The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

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this popular playhouse, notwithsi
the walls ring with cheers for
Griff. the players, and the club in
general. 1t was a BOOST party,
sure enough.
Big Crowd Present.
When the meeting was called to order
by Robert H. Young. president Of the
Association of Amateur Baseball Clubs
of the District, every seat on the lower
floor was taken. Outlining the objects
Of the new organization in few we'll
chosen words, Mr.. Young opened nomi-
nations for a chairman. s. Edward
Beach, president of the Capital City
League, was quickly placed in the chair
and conducted the meeting as only ;.
Edward can.
speak he was greeted with cheer that
fairly shook the building. Never before
has Grin been cheered so in Washington
ton. and he plainly showed the effect
of the greeting in his speech
Grin Thanks Boosters.
81 only want to say that thank every
one Of Won boosters from the bottom
OF NV heart, and I know my players
do the same 1t makes US feel good TO
kuovv that there is a crowd OF fans IN
the stands ready to stand by US when
We make errors, for the best OF paiI
players do this. / am only too. glao
TO be able to be here and thank every
one of you. and can only say that we
will do our best to give washington
nennant winner. We are in thrd piace
now and will never drop below that
said Griff.
..Ttried to buy stocksin the Washington
club as far back as 1908, as l knew
washington was a good basepall FOWL
I am sure that the fans will appreciate
the work of my team knew ina ma
Washington fans were fair ana tnls
demonstration only bears out my
tbongbts The Washington ball club Will
spend as much money as any cluo III
the league 10 get ball players, ana you
fans can rest assured that If money VIII
win a remnant. Washington Will nhlsh
in front" continued the Nationals pinot;
lust a few more words, ana theh !
win stop. / think / have the best CROWD
OF ball players in the game today. Every
,oe- on the club is a gentleman, on ana
on the field, and IL you fans Will BOOST
l feel confident that the work OF tne
PLAYERS will improve" continued Grih'
Crowd Cheers Grin.
e5r vas cheered upon taking his
cat and the crowd called upon Capt
Mcbride the sensational shortstop OF
a. c-irfnen. Mac responded in a
few nice remarks and was presented
with a beautiful bouquet Of roses upon
taking his seat in box again. Ihe
nresentation of the flowers was dis
tinct surprise to Capt Mac"
Germany Schaefer also was called
upon to make a few remarks which
.'Dutch" did in his own style, greatly
pleasing the vast throns. After telling
the fans that ball players will work a
great deal harder with cheers to ald
them rather than roasts, Germany gave
way TO Jacinto CalVo, the Nauoiials
Cuban outfelder, who delivered short
speech in Spanish. praising. Eddie Ain
smith, George Mcbride, Walter Johnson,
Manager Griffith, and the remainder of
the team.
In presenting the resolutions that the
Boosters Club be organized to boost,
J. w. Crooks. of the old guard OF fans,
praised Manager Griffith and the team
TO the skies. Mr.. Crooks said that the
Washington fans should all be out at the
park boosting instead of knocking, and
voiced the sentiments of the entire
throng.
Cy Cummings Speaks.
Cy Cummings, beloved by all the fans
ton. Mr.. Cummings speech was greeted
with cheers by the fans, and he made
a speech which well deserved the ova-
ton rendered him. While Big Cy dealt
more with boosting than with knocking.
he related several amusing stories which
placed the fans in a good humor. End
ing his talk with few words Of praise
for the Nationals, Mr. Cummings said:
"A better ball player and better man
but to date he has not been found
Ed walsh, vice president of the WASH
inrton Club. was on hand to make few
remarks. which were greeted with cheers
by the Boosters Mr.. Walsh said he was
GLAD TO be able to represent the ball club,
and to express his qualification at the
interest manifested in the players and
club.
Bill Hoover. the man who organized
the Boosters Club, was formally elect
ed chief booster, and spoke upon the
benefit the Nationals would derive by
having a boosters club on the job. Bill
Hoover deserves a great deal of credit
for orranizing the Boosters Club, and
the mass meeting last night was fit
ting tribute to the many hours of hard
work he has done on behalf of the
boosters.
Rev. A. w. Spooner also made a pro-
found impression upon the Boosters with
his address on the National game. Rev.
Mr.. Spooner was followed by Tony Gallo.
who recited one of Jack Dailey's WELL
known dago ditties. Lawrence Phillips,
the silver-voiced announcer at the ball
park, was also carded for a short ad-
dress.
Cal Praises Grin.
One of the most interesting speeches
of the evening was the third on the pro-
gramme, made by Manager Jim Gala
han. of the Chicago White Sox, who
missed a train to stay over and attend
the Boosters meeting.
TT is great. indeed" said Callahan,
TO be able to know where an old pal
is, 10 matter how far apart you might
be; and that is how l feel toward Grin.
l have been his pal for twenty years,
and can say that man has never known
a truer or more faithful friend. He has
had a lot of hard luck this season. and
but for that 1 am sure his club would
be right up with the leaders"
Referring 10 the Boosters club in |
Callahan continued, II know
the Boosters club helps the ball players |
One instance where thoughtlessness hurt
was shown at the game today. Eddie 1
Foster. who is one of the greatest ball |
players in the game today, was on third
base for the first time since his illness.
He did not play good ball, but did not
deserve the many knocks he received. i
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