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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19
IS ANXIOUS TO PLAY
Chance Thinks His Presence Is
Necessary on the Field.
CUBS VICTIMS OF INJURIES
Many Claim Championship Would
Have Been Won Had Such
Not Been the Case.
CUBS VICTIMS OF INJURIES

CHICAGO. H., September 19-trank
Chance surely is leaving no stone I'M
| turned to bring the National League base
ball championship to Chicago for the
fifth time The Cub lineup has under
gone more changes this season than at
any time since Chance has been leader.
1t is likely to experience a few more
switches before the schedule runs out.
Chance may get back into the game
This is no idle talk for he is thinking OF
it right now He proved that his re-
marks were sincere by being out in uni
form with the club.
Chance is to get in condition, and in
case it is necessary for him to so back
on first base at any time he desires to be
ready to jump in and accord the club
some assistance. From now on he will
be in uniform every day with the club.
His condition as far as weight is con-
cerned could not be better. but his bat
ting eye needs training, as 1t has been
weeks since he has stood at the plate and
faced good pitching. He does not think
1t will take him long to regain his eye
sight for speed and benders, and figures
that it will be only short time before
he will be ready to go back to his old
position if really essential.
When the season began Chance prom
lSed to nave one OF the pest years lie mas
had for some time. He expected the same
himself as this was the first spring in
many seasons he really made a good
start Previously he never got his stride
until several weeks after the schedule be-
gan, but this year he was as trim as
finely trained race horse, and he demon
strated it by his excellent work at the
plate and especially on the bases. 1t was
a sad blow to the Chicago team when he
was constrained to manage the team from
the bench, as up to that time the team
seemed fairly we'll on its way to have
things its own way.
Chance is of the opinion now that the
National League race would be over at
present, with the Cubs away out in front
had the club not encountered SO many &C
cidents to players. His argument that
the team would have had the pennant
won is good when it is considered what
remarkable fight the men have put up
under such adverse conditions.
At no time since the gong rang can
it be said that the team had its lineup
intact or its pitching staff in order. If it
was not one it was the other. Evers be-
ing put on the hospital list also crippled
the club. Besides this at no time has
Chance had any two or three twirlers on
whom he could rely. Yet the team is
near the top and has a fair chance to
take the pennant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19
MANAGER McGRAW HAS TEAM
OF HIS OWN MOLDING
If the New Works Win the Pennant It Will
Be Youngest Players to
So Succeed.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, September 10
There always has been an air of earnest
ness about the work of the Giants, for
McCraw isn't of the type who will carry
men who are diffident and blind to
their opportunities, but there is doubled
air of conviction now. There isn't a
man on the team but is trying and they
show it in their manner of handling
themselves.
When Mathewson came running on the
field Saturday to take the place Of Mar
guard he was full of fire and ginger and
the Pittsburgh fans" commented on it
why, he looks as If he meant to pitch
another nine innings said one of the
fans" You wouldn't believe that he
was only in there to help out another
pitcher
That was the way, too. He jumped into
the fray as if he was two-year-old and
had not as many. or more. years expert
ence than any other man on the team
We're all young bloods now said Arlie
Latham, and he is about right. The team
is playing as if it were the first of May
instead of the middle Of September.
BY the way, this is the youngest team
so far as the age of players goes. that
ever won the championship. providing
the Giants are able to win this year. l,
has almost always been the case in a
championship organization that quite a
number of veterans were members, but
the veterans are few and far between In
the roll Of the Giants.
Like every other city. Pittsburgh COIL
cedes that it is the speed of the New
York players which is carrying them
along in their fight. 1T isn't all speed,
though" said McGraw. There is some
pretty fair batting on the part of the
Giants now and then. If you will look
over the results of the year you will find
that we have been hitting almost all OF
the pitchers with success. There are not
many games in which we have taken
part where the pitcher has had alto
pether the better of US.
Maruuard was taken out Saturday aft
ernoon not because the Pittsburghs were
batting too hard, but for the reason that
McGraw figured they would begin to bat
hard.
Il got him at just the right time said
the manager. "If he had stayed in there
he would have dropped two or three runs
to Pittsburgh without a doubt. 1t WASH I
because he was not pitching well. but Tor
the reason that he was pitching too well.
That has been the trouble with him In
all of these recent games in which he has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19
nERTZNENI COMMIT
IN Happenings rSportdom

