The Washington herald., 1913-06-07

fessional baseball, the only experience
the youngster has had previously be-
ing with a club team in his home town,
Hagerstown, Md. While at st. Johns
College. Wilson played every branch
Of athletics. being half-back on the
football team, and a mighty good half
back. at that; playing forward on the
basketball team. and pitching and
fplaying first on the ball nine.
The Detroit Tigers arrived in WASH
ington shortly before midnight from
Philadelphia, where Jennings team
dropped four straight games.
According to the Detroit manager. Um-
pire Ferguson had a whole lot to do
with three of the games, and his decis-
ions were hooted even< by the Philadel-
phia fans.
Il have not and will not protest Fergu-
son." declared jennings last night, but.
believe me, his stay in this league will
be short and sweet IL he hands other
clubs the deal We were slipped in Phila-
delphia."
First Baseman Cy Pipp. formerly of
Catholic University, purchased by the
Tigers from the kalamazoo club. of the
Michigan State League. is not with the
club on the present trip.
II seems that Pipp was bought from
Kalamazoo for $500. and he has refused
to report unless given half Of the pur-
chase money.
When asked about the matter last night
Manager Jennings said. "As far as De-
troit is concerned, We have nothing to do
in regards TO Pip. When he reports I
shall give him a fair trial. II he salts
fies me that he can deliver the goods I
shall turn over the purchase money to
Kalamazoo.
Il talked with Pipp in Detroit. but he
has not Joined us as yet. and until he
does j cannot say what will be done OF
course, he will have to demonstrate to me
that he is able to stand the gafr in the
American League. or I shall not keep
him.
Tigers here this afternoon in the open
ing game of the series. Manager Jen-
nings stated last night that he would
pitch Zamloch. the youngster who work.
ed against Walter Johnson in that mem
orable Sunday game in Detroit, when
the largest crowd in the history OF the
new Navin Field packed the ball park
Groom has always been effective
against the Jungaleers, and as Sir Rob
ert has demonstrated in his last two
games here that he is in great shape. the
game today should be well worth the
price.
Ty Cobb and Slugger Sam Crawford
are both here with the Michigan aggre-
cation. and Tyrus seems to be holding
his own as the premier slugger of the
American League.
The fans were glad to welcome back
Howard Shanks yesterday. The good
looking left fielder had been on the bench
since Saturday, when he wrenched his
ankle, and. while not in the best OF con-
dition right now. doubtless will be as
good as ever in a few days
Representative Gallagher Of Illinois.
author of a resolution to investigate the
baseball trust, declared yesterday that
the baseball magnates are maintaining
a lobby at the Capitol to oppose his in
quiry. Gallagher declared he knows they
are exerting influence to suppress the
matter. but declined to give the names
of any of the men whom he says he
has seen here. Gallagher said that
Chairman Henry. of the Rules Commit
tee. has assured him that favorable ac-
ton on his resolution will be taken short |
ly. 1t is planned to call witnesses from |
New York, Chicago, Pittsburg. Cincin- |
natl, and St. Louis.
Joe Engel is quite pigeon fancier, |
and yesterday morning brought an
even dozen to the ball park with him. |
After taking. the top Off the box. the !
birds Were off like a shot, heading di- |
rectly for their loft. Engel plans to |
carry a pair to Cleveland Saturday |
night, liberating them Sunday morn
ing.
Cashion pitched to the batters yes
terday morning, and while he is still /
somewhat bothered with his lame arm.
the big fellow managed to get a good |
bit of stuff on the ball. With the
proper care, Cashion should be able to
start a game within the next two
weeks, at the most.
f'Merito" Acosta has branched out |
into an infielder. In morning practice
at the ball yard, Acosta can be seen
all kinds of line drives in
short. and taking pretty good care of
them all.