Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-09


without going into extra innings had
his teammates been able to take advan-
tage of opportunities. In the very first
inning 1t seemed certain that the Ath-
letics would score, having second and
third occupied with but one out and
Baker up. But Matty did not seem to
fear the home-run hero. for he pitched
him but four balls, and Baker did not
foul one. McInnis also was not there.
and the chance went glimmering. In
the ninth the chance to score was even
better, for there We're men on second
and third with none out, yet Matty
would not yield anything that would
give a run.
Burns, the Giants left fielder is a
really wonderful outfielder. He does
not seem to have a weakness, and can
cover ground in all directions and do
it with lot of ease. He rs said to be
| a good shitter, too, but. he did not show
that yesterday, Plank striking him out
on three occasions But his fielding
was brilliant.
Herzog had wonderful play in the
ninth inning when he gathered in Old
rings hard grounder over the bag and
threw him out at first. 1t was hard
hit ball and was bounding sharply.
Herzog had to go back with the ball to
make the play. and was some feet be-
hind third base when he got it. and yet
his throw beat Oldring yard or more.
Just why Herzog has not been played
regularly this season by McGraw is
hard to understand, for he seems to
be invaluable to the Giants He is the
life of the infield, and he is a mighty
good third baseman.
Walter Johnson was presented the
Chalmers trophy automobile before yes
teFday's- game. Johnson was given an
ovation when he made his appearance
on the field.
Notwithstanding the fact that Christy
Mathewson is supposed to be on the
down grade of his career. he is still a
most wonderful pitcher. When properly
rested up and in good form it is doubt
full If there is pitcher living who works
more smoothly and with better judg-
ment than big Six His work is so
wen calculated, he has such perfect con-
troll and is never found wanting for what
to do in a pinch, that it is most interest
ing to watch him in the pinches. Matty
seems able to rise to almost any occa-
sion. 1t was really picture to watch
him yesterday when the Athletics were
threatening. He is real master of the
art and while he may no longer perform
as he once did. there is still a lot of
mighty good base ball to be drawn out
of him.
1t is decidedly questionable if Eddie
Plank will be of any further use to the
Athletics during the present series. In
the event there are no postpOnements
Mack. in fact, is sure to be in bad way
for pitchers. Two years ago the, rain
kept so many games from being played
that he had plenty Of chance to rest up
his pitchers. If. that happens this year
there is still hope. but as matters now
stand, with games being played regu-
larly, Plank Is pretty sure not to appear
again. He had hard game Yesterday.
and when. pitcher nears the forty
mark he does not generally possess the
recuDeratiye powers OF the youngsters.
Bender, therefore. will be the only re-
liable twirier Mack will have during the
remainder of the series unless several
off days roll around. and Bender did not
look himself in the opening game, when
he was hit hard enough to lose ordi-
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The condition of the grounds has un-
doubt eddy interfered- with the base rum
ners. - Yesterday for instance, but one
attempt to epilfer was made. Shafer tried
it In the fourth. when Bakers wild throw
gave. him a life. but Lapp did not have
the slightest difficulty. throwing him out
by feet. None, of the Athletics attempt
ed TO steal bases and Shafer was the
only. Giant to do so:
Larry Mclean caught Mathewson yes
terday and he made a very good show
ing Not only did he handle himself well
behind. the plate. but he was quite promi-
nent with. the stick, getting two hits in
four. times up. and starting the rally
which brought victory in the tenth.
Connie Mick. the Philadelphia players
and ma jo-ity of those who sat in that
portion OF the grandstand where they
could see the home plate VOW that the
Athletics won the game in the ninth,
when. Strunk came home on Lapps
grounder to Wiltse, but was declared out
by Umpire Connolly. 1t was very
close play, and. to say the least might
have been decided either way. The en-
tire Athletic team protested. but to no
avail. That would have been the win
over, Strunk seemed to reach the plate
before Mclean got the ball, but Con-
molly waved him out.
Just why's Mack allowed -Lapp and
Plank to go to bat in the ninth when a
fly ball would have won him the game,
Strunk and Barry being at third and
second at the time with none out, is a
question which is being asked. Lapp had
been hitting like blind man against
Mathew son all day. and Plank. Of course,
is not much of hitter. That would
have been the spot to send in Schang and
Danny Murphy, but Mack evidently did
not want to be in position where he
would have to substitute one of his
young pitchers for Plank IL the change
of batters should fail to bring the de-
tired results, hence allowed his regulars
to go through, though his failure to use
pinch hitters probably caused him to lose
the game.