should be willing TO c0nSpire the ba
players would not be let in on such Il
deal. Should it happen that the Cubs
made a clean sweep Of the series with
the Phillies there would be an awful
howl. another reason why no man should
be interested in more than one ball Cub
in the same league.
With the lid off the fighing game In
New York. the sport is again endangered
by reason of the exorbitant demands OF
the fighters. A year ago when the ban
was on the game nearly everywhere the
short-haired fraternity was willing TO
accept most anything for a fight. but
since the law allows contests in New
York their prices have gone up TO such an
extent that the promoters have about
concluded not to hang up any more guar
antees. but to make the fighters accept
percentage of the gate receipts. VOL
CAST. for instance. demands a twenty
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. guarantee to arrange
a fight with X. o. Brown, which. or
course, he will not get The Flynn Nor
ris fight proved loser for the promoters
for the rea son that they guaranteed the
fighters more than they took In at the
gate. and in order for any sport to -four
ish the men behind 1t must get their
share.
President Ebbets has informally an
nounced that Bill Dahlen will remain
manager of the Brooklyns next year.
poor showing Of the Superbas this year.
He says Dahlen has done well under
trying circumstances and deserves reten-
ton. especially i'm view of the fact that
the Brooklyn team is sure to be strength
encd for next year. Ebbets is sure that
he has picked up several good pitchers
and is satisfied with Smith. the new
third baseman If he can develop anoth-
er infielder from the crop he has pur-
chased John Hummel will be shifted to
the outfeld. The Brooklyns have played
good ball for the last six weeks. for
which Dahlen must receive due credit.
The Eastern League race. which will
end next Sunday. may result in hair
raising finish between Rochester and
Baltimore. Three weeks ago IL looked as
if Rochester would win the pennant for
the third time. but since then the Balti-
mores have cut down the lead of Can
zeIs team To dangerously small mar
gin. that there may be an upset. The
Torontos also are within striking dis
tance of the top and. as they have three
scheduled games to play with Rochester.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, in tho
latter city. Baltimore. playing Jersey city
and Providence meanwhile. have
chance to win the pennant IL things break
in their favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

been batted hard in one inning. He jlas
put the ball squarely over the plate and
the other fellows have been hammering
it, That was what allied him for two
years. and / thought that he had grown
out of it. 1t is true that he has been
worked pretty hard this year. but he can
stand work. / am not putting him in
more than L have to. and SO long as he
continues in the manner in which he is
going I am not going to worry. He will
last us through to the end of the season
and be right in trim for the Athletics if
we get chance to play them
The manager did say last night that if
he ever wanted to win championship he
would like to pull down that of this year.
Some of my friends said he, empha-
sizing the friends a little. have repeated
again and again the statement that l
never had developed player since l have
been a manager, and that the only way
in which I could win championship was
by buying seasoned material. Now. If this
present club doesn't. come close to being
one which l selected and brought up my
self l am willing to get out of base ball.
That's one reason why l wish to win. I
tried the men out together to play ball my
own way, and l trust that I have got
them going right for the championship.
1t looks that way now, and l hope that 1t
will look that way on the last day of
September
The Saturday crowd was probably the
last big Saturday crowd which will see a
game in Pittsburgh this year. The friend
~ feeling for the Giants was very notice
able. They were cheered and applauded.
and even Faust was given great recep-
ton by the spectators. It was one of the
biggest crowds of the season at Forbes
Field, and the spectators saw some good
base ball.
True, it brought about the defeat of
OToole. the first game that he has lost
in the league. but he had to lose some
time and it was just as we'll he lost to
New York
BY the way. there are a lot of wagers
to he paid in New York on the O'Toole
game. 1t seems that no end of bets were
made that the Giants would beat him the
first time that they faced him. and they
certainly beat him. Hence the bets are
to be paid.
Pittsburgh is great betting center and
out here they are putting all their coin
on New York to win the championship of
the National League and to beat the Ath-
letics as we'll. In fact, there are some
who are foolish enough to give odds that
the Giants will beat the Athletics. al
though there is not much sense in any
bet in which odds are offered on a single
series.
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Carl, MORRIS TO BE TAUGHT
FINE POINTS OF BOXING GAME
Oklahoma Giant to Pot in Months Learning
toDefend Himself-To mmy Ryan
May Instruct Him.

