Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
BY J. ED GRILLo.


deal which may involve several
WASHINGTON and Boston players IS
nossib,litv OF the near future. Man
arer linn McAleer quietly jumped
train for Boston last night, ana "hlie
no definite information as to ms ms
sion there could be learned, 1t IS IN
derstood that he proposes 10 ma nc
some sort of proposition to John !.
TAYLOR whereby he will secure two or
more of the four players. Engle COL
Inns Wagner and Cicotte, on "nohi
Boston has asked waivers.
Inquiry at Manager McAleer's apart
mont at the Portland this morning
brought the information from Mrs Nc
Aleer that he had left the city on
private business yesterday evening ana
that he would return tomorrow morn
ing.
When President Noyes was seen ne
said that he had no informatlon "
Give with reference to McAleer's trip.
hut that McAleer would probably nave
something to explain when he got back
in day or so.
II is known that McAleer is particu-
larly anxious to secure the Two pilcn
ers Boston asked waivers on, Coil1ns
and Cicotte. and believing that he could
come to an understanding quicker oy
having the Boston owner q personal
visit. he concluded to make the trip.
Whether McAleer will oner TO trace
players or purchase what ne wants '. ~ ~.
cash ia a matter of conjecture, but the
chances are that he will have TO puy'
for he does not sem TO nave any ma
terial that he can spare
During McAleer's absence Capt. NC
Bride will be in charge OF the team.
Today begins the fight to keep out
of last place. If the Nationals can
win a majority of the games from the
Browns they will have a scant lead
slated to do the pitching for the locals.
while Big Jack Powell, who has shown
his very best form this year, Will De
on the slab for the Browns
To date the Nationals have not won
a game from Wallace's men, SUFFERING
four straight defeats on the occasion
of their first visit to the Mound CITY
last month In that series the locals
were clearly outplayed, and unless
there is a material brace in their
work they will find the tailenders just
as troublesome in the present series
Judged on the scores OF several
games played by the Gadsen CLUB.
from which Mike Kahoe purchased
Outfielder Long, that youngster appears
to be head and shoulders over the
players in that company. Long leads
off for his team, and, II figures count
for anything, is a mighty good hitter
and fielder Friday last, for IN
stance. he was up four times. got three
hits, one. double. and stole three
bases, while his fielding Is pointed out
as one Of the features OF the game.
1t is Of course, no easy matter TO
get a line on the base-running ability
Of a player in such low company TO
begin with. the pitchers, as rule, 90
not hold runner on, and the catcners
are not of high caliber Minor
league base stealing records are usual
ly reduced two-thirds when the player
comes up to fast company.
Though Herman Schaefer has been in
the American League since 1903, during
which period he has played both the In
and out fields, 1t does seem that his real
position was not found until ne was
placed at first base by McAleer. There Is
no doubt that Schaefer. when his batting,
base running and knowledge of the game
are taken into consideration. has played
better first base than any man covering
that place for the Nationals In recent
years The fact that he Is fast on his
feet makes him a valuable man for the
team. ard, what is more, he is quick,
accurate thrower. and has been in the
game long enough to know what to do
with the ball when he gets 1t. II Schaefer
can keep up the pace he has set TO uate
McA!eer will have no occasion to look
about for a first baseman. for Schaefer
has it en- several playing in the major
leagues today.
That shower of yesterday which pre-
vented the final game with Chicago will
probably give both teams an advantage.
1t gives the Nationals Johnson to open
| the series with their rivals. the Browns.
and allows Big Ed Walsh to pitch the
opening game against the champions
Thus both teams have better chance TO
win today than they would have had had
they played the game yesterday and
bucked these two pitchers against each
other. y
McAleer could use all or any one Of the
four players Boston has asked waivers
on, but the two pitchers. Collins and Ci-
cote, would be particularly welcome In
his game against the Nationals Collins
always appeared to have the making of a
great left-hander, while Cicotte has been
thorn in the locals side ever since he