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The Washington times., 1913-07-22
ONE RUN ENOUGH
FOR WAL TER JOHNSON
By SENATOR

CHICAGO. Ill, July "a one-run
lead CLEANED OF ''Reb'' Russell, the
pitching marvel of the White
Sox, early in the game, proved
enough for Walter johnson yesterday,
and the famous smokeball hurler today
chalks up his twenty-fourth win Of the
season, after holding the, White Sox
to four hits for a 2-to-1 score
While the Climbers made eleven hits
Jeems CaIlahan's twirlers, foolish base
running and failure to come through at
the right time made johnson extend
himself throughout the contest. Thir-
teen Climbers left on the bases shows
just what the score could have been
had opportune hits been made
Opening the first round with a fiuke
Foster had flied out to Weaver and
Milan had fouled to Schalk. Gandil
drove one at Weaver The shortfielder
got the ball to first, but Chase failed to
get IL out of the dirt, so poor was the
throw. Moeller scored when the ball
went to the stands, and Gandil pulled
up at third.
over Weaver, Ainsmith was safe when
Russell mussed up his grounder, and
after johnson famed MoelIer was
walked filling the bases. Fosters hit
to right was the means of Moeller's be-
Ing tagged at second when Collins
threw to Weaver. Mcbride, however,
shot across the plate on the play at sec
ond with the run that proved to be the
winner.
Harry Lord gets credit for a homer
His clean single shot bv Shanks in the
fourth along the foul line for the only
tally OF the game for the White Sox.
The score:
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
TYCOBD WANTS TO
QUIT SINKING SHIP

DETROIT. July 22-T Raymond
Cooo stirred I'D the bleacher bees to-
day by the publication of a statement
under his signature that he wants to
De sold or traded to the Boston Red
Sox or one Of two other clubs which
ne Is ready to mention. He is anxious
70 get away from Detroit and the
quicker the better.
Iyrus Raymond has been dissatjs-
ned for some time He has made No
oones about 1t in the clubhouse, and
since May he has rarely done work
ABOVE the average. He slurnped in
hitting and fielding. III
AFTER Cobb's salary dispute with the
detroit club was settled last April ba
seemed contented, and during Nav he
prayed the best ball of his career, bur
since that time dissatisfaction de-
veIoped and he slumped badly.
president Navin of. the Detroit club.
when asked what he Thought OK
Cobb's desire to go to Boston. said he
could not conceive what offer Boston
could make that he would be Willing
10 accept for his great outfielder,
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
GRIFFITHHOPES TO
RETURN IN SECOND
NapIanders Must Lose for Climbers to Be Returned Home
Runner-Up Position-Team Has Won Fifteen Of Twen-
ty-one Games on the Trip.
By SENATOR,

CHICAGO. Ill. July 22.-The Climbers
to attain second place on this trip must
win the two remaining contests and the
Naplanders must lose both theirs to
the Champions. The chances are small.
but the Griffmen are almost certain to
pass the Cleveland club within a week
after returning to the Florida Avenue
Park.
Il am not worrying over my boys" T"
said Manager Griffith today. I'VE are
doing all that can be expected. think
wen make a clean sweep here, II we
have luck. but those Red Sox are not
holding UP their end OF the argument
In this section. They may lose one Of
these last two games and then we'll go
home still in third place, but within
reaching distance of the Maps.
Il am willing to predict, though, that
one week at home will see US in second
place. Once there, We'll never slide
back again. It'll be first or second for
us this season and 1 haven't given up
nope of coping that banner yet,
either"
Yesterdays victory was the fifteenth
In twenty-one games played since .Ieay-
ing nome, an everage of success Of ,Tl3
This Is the best road work ever done
by Washington club, with the single
exception of that ever-glorious spring
trip through the West last season when
every game was won, establishing a big
league record.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
mot a Chance to Co."
Says Detroit Owner

DETROIT, Mich, July 22.-'No club
In the American League or in any other
would give either in cash or players
what Ty Cobb is worth to Detroit.
There is no possibility that Cobb will
go to Boston, said President Navfn,
OF the Tigers, today. He said this
statement from him should silence ef-
fectively the stories from Boston that
the Peach and Iris Speaker would fig
ure In trade between the two clubs.
NaVin pointed out that Cobb's own
desires in the matter would hardly be
taken into consideration at this time
IL has been an open secret here for
months that Tyrus wanted a change.
and his letter to a Boston newspaper,
in which he expressed a wish of going
with McAleer's outfit, caused no sur
prise to the fans. Repeatedly last
spring when Cobb was a hold-out he
declared his desire to be traded.
Cobb said today that these statements
will stand.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
WILL USE JOHNSON -
AS "ACE NHOLE"
Griffith Predicts That Athletics Lead viii Dwinde Away as
Season Advances, and He Wants to Keep Climbers Within
Striking Distance of First Place.
By SENATOR"

