The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-27
BASE BALL BRIEFS

Alexander of the Phillies has struck
out 1856 batsmen this season, and Is in
q fair way to establish new record
before the pennant race is over.
Hans Wagner was the first to reach
the century mark in batting this year
in the National league. Heinie Zim-
norman of the Cubs also reached the
mark last week, when he made two
hits in the last game with Boston.
II the 81 Louis Cardinals win the
National H. ,gue pennant George M.
Cohan will be $4,000 richer-at least
no the story goes. He has been back
ing the Bresnahan crew at every OPP
portunity at long odds. and yesterday
Increased the total.
Christy Mathewson, in spite OF his
recent slump. has won more games
than any other National league pitch
er, with the exception Of Alexander OF
the Phillies. the record standing fif-
teen victories and seven defeats for
Matty and twenty victories and three
defeats for Alexander. Harmon of St.
Louis and Camnits of Pittsburg have
each now fourteen.
Frank Chance Is said to be anxious
70 secure Outfielder Miller from the
Rustlers. He believes that Boston
will be forced to get rid of this fellow
fellow for the sake of harmony. Mil
Ter. like Luderous, IL one of the good
ones that the Peerless Leader allowed
to escape him practically without trial
Chance has offered Outfielder Wilbur
i0oode. recently secured from the Hub,
and Pitcher Toney for Miller.
Tail-end major league clubs have
their compensations. 1t Is astonishing
how eager veteran players are to
tempt fate as managers Of cellar
champions. Johnny King is said to
have written his friends that he will
succeed Fred Tenney as manager OF
the Rustlers next season. Mike Don
lin has his eye on the same plum.
Formerly tailenders were Stunned by
the wise ones. Can 1t be that Roger
lBresnahan's meteoric managerial ca.
ireer has opened new avenues OF ambi-
ton?
Pittsburg IL grooming q candidate
for the presidency OF the National
league next year. Secretary William
Locke Of the Pirates is the man. 1t
Ia limited that Tom Lynch is in bad
with Barney Dreyfuss on account Of
his decision in favor Of Chicago on
q protest game played May 20. There
will likely be some fun next winter. as
iFogel will try his utmost to GUST
Lynch. The Charles twins-Ebbets
and Murphy-may be counted upon to
Join any revolutionary movement.
President Grayson Of the Louisville
(American Association club lost his
appeal to the national commission for
$S3S.33 awarded Jimmy Doyle of the
Cubs. Doyle's contract with the Col
onels promised him one-third of the
money secured in case of his sale. The
commission some time ago ruled in
favor Of the player but Grayson ap-
pealed on the ground that he had new
evidence to submit. The commission
has ordered Grayson to settle with the
little Cub third bascmen within three
days.
1t is really amusing to note the mum.
Der of would.be buyers for the lowly
Boston Terriers. Hans Wagner is the
latest who has ambitions in that direc-
ton. according to a message from
Pittsburg. The last from Baltimore is
that an offer from Ned Hanlon il be
ing considered by President Russell.
In the face OF this q friend of Hanlon
says the latter is enjoying q vacation
In the White mountains.