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The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
CARROLL TEAM BOOMED.
Bobby Williams and PIGGY Holland
Join Tenth street Club.

The track team of the Carroll Insti-
tute were given a big boom yesterday
at the weekly try-out when two well
known athletes Joined the squad at the
new quarter-mile track in Potomac
Park. Bobby Williams, the grand little
marathOnier of the Washington Athlet-
ic Association, has had his Amateur
Athletic Union card transferred to the
Carroll Institute, and will carry the
colors of the Tenth Street club in the
coming meets this fall and winter.
Puggy Holland, who has gained fame
in the intercity marathons, was the other
Washington Athletic Association runner
to- jump over to the Yellow and White
outfit, and with the addition of these
two fast boys the Carroll team should
be one of the best in the history of the
game in this locality.
Pat Healy was the first to breast the
tape in the three mile trial race, but
he was closely followed all the way by
the premier little distance man, Johnny
Bolac. and Captain Mike Lynch, respec-
lively. The other nine boys who toed
the mark at the start were pretty well
punched at the finish.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
Ability to Ju ge Players
Proves One Of Biggest As
sets in His Success.
HOW MACK DIFFERS
FROM OTHER MANAGERS

Scores every game his team
plays, and his scorecard records
virtually every ball pitched.
Never uses profanity on or on
the field. A total Hbstniner from
liquor and tobacco.
Holds daily conferences with
players, and points out mistakes
made in previous days game.
Never chides . young player
In angry tones for mispIays, but
quietly cOrrects him when alone.
Has not worn n baseball uni
form for many years. His voice
IL never heard in protest on the
field.
Is q firm believer in developing
Young players by keeping them
on the bench to watch the older
men.
Never leaves the bench during
n game. Conducts his campaign
entirely from the seclusion of the
bench.
. Always on the alert to detect
opposing batsmen's weaknesses.
Can solve them better than his
pitcher or catcher.
Has no hard and fast rule gov
erninE old players at the bat.
Gives them the latitude of using
their own discretion.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

another in his policy Of searching the
colleges for young players, or his pres
cnt team. the following arc college men:
Davis. Collins. Barry, Bender. Plank,
CoOmbs. Houck. and Eddie Murphy. No
one watches the college player closer
than Mack. and from the smaller insti-
tutions he has drawn most Of his prizes.
MIR. Mack nurses young player very
carefully. II he thinks he is extremely
promising and will develop rapidly. he
does not send him to a minor league for
experience. but places him on the bench
at Shibe Park. where he can watch the
regulars in their daily game, while every
morning he gets hours of batting and
fielding work under Mr.. Mack's special
supervision. Collins, McTnnes, Barry. and
fennoCk are examples OF youngsters vino
never served in the minor leagues.
Connie Mack is the oldest manager in
the major leagues. and the only manager
in the American League to pilot the same
team continuously since the junior or
ganization expanded. 1t is a long time
since Mr.. Mack began his professional
baseball career. He is nifty years old
and was born in East Brookfield. Mass,
from which town excursion trains carry
big crowds to see his team every time
it plays in Boston.
First Regular Berth.
Mack's first professional engagement
was with the Meriden, Conn. club. when
he was twonty-one years old This was
in 1884. He had not been with the team
long before he was appointed captain
He remained in Meridsn only year. and
then went TO Hartford. where in 1875 and
1856 he made a wonderful reputation as
the catcher for Barney Gilmore.
In the latter part of 1856 Mack and
Gilmore were sold TO Washington. where
they played until the formation of the
Brotherhood League. They cast their
fortunes with that unfortunate movement
and played in Buffalo during the brief
existence Of that league in 1920 After
the Brotherhood went to the wall Mr.
Mack signed with the Pittsburgh club,
then owned by W. W. Kerr from whom
Barney Dreyfuss purchased the fran
Chise. He was with the Pirates for six
years. acting as manager for the last
two seasons 1t was as manager and
catcher during his last year, that Mr.
Mack carrC nearest winning a pCnnant
while Still an active player. but an in
jury to himself blasted the hopes Of
the team. Ncar.thc end Of the season nc
fractured a leg, tho accident putting
him out of the game for the year and
ending the chances of the Pirates, who
finished second.
From 1877 TO 1900. inclusive. he managed
the Milwaukee club. then of the Ameri-
can League. before the organization cN-
panded. When the American League in
vaded National League territory in the
East, Philadelphia was allotted to Mr.
Mack. The season of 1891 was the frst
for the American as a major league. Mr..
Mack finished fourth the first year, and
Won his first championship and the first
that ever honOred that city the next
year. Since 1902 he has won four others
and two worlds titles, establishing a
reputation as a manager that exceIs that
of any other man engaged in baseball.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
Mack Is Most Successful Leader
In Either of the Major Leagues
Slim, Taciturn Pilot Leads the
Athletics to Fifth Pennant
in American League.
PERTINENT FACTS
CONCERNING Mr.. MACK

