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The Washington times., 1911-06-26
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NEW YORK, June 26-Charlie Street
known ever since entering the
American League as one of the very
best catchers in the game. doomed
to waste his energies on a tail-end
team, has become tired of always fight
ing the hard, uphill battle and has
murmured that he would welcome a
change of scenery, if only for the
novel experience of pulling off the base
ball he knows, but cannot exert on a
team generally in the rear after the
opening inning.
Street has always told the writer that
he was glad to be playing in Washing
ton because he liked the city and the
fair treatment accorded him by the
club owners. He reiterated this now
when telling a close personal friend of
his here that ne would nke-to be sold
or traded to some fast team in the
league where hits were not as scarce as
hens teeth and victories would make
fans forget occasional wild throws or
failure to beat out short bounds to the
infield.
Knows the Losing Game"
playing on a losing ball club is a
hard thing" said Street to his New
York friend. Il have had several years
of it, too, and 1 know. Though l like
Washington and have been treated right
royalty by the owners of the club ever
since going there, I would welcome a
trade or sale to some free hitting club
that. could produce the goods at least
half the time.
"a man is unfortunate when tied up
to a constantly losing club:
"A catcher can play even dummy ball.
throwing the ball out to center or
holding it when he might nail run
team hammers the ball and wins the
game.
He can afford to take chance now
and then.
How He Lost a Chance.
The other day here Chase was on
second. I threw to Mcbride. 1 had
Chase If he went back. I lost him
because lie went the other way. No
catcher in the world can tell what the
runner will do in a case like that.
WeIlp he scored a moment later on
Sweeney's hit, and we had lost. I was
the fall guy for the defeat.
When you're on a losing team you
don't dare to take a chance, for defeat
stares you in the face on the slightest
slip. Time and time again during a
game I see places where, by taking a
chance, I might come through with a
good play. But generally we are in the
rear, and can't afford to take any
chances. Sometimes I take the chance
and lose out. Then, because we can't
go L, and knock in a few runs, my one
lost c.lance stands out like a sore
thumb. 1 was the cause cf the defeat.
II think that a fair player on los
ing team is really a star player, be-
cause he never gets g." 'i:uch credit for
what he does as the y.7.I on winning
team. Look at Geor, e Mcbride, for
instance. He figures day after day in
plays that would make a reputation
for him with a winning team. With US,
however, it is usually the defeat which
robs most of these plays Of their merit.
Would Welcome Trade.
Perhaps I'm getting tired of it all
now after so many years of it, and
that's why I'm willing to quit. It's
very discouraging to plug along day
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Wants a New Manager.
o Editor The Times.

Sporting Editor, The Times:
In my opinion the Washington baseball
team needs a new manager and about
eight new players. Leaving out john
son, Street. Milan, and Elberfeld. there
is not another player who could make
good on a church league team with
the exception Of c. Walker, who will
probably not get a fair TROUT for
the simple reason that McAleer thinks
he is keeping such a valuable man out
of the game as Conroy, whom the
Washington public would be willing to
pension off to keep out of the games,
for such players as Conroy, Gessler,
Mcbride, Cunningham, and SchaefeT
will never do to help build up Win
ming team.
Schaefer has seen his best days, and
is now keeping some promising young
player out of the game. AS for Nc
Bride and Cunningham, they make
more 'errors and fan out more than
any two players in the league.
1 remain, loyal fan, c. H.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26

get sick over defeats. He would face
the music like a manager.
This is my real feeling. l know
neither McAleer nor Elberfeld, but l
am strong for the team.
In view of the sentiments expressed,
would prefer you would not publish
nv name. but do so II you think best.
Sincerely, J A. NJ.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
FANS SUGGESTIVE
TOBETTERBALLCLUB
Patrons of National Park Write to The Times Their
Idea of How McAleers Team May Be
Strengthened.
Strengthened.

