The Washington herald., 1913-04-11
NOTES OF THE GAME.

Walter johnson II Is doubtful il any other pitch
er on the STAFF could have held Frank Chance I
boys in check yesterday, for they hit Wsltel
harder than usual
Every scat in the park was taken by game time
and several rows Of late corners adorned benches
in front Of the grand stand The lady with tss
cerise trimmings received much applause wher
she made the trip to the third base blcachers
Altrock looked handsomer than ever in his ne"
suit, but did not engage in any wrestling bouts
while 1t adorned his person. Gray is the coloi
for him. when the team is the road The
dirt don't show.
Runs were scarce for the Nationals. and those two
that Moeiler banged homo were certainly vel
Two hits and two stolen bases for the
right fielder a good days work. Don't lei
them catch you of the bag any more, Dannie.
Even The President laughed when fan yelled out
something choice to Connolly when the Jump
had missed strike while johnson at bat
The inquiring rooter desired to know II the sun
the eyes of the upm.
Outfeder Wolter had a gay little time all bs
himself in the eighth when Foster. Milan, and
Gandn sent him aerial messages which he re-
ceired in his transformers In perfect condition
Frank Chance had occasion twice to show himself
on to the crowd. He did not like Connoily's
decision on Cree's strike. and also protested
when Ainsnith allowed his base when he
hit the arm.
Fortune did not seem to favor Chance. His team
q.
but they didn't appear at the right time.
You've got a good team, Frank.
To Walter johnson President Wilson tossed the first
ball Walter kept IL for o minute and then threw
il 10 Manager Griffith. II was an easy throw,
but the manager dropped it. One error.
Only the weather interfered with the opening. II
cold, and then Many lenyious eyes
were cast toward President Wilson who was coz
cred with huge fur overcoat. 1t looked warm.
anyhow.
Photographers were hustled away from in front Of
the Presidents box after he had thrown out the
hall. No less than two dozen were gathered
around. You'll see IL at the movies soon.
LeIivelt had a chance to make a name for himself,
but the best he could do TO chase Shanks 4
little way for fy. Can you Steuet in the face
are you too Young and need Derrick. or
shall tell it to Sweeney! Ford it II you can't
WARRIOR.
Yearly we win the openinc game This makes five
in a row and johnson has pitched three Of them.
The other two were shut-outs both against Phila-
delrhia. Gray and Charley Smith pitched the
others.
Incidentally il might he remarked that Mr.. Nc
ne called Moeller out at third. They hopped upon
him en- masse.
'Nouncer Phillips did himself proud. He occupied
the pitchers box for a moment only, but he
halted 1908 in his lonesome little league.
Germany Schaefer returned TO the fold after q
days absence and urged to pull some OF his
copyrighted coaching stuff, but there were two
reasons for his failure TO comply. Connolly and
McGreevy.
Score one up for Foster. That was pretty play
he pulled OF in the ninth and Jagged Sterct
at second when Sweeney hit slow one down
the third base line
To Pep" Young the features of the day must be
handed. The younsster did just what he should
have done all occasions, from a New York
standpoint His most fragrant onense against
Washington when he beat out bunt. And
he's only a Substitute.
Attempting to make double without touching
first base is a stunt which Mr.. Sweeney will
not pull again.
Repest the dose today and everybody will be
satisfied but make by little more OF .
margin There were 5000 shivering from cold
and from fear that drubbne was to be our
portion.
Tom Hughes or Bob Groom will try to fool the
Onions today. For the visitors. Caldwell will
slip across his shoots. Going out'