, says Stovall, he 10 not
of big league caliber.
'T don't think said StovaIl, that
Johnston will make good. We had q
! chance to sign him up. but we passed
him by, as I believe he does not rank
with any OF the American League first
| basemen."
With the Maps, who are quartered at
the Arlington, is Elmer Bates, the Lit
tie old man. OF the Cleveland Leader.
Mr.. Bates is loud in his praise of Jack
| son, and declares the Maps are soon
, due to improve their position. He will
describe the games daily for the Leader.
Connie Mack's Athletics are due to re-
peat this year. according to Manager
StovalL He points out that the Athletics
| are just beginning to hit their stride, and
will soon overhaul the tireless Tigers.
Mack's pitchers, declares Stovall are
what will bring the team to the top, and
/ this position, he says, he expects to see
| them OccupY before long
In to-day's game, the Maps lineup
viii be: Graney, left field; Olsen, short
stop; Jackson, center field; Stovall, first
| base; Birmingham, right field; Turner,
third base; Ball, second base; Land,
catcher; Gregg, pitcher.
| At second base will be Neal Ball, hero
Of an unassisted triple play. Ball was
| slated for the minors early in the season,
but refused to CO. He was recalled, and
since then has proven an excellent sub
stitute for Lajoie.
Tom Hughes, as stated, will work for
the Nationals this afternoon, and, II ira
dition holds true, that means the game
| is almost half won as soon as he steps
in the box. A record of Hughes career
shows that save for this year the Maps
have been easy for the cadaverous one.
And as Tom is working in fine shape, he
should annex another victory.
Incidentally, no one will be more
pleased than Hughes when the grounds
are changed so that the present short
left field will be done away with. Hughes
relies on his ability to make batter hit
to the field more than he does on striking
out the swatter In the games Tom has
twirled here, quite a number Of short hits
have gone into the left field bleachers.
On an open field, these would be easy
outs for a fast fielder. Hence Hughes
pleasure at Learning the diamond will be
changed when the team returns from its
next Western trip.
Walter Herrell, the local twirIer, who
holds the District record for strike-outs,
has said his last farewell to the amateur
ranks. Yesterday. after workout un-
der the eye Of Manager McAleer, he
annexed his signature to National con-
more money than Walter would receive
in a clerical position.
Manager McAleer was impressed with
Herren's showing. Tall and lanky, and
possessed Of a pair of arms almost abb
normal, Herrell showed a repertoire Of
curves that made a deep impression on
the watchers. None OF the batters was
able to do much with his curves or speed,
while a slow bali showed that Herrell
possesses everything needed by a sue
cessftl twirler, save experience This.
Manager McAleer has decided, he will
get at the first opportunity. Thousands
Of fans who have attended the amateur
games, will watch Herrelrs work closely
in the hope that another Johnson will be
developed
John Henry win shortly be able to re-
sumo active work for the Nationals, for
his ankle, injured In a collision with
lDelehanty, Is mepding nicely.
Just where to play Henry when he
has recovered is problem for Manager
McAleer. sehaefer. in the past two
games. has played classy bali at the Arsi
corner, besides hitting in rare form. Now
that the Teuton Is in condition, It looks
as IL place must be made for him. As
4 the rest Of the infield is fairly wei forti-
fed, Il seems as II the initial corner II
the one best bet for him. On his show.
lng Of the next few days win Manager
McAleer determine the problem.
WILLIAM PEET.
Capital A. o. W., 0xon HilI.
An interesting game Is looked for mex
Sunday. at 2:so p. m. when the Capita
Athletic Club crosses bats with tht