Has been connected with base
ball for thirty years, and ceIe-
brated his hftIeth birthday Inst
winter.
Has won five American League
championship and two worlds
championship I'm thirteen years.
Is the only manager of n major
league team who owns n half In
terest In the club he manages.
Enjoys the reputation of being
the best Judge of n young ball
player of any major league mHn-
ager.
Was in baseball for sixteen
years before associated with a
winner. Never played on n
championship team.
Is the most popular manager
in the country with newspaper
men. He never mIsrePresents
anything to them.
Il the oldest major league
manager and only one to pilot
same team cOntInuOuSIy since
American League expanded.
Has developed more college
players than any other manager
and believes In college diamonds
rs recruiting fields.
Was one of the Sbrewdest
cRtchers in the major league
during his playing days, and
never played any other position.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

ever the provocation. His voice is never
heard in angry protest over an umpirss
decision. Where McGraw, Jennings,
Chance and Clarke, managers OF proven
ability, rage and storm on the field.
Mack sits silently within the seclusion
OF the covered bench. Always a dignifed
figure. even in instances when his team
has been unfairly treated almost TO a
point where fOrbearaRCe would cease to
be 4 virtue.
Five American League pennants and
two worlds championships have been
contributions of Mr.. Mack TO this city.
1t is small wonder that Philadelphia
hOnors his name and considers him king
OF his class UndcmOnstrative, low
voiced, quiet looking. the hand of silk
in the iron glove. when il refers to man
aging ball players. Mr.. Mack allows not
the slightest detail to escape his notice.
\ mistake by an opposing player is
noted with rs much care of detail as one
by ar Athletic player. Nothing is passed
over as unimportant. With scOrebOok in
hand and = small notebook in his vest
pocket. Mr.. Mack records every play,
everything that is OF present interest OF
may serve uf future value.
Fnr-Si=hrrd Connie.
The fielding defects of PLAYERS are
known to Mack. He can tell you, even
without consulting his book. that such
a player covers more ground to his right
than left. and that another player is
surcr Of bal to his left than right;
tn" tendency Of batsmCn to hit in cor
tain directions and the throwing ability
Of all the best uUtiiCIdCrs. Without cit
ing any more instances Of the contents of
MaCk's book, il may he said that it is
compendium ct valuable baseball infor-
nation that is the fruit of his long ex-
periencc as 4 manager. No other man
aScr possesses a record similar In char
aCtCr.
The value OF the contents Of such a
book becomes evident at the daily meet
ing, when, behind closed doors, the Ath-
letic players discuss the mistakes of the
previous day and plan their campaign
for that days contest To this little
book and the adaptability of the Mack
players may he ascribed many hard
fought victories.
One of the secrets of Mack's great sue
cess has been his ability to see the prom
ise in a youngster in his teens, and
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
WILLIAMSBLOWS;
BROWNIES WIN
Tigers New Southpaw Weak
ems in Tenth Inning and
St. Louis Lands Game.
VEACH'S ERROR COSTLY
Dropping a Fly Ball and Gibson's
Miscue Were Responsible for
Loss of Game.
VEACH'S ERROR COSTLY

Detroit, Mich. Sept. 2S.-St. Louis won
today, to !, because Williams, the new
Tiger southpaw weakened in the tenth
inning and his support went to pieces
at the same time. Walker opened the
round with a single TO left, and after the
next two had died scored on Wares
double to the left field wall. AEneN flied
TO Vcach and Vcach mufHed, letting Ware
score. On Browns single to left Neach
threw home in ample time TO stop ASneV,
and Gibson let the ball go through.
The errors we're responsible for the
loss Of the game. as the run Gamer
scored in the Tigers half on his triple
and Stanage's sacrifice fly would have
tied the earned runs. Williams did not
allow a clean hit until the ninth.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
White SOX Win
LUCKY CONTEST
Shut Out NapIanders in Freak
Game, Getting Breaks"
in the Sixth Inning.
LAJOIE'S ERROR COSTLY
Forest City Outfits Second Sacker
Makes Miscue Which Gives
Chicago the Battle.
LAJOIE'S ERROR COSTLY

