The Washington herald., 1912-08-07

been signed by the Chicago Cubs,
although Vernon would like to
have played with Washington.
vernon's career with the Cubs was
short and sweet. He was let out after
working in one game. and the chances
are that the young man did not show
all the stun he Possesses Henry de-
clares that Vernon has the makings of
a great pitcher, and Grif will probably
sign him tomorrow.
1t would appear as II Vernon wanted
to be with his old pal Henry, and knew
that there was a chance II he did not
show Owner Murphy, Of the Cubs.
whole lot Of pitching talent This is
probably what happened.
Dunlay is also a likely looking young
ster, and stands up to the plate well. He
is one OF the crack semI-pro players
around Chicago. and has been highly
recommended. Grin will have the young
ster out again tomorrow in uniform and
may sign him.
When Umpire O'BrIen banlshed Clyde
Milan from the game this afternoon #
was the first time in MiIans career as
a professional ball player that he has
ever been benched.
The awful ofrense Milan committed was
in protesting about a called third strike
when the ball was foot high and then
throwing down his bat in disgust.
How many ball players in the American
League do this same thing every day and
how many are fred out OF the game?
With Milan on the bench, there Is no
telling what would have happened had
he been able to take his place in the line
UP. Milans Punishment probably cost
us the ball game. The players think so,
anyway. and are all wrought up over the
incident tonight.
The final game OF the white Sox series
will be played tomorrow, and johnson
will work for the Nationals. while Big
Ed Walsh will undoubtedly oppose the
Kansas Cyclone.
As the Boston Red Sox trimmed the
Maps to-day in Cleveland. the Nationals
dropped back to six games. There is
still a good chance that the Climbers
will gain a couple more games on the
leaders before the teams migrate East.
Catcher John Henry Joined the Nation
uniform tomorrow, although he Will
probably not ge behind the bat unless II
is absolutely necessary. -.
When Il comes TO speedy catchers the
Nationals have the one best bet in Eddie
Alnsmith. No backstop IN either the
American or National League can show
Ainsmith's speed on the bases.
The majority OF catchers are slow on
the sacks, and there is a very good rea-
son for this. The constant crouching
position a catcher is forced to take be-
hind the bat Is what kills them for
speed. The muscles in their legs are
strained and hardened from constantly
supporting the weight Of the catcher's
body in that unnatural position behind
the bat.
Just set on your heels for a few min
utes and see the effect It has upon the
muscles OF your legs?
Unless two things happen. Musser and
Engle. the two kid pitchers in Grinth's
stable. will get little or no chance TO
show what they can do In the box this
season. for the race is closing up and
the Nationals are coming in through the
home stretch, consequently only seasoned
veterans will be allowed to pitch, as
every game these DAYS must be won. and
Griff cannot afford TO take chances with
his youngsters
II with one or two weeks left OF the
1872 season the Nationals are In such
position that they cannot be jostled out
of first or second place. then the vet
Grams will enjoy a well-deserved rest and
both Engel and Musser will he allowed
to show why their salaries should be
paid by the Washington ball club.
The youngsters are crazy TO pitch. and
hardly a day passes that they ask
Griffith the same old question: When
do / get a chance to so in?'
Jimmy Callahan. like George stovall.
is out looking higha nd low for new ma
tertal TO bolster up his white Stockings.
Callahan recently purchased battery
from the ST. Joseph team Of the West
ern League.
The pitcher who answers to the name
Of George johnson is a full-blooded In
dian. from the tribe Of Winnebago. He
is twenty-three years old. and stands 6,
Feet 4 inches in his bare feet.
John Cosset. the catcher. is also big
man. and said to be the most promising
recruit developed In the Western League
in years. |
The pitcher, according to reports.
greatly resembles his namesake. Walter
johnson. in action, and has terrific
speed. -