CHICAGO. July 22-Old Fox Clark
Griffith is planning wisely. He is
looking ahead, hoping against hope
distance Dist nee % Of 9rst sa St pIace @H Then. ss 1nes
there, he Will uncover his ace in the
hole Who is this ace in the hole
None other than N2lter smokeball
Johnson, the fireball finger, the Big
Scythe. The moment the need comes,
Walter Johnson, monarch of the
mound, stands ready TO pitch three
ed with his performances know that
he stands a. excellent chance of win
ming all three.
We are going along pretty we'll"
than two months yet remaining. AL
most anything can happen in that
time. / don't thinh lie Athletics will
keep up their constant winning down
to the end of the season l don't see
how they can with but two real
pitchers. These two, Bender and
Plank, are certain to crack before
labor Day. When they do, the Ath-
uarly and then you will see their
handsome lead fritter away under the
hot sun
close enough to take advantage of
this almost certain cracking OF the
Athletics pitchers. 1 have had this
in mind ever since we started on this
trip. / have ngured on shoying my
team up as close as possible to the
leaders, letting them make the pace
as long as they can. The strain is
always greatest on the leader, you
know; not that ! wouldn't like to be
leading myself right now.
The Eastern teams start right back
West remember, on August IL. This
means that the Athletics will be under
a severe strain after but short home
stay of about three weeks. This last
trip West will he the most severe test
of the entire campaign for the Ath-
Ietics. / don't worry about II, tor my
team is the best road team in the coun-
try, bar none. But / look 10 see the
Philadelphia pitchers curl up and die on
that trip West in August.
Then will come our opportunity. Re
turning from the West on August S, We
have three games with Boston. We
have won twelve out of sixteen games
from the Red SoX this season. We don't
worry about the champions, not so as
you notice it. anyway. Then comes a
crucial trio of games in Philadelphia, a
double-header on Labor Day and a SIN
gle game the following day. The final
tussle for the honors may come right
there II necessary, Johnson can pitch the
morning game on Labor Day and come
right back the following afternoon.
"Once in the lead in this race, no team
likes to have its head. Ny team is
young. II has never been uD there in
front Once leading, those kids will set
a pace far beyond their speed. II will
do them more good at that time, too,
than CIeveland's did in the spring.
Leading in the spring amounts TO little.
but when you feel yourself travelling at
full speed out in front, it's vastly diff
ferent thing.
Meanwhile, we're just plugging along
with an eye on the boys ahead We
have an ace in the hole that's all. and
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
GEDEONUNDAUNTED
BY ROARING SURF
California Catamoun Calmly Dives OFF Pier With Clothes on and
Wins Five Spot From "zeb" MIan-Team Due to Arrive
Home Thursday Afternoon Unless Game Is Too Long.
By SENATOR" /"

CHICAGO, Ill, July 22-Show!ng
not the least fear Of the roaring surf
Of Lake Michigan which had dashed
him against the pier only the evening
him. Joe Gedeon, the California cata-
mount, calmly dlved of that same pier
Yesterday. wearing all his clothes but
MS coat He came up smiling, houn-
dered around for a grip on the rail
and climbed tho steps. Then, dripping
Milan had promised for the feat. on
he rushed TO his room for a change
or clothing, and In fifteen minutes was
out on the beach again. smoking a
long, black cigar and grinning over the
stunt
Milan. Gedeon and Engei were sit
ting on the pier. watching the bathers.
suddenly Engel suggested to Gedeon
10 fail overheard and let him be a hero
GedeGs' e. 6s'e"iIf I faI hm on Pns tos.H replied
fan of tomorrow"
You wouldn't go In there with your
CLONES on, horned in Milan.
wouldn't? Say. make It worth
"hlie ana see, replied Gedeon quickly.
won.t" fs go, so,, a .i,ss in,Se-apot that says you
fopro on" and Gedeon was remov-
ing his coat. Without delaying a mo-
ment' ne walked the few steps to the
enc or the pier. waved his hand at
Milan ana Ensel. and Ieaped into the
lake. up he came. blowing water in q
sspouting stream, foundered around till
he could grasp the rail- on the steps. and
up he trotted. "Eoftest money I aver
made In my Nfe," said Joe. claiming
the money from the writer, who was
acting as stakeholder, and on he drilled
TO the hotel for change of clothing.
Notwithstanding their experience in
the water the evening before. most OF
the Grifrmen were bathing again last
evening. all except Waiter johnson.
The big pitcher had worked hard in the
afternoon and didn't care to 70 to any
more eKertion. He contented himself
with sitting on the pier and looking at
the others. There was little wind and
the boys were In no danger from the
undertow that had scared them on Sum
day. Merito Acosta kept everybody
amazed az his ability as a swimmer.
the wee Cuban being the best in the
bunch.
The Griffmon viii leave tomorrs,, a,
e;S, gotnE heme cvsr the DsttIruore
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

