Evening star., 1912-07-04
BY II. C. BYRD.


was strengthened for a mighty short
while by the addition of Zaneli. He
stayed In town just long enough TO play
one game with the nine and then left
again to play professional ball Zaneili
is now with the Asheville club in the
North Carolina League.
He came back after the LynchburS
club was disbanded and the commission
revoked one of its rules to reinstate him
to amateur standing. He played only
one contest then left for the minors
again. and now Manager Gray is after
another second baseman.
The Technical High and Potomac Boat
Club crews had long workout yesterday
the water at Philadelphia in prepara-
fion for the events today. The n:en We're
not worked very hard, though, only be-
ing sent over the course that its ad-
vantages and drawbacks might be deter
mined.
The Potomac Club stands the best
chance to win. ii would seem The high
school boys are for the most part seeing
their first year the water, and their
inexperience is likely to place them at
disadvantage when it is considered their
opponents have been rowing for a long
time. If the school eight should show
well against the experienced club crews
which TO be its contenders the great
est amount of credit would be due Coach
Hecox, who took the boys early in the
spring and started them at work when
none Of them had ever pulled an oar be-
fore and some hardly knew what it was
TO sit in boat
The B.adensburg club wants games for
Sunday afternoons from now on during
nd will ,fo hn
best OF treatment to any team which ac-
cepts the invitation to play on the
BiacensburS diamond. Large crowds are
always in attendance. and the best of
craftsmanship is always observed. Also
the field which the games. are played
Is in excellent condition. being much bet
ter than the average amateur grounds.
Any amateur club in the city OF Wash
initon is desired TO play, those which
come under the amateur commission
being especially wanted, as it is consid-
cred they are much stronger than the in
dependent clubs.
want games may secure same by address,
ing A. b. Duckett. secretary base ball
club. B!adensburg. Md.
The Printers won from the Trinity
club in the Marquette League yesterday,
keeping up the fast pace they have set
20 far during the season. Unless they
are stopped pretty soon the Printers will
their circuit. There is no question about
their being the strongest club in the
league at present, or at least they appear
to be that on the for shown thus far
Nativity and Ingram will meet tomorrow
in the Sunday School League IN what
should be the most interesting game or
the season in that circuit. The two clubs
have been running a neck-and-neck race
for the leadership in the contest since the
season started. and the game will give
them a chance to go to the head OF the
division Only half game separates
the two teams now, and that advantage
lies with the Ingram crew. If 1t fails TO
win tomorrow's contest though. the Ma
tivity bunch will have the lead by the
same margin.
Nativity will likely pitch Kelly. the lad
VINO has been doing some excellent work
in the box for it during the entire season,
while Ingram will likely depend on Beach
to hold il at the top of the heap. The
Ingramites have two other men, either or
whom may be sent in at the last moment
Johnny Hayes, who made the memorable
finish recorded In the marathon lace IN
the last Olympic meet, has been selected
to train the marathon runners for their
race which takes place next week.
Judging by his experiences. he should be
able to tell pretty Well what each man
struggle.
1t is reported that HowarI Drew. the
colored sprinter from the Springfield High
School did O3-5 seconds for the 100
meters in q trial heat in Stockholm the
other day. If that be the case there Is
little doubt that he Will win the event.
Lindberg of Sweden and Kau Of Germany
are said TO have done that w,ll, uhtcn Is
better than the Olympic record, but the
performances are not generally credited.
The Olympic marx for the distance Is
10 4-j seconds.
Norman Cox the Australian swimmer.
now coach of the Chicago Athletic Asso-
citation and formerly of Columbia Uni
versity. predicts that our Olympic swim
mers will capture four out of the nine
first in Stockholm besides a number of
places in various events. He names Duke
kahanamoku to win the 100 meters. free
style; Harry Hebner in the loo meters.
back stroke: Michael McDermott in the
40 meters. breast stroke, and George
Gaidzick in fancy diving. On a point
making basis for places he expects the
Americans to rank first. He picks Aus
tralia to win the relay race. and believes
that William Longworth. the antipodean,
Will win the laurels in the 100 and 1,5O0
meter races.
Only one game is TO be played in the
amateur leagues today. The Potomac
Electric Power Company Was scheduled
TO meet the Manhattan club at ii O'Clock