The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

and as far South as Chattanooga.
Tenn have been in the Quaker City
during the past few days. and have
finally had to give up in disgust. dis
posing of their tickets 10 spectators
at cost price.
Billy Smith, the manager OF tn"
Chattanooga club. of the Southern
League, was here with his entire club,
but the boys could not stand the strain
on their pocketbooks, and lett for their
homes Friday night
F. Lawrence Phillips the famous an
nOunccr from Washington, who does
the same stunts at the big series as in
the Capital. drifted into the press room
at the Bcllvue- -Stratford this noon.
1--WE lost my voice entirely" said the
popular megaphone man. This old fog
and rain is awful; wish somebody
would dare the sun TO show his face
Three of the best known Cleveland
newspaper men, Harry Edwards, of the
Plain Dealer; Sypher, of the Press, and
Elmer Bates, of the News, all confirm
the writer's story to the effect that
George StOvall will be the next manager
of the Washington club. They hardly
think Mcbride will be the man who is
to figure in the trade, as they claim
Olsen looks like a young and promising
shortstop. 1t is though that StOvall
will be traded for one of the Nationals
Catchers, probably Eddie Ainsmith as
the Maps could use a catcher nicely.
The success of the Saps under the
short term in which Stovall held the
reins was due entirely to harmony in the
ranks, something different during the
Jim Mcclure regime. Stovall is brainy
ball player. and has the knack of get
ting the most possible work out of his
men When his name was first men,
toned as manager of the Washington
club 1t struck a popular chord among the
fans in the Capital, who manifested their
interest by writing letters to all the
newspapers and using what influence
they possessed with stockholders of the
club.
George Mcbride left for his home in
Milwaukee Friday night. and before
boarding the train said: Il don't know
whether or not I will be traded 1 have
always liked Washington and would, of
course, like to play il. the Capital. but
seem to have made a few enemies among
the fans, and 1 may not be wanted.
However. whether 1 am in Washington,
Cleveland, or Boston. 1 will continue to
give my best services
Germany Schaefer left last night for |
New York, where he will make arrange |
ments for his coming vaudeville sketch. |
Schaefer expects to show at Chases in |
before the winter season !
closes.
Boston newpaper men think that Jim |
McAleer will have a hard row to hoe in |
the Hub During the reign of the Tay- |
lors, the Red Sox were looked upon as
being something Of home industry, and
Boston has a lot of civic pride. With an
outsider and outside capital in the club |
things may be different. Up to date the
in Boston have given Nc
AIeer every show in the world and have
pledged their support, but with a rival |
club doing business-and the Boston Ma
tionals, by their fine showing during the
Tag end of the season. are likely TO cut
some sort of a figure next year-Mc-
Aleer will have to produce a winner from
he start. 1t Is true he has the nucleus
1f a rafting good club, and with little
should be right up there
one, two, three, but the team will have
10 show real class from the start.
Philadelphians are up in arms over the
;piking Incidents of Frank Baker by /
outnelder snodgrass, or the New York