The team is winning because OF two
noticeable things. air-tight pitching and
marvellous defensive work in the infield.
Day after day the twirlers go in there
and fade the foe in the pinch. Day
after day Gandil, Morgan, Mcbride, and
Foster turn in plays that SAVIOR on the
miraculous 1t is not the hitting which
Is boosting the team in this mad scran-
Bile for the pennant Only Gandil Is
hitting hard and timely. The others
hit only now and then. But no team
In either big league is fielding like the
Griffmen and few ever owned such
pitching as has been shown everywhere
on this trip.
Thirteen Griffmen were left on the
bases yesterday. showing the crude
ability Of the boys with the willow
when runs can count. Both runs were
literally handed to them by the White
sox- Buck Weaver's fearful fling to
the stand scored MoeIler in the open-
Ing frame. Mcbride tailed in the next
largely because Russell threw away
Ainsmith's bounce. The work of the
climbers on the bases was very poor
put II failed to compare with their light
hitting when solid slap meant a run
or two. Shanks fell down four times
when real drive would have meanr
at least one tally. Mcbride, Ainsmith.
roster, and Johnson also tumbIed in
the pinch. 1t was sorrowful work for
The followers Of the Griffmen.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

ington Thursday afternoon around {
o'clock. II the game Is prolonged q
new arrangement may have to be made
but these are the present plans.
Five games have been played since
Zeb Milan stole a base, and the Linden
lad Is worrying over his record He Is
not hitting hard enough to reach first
base and get an opportunity TO try
his speed against the catcher's wing.
Yesterday he died when Chase Topped
the Pill! to Weaver in time, but II
looked very much like a balk On the
part OF Joe Benz, the meat bali hurler.
Milan is out to make a new league rec
ord. but he has been wasting his time
for the last week.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
!. Totals. 80 47I5 5

'Batted for Russell in the third inning
tBatted for Benz in the eighth inning
tran for Easterly In the ninth inning
Washington .......................1l0 900 oO0-2
Chicago ......-....-................00 100 oO0-l
Runs-Moeller. Mcbride. Lord. Stolen bases
-Moeller. Ainsmith. Two-base hit-MorEan
Home run-Lord. Hits-On Russell In q
innings; on Benz, In innings; or Cicotte
l. In inning. Sacrifice hIts-Ainsmith East
erly. Double plays-Morgan to Mcbride to
Gandil; Berger to Chase. Left on bases
Washington. 13: Chicago. 5. First base on
balls-On Russell. /; of Benz 4: of Johnson
:. Struck out-By johnson. s: by Russell
/: by Benz. 9; by Cicotte l. Umpires-
Messrs. Dineen and Egan. Time Of game
! hour and so minutes
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
McAIeer Has Nothing
To Say About Deal

CLEVELAND, Ohio. July 22-Jimmy
McAleer, Red Sox president, had moth
ing to say for publication today when
exchange of Iris Speaker and a S, 600
check for Tyrus Cobb, OF Detroit.
Followers of the dope bucket brig
ade believe there is more truth than
fiction TO the rumor that McAleer is
to trade Speaker for Cobb.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

