The Washington times., 1912-06-18
ALL CAPITAL WILL
CHEER NATIONALS
IN BATTLE TODAY
Can They Make 1t Seven,
teen?-Here Are Opin-
y ions of Some Fans.

Foolish question, No. 9, 74s,234: What
do you think of our team?
The unbounded enthusiasm which
characterized Washington fandom dur
ing the teams recent trip through the
West, continues unabated, and this af-
ternoon. the greatest bowling, yelling
crowd that ever packed a Washington
baseball lot will go out to American
League park to give the team the sup
port It deserves.
The enthusiasm is based on the be-
lief that Washington will finish in the
first division IL not in the first place.
Here are a few expressions of opinions
Of the city's most prominent fans-msn
who rarely ever make a declaration un-
less there Is foundation for 1t:
Congressman Stack of Illinoisi
"Of course the Nationals really had
part Of their wonderful winning streak
IN my home town Chicago, but now that
1t Is started I am sure they will sweep
the Eastern teams until new world 8
record of more than nineteen straight
victories is established"
Congressman TuttIe of New Jersey,
Every baseball fan among the MEM
bers Of Congress is anxious for the
washington team to lead the league
and to. remain there until the season
sdoses."
Mike Kshoe, scout for the team,
was deserved. The club is playing
work"
DR.. Rebecca Stoneroad.
We are all mighty proud Of our base
ball team, even those of us who are not
exactly fans I think the women Of
the city ought to join in any tribute
TO the nine. as we'll as men. It's a big
thing for Washington to have such a
winning team"
Claude n. Bennett,
of course, I'm an enthusiast over
this this ball team. had stenographer
o'clock yesterday morning trying to get
a box for friends of mine today. we
had to be contented with stand seats.
and l am told late corners failed to get
any seats at all. Certainly, Washing
ton has a great team, and every man.
woman. and child in the District should
be proud Of it."
a. Julian BryIawski.
This is the kind of ball team which
sets cities crazy in the summertime.
and spirit in Washington as there is at
present. It's the best stimulant for
municipal pride I've ever seem"
John b. Larner,
'The city ought to be proud of its
team, even those citizens, Of whom
there there are mishty fe% that have no
sake. But winning baseball team Is
a great advertisement, and we ought to
be glad we have one at last"
II. b. F. MacfarInnd,
Il am going to be on hand today
Any team that plays as good as this
citizen. We ought to be united on that
point and show the country what Wash
ington really can do when she sets out
to do It. I am exceedingly glad that
O tIytn q a
OF loyal support to losing teams"
Fred Geyer,
They can't win too often for me-"
Senator John sharp Williams,
I'm not much of fan, but the way
the washington team has been pulling
in the big ends of the score Is worth
while. Yes, sir, I'm a booster"
Senator Shelby NJ. CuIlum,
"A great display Of skill: they de-
serve every bit Of praise they are get
ting"
Simon Wolf,
"1 simply am delighted with the team.
Since the days OF the old Olympic team
haven't been SO pleased over victories:
Yes. I'm going to the game today II
have to steal over the fence"
Harry F. Clark. secretary Washington
Steel and Ordinance Companyi
I'm right in line for a ticket to the
game To-Day 1t Deglns TO look ike
some Of the boys could mighty near
stop a steel projectile."
Melvin c. Hazen, District surveyor,
II haven't had the baseballtis SO
badly since the old Commissioners team
won the District championship, and
was manager then. 1t has fox hunting
beaten badly, at least in this kind OF
weather"
William y. Barnhart, automO bile
dealer;
'"rhe team is deserving of every praise
That they will keep up their good work
Of the past two weeks is the belief Of
every fan"
John LOughran;
That team is composed of wonders
You bet I'll be at the game"
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