that Carl's skin was tender as he'd never
been hit before. Aside from these
bruises Norris wasn't seriously hurt and
finished strong. He wouldn't allow his
seconds to throw up the sponge In nv
opinion Morris has the same chance TO
become champion as Jeffries had when he
first boxed in the east You'll remember
that Jeff failed to make respecta HE
showing against Bob Armstrong . third
rater. and was ridiculed as a result. left
looked like a big boob on that occasion.
but he did not give UP the ship. He en-
gagged Tommy Ryan to show him how to
fight and year later he came back with
the real stuff. He whipped FitZsimnons.
who was a 1 to | favorite That is why
we haven't lost confidence In Morris. He
has much to learn, but you can't improve
his courage. which is all important.
There's no doubt that he was bothered
by Flynn's size and ring tactics. FLYNN
lowered his head and stuck close all the
way so that Morris could not make use
of his long swings. Short-arm work wa
Greek to him. and he couldn't put his
weight into the blows. He didn't know
how to hook or uppercut, and. as FLYNN
ably avoided his swings, the big fellow
was easily stumped. If Norris had
known something about defending his
face in half clinches he wouldn't have
been beaten so severely. The result Of
the bout cleanly showed what was the
matter. and within the next six months
we intend to remedy all these faults if
possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

Special Dispatch to The star
NEW YORK, September 19.-Aithoush
Fireman Jim Flynn easily demolished
Carl Morris, the Oklahoma giant last
week the latter has decided to remain IN
the fighting game. He is going nome TO
S.nu,na in a few days to rest for week
ar two Then he intends to hire several
hoxinr instructors, with whom he VIII
work steadily until next spring. BY that
time Norris believes he will know enough
.bou+ scientific ring tactics to turn the
tAhles on FLYNN, who, he says, must be
beaten before another opponent can be
considered. Norris doesnt kho" VINO
will he engaged to teach him how to box,
hut his manager, Frank b. Cfer. 1t Is
said NAV try to induce Tommy Ryan to
assume the task If Ryan finds 1t i'm
nossib,e to instruct the big fellow 1t is
suggested that Tfer might do well to en-
gage Billy Delaney to arrange matters
Tn discussing Morris yesterday Ufer said:
..Nobody questions Carts Sameness-
That's sure. Every body who saw him
take the beating from Flynn Knows he's
got the stamina and the real hghtlng in
stinct. With these winning qualities TO
work with we are going TO try all over
again to make a real pugilist out OF tie
big fellow. He gained world of eX-
perience from Flynn, and VIII prOht by
it the next time. We are ready to spend
unlimited money to teach Morris how to
protect himself. and at the same time
twenty-four years old there's plenty OF
time.
The reason FIynn's blows swelled
Morris face 80 much was due to the fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19
BY J. ED GRILLO.