1 We can AFFORD to walt for the other fel.
| low to call"
Manager Griffith is spending much
| time perusing the schedule He ID
! studying 1t from the angle OF the mar
| with something to make out Of II. He
] is figuring on each series before 4,
Genes, the pitchers he VIII use, and
the order Of their rotation. II you
fans only realized for a single momen,
what heavy burdens are on a major
league manager, you would never howl
tough problems appear in every game.
They must be answered at once Twen-
ty-five ball players. equipped with as
many temperaments, offer more prob
lens, also to be answered at once
The burdens of the manager increase
with the rising rank Of his team in the
league race Just now they are keep
ing Old Fox Clark Griffith from sleep
ing soundly at night He Is forever
thinking baseball. He has 1t for break
fast, dinner. and supper. He has il
when he rises in the morning, and even
after he retires at night He can never
escape from II.
Nevertheless, through all this care and
bright spirits, his laughter, and his
jokes. He keeps his players on edge
by leading them, by showing an e1-
ample. He has more at stake in the
victory or defeat of his team than all
of the players combined, and vet one
would mistake him for one OF his sth-
letes, judging from his manner.
But underneath this calm smiling e1.
terror Clark Griffith is thinking Of the
future. He Is studying that schedule
Ike hunter the marks Of game ahead.
He is doping out what he will do in
August, In September. In October. He
is looking for all possible contingencies
before they come. He is wondering
what will happen under certain cir.
cumstances yet TO be seen. No bet
than that given Clark Griffith Old
Fox explains his baseball methods BET
ter than miles of mere words
And will the Old Fox succeed in
battling the others? Two months will
determine this momentous question.
until the question has been answered
You may count on Old Fox Clark Crit
fifth down to the very end.
While in st. Louis Clark Griffith
allowed himself to be interviewed, and
smith could catch Walter johnson bare
handed. instancfng several Catches Of
wild shoots by the young backston
with his right fin. But "Dorf'' fails
TO agree with him.
1t may be all right to catch a wild
says '.Dorf." but I wouIdn', attempt
to hold Walters fast ones over Ike
plate. You can let your hand 20 with
the course OF a wild one, but he'd iust
smash hole In your breastbone with a
fast one over the heart Of the plate
Nothing like that for Eddie. thank
you. Sometimes that glove isn't thick
enough TO spare my hands. I'd be a
fine sucker trying any barehanded stunt
with Walter going good"
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Out for trophy.

A bit more about Walter Johnson.
1 want to be the first to nominate the
big blonde pitcher for the annual base
ball trophy. the automobile presented
by the Chalmers Company. II ever a
player deserved the honor II is Walter
Johnson, and while We are in the
presentation business let's get look-in
at that automobile. johnson had a look
in last year. and this season he Is
certainly entitled to the prize.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Shanks is out.

Cannot say that Grin is getting the
breaks. Just when the team gets going
nicely there is another injury. Shanks
has been unable to connect well of late,
but has been contributing largely to the
defense. He Is missed at this time,
and, while Calvo has shown that he is
a sticker of no mean ability. he cannot
measure up to ShankB.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Every Knock Is a Boost"
Johnson's win.

Look you now! Yesterdays win was
Just the sort of win that Walter john
son has been getting right along. and
the real reason why in his case the
pitching Is 20 per cent of the game
whereas ordinary pitchers figure in as
30 per cent. Walters win is only one
OF those twenty-four which is putting
him head and shoulders above every
thing else in the pitching line in the
world
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Maps Win Out.

CLEVELAND. July 22-Blandinr
was wild for Cleveland, but held Ros,
ton to Ave hits and beat them bv 8
70 l.. MosieY was driven from the
box in the fourth inning, and Hall,
score ny innings: r. H. e.
Cleveland. 001 400 2ox--e II 1
Boston. 600 100 0oO-i 5
BstterissI.BlandinE and o'Neil;
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Pirates and Giants

The Pirates and Giants start battling
today at the Polo Grounds. and the
winning streak of the Pirates is ex-
pected to be checked Those who have
seen the Giants in action the past
week say that McGraw's men are rather
nstless in their work. The lead, how
ever, is such that the Nationa League
champions can afford to slump some
what At the same time there is that
ability to get going which the Pirate
crew has lacked up TO this time.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
BIG LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.

Today's Games.
Washington at Chicago.
New York at Detroit
Philadelphia at st. Louis
Boston at Cleveland
Tomorrow's Games
washington at Chicago.
New York at Detroit
Philadelphia at ST. Louis
Boston at Cleveland
Yesterdays ResultA
Washington, 2; Chicago, !.
Philadelphia, IL; st. Louis, g.
Cleveland, 6; Boston, /.
Detroit, Q: New York, !.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Bout at Ardmore.

The next bout at Ardmore is likely to
prove as attractive as those which have
been shown in the past. There Is a
great chance FOR the Maryland Club. and
the promoters are not slow to recog-
nize II. 1t will not be long before some
of the real good ones are shown. and
the fans would do we'll TO keep up the
interest already shown.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Another Mclaughlin?

NJ. ". Johnston appears to be another
Maurice Mclaughlin. Coming out OF the
West much the same as Mclaughlin,
he jumps into the Longwood Cup COM
petition and defeats Touchard right of
the reel. Experts are comparing him
to Mclaughlin right awa.r and It would
be we'll to note that we have a conner
who in time can defeat several Wild
inss.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Letters Accompany Money.

