The Washington herald., 1912-07-10
Shorty Hughes, Local Ump,
May Go to the Big Show
Has Been Recommended to Pres.
ident Lynch of the National
League.
OTHER AMATEUR NOTES
BY c. w. SWAN.

Shorty Hughes, one of the District
well-known indicator handlers, may get
q trial In the National League before 'he
present season is over
Hughes has been going strong the pres
ent season, and II was learned last night
that he had been recommended to Presi-
dent Lynch by one in touch with the az
fairs of the National League.
Shorty had two offers to umpire In
professional baseball this spring. but re-
fused them both, as they were In the
South Atlantic and Virginia leagues.
willHm Van Buskirk is another of our
local sandlotters who may shortly be
umpiring in a professional league. 1t
was learned last night that Van had
been rendered a job in the South Atlantic
League, and that he was considering
going to that circuit. A scout OF one
OF the clubs in that circuit witnessed
game umpired by Van in the Independ-
ence League a few weeks ago. and rec
commended him 10 the president Of the
Sally circuit, and Van received the Srfer.
1t is not known If Van will leave town.
as he is fairly well fixed at the present
time. but Van stated at the commission
meeting Monday night that he might
take a stab at ii, and would make up
mis- mind before the week is out.
Monk Walter, the local boy sent to
the Norfolk club of the Virginia League
by Manager Grifith, Of the Nationals.
has gotten over his first attack of stage
fright. and Monday put up a neat game
of ball.
In Saturdays double header, Monk
made three errors and only connected
for a single safety, but Monday the old
boy came through proper, slapping out
a double and a single out OF three times
up Monk also scored a tally. In the
field he only had two chances, but he
handled them both.
There is no reason in the world why
Monk should not make good. as he can
hit, is fast, and can run the bases.
Monk is one of the best fielders in the
District, and it is expected by his many
friends in Washington that he will de-
liver the goods.
If Walter shows anything while with
the Norfolk club, he will be given a
chance by Manager Grittth next spring.
and that is something worth working
for, as Boss Griffith is building up a
team of youngsters and Is LOOKING Tor
kids with a future all fhe time.
All this talk about throwing Manager
Cornell, of the Tigers. out of amateur
baseball is rot. Just because Cornell has
a good ball club and one which is likely
TO win the District championship. a few
are yelling blue murder and want to
keep him out of the post-season series
1t is understood that a motion will be
made at the meeting of the commission
tomorrow night in Spaldings to throw
Cornell out of the commission, and If
that motion is made, then President
Beach. Of the Capital City League, will
open fire.
A lot has been said regarding the Cap
ital City League at the different meet
ings of the commission and a lot more
can be said. President Beach has not
opened fire in earnest as Yet. but when
the time comes he will be there with both
feet. and then the fur will fly. Hot times
are promised for Tomorrow night, so
come early and avoid the rush
You have to hand 1t to Charley King.
of Spaldings When the idea was pre-
sented at the meeting Monday night for
every club to carry pennants bearing
its name Chairman King offered to make
these pennants without charge IL the
managers would give him the order be-
fore Friday night.
This is just one Of the ways Charley
King has tried to make the Amateur
Day pageant a huge success He has
worked night and day. together with
Capt Edwards. and when the final
trumpet is blown after the prizes are
awarded a great big shout will be given
Chairman King, Of the Amateur Day
committee.
The game to-day between Sherwood
and Nativity will tell whether or not
Sherwood has a chance to land the prize
If Sherwood wins they will be but one
game behind the leaders uhile ~ thew
lose they will be out of the running en-
tirely. Nativity is now leading and will
make every effort to keep the lead The
batteries will most likely be Young or
Rhodes and Noone for Sherwood, and
Kelly or Burns and Thompson for Ma
tivity.