1t is at base running that the New
York Giants expect to battle the Ath-
letics if these two hook up in the
worlds series. The very fact that Nc
Graw has three players who have stolen
over fifty bases each this season is
pointed out as an indication of the
Giants strength on the paths. and to
hear them tell it one might be led to
believe that they expect to absolutely
overwhelm the American League
chances with their speed. But Connie
Mack is being forwarned and when the
time comes he will be better fortified
against the efforts of the Giants to run
bases at will than any one will sus-
pect 1t will be Il serious mistake TO
underestimate the catching ability of
either Thomas or Lapp. This was
picked as the weak spot of the Ath-
letics before the Cub series last fall
and yet Chances men were helpless be-
fore the work of these two catchers.
The chances are that when the worlds
series is played. taking for granted, OF
course, that the leaders of the re-
spective leagues will be the teams to
fight it out the Giants will probably he
installed public favorites. but that fact
will not make them win. Don't under
delphia team. There have been few
better teams. though many looked more
impressive, but lacked the strength
Mack has a wonderful ball team and
in a short series suc4i as is played Tor
the worlds title, where pitching viz
tuary decides the contests, Mack VIII
be as we'll fortified in this respect as
his rivals.
Figures show that the Athletics are
the strongest hitting team OF the Two
nf A
the balls used by the two leagues
earlier in the season. the hgures IN
this instance may lead one astray. But
nevertheless, ii will be well not 10 un-
derestimate the strength of the Atm
letics That ball team is not d Hash
in the pan by any means.
Unless there is change of some sorl
effected it is very Likely that tue ~
star team with which McAleer eApeS's
to play the Athletics after the iesuiar
season closes will be much Neakel
aggregation than ii was last year LOT
the reason that it is douptIui IL Nc
Aleer will be able to secure Lord, Sui
livan Walsh and White from the mite
Sox. The SoX and cubs are to play
post-season series if the Cubs do not
win the pennant, and these games
would take place about the time that
McAleer plans to play the alhietlcs
with his all-stars. Naturailys these
Sox to battle the CUBS. and 1t Is doubt
FIJI If McAleer will be able to fill their
places with as competent hands. The
object Of the series is, of course. to
keep the champions on edge while they
wait for the National League winners
~ 6nish their schedule, and it is of
course. best to have the strongest
team possible on the field against them.
Yelled suspicions are going the rounds
n tho effect that the Philies might not
trv their best to win from the Cubs be-
ca,se Of the fact that Murphy is believed
TO own both clubs. There is, however no
reason to believe that these games won't
he nIayed on their merits. Regardless Of
what conditions may be. ball players can
alwa-s be depended upon to do their best
on the bali field in SO important series
Even If the men at the head of the club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

The Giants have now won their last
ten games away from home.
The st. Louis Cardinals drafted five
players and lost every man when IL
came TO drawing lots for them.
Mathewson has pitched in six OF the
last nine games, twice against Brook
lyn. twice against Boston and twice
against Pittsburgh He had good speed
yesterday.
Some Of the Cleveland players predict
that the day is not far off when Fred
Banding will be one Of the best pitch
ers in the American League. He for
merly played ball with the University
of Michigan and recently has shown
good form in the games in which he has
Sarticipa tel.
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ALL AFTER MATT WELLS.
Looks Like Wolgast or Mcfarland
Must Meet Briton.

NEW YORK, September 13.-Announce-
ment credited to George Mcdonald that
he, as manager for Matt Wells, would
accept the offer Of purse of $4,000
made by the National Sporting Club of
London for bout between Packey Nc
farland and Wells was pronounced alb
surd last night by Charles f. Mathison,
the American representative of the Ma
tional Sporting Club. Mathison said no
offer of any kind had been made
4 meeting between Wells and either
Mcfarland or AID Wolgast is looked for
however. If the Englishman wins the
bout with Abe Attell here tomorrow
night
| Representatives of both Wolgast and
Mcfarland are here to attend the fight
and 1t is possible both fighters also will
be on hand to issue their challenges per-
sonaly.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Giants Keep On Winning.

PITTSBURGH. September 19-New York
hit Camnitz hard in the first two innings
Of yesterdays game. and won easily. Z
to 2.
With the bases full in the second.
Adams relieved CamnitZ, allowing but
four hits after that period. Score:
R.H.E.
New York. ..... 3 300 OOOO OF s )
Pittsburgh. OO 900 o % 3
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Cubs Drop Another.

CHICAGO, September 19.-Richie was
hit hard in the ninth inning yesterday, an
error. two singles and Daubert's home
run drive putting Brooklyn ahead
R.H.E f.
Rrooklvn q q q / q q q y 4 O is q .
Chicago. o 90 o. % 9-5 IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19
Other American League Game.
Athletics Win and Tie.

PHILADELPHIA, September 19-After
Philadelphia won the first game of yes
terday's double-header from Chicago by
. to l the teams played tie contest
of twelve innings. each scoring once The
games were pitching duels between
Coombs and Walsh and Morgan and
Scott. Each of the latter pair had ten
strike-outs. The home team gave a won
derful exhibition in the field, while Lord
McInnes and Zeider hit the ball hard.
Scores:
R.H E.
Philadelphia. o 0 O 90 1Ox3 o
Chica Co.,. 0 o 900 1OOO-1 Z 1
Phila 1 0 . 90 OOOO-1 IL /
Chicago. G Q o o 900 UOOO-1 >
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Reds Down the Phillies.

