Evening star., 1911-08-27


city games which are to be played
here is the fact that there is likely
to be a great deal of difficulty in get
ting good grounds on which to play. 1t
has been ascertained that the chances
are against securing the American
League Park Labor day, and as that
place where such a game could be
pulled or it Is a doubtful proposition
as to just what will be done in regard
to the matter.
1t was thought that the grounds
could be obtained for the game yester-
day between the Cornell and Aloysius
teams, and 1t was not until late hour
that an attempt was made to see the
proper authorities regarding the open
ing of the park. 1t was decided set
back to the plans Of the amateur clubs
that the park. could not be obtained. 1t
was learned In connection with the
above that the authorities have stated
that the American League grounds will
not be let to anybody this year, with
one exception, and that is a charity
affair that will be held this week.
What arrangements can be made by the
commission toward securing grounds on
which to play the game with the Rich
mond team is not clear. While the Cap
itaI City and District parks could be used
in q pinch, they are not suitable for the
purpose and at present fail to accommo-
date the crowds at the local games, and
that the people who would be present at
the games with the Richmond team
would cause an overflow is certain. Union
League Park could probably be used but
it is not in very good condition, 1t is
barely possible that the American League
Park can be secured, but ii not II Is
serious problem which cOnfronts the anna
can obtain suitable grounds for the big
double-header which is scheduled with
the Virginia team.
Manager Donnelly has stated that he
would have had Walter eligible to play
i'm the post-season series as an Outfielder
had the commission allowed him to play
the two games which were to have been
played under the Independence League
schedule, but it ordered the season closed,
and as it was Walter played in one game
for which he was not given credit-the
one played by Manhattan and KEN
dali the following Saturday.
Mr.. Reside OF the American Security
and Trust Company is planning a meet
ing of the base ball team in memorium
of Courtney Taggart. who met a tragic
death one year Ago last Thursday. while
attempting to rescue two girls who were
in imminent danger of drowning at Co
lonial Beach. That the Bankers will
come in for a great deal of commenda-
tion for holding meeting for such note
worthy purpose is certain. 1t is not often
that a ball player is held in such es-
TEEN by the other members of his team
that a year after his death they meet
to commemorate his ability as an ex-
ponent of the sport he loved, and to show
the esteem and high regard In which he
was held by those with whom he was
so closely associated.
Taggart was graduate Of Central High
School, and while there was rated as one
of the best scholastic pitchers in the city.
His work in the box attracted great
deal of attention, and when he left school
and began work with the American Sc
curity and Trust Company he was looked
upon as one of the best pitchers In the
District. His work was a distinct fea-
ture of the games played In the Bankers
League Taggart while at the high
school was one of the most popular and
we'll liked fellows in that institution. and
while with the American Security and
Trust Company he maintained the same
high opinion of himself in the minds OF
others.
II is doubtful il there was ever man
more liked by his comrades. and more
esteemed by all who knew him than wa
Courtney Taggart, and while his deatf
was tragic 1t was one which only rea
man could have had AS long as those
who knew him live the memory of Court.
ney. Bransford Taggart will be hOnored
respected and loved.
Greer, the Catholic University pitcher
has been covering first base In fairly gooc
style for the Aloysfus club since the In
Jury to Johnny Widmayer caused him te
leave the game. Hines has also beer
doing good work at short where he wa.
shifted to take the place Of Widmayer
While the shift weakens the team to 8
certain extent, 1t Is a mighty good ont
in lieu Of the original lineup
II Davis of the American Security anf
Trust Company could hit as well as HI
can field minor league job would b!
awaiting him at any time he wanted 1t
| The Bankers third baseman looks like 1
real ball player in the field, but he ha,
never been able to overcome a weakness
with the stick that would sound hi
death knell as . professional player.
There is no doubt that If Green is al
\ lowed to pitch for the American Securit,
| and Trust Company that club will
!, give any Of its opponents in the intersec
ton series about all 1t wants to do I
win from II. Il II can win at all. Tn
| Bankers 1T present present one OF TIL
best defensive clubs in the city and wit
Green N good form twill have 10 b