The Washington times., 1912-05-22
Today's Probable Lineup
BY SENATOR"

Ty Cobb. who left last night for his
home in Detroit, has been ordered to
make out his report of the proceedings
At the Hilltoppers field, New York,
when he clambered into the bleachers
and assaulted Claude Leucker, a fan.
Also Hughey Jennings, manager Of the
Tigers, will forward a report to Presi-
dent Ban Johnson, stating what he
knows of the case. 1t is believed that
Cobb will be reinstated in time to play
In Chicago Saturday.
Rumors of a legal suit by Leucker
and possible bodily injury to Cobb have
been heard in New York, and it is
quite probable that the Tiger star will
time. A gang leader in the metropolis
is said to have uttered threats against
the "Georgta Peach"
Manager Jennings SCOTS at the idea Of
gang setting upon Cobb, but at the
same time II is claimed that he will not
allow his star player to risk injury by
Appearing In New York at all this sea-
son.
McAleer Blames Jennings.
Jimmy McAler, president of the Bos-
ton Red Sox. is incensed against len
nings. blaming him for the entire
trouble with the Detroit players. But
the Tiger leader simply grins when con-
fronted with the charge Of McAIeer.
Jennings was either without back
bone or in secret sympathy with the
striking players" says McAleer. Had
the Tigers stuck 1t out, they would
have been blacklisted and an entirely
new team placed in Detroit In time for
the Washington games. The strikers
may thank their stars that they listen
ed to Frank Navin. They telegra phed
al
down cold"
One effect of the Tigers strike has
been shown In st: Louis where a no
tics has been posted at the Cardinals
park saying that abusive fans will be
expelled from the park.
The Nationals will take the midnight
train tomorrow night for New York
four days with the Highlanders.
Accept Kindly Offer.
Frank Farrell, president of the New
York American League Club, has ac-
cepted the kindly offer of John T.
Brush. Of the use Of the Polo Grounds
for the two games on Memorial Day be-
tween the Yanks and the Athletics.
However, Secretary Tom Davis, Of the
Highlanders. scouts the idea that this
usng the Polo Grounds every season.
He says that progress is being made on
the new park Of the Highlanders near
Van Cortandt park, and that nothing
has been done toward ending this work
Nevertheless, 1t is the impression in
New York that both metropolitan big
league clubs will use the Polo Grounds
II not next year, surely in 1914 The
Hilltop field is wretched and every
body. knows 1t. including Frank Farrell
Playing their games at the Polo
Grounds, renting them from the Giants
would be a great boost for the
Yankees.
johnson Makes Good.
Clark Griffith, manager of the Ma
tionals, was greatly pleased today to
hear of the success of Guy johnson,
the Nationals rookie with the Allen
town club Of the Tri-State League. He
went to the aid of his club yesterday In
the fourth inning and gave the Trenton
Tigers but four hits during the re-
mainder Of the game. He famed three
and walked two men in his trial.
Fred Sherry, last year National re-
cruit, played right field and hit home
iun.
Larry Lajoie, the injured Naplander
star. is wearing crutches he purchased
back in 1898, when with the Philadel-
phia National League club. He wore
them four times in Philadelphia and
four times in Cleveland. Il call 'em a
couple OF pretty good pals" says Larry.