The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-19

him credit for sacks stolen where
the slightest doubt attaches itself to
the play. Milan says, Il want to
earn them all fairly, and then if |
beat out Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins,
Iris Speaker and others, will be
satisfied that l have earned every
base stolen"
pitch against the Browns in the final
game of the series and Joe believes he
can stop them. Griff has a lot of faith
in Engel and is anxious to give the
youngster a chance to redeem himself
for his poor showing against Detroit last
week, when Joe could not pilot his
team to victory with a seven run lead.
Bob Groom to-day won his eighth con-
secutive victory for the Nationals The
toothpick twirler. although hit hard at
times. had a lot OF stun, and his spit
bali was working nicely. Groom wants
to finish the season without a black
mark opposite his name. He figures
that he will pitch once against the
White Sox, Athletics. Boston. and New
York, and his team mates are battling
that Sir Rosert will win every game.
Walter johnson is slated to open the
series against the Chicago White Sox
Friday afternoon. and that night Walter
will board express for Philadelphia.
Groom is to pitch against the White SoX
on Sunday. and he will so direct TO
Philadelphia and join johnson. sidestep
ping the exhibition games in Rochester
and Toronto
Griff is determined to beat out the
Athletics for second place and Is not
overlooking any bets. Hence his plan TO
give johnson and Groom a good rest.
His young pitchers-Musser. Boehling.
Gallis. and Herring-will be depended
upon to work during the exhibition
games.
Clyde Milan's young brother Horace
was in uniform this afternoon and prac-
ticed in the outfield. Horace is a dead
ringer for Clyde in every action. He
looks 10 he speedy. and Possesses
dandy throwing arm. Grin will keep
close eye on the youngster next spring
during the training season.
John Henry attempted to go on the
coaching lines this afternoon and was
promptly banished by Umpire Dineen.
GriN also watched the game from a box
in the grand stand. The suspension has
not been lifted from either Henry or
Grif. but is expected tomorrow. The
collegian would have caught the opening
contest this afternoon, as his sprained
knee Is nearly well. and he was anxious
10 get back in harness.
Germany Schaefer was also absent.
Grif sent the comedian to do n little
quiet scouting in she American Associa-
ton until word was received from Ban
johnson that Schaefer's suspension had
been raised.
Griff was very we'll satisfied with the
results OF the drafting whereby the Ma
t!onals added eight more players. Il did
not get the pitchers | was after" de-
clared the Old Fox. but the others are
satisfactory and l am confident that one
or two of them will strengthen my club
next year.
The Nationals pulled back the Athlet-
les and are once more in second place
tonight. Griff declares that his crew
will retain this position until the finai
bell rings.
Mrs. Al Williams and Mrs. Robert
Groom sat side by side in one of the
grand stand boxes this afternoon. while
their hubsnds put the skids under the
lowly Browns. No wonder this battery
put up up such a sterling article of ball
with such fair champions looking on.
WILLIAM FEET.