Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18
GRIFF'S PITCHING STAFF
SEEMS TO BE IMPROVED
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Mcbride Rondeau hit safely into left
Shanks picked the ball up while coming
forward on hard run. and without ever
stopping 10 steady himself. whipped it
to the plate. Veach had started for
home. but. seeing that the ball would
beat him easily. went hack to third. He
scored later while High forced ont Ron
deau. and. though Groom walked Bush
he got himself out of the hole by striking
out Louden.
sUmpire Connolly appears TO he very
strict disciplinarian. In the very first
inning he insisted that Cashion. who
was kicking about decision. leave the
bench. A moment later on Witt kicked
on a called strike and he was hanished.
Louden taking his place. Louden was
responsible for the victory the Tigers
scored over the Nationals Friday. but
Groom held him in check today and he
struck out once with three on the bases
Tom Hughes did not don uniform to-
day. That blow which Cobb struck him
on the ankle with a line drive Yesterday
has raised quite lump. and Tom needs
little rest before he will be able 10
work again. He hopes to be able to face
Cleveland. however, team against which
, he has always been decidedly success
full.
Dan Moeller is making quite reputa-
ton for himself around the circuit. In
every city he is praised for his splendid
work in the field. at the bat and on the
bases, and among the fans. judged from
remarks which passed. he is classed
with the best outfielders In the league
and deservedly So Moeller is a much
improved player over last season. when
he came up to expectations. His shoulder
is not giving him the slightest trout bile,
and this fact has made It possible for
him TO give his team much better serv-
ices than ever before.
Gradually the Detroit club is getting
have the task on his hand of building
up young ball team. These the
plans which President Navin and his
manager have decided upon. About the
next player to slip from the Tiger roster
/ will be Sam Crawford. He may so
/ through the present season, but that will
about end his career here. for though he
is still A dangerous hitter the veteran
has slowed up lot while his arm. too.
is rather weak. Weak throwing Is one OF
.he handicaps with which the Tiger out
field is inflicted as Veach is the only one
of the trio of gardeners who stands a
chance of throwing any runner out at
the plate.
Walter johnson is really in need of a
secretary. His mail has reached such
proportions that it takes much OF his
time answering it. and il would keep a
stenographer busy for hours to take care
of his correspondence.
Johnson receives requests of all kinds
One morning this week the first mail
brought him over sixty letters. Boys and
men write, some congratulating him on
his success others complimenting him on
his habits. and still others for informa-
ton as to how to become great pitchers
Johnson allows none Of these letters tC
go unanswered. He writes each cor
| respondent a personal letter giving him
such information as he may desire. but
it keeps him rather busy doing it.
Folks who are interested enough in
the game and me to take the time to
write are entitled TO a reply and l make
it a. point to answer them ALL is the way
Johnson sizes it up
Alva Williams. OF course. is not Chicl
Gandil at first base. but for all that is q
mighty handy man to have around in jus
such emergencies as the present. NJ
other team has as good a substitute fol
the first base, position as Williams. ant
what is more he comes pretty near t
holding up his end with the bat