New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
TIMELY BITS Of SPORT
Walter Johnson Likely to Face
the Yankees To-day.
BAD SLIP BY STAlLINGS
Did Not Want to Lose McKech
ME, Whom Chance Bought
at the Waiver Price.

Walter Johnson. who ranks with the
greatest pitchers OF all time. IS likely TO
face the Yankees at the Polo Grounds
this afternoon. which In itself forecasts
more trouble for Frank Chance and his
merry men.
Johnson has not pitched game since
April TO- the opening day Of the season In
Washington and needs a good. strong
workout 10 be- at his best for the i'm
portant series with the Athletics which
begins on next Tuesday Clark Griffith
may change his plans at the last minute.
but indicated last evening that Johnson
would be on the mound.
Ray Heating. who beat the Red SoN in
the only game won by the Yankees this
year. is likely to be Frank Chances Sc
lection. I'm spite Of the fact that he worked
one inning Yesterday. slim Caldwell.
however may get the important assign
ment. as much depends on how the two
pitchers warm up.
Chance appeared no whit discouraged
last night. but Is pining 20 get IN the
game himself and showed some impa-
tltnfF NffH the Nidlifi 'biAAlAN'A ~ 60
wise going slowly with his wrenched leg.
The Superbas took an awful fall yes
terday. from the proud place rs head OF
the National League race to NTH place.
The Senators look pretty good leading
the American League race without the
loss Of single game. The pity OF it IS
that the three victories We're at the eN-
pense OF our own Yankees.
When George Stallines let BIZ Nc
Kechnie 90 To the Yankees for the
waiver price on Tuesday he did 50 great
~ against his Will The new manager
of the Boston Braves recently asked for
waivers on several Of his Youngsters. and
through clerical error McKechnie's
name was included IN the list, When the
Yankees put i'm "A claim for the intelder
Stallings tried to recall him. but the rules
require that waivers on drafted players
cannot be- recalled. As j. the case wi,h
purchased players. He then tried 20 per-
suade Frank Chance 10 cancel the claim.
but without avail SO far.
The report which came from Chicago
recently that Hank O'Day. the veteran
umpire a, last season manager OF the
Cincinnati Reds. had signed a contract 10
umpire i'm the American League has
turned out 10 be untrue. When asked a
few days ago why he had not been az
signed for duty O'Day denied that he
had Joined the American League star.
He is trying To land a position as scout
with the Chicago CUBS.
Charles Webb Murphy does not intend
helping joe Tinker I'm his task of build
ing up winner in Cincinnati. When
Jimmy Sheckard. the veteran outilelder.
was put on the market by the Cubs.
Tinker made an offer OF $3.50 for the
player. The president OF the Cuos did
not even consider it. but sold Shecka ii
10 the Cardinals instead for $500
After suffering the third straight de-
feat at the hands of the Athletics Jim
McAleer. part owner OF the Red SoX. de
clared emphatically that his team would
repeat and win another American League
pennant. Such confidence is infectious.
Tommy Mcmillan. the shortstop sent
back to Rochester by the Yankees last
winter. but who refused To report. has at
last come 10 terms and has Joined the
team. He has been appointed field cap
tain Of the Hustlers
George Stalines Is angling for Dick
Rudolph. the pitcher once with the
Giants. and Al Shaw. an outfielder. now
with the Toronto club OF the Intern5-
tional League.
George Stovall. manager of the -.
Louis Browns. has released Luther Bon
min. the highly "touted" outhelder. 10 the
Columbus club OF the American Associa-
ton.
Because OF the good showing made by
"Chiet" johnson. his new Indian pitcher,
Joe Tinker. manager OF the Reds. has
released Harry Mcintyre. the veteran
pitcher, whom ne signed recently.
Ted Meredith. the Olympic champion
and holder OF the worlds record for half
n mile. has been elected captain of the
freshman track team at the University of
Pennsylvania.
DANBURY IN NEW LEAGUE.
Danburv Conn. April lS-It was an