Chicago. Sept 2S.-Thc White Sox won
freak game from Cleveland. ! to Q.
the winning tally being scored without
the scmhlauce OF a hit. With both pitch
ors hurling alright ball the break
came in the sixth inning when Weaver
hit sharply TO LajOie. who Tumbled. and
then threw the ball over Johnston's head.
Weaver taking second, whence he scored
on successive infcld outs. Aside from
Lajoies slip the game was brilliantly
played. each team making but three hits
apiece, although Weavcr's n,LdinC cut ort
several apparently safe binglcs. The
score.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
Johnson Will Pitch
Mcbride Day" Game
Nationals Face Athletics This Afternoon When Fans
Will Honor Captain "Mac"-Other
Gossip and Comment
By WILLIAM PEET.

Come eers" Let's the ball park today
Gcorgs>cBride that with him till the old bench breaks
Mcbride has been member OF the Washington baseball club
for six He has rendered faithful service no more than
right that appreciation be shown
Today is the day
handsome diamond studded watch carm costing nearly 81 OOO
gift fans of the District Columbia will be presented Inv
Vice President Marshall when the dandy captain comes to the bat
for the first time
When Walter Johnson presented with loving cup filled with
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

anu ySlIOW DdCkS last July,
National Park was filed to over
flowing.
Johnson deserved all that was coming
10 MIN, but not a whit more than does
George Mcbride, and II the ball ward is
not packed to the gunwales today then
appreciation for hard working, faith
ful ball player is sadly lacking
When Captain Mcbride was informed
that a special day had been set aside in
his honor he asked Manger Griffith if II
could not he possible to admit tho
youngsters free. The Old Fox replied
with smile. I'll let the kids in II
you want them" and Immediately teIe-
sraphed to Washington that ALI boys
under twelve years were to be allowed
to enter the ball park Monday witbort
paying a penny.
The Bohrer Street entrance will ba
used for the first time today. and tho
Youngsters will assemble there for ad-
mittance to the grounds The entire
right field stands will be turned over IN
the kids. and they can make as mi
noise as they like.
Probably the best friend Gsor-o NJ,
Bride has on the ball cITrb - 49, ~
Johnson, the Nationals great ni,cbar
ana Johnson requested Manager C:-if
nun 10 let him pitch this game SAT-
after: l can only show nv apDrecia-
'IoH LOT Mcbride by pitching NTonday's
Nsame. II Mr.. GTiffith had ordered mo
70 WORK last Saturday | would pIa,lI,,
nave gone TO the box out OF nv rc--
uiar turn Tor George Mcbride. who Ts
one OF the Srandest fellows persoDarr,,
i ! nave ever known, in addition to be-
has produced 'S SiIhI
Connie Mack's Athletics do NOT srri,.,
IN Washington until about moon to5a,'
so IL Is impossible to find ont {,,s,
"hat sort Of team the crafty CoDDis
proposes 10 put in the field. One or
Two OF his veterans are a bit fine ana
ne mas given them a short lav-oTF
Mhether or not he will play them To-
day Is not known. but the Athletic
ere, rIcn IN substitute material and the
Cluo which faces the Climbers will NOT
be an easy proposition by anv means
Clark Griffith last night said to the
writer: Il have not decided inst rb,,
punishment I will mete out to Airsr.i,S
and Gedeon- They disobeyed nv trsi,-
ING rules IN New York. and have sus-
pended them This is the first case ~
Ms klno / have had since I took Cbarya
last. VII NC me
You can say for me that Ainsn,itb will
not catch Walter Johnson in the onsrirg
game Of the Philadelphia series tor,nr.
row. John Henry will have to go bebind
Discipline is absolutely necessary +, =
oaSeoaIl club l have never been a bsrJ
taskmaster but infraction of rules re-
gard as serious ofTense. IT makes no
dimerence who the culprit NAV he he
WIN De punished. This goes for ali The
ime; and the sooner my players know il
the better NNoN Il
ut SIX more games remain n ba
PldEed by the Climbers this season tbras
against the Philadelphia Athletics srJ
She same number against the Boston Rej
SoN' all on the Florida Avenue iDcrosr-rs
Johnson Boehling. and Groom in Tho
order named. will more than IiksIv 80
Ine PitchlnE. as second place is AT stake
ant the Climbers cannot afford 10 loaf
Only two PLAYERS in basebsII-r-s.
speaker and Joe Jackson-stand a Cbanos
CONTINUED on PAGE ELEVEN
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
CockiII for wiIkesbarrc.

