Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
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BY J. ED GRILLo.

The benchins of Clarence Walker and
Bill Cunningham by Manager McAleer
must be taken to mean that he does not
consider these players as valuable to the
team as Lelivelt and Conroy. who are
being played in the positions originally
assigned to the youngsters. 1t is as
sumed that the local manager believes
his team stands a better chance for VIC
tory with the two seasoned players In his
lineup than with the two youngsters
Incidentally. 1t might be said that in
former years neither Lelivelt or Conroy
have been able to make the Nationals a
winner 1t was because of the failure
of these and other players that Cunning
ham. Walker and other players were pur-
chased. True, neither has made good.
but it is doubtful If either will improve
on the bench. Nor is it likely that Nc
Aleer has concluded that neither Walker
or Cunningham are ever gong 10 DC u
major league caliber. for if he has the
proper thing to do would be TO reduce
the clubs pay roll by parting with this
pair. But not being SATISFIED as TO ,n s,,r
real value, 1t would seem that the only
way to find out would be to keep them
in the game. If played during the re-
mainder of the season there would PROB
ably be no doubt as to whetn asarn rs IS
not. If kept out of the game McAleer
and every one else will still be In doubt.
and next spring these players Will again
be taken south for development, Wnlie
good line could be secured on their AFFINITY
during the remainder or the present sea-
son.
1t does begin to look as if the Car
dinals had a chance for the National
League pennant. Bresnahan's team Is
starting another eastern trip most au-
spiciously. and are gradually craving
up on the leaders Things are break
ing for the Cardinals as they do for
teams which win championships. On
days that opposing pitchers are both
ering Bresnahans batters, his pitchers
are invincible, and when his pitchers
are being hit the opposing twirlers are
also lambasted. The strength of the
Cardinals must not underestimate. 1t
Is an intelligent ball club, made so by
Bresnahan and his assistant. Higgins,
two players who have ever been
known for their ability to think in the
right channels. A victory for the Car
dinals would be one of the greatest
upsets in the history of base ball, and
would give St Louis it's first pennant
since the days of Comlskeys old ST.
Louis Browns, back in the eighties.
Reports from Cincinnati are to the
effect that George Stallings. former
manager the Will sue
coed Clarke Griffith at the head of the
Reds next season. Stallings proved
himself a success at the head of the
New York team. but was forced into
minor league because Of Ban John
sons enmity toward him. Though
Johnson yields lot OF influence with
| the Cincinnati magnate, 1t Is not likely
| that he would make any effort to have
Hermann pass up Stallings. for so long
| as Stallings Is not in the American
League Johnson probably would not
! be interested.
1t seems an assured fact, however,
that Griffith is to go. He has traded
so many automobiles for bicycles that
his administration stands out as a
glazing failure.
Simply because K. O. Brown made good
showings against Wolgast In two six
round bouts it does not follow that he
stands a chance to wrest the title from
the Michigan lad. When Brown and
Wolgast clashed the champion was far
from being at his best, and, incidentally,
he is not a fighter who would show to
advantage In a short fight There is
nothing fancy about the Wolgast style
of milling, but when 1t comes to going
route and taking and giving punishment
he Is a different fighter entirely. Brown
and his manager will learn this to their
sorrow II the two are ever brought to-
gether In a twenty-round contest, which.
however, 10 not apt to happen Tor .