The Washington times., 1912-06-15
BASEBALL FEVER
GROWING WORSE
IN THE CAPITAL
From President Taft Down
4 Washington Continues to
| Rave About Nationals.
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city. The team is doing grand work
and is worthy of all the praise that
can be showered on It."
Lawrence Murray, Comptroller Of the
''Its some team. That's ALL"
John wilkins,
mo wonder this town has gone daffy
since the Nationals started their rush.
Joseph e. Ralph, Director of the Blu
reau of Engraving and Printing,
I'm very busy man, but 1 just
can't help taking a peep at that score
board. I'll be there Tuesday. Have
already reserved my seat and I'm going
to root just as hard as any one else"
r. Dana Dursnd, Director of the
Unites States Censusi
II am very sorry that l will be out of
the city Tuesday whenthe team plays
here, but my heart Is in the right place
nevertheless If we keep on winning
well have to use some OF my sSatistt-
clans to figure up the averages"
Mrs. Clark Griffith, wife of the man
ager Of the Nationals,
"Ticked? That doesn't half express 1t
when describing my feelings when |
look at the box score at the end of
each days game. l am just simply
tickled to death. There isn't a person
I am over the results of the games on
this Western trip.
II never talk for publication, and
I'm not, going to now. NY husband and
enough publicity for the entire fan i'y.
He does whatever talking that is to
he done for rnDlication. Conhdertiaily.
however, I will tell you that my hus-
team than l am. 1t isn't a streak of
luck the Nationals are having. but. It
is the result of the opportunity afforded
the Washington team to show its class
Rudolph Forster, Chief Clerk at the
President's Object
II will be there Tuesday If there Is
any possible way for me to get away
from the White House. The great
crowd which no doubt will greet the
boys should stand up and give three
cheers for the team"
lsaIuh Given, Assistant United states
District attorneys
"Thev certainly have made me sit
up and take notice. Tuesday cant come
quick enough for me.
Frank Sebring. clerk of the Police
Court;
Don't care II they are in the race
for the pennant or not, Just so they
break the record of the White SoX.
I'll be on hand Tuesday to show them
what I think Of them. Actions speak
louder than words"
A. Piatt Andrew, Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury;
All ! can say is that it Is my hope
that Washington wins the pennant.
Unfortunately l will be out of the city
Tuesday and cannot attend the game"
Phillip q. AfGeck, druggist;
Il have been a baseball enthusiast
for years and have always rooted for
the Nationals. While We may not win
he iS Il hnli x1yi11
not be long until the team finishes In
first place. Washington Is deserving a
good club, and it seems as though we
finally have one"
The Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod. pas
tor "f the First Presbyterian
Church,
Il am much gratihed at the success
of the team. Baseball is the cleanest
spot" played today. I believe We have
one OF the strongest teams in the
American League. I will be there Tues
dav afternoon. and will root as hard as
any man for victory"
The Rev. John Nun Schaick, pastor
of the Church Of Our Father,
Il am sorry / have made all plans to
spend the summer in Europe, when the
tam Is goieng at this gait. Hereafter
nv wife and myself will spend our sum-
mers m Washington and watch the
team play. I'll be there Tuesday"
me heS. Frederick JOhnsOn, pastor
of the Grace Baptist Church.
Il use to play ball. and still love the
game ] am pleased with the success
OF any Washington enterprise, and am
glad to see the team playing good ball. >
The Rev. nr. John Compton Ball. pas
tor of the Metropolitan baptist
Church,
Il am certainly surprised and greatly
gratfed at the remarkable success of
the team Baseball Is getting cleaner.
II Is uplifting. not only physically. but
mentally and morally. I believe tho
world would be better IL baseball was
played in every country. I will see that
game Tuesday,
Thomas p. Hickman. of the HicLma n
1T looks like the boys can come
back all right
James j. Flynn. of the LocomobiI.
Company of America;
II used to live in Pittsburgh when
they had losing team. Since | came
to Washington | have seen the Nation,
ais climb up and 1t is indeed pleasing.
r.. C. Smith, of the OverIaud-Wash-
fnGtOn Motor Company
Il would rather lose the saIe of two
cars than miss that game Tuesd '
Some class to our ball club"
Miss Lindsy, Grifnth's private secre.
tRryi
''Of course I am happy that Mr.
Griffith and the rest of the BOYS have
proved the sensation OF the year. H.
said right along that he would sprini
Q surprise and 1t begins to look lik'
he has"
ut, sounds like its too good to b,
true"
Mike scanlon, former manager O