CINCINNATI. September 19-Cincinnati
defeated Philadelphia here yesterday. $ TO
]. Benton was wild in the first inning.
but after that he settled down and the
visitors could do nothing with his deliv-
cry.
II. Il.
Cincinnati. , q O q Xxx, :, q
Philadelphia. 1 o y o y Oou-l :, !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

"Ed"'Walsh is teaching Hovlik, one OF
Hugh Duffys new pitchers. how to use
the spit ball properly. Hovlik always did
resort to that way of pitching while in
the minor league, but did not have the
right style to carry him through in the
majors. Duffy has a lot of faith in the
youngster and Jocks for him to develop
wonderfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

First base on errorsst Louis. 3. Left on
bases Washington. 3; st. Louis, L. First base
on balls-Of Hawk. 4. Struck out-By Johnson
2 Two-base hits-Milan. I.aporte ~. Stolen
bases-LOng. Gessler, Hogan. Double plays
Johnson to Street to Schaefer; Laporte to
kutina. Hit by pitrher-By Johnson (Kutina,.
Tmpires-Messrs. Dineen and Perrine. Time Of
game hour and IL minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

Chicago fans are crying Hard luckr
The Injuries sustained by First Baseman
Bransfield and Pitcher Cheney have come
at a critical time. There's a demand for
Chances return to first base in the series
with she Giants next week. Chance ap-
peared at the plate as a pinch hitter in a
game last week. and the Cubs followers
instantly took the cue. Chance is in good
health again and the Cubs need him if he
can get INTO the game. Anything to beat
the Giants! That's always been Cbica 90. :
war cry.
Bobby" Wallace says he has discoy-
cred a star pitcher in Curry. a soldier
$135. This is the sum that the covers.
ment demands for the release of any OF
it's soldiers. Curry was located at the
barracks in st. Louis
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Tigers Take Last Game.

NEW YORK, September 19.-By win
ming their last game of the season with
the Highlanders yesterday, . to 4, the De-
troit Tigers won their only series of the
year from New York.
Ford was easy, although all the runs
made in the first and second innings We're
scored after chances had been offered to
retire the side.
In the fourth inning Blair of the High
landers cleaned the bases with a single,
Dolan, the Jersey City recruit, scoring
from nrst. Score:
r. H. T..
Detroit. ....... OO3 O o 90 l. ::
New York. 500. D 30 ; 90 1 o. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

Joseph Sietz a former Eastern League
pitcher and now a wealthy Mountain
sion of the brain as a result of an acct
dent in the seventh inning of base
ball game at Mountain View, near San
Jose, Cal. Sietz was hit over the ear by
Q pitched ball by Ross Of st. Marys Col
lege. Sietz had not allowed a hit or
run up to the time Of his injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

In behalf of several business men of
Reading and patrons of the Reading Tri-
State team. Joseph r. Dickinson a MEM
Der of the Reading Base Ball Association.
presented George Cockill and William
Coughlin, leaders of this years team
with diamond rings. The gifts were in
appreciation of their excellent manage
rnent and for bringing pennant to Read
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

The st. Louis Cardinals are extending
themselves to capture fourth place from
the Philadelphias Bresnahan is anxious
to finish in the first division, as such
feat will increase the Cards prestige
for next year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-19

Playing the hit and run game success
fully was responsible for most of the runs
the Nationals scored off the Browns yes
terday. Johnson virtually loafed through
the game. seldom letting himself out
Laporte was the only one of the visitors
who looked dangerous to Walter. but his
prowess with the bat was not sufficient
to change the result Of the game. The
score:
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Hagerman's Bad Start.

BOSTON. September 19.-The American
League debut of Casey Hagerman, Bos-
tons Pacific coast pitching recruit. was
unsuccessful, Cleveland winning yester-
day, to /.
kaler pitched mastery ball Catcher
ONeiil. formerly of Worcester. made his
first appearance in Cleveland uniform.
1t was announced that Manager Stovall
OF Cleveland had been suspended for
three days for his arguments Saturday
Score:
r. III. L.
Cleveland. ....... l O. OOOO- . q
Boston. 90 1000 UO1O-1 / :,