The Washington herald., 1911-10-03
Davis Would Like
to Pilot Nationals
Athletics Great Player Willing to Come Here.
Denies He Has Signed 10 Manage Maps.
Other Baseball GOSSIP
BY WILLIAM PEET.

II would like to come to Washington
as manager of the Nationals" said
Harry Davis, of the Athletics, last night
but would not consider a proposition
unless I was able to buy at least a
| half interest in the club, and this ]
know is absolutely out of the question :
Davis has a large following in the
| Capital and many here believe he would
be just the man to succeed Jim Nc
| Aleer. Some time ago Davis had chat
with one of the prominent officials OF
| the Nationals, with a view of buying
| the majority of stock. Davis presented
the required backing at the time but
| was told that il would be impossible
| for him to obtain the amount of stock
he wanted, so he dismissed the matter
| from his mind.
1t is generally understood that Davis
will pilot the Cleveland Maps next year.
and that he has already signed A con-
tract. This the ball player stoutly denies.
There has been some talk of my going
to Cleveland,' he said, but l have never
talked with anybody in authOritye in
Cleveland, and certainly have signed no
contract l understand. however, that
Connie Mack and Owner Sommers have
discussed the matter and what Mr.. Mack
has done I cannot say
Connie Mack was in Washington for
few hours yesterday morning. but left
for Philadelphia, to attend to some bust
ness. shortly after dinner. He is expected
back Wednesday morning.
Mack is Just as confident that his team
will beat the New York Giants during
the coming worlds series as he was that
the Athletics would clean up against the
Chicago Cubs last fall.
with our pitchers going right, and an
even break of luck. | feel sure will
he able to down the National League
champions. said Connie.
Every member OF the Philadelphia team
feels just as confident as their leader.
and the youngsters can hardly wait for
the time to come when the games will
start.
Owing to yesterdays heavv rain, the
ball park in Florida avenue was put out
Of commission. and while it cleared up
shortly after - o'clock. it was decided
to postpone yesterdays game and book a
double header to-day.
To-days bargain attraction should draw
a big crowd, as the champions will work
their three best twirlers. Bender and
Coombs are slated to pitch the opener,
while Morgan. Plank, or Krause will
twirl the second. For Washington, Dixie
Walker and CaShiOn or Becker seem
the likely choice. Walter Johnson may
also go in. The first game starts prompt
ly at 1:45 o'clock.
Says a Detroit dispatch last night:
While Hughey Jennings, manager of the
Detroit Tigers. admits that he had
conference with President Noyes, of the
Washington American League baseball
club. last week. in regard to becoming
a stockholder and manager of the Wash
ington club. he says he cannot go there. |
says he would like to get an |
interest in the Washington club and !
the team. but says he has been !
royalty treated here and is we'll satisfied !
" OF course every player looks to the !
time when he will own all or a part of /
a ball team. and am no exception said .
Hughey. 1 have been in baseball for !
twenty years; | have always looked for /
ward for the time when l will be |
magnate.'
Jennings also denies that he will man
age the Boston National League club. .
President Navin says he will not let Jen- !
nings leave Detroit"
1t was rumored last night that waivers
had been asked on Davy Jones and !
Charley Schmidt, of the Detroit Tigers