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept. 2S-It is believed
here that George CocliIl. of the local
Tri-State League club, will next year
manage the Wilkesbarre club of the New
York League. When Eddie OConnor left
for his home in Peekskill, y. Y, last
Sunday, he remarked that he would play
under Cockill again next season, but not
in Harrisburg. OConnor has been sold
to the Barons.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
CHALLENGE NATIONALS.
Mohawk Eleven After Game with
1IO-POund Champions.

The Mohawk Athletic Club has or
ganized its football team for the season,
and issues a strong def to any 14O-pound
club in this locality. the champion Ma
tonals preferred. In the lineup of the
Indians will be found some of the best
players in the District, and it is the
slogan of this outfit to capture the no.
pound title.
The initial practice of the squad was
held yesterday at the Eastern League
grounds with eighteen men reporting,
prominent among them being Martin,
Mettz. Noone. Sam johnson, Raba.
Jenkins, Gill, Eek. Smithson, Weaver
Kelly, Hayden. Cornell, Belt, and Tow
ers. For games address Charles Kelly,
care of Eastern Club, $50 Eighth Street
Southeast
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
Shaw in Grand Form;
Nationals Win, z to [
Climbers Defeat Championship Newark Club of
international League in Sabbath
Exhibition Game.
special 10 The wsshington Herald.

w W
Newark N J., Sept 2SNewarIs stock in the exhibition league
slump Yesterday when Clark Grhs Washington Americans
happened along and bumped the transforming International League
champions l. The peerless Walter Johnson, who had been ad
holders of the Barrow League championship
belt did pose for the edcaon of the assembled 5000 tan but
Jim Shaw, recruited from the York club went through
AM imitation az for the Big Smoke that wonder.
lie breczcd through the rounds with fourteen strikeou
in LEFT eXccent impression local connoi
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
SHOW GOOD FORM.
Large Squad Report TO National
Athletic Club Team.

The champion National Athletic CIuD
football team held practice and scrim-
mage yesterday for two and a half hours
at National Park. First and NJ Streets
Northeast.
Capt. Degnan is well satisfied with his
large squad OF nineteen men, running
signals of TO perfection.
Joe Shipley ana Tommy Coster, at
ends. worked exceptionally well for the
first time out. Potts Healy also showed
up well for tackle, and has a good chance
of making the position.
Manager GauzZa expects to play the
first game next Sunday with one of the
strongest teams in the locality.
Capt Dcgnan announced the next
practice for Tuesday and wants all men
to report at O'Clock sharp.
For games communicate with Manager
Gauzza. 4eI Ninth Street Northwest, or
phone Main 1875.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
nv ID. l.. REEVES,
,rnrling Editcr rhiIadelrhia rnbIie Leds,r.

SPORTING Editor Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Philadelphia, Sept. "S.-He looks YOU
souarely and steadily in the face from
4 pair of eyes as blue as the sea, eyes
that are wondruusly soft, but at the
same time penetrating in their kindly
expression. As those blue eyes, set be-
meath shaggy brows, gaze into yours, he
takes your hand with a grasp that in
stinctively indicates to you that he is
pleased to make your acquaintance. And
then he speaks to you in easy, we'll
modulated words, assuring you by his
pleasant tone and faint smile that You
are doubly welcome. His eyes, his voice.
his smile constitute a magnetic person
ality at the very first meeting. Such
is a brief pen picture Of Cornelius Nc
Gillicuddy, known on two continents
as Connie Mack the Wizard of the Dia-
mond, the Master Mind Of Baseball"
Thousands Of persons have had the
pleasure, enjoyed the honor of making
Mr. Mack's acquaintance, of looking into
those deep blue eyes, feeling that strong.
human grasp and experiencing the in
fuence Of that smile. But other thou
sands have never even seen this great,
imposing personality OF the baseball
world. and it is for those thousands that
the writer considers it a duty to draw
as COTTeCllN as Is DtIIllllttl Ollt W no
has enjoyed his friendship and confidence
for more than a decade a picture that
will represent him as a man and base
ball strategist. Afable and courteous to