The offer of The Times to print let
ters from fans suggesting the proper
manner in which to strengthen the
Washington baseball club, met with a
ready response from those who want
to see the Nationals winners.
The candid criticism of the team in
Saturdays Times attracted widespread
attention, and the demand for changes
without further delay was most favor
ably received by patrons of the ball
park.
The offer to print in these columns as
many letters as possible was to enable
the fans to express real opinions of
what they think should be done, but
no unreasonable roasts Of either the
club itself, or the individual players,
will find their way into print.
The Times on Saturday said the day
of reckoning is at hand. and now it is
up to the fans to tell how they believe
betterment of conditions can be
brought about.
The following are some of the letters
received today:
BlameS Ban Johnson.
Sporting Editor, The Times:
Firmly believing that 81 per cent of
the franchise of the American League
is owned by B. B. Johnson, president
Of said league, l think that he should
take more interest in the Washington
club AS has been the rule since the
beginning of the league, there are a
few men on the team, namely, Milan,
johnson, Street, and c. Walker, who.
if they were treated justly, would be
sent over to some club where they could
show their worth and not be kept here
to spoil their future. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the club representing
this town is not Supposed to climb any
higher than seventh or eighth place, SO
by placing these men on club that has
a chance, we would be able to get
better run for our money by seeing
their value to another club.
1t is believed that a trade could be
made for these men whereby We could
get a few more veterans as running
mates for the ones we won have on
hand. This would not only give these
poor old-imers a chance to remain in
the fashionable company of the big
leagues a few more years, but would
not hurt the standing of the Washing
ton club as far as games won and lost
is concerned. Very truly yours,
E. B. G.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Would Change the Infield.

Sporting Editor, The Times:
Just because George Mcbride is cap
tain of the Nationals, does that save
him from the bench? Now when Cum
ningham fell off in hit hitting, and be-
gan making errors. McAleer benched
him. For the last week or so we have
been reading how McBride's errors have
lost games.
OF course, you will say there is no one
to fill his shoes, but why not put Elber-
field on short and Cunningham on sec
ond. At least, he can't do any worse
than Mcbride A FAN.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Notice to Fans

In view of the many suggestions
being made as to how the
Washington ball club may be
improved, The Times will be
glad TO publish as many letters
as possible of not more than
80 words from any fan who
has ideas to express.
The letters must be signed and
address given, not necessarily,
however, for publication.
Send letters to The Sporting Edi.
tor, The Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Harry Davis For Manager.

Sporting Editor, The Times:
You ask for suggestions that might
helm the Nationals some Why not try
and get Harry Davis, of the Athletics,
to manage the club. 1 saw report
some time ago that he was going to
quit playing bail.
Respectfully, &. V. h.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Speedway Nine Loses.

The South Capital Athletic Club de-
feated the Speedway nine 10 to yester-
day on the grounds of the Speedway
team. The teams were well matched
and the contest was interesting.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Reorganize club.

W. p. Bowie, of the Washington
Cross Country Club, told me today that
that organization was looking forward
to successful season next year.
Numerous applications for member
ship have been received, and the club
now believes it will be able to recruit
practically the full strength of the long
distance runners Of this city.
Several changes in the board of gov
ernors have been made. and the club,
am told. is now on a more substan-
tial basis than ever before.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Boost for NJ. A. c.

In obtaining Charley Donnelly for
football and baseball coach the Mary
land Agricultural College has made
master stroke.
Largely through the efforts of Coach
DonnelIy, Eastern High School during
the past year achieved some Of its
greatest athletic successes. and, with
better opportunities next year, Donnel-
lys pupils should shine in the Maryland
Collegiate League.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Not Enough Scouts.

Sporting Editor. The Times:
The faults of our ball club can be
laid at the owners doors. Washing
tons poor showing is due to the fact
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Bennings Win Twice.

The Benning Athletic Club added two
victories to its record yesterday by
winning from Kenilworth Athletic
Club, 10 to 4, and from the Capitol
Heights team, Z to 6.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26

Cincinnati at Pittsburg
New York at Brooklyn.
Boston at Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Standing of the Clubs.
Defeats BallStOn.

The Capital Athletic Club played the
Dixie Athletic Club of Ballston, Va,
yesterday, winning by II to s.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Cornell optimistic.

