New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-19
JOHNSON IS WORRIED
ABOUT HIS SORE ARM
Washington Pitcher Complains
That All Is Not Right, in
Spite of Record.
TROUBLE CAME FROM COLD
Athletics Still Stumbling Along,
While Maps Are.Presslng Hard
Giants Preparing for
Spirited Dash to Tape.

Spirited Dash to Tape.
All Washington was all wrought up a
day or two ago by a statement from Wal
ter Johnson that he was suffering from
a sore arm for the second time in his
career in the big leagues. The big pitcher
blames the long tie game which he
pitched agains: the ST. Louis Browns on
July % for his mishap. and since then
he has only been able 10 run his winning
streak from eight up to twelve consecu-
tive victories. Just what he intends 10
do when his arm gets back in condition
is impossible TO predict. Here is what,
Johnson has 10 say about his arm:
1T has been paining me ever since I
worked in thai ffteen-inning tie game
against ST. Louis. At times IL pains so
badly that I want TO quit, but am
stallng along because do not want the
opposing players 10 know that I am not
right I have surprised myself by win
ming the games / have been in, for have
been far, far from right When pitched
in Detroit on Friday I wanted Grit 70
take me out much sooner than he did,
for I feared that conditions would come
up where I would have to let nv arm
out. I might lnjure myself permanently.
The trouble came from a cold. I am
sure. for ! have not hurt my arm II Is
the second time since I have been with
the team that nave been troubled in this
way. During Cantillon's regime you will
remember that ! was sent home from
Chicago with a bad arm, and l dd not
work for three weeks. after which Il
came around again. I think my arm will
be right I'm few days, and shall try 20
work in ny turn next week. but my arm.
As I say. has lot been right for several
weeks. and I don't understand why I
haven't been hit harder"
Walter will probably be quite effective
when he gets back into form.
The Philadelphia Athletics have won
only nine out of their last twenty
games. while the Cleveland Maps have
won fourteen out Of twenty-five. Plank
lost again yesterday and Bender has
been getting il right and left. Those
interested in seeing the worlds series
are beginning 10 make inquiries as 70
the railroad fare TO Cleveland.
The Giants need only twenty-thres
victories out of forty-four games TO
practically be assured OF the pennant,
while the Phillies need thirty-six out OF
fifty To overtake the leaders the
minions of Doom have got to travel
faster than they ever went before In
their history. Three straight defeats at
the hands Of the cubs have hurt their
chances Such blows at this time Of the
race are serious The Giants seem 10
be getting into form for a spirited dash
TO the tape Larry Doyle is rapidly re-
covering his hitting stride. and with
him back in his old form there will be
little TO the rest OF the race The
Giants showed a return 10 their old
form by stealing nine bases in yester-
days doubleheader
Mike Mitchell. the former Cincinnati
outiiclder. who was traded 10 the Cubs
and later released TO Pittsburgh. is hero
with the Pirates and has the following
to say about Johnny Evers as a man
ager:
1t is impossible for any one 10 get
aloug with Evers. l never had a word
with any other manager l ever worked
for. but l couldn't please Johnny. He
seemed determined 10 get my money, no
matter how hard l tried 10 make good for
him Nearly all the players on the
team feel Just the same way as ! do
about him. but they Rave TO keep still or
be fined all that is coming 10 them The
feeling that pervades the team is one OF
resignation, all the boys Just simply walt
ing for the season 10 be over, when they
hope they will be traded elsewhere
There is not a CHARGE in the world for
Evers 10 succeed as a winning manager
for he cannot keep harmony in his team
The difference between working for MN
and for a gentleman like Fred Clarke
like going from a dark cellar to bright
roof garden. don't know that you can
blame Johnny. II is his AWFUL temper
which he cannot control. II was ire
n.endous relief 10 me TO get away from
Chicago, and the other boys certainly
enyied me the chance
Ed Walsh left Chicago yesterday 10 SEQ
Boresetter Reese in regard 10 his ianlo
arm Ed wants to know whether he WIZ
be able to pitch again or whether ne .
TO devote his attention TO becoming S-'
outfielder.
Cnt Curtis. the veteran pitcher "N
has worn the uniform Of Phiiaae'phIA
Chicago and Boston, has been sent 10 NV
Newark club of the international League
by Bill Dahen, the doughty manaeeF y.
the Superbas Brooklyn will get ne"
pitcher to-day when Pfeffer, OF Granu
Rapids. reports, while Elmer Brown 'nV
tvirler bought from Montgomery "''
arrive on September T. and Move ui'
Troy shortstop, on September !. Ai'cn,
son. the star Newark southpaw. Is "u'
an Thursday. while Taylor. the shoFts'Or
from Oshkosh. is scheduled for deliver
early next month.
Joe Jackson. the king OF Ahe'N
League batters and sluggers. has e'."
rival for the leadership OF the two ma'o
leagues. Cravath, the Philadelphia heau
halter is dean of OF the National Leas
artilervmen. and has better average -
long distance hitting. The Nauonal mo-
has an average OF .62l. against his Ne"
land rivals .597 in long hits. CraVath H~
made ten extra bases more than JaeA'
and fourteen more than his nearest n'a"
Iuderus his team mate. Win siA''.
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