Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

able to its offensive strength. While
he only got one hit today he met the
ball well every time up and looked
dangerous
Scout Mike Kahoe reported here to
Manager Griffith today He has been
on a long tour and made quite an ex-
tended report of his observations
both Bill Allen. the outfielder whom
Griffith farmed out to Montreal, and
Morley, the infielder now with New
Haven. are setting their respective
leagues on fire. Allen is proving him.
self one of the best hitters in the In
ternational circuit, while Morley, who
is not only fielding brilliantly, but hit
ting like fiend. is the star of the
New England League circuit Both of
these youngsters are sure to be re-
called in the fall.
The train which brought the Ma
tionals to Philadelphia was an hour
late and the players had to make a
hurried trip from the North Philadel-
phia depot to the ball grounds. and
then barely had time to take practice
before the game was on.
According to reports which have reach
ed here from the south. the southern
in the throwing arms of both Gabby
Street. formerly OF the Nationals, and
Charley Schmidt. once a Tiger Both
| were dropped out of the majors because
| their throwing arms were believed to be
| gone. but. according to statements made
by those who have seen the two veterans
in action. both have recovered their
whips and 1t Is said that several major
league clubs in need of seasoned catchers
are dickering to secure them. One OF
them Is said to be Joe Tinker Of the Gin
cinnati club.
Though George Mcbride is seeing his
sixth season with the Nationals. during
which he has always been classed among
the most valuable men on the team. II
is questionable If he has ever had better
one than the present season promises to
be. judged on the splendid work he has
done this spring. Mcbride never fielded
better than this spring-and usually IL
required several weeks for him to hit his
gaft-and what is more he Is doing his
share of timely hitting and is getting
on the bases much more frequently than
he used to. His work in the field yes
terday won him the applause Of the local
crowd. who are accustomed to seeing high
grade fielding at short field, a position in
which Jack Barry stars.
With any sort of break Mullin would
have won his game with ease today. He
should have gotten out of that sixth in
ming. in which the Athletics did all their
scoring, without having been in trouble.
Baker. who is anything but fast, would
have been thrown out without much
trouble il Alva Williams throwing wing
was in midsummer FORM AS IT was. that
steal was the entering wedge for a rally
which proved disastrous.
Altrock is still under the ban, Griffith
having heard nothing from Ban johnson
as to what Altrock's standing is. 1t is
generally believed that Griffith brought
the wrath OF the head Of the league down
on him when he allowed Altrock to coach
on the recent trip when he should have
| known that he was not eligible because
he was not under contract. For this
| failure to observe the rules President
Johnson is probably allowing his ruling
against Aitrock to stand. though he Is an
eligible player now, so far as the rules
and contract are concerned. In other
| words. Griffith Is being punished for a
breach of the rules. and Altrock may not
| be allowed to show himself OH the ball
| field during game for some time to
come.
The unfortunate feature OF the trouble
is that Griffith had intended to pitch Alt
rock in some games, because the vet
eran gives every indication Of having a
| strong arm again.