A resident Cornell alumnus was in
today to tell me that he had a talk
with Charley Courtney at Ithaca a few
days ago and never found that rowing
genius more hopeful of making a clean
sweep of the top honors on The Hudson
in their annual intercollegiate regatta
on the Hudson
In the races tomorrow ii appears as
though Columbia will be the only eight
that is likely to worry the Ithacans-
Cornell, in addition to the varsity eight,
has an excellent freshman eight and
varsity four.
Because of the absence of George
town there will not be as large Wash
ington delegation at Poughkeepsie as in
the past, but there will be quite d few
Capital aquatic enthusiasts there at
that.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Fans Write TO The Times Make Suggestions Help Washington
Club
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Every Knock Is q Boost"
Popular with fans.

Judging by the response of the fans,
The Times plan of printing letters rel
ative to necessary changes in the Ma
ticnals is n most popular proposition.
On Saturday The Times took the po-
sition that radical departures are imper-
atiYe if the Washington club IS to re-
ceive the same patronage as in the
past. This article met with the apprD-
nation of followers of the team. AID
it is now up to all the fans TO either
send in suggestions or forever keep
their peace.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Games Today.

Warrington at New York
Philadelphia at Boston.
Cleveland at St. Louis.
Detroit at Chicago
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays ResultA
Games Today

Chicago, I; Pittsburg, 2
Cincinnati, 5; st. Louis. 1.
st. Louis, 2; Cincinnati, l.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Maps get star.

While We are daily told that getting
ball players is almost an impossibiIity,
announcement somes from Cleveland
that Mills, captain of the Williams Col
lege team, will join the Cleveland Maps
tomorrow.
In collegiate circules Mills has been
rated about the best third gaceman in
the game. and if he shows any sort Of
form he will break into one of the in
field positions for the Maps.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Regatta on the basin.

The Interclub Canoe Association has
acted wisely in selecting the Tidal
Basin for the annual regatta on July 4.
Not only Is that stretch of water
back of the basin more centrally To-
Gated than the places used previous to
last year. but the place is so well shell
tered that no wind or storm is likely
to interfere with the events that have
ben placed on the schedule.
Headed by Joe DAILY as referee the
list of officials includes the names OF
many of the best-known aquatic en-
thusiasts of Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Baseball Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

Cleveland. >; St. Louis, 0.
Cleveland, S; st. Louis, l.
Chicago, s; Detroit, 4.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Success of Yankees.

In searching for a reason for the
wonderful squirt of the New York
Highlanders of late do not overlook the
performances of Birdie Cree.
In the last fifteen games Cree has not
failed to hit al least once and his
bingles have been of such a timely ma
ture that he has driven in many a
run.
Cree did not look very good last year,
but he has certainly come back with a
since the opening of the
present campaign.
The Washington times., 1911-06-26
Would Welcome a Trade.

Perhaps I'm getting tired of it alI
now after so many years of it, and
that's why I'm willing to quit. It's
very discouraging to plug along day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
WANT CENTRAL SCHOOL

Election in Clemens and Surrounding
School Districts Carries For consoi-
idated School at Clemens - Three
Districts For It.
Unless something unforeseen inter
poses to prevent the plans from being
carried out, Clemens and the four in
dependent school districts that sur
round it will have consolidated pub
lie school at Clemens within a year.
The proposition for the consolidation
Of the Clemens town district and the
four country districts into one district,
which was submitted to the votes Of
the districts interested Monday carried
by q vote Of 81 to "a. The consolfda-
ton carried IN the town of Clemens by
the unanimous vote Of IS. It carried in
the four country districts by the vote
Of Sc to "a. which included all Of the
country districts excepting Minerva
No. 2, where the vote was for and 8
against. The following was the vote in
the country districts: Liberty No. Z.
for. against: Liberty No. 8, for, 8
against; Minerva, No. I, II for, 8
against: Minerva No. 8, for, 9
against. To have the proposition carry
1t was necessary that majority in the
country and q majority in the town
vote for consolidation, which It did, as
the country and town vote had to be
counted separately. The Ave school
disfr1ff1 viii now proceed to. organize
into ono district by calling q special
election to elect a board Of five d.
rectors. To raise the money to build
q building IL will be necessary to call
an election to vote on a bond issue The
school VIII be erected at Clemens. The
five districts have about $50 pupils.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
TT1Me-REPUB1LCAN, MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA

pointees for different phases of the
annual alumni reunion. IN meeting
to be held at the office Of Superinten-
dent Palmer, In the high school build
inU, It 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. The
committees that have been named for
the 1911 reunion are AZ follows:
Progrsm-Mrs. Ralph w. Mcbride,
chairman; Thomas Stotts. Mrs. II. 8.
Lawrence. and w. T. Smith.
BanQuet-,Mrs. Charles r. Wiley,
chairman: Mrs. Roy Bradbury, Ray
Scott. and Mrs. Frank G. Pierce.
Decoration--Dr. Arthur Lynn. chair
man: Florence Hopkins, Ida Shove. and
Lee letters.
Invitation-Miss Jessie Hall. chair
man: DR.. Charles Patton. Miss Mamie
Mayer, and Joseph Whitacrc.
The officers OF the association are:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
BACK At OLD STAND
Kendall q West Buy the Grocery Store
at East state 8trsst Opened BY
Thorn in 1908.

At 8 East state 8trsst Opened BY
Thorn in 1908
Kendall & West have purchased the
grocery business Of Gettle, Johnson &
CO., at East State street. This store
was opened by Kendall & West Dec.
81, 1908. They built up nice business
by careful and honest dealings and by
selling good goods at fair price. The
store has changed hands a few times
since they sold it out and in again
taking charge we extend to Ill our old
customers an invitation to again make
this store their trading place. The
same rules that made this store 30
good and satisfactory to our old
friends will be in force. Our telephone
number 4. 44s, call us up and your
orders will have the same careful at
tention as tho you came in person.
KENDALL & WEST.
East State Street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
5rals4 CLIO oLArEs Al LAnDEas

II ehipmsnt From the Factory D;rsc.
O We Just Received.
Ch0cola3ee to be good must be ali
solhtely fresh. We buy our chocolates
direct from the factory and get fresh
Shipments that way, We are unpack-
ing today q fresh shipment and they
are nne. everything that you could
want. Try small lot today
cHAS. J. LANDER,
The Old Reliable Druggist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
puae olivg OIL.

Can - had AZ the Old Rsiisbie Dug
Store.
IL you are looking for an silve oil
that Is pure ana wholesome, one thas
will taste right and work right insist
on the "Lucca" Brand. We have!t IN
pint tins or bottles. Let US have your
order for trial bottle. You can -fhen
Judge whether our statements 49,
correct or not.
CHAS. j. LANDER.
The Old Reliable Drugx1ol,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
ANOTHER BIG WEDNESDAY
AZ Carlson Bros. 4 viii May II, 1911
On That Day Only, ~ . Special Bar
sain We Ars Going TO Sell Ninstssn
Pounds Of GranuIatod Sugar For 81
With Every Order For Groceries or
Meat.

We are going to have a big Wed
nesday of our own. We know that you
are looking for q bargain when you
buy your goods. just as wellfas we are
when we buy our goods. Everybody
uses q great deal Of sugar. SO tomorrow
we are going to sell nineteen pounds
for q dollar with every order for gro
ceries or meats. Remember this Is for
one day only Wednesday, May II. Each
customer is limited to 81 worth OF
sugar. This sale is for cash only. let
US be your grocer"
CARLSON BROS. & WILL,
122-12A West Main Street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16
ARcADlAH DRINKS

Olson, the West End oroosr, Il Now
Ready With Drinks For the Hot
,wa;s.th=--A-cea.an a:nssr Ale and
FsrndsII Root Beer.
E The warm days early In the season
are the time of the year that you want
to avoid drinking too much cold water.
Drink something that Will satisfy the
thirst and at the Same time be health
full. You can ma . 1ine pure drink in
either our Arcadian Ginger Aae, or An
our brand of Ferndell Root Beer, Or
der q few bottles in. your next order.
OLSON.
the West End Grocer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Go to sec the CHILDREN wind the May
poles At Forney's hall Wednesday
evening. Admission 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

\ For . eoo6 strong high lawn swiRG
the delight Of young and old-6ee
Schmidt. IS and 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Don't forxet the children's MAY
party at Forney's hall "Wednesday
sveuing. Admission 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Don't FORGET the chtldren's Ma,
party at Forney's hail "wednesday
evening. Admission 10 canHs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

N G. {. DiffenbAcher, plumbfng and
heating. Repairing speciality No. Is
North First street. phone 370
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

The date of the first race meet to be
held by the Marshall Driving Asso-
citation - changed to May "a. This
NxS done owing to the fact that many
h0rpe owners were unable to arrange
their business. In time for the original
dAts. ~ full list of the entries will be
made IA tomorrow's paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs., I. "A. IIiyeiy. OF All
ancA tNeb., who have been visiting the
formers parents, Mr: and Mrs. =. W
stewart, Of eos North Fifth street. Jeff
Monday afternoon Tor Chicago. They
Will go from there to, Fairfield. and
then on home. Mr.. Htveiy Is chief
clerk Of the Burlington & Missouri
River railroad at Alliance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Rev. Harvey Hostetler. OF Denison,
spent fsv hours IN the city Monday
night with his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth
Hostetler. Rev. Mr.. Hoststler stopped
here while on his way to attend the
general assembly Of the Presbyterian
church, which meets soon at Atlantic
City, NJ. J. Rev. Mr.. Hostetler attends
as delegate from the Council Bluffs
'preebytery. Sd ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

DR.. Wood, eye. ear. nose. throat
Glasses attsd. Opposite Pilgrim Hotel.
Go TO go the children wind the May
poles at Forney's hall wednesday
evening. Admission 10 cents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Haggin, 40 East
Boone street, entertained at s o'clock
dinner Monday evening the teachers of
the Arson school. Misses Reba whin-
cry and lrma Wallace, of the high
school, and Miss Helen PiTlsbury, Of
the Rogers school A three-course din
ner was served by Mrs. Haggin ass
sisted by Misses Hazel Haggin and
Stella Rist. NiSs Marguerite ,1omuols,
az chicago, was also guest,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

For . Quick Meal Easoifne stove or
New Perfection blue flame stove. see
Schmidt. NJ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

The children/will begin THE grand
march at the May party at Forney's
hall Wednesday evening promptly at
evening. Admission 10 cent?.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Emma F. Parker the residence prop
erty at SOS West Church street fog
s., 500. Mrs. Parker recently sold her
home on South Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

The Minerva band and orchestra, a
new musical organization, will give q
concert Saturday evening at Lambs
hall at Albion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

We carry ready for Immediate de-
livery large line of diamonds. these
stones are perfect and At prices which
1t viii pay the careful buyer to investt-
gate. Hodges, Ill East Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Two thousand feet Of moving pfc
lures alld three big vaudeville act
will be the Offering for The matinee q
the Odeon tomorrow az 3 p. N. \
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Il. laI&s q. W. Suules OF MInNeOpoiIs
spent Sunday and Monday in the city
Win hia daughteE. Mrs. H. b Miller.
M. =. b. Reasoner, who underwent
IN operation for appendicitis at st.
Thomas hospital last week. Is max
Ing . steady and very satisfactory re-
covOPy $1,000 49, $50, E.'...tt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

Mrs. C.. II. Whitehead was in FL
dora Monday to spend the. day
with Mrs. p. F. Brown Master Whit
ten Whitehead has been visiting with
the Brown children for a few days He
returned with his mother
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

The Busy Bee Circle Of the L. o. r
NJ, will meet with Mrs. 8. A. Dillon.
20S South Eighth avenue, "Wednesday
afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

| 1T won't cost you cent to solve the
: Washington face puzzle. You are sure
| to get something. You might get tho
diamond ring or gold watch
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-16

1t developed that the men VINO were
ordered from the detention hospital
grounds yesterday were not ntovers.
but Q camping party composed OF men.
hers OF the bridge gang that IL putting
in the new county bridge on Center
street. Mrs. A. N. Hardness. xnatron
3of the hospital, says that the men did
not come to the house, but that It was
feared they might contract the- disease
by camping near the premises ana that
some one. unknown to Mrs. EIarkness,
called police headquarters.