Every letter that accompanies a do
nation brings a word OF commendation
| for Johnson. The Seventh street divi-
sion, Of the Capital Traction Company,
the motormen and conductors who haul
the crowds out to see Walter johnson
pitch. send in 50.
From Ogden Titan comes this with a
donation:
Enclosed herewith you will find g.
a contribution by the undersigned to
the Walter johnson cup fund.
The amount does not represent the
value Of our esteem for Walter, since
IL we contributed according to that
basis we would be broke the remainder
of our lives, and consequently would be
unable to purchase the Washington
Times to read Of his achievements
1T is q pleasure for US 10. be able to
express our appreciation In this feeble
way, and our only regret is that We
are marooned 50 long distance from
Florida avenue that We cannot give
vent to our real feelings with the rest
of the boosters on August 2
Yours for a big noise.
r MRS. SARAH c. TOTEM.
JOSEPH G. FALCK,
"DEPUE FALCK.
HARRY A. vEAUvERD,
LOUIS A. DELLwIG.
FELIX T. MOORE,
ROBERT Z. CONNER,
MARK SMITH"
Tributes From Players.
It is interesting to note that all the
contributors are former Washingtonians
and are now located in the zone Of
Johnson's early baseball activities. A
catcher by the name of Strip, now
playing with the Salt Lake City team
OF the Union League. managed by Hon.
est John McClosky. OF ST. Louis fame,
caught Walter in what was probably
his first public appearance. In speak
ing of the occasion Strip said that
even then Johnson's speed was 50 ter
rifle that the muscles of his back and
shoulders ached after the game was
over and fer the first time he realized
what real speed was.
Another curious fact brought to light
Is that Cliff Blankenship, who discov-
cred johnson. is now managing the Mis-
soula, Montana, team of the Union
League, and that Mig" Perrine and
Hippo" Huelsman, other former WASH
ington players, are cavorting around
that circuit; Huelsman, I'm fact, tearing
around with batting average of over
400.
Enclosing 10 cents as his contribu-
ton Carvel Diiier writes:
II am sending you 10 cents for Wal
ter Johnson cup.
IT am only a little kid ten years old,
and think ! am some pitcher myself.
And hope some day to be as good as
he"
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
MORE THAN S4OO
IN JOHNSON FUND
Loyal Fans From Far Utah
Send Their Contribution for
Pitchers Cup.
Continued from First Page.)

Yesterdays win is SO fresh In the
minds Of the fans that Il can be re-
ferred to as a typical Johnson victory.
Holding the opposition down to a few
scattered hits. Walter got a one-run
lead, and was able by great pitching
10 stem the tide against him for another
again, and 1t Is just this sort of work
In the box. combined with his nanli-
ness on the baseball field, that is earn
ing him the silver cup tribute from the
fans.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Standing of the Clubs.

Today's Gamsa
Cincinnati at Boston.
Pittsburgh at New York.
Chicago at Philadelphia,
ST. Louis at Brooklyn.
Tomorrow's Gamss.
Pittsburgh at New York.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
St. Louis at Brooklyn.
Yesterdays Result
Philadelphia, 3; Cincinnati 1.
Brooklyn, 10: Pittsburgh, 6.
New York, 8; st. Louis, 4,
Chicago. Q: HeGten, 4
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

We can afford to wait for the other feI.
low to call"
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

The GFiffmen Will leave toa,orrsv az
b:S. going home evsr -ths Baltimore
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

Capital Traction Co. Conductors
and Motormen, Seventh Street
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

heavily fined. He wants no more &C
cidents to his players.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-13
New Date Set for 'Drome Races
Hold Meet Saturday Afternoon

OHARP mt o'clock Saturday aft
- ernoon. Starter Noon Hudson will
fire the first gun for the first race
in the new Atlanta Motordrome. A
minute later Announcer Erskine
Brewster, from his raised platform,
viii be booming the results through "A
giant megaphoue And Atlauta's sea-
son of thrills and sensations viii be
in progress.
Always providing il doesn't rain.
Ten thousand Atlanta speed fans
are awaiting the verdict of the wealth
or man. IL he VIII provide "a couple
of hours sunshine Saturday afternoon
there viii be nothing TO it but a big
success. Nearly five thousand peo-
pie ploWcd their way IN the track
Friday night June g, right through
the rain. ON the of chance that there
would be racing Another five thou
sand stayed at home because they
saw the case was hopeless. They Will
an he there ten thousand strong sat
urday afternoon, if the weather, is
fair. And there win be room for all.
Twelve thousand people can be seat
cd in the graudstan5 alone Twice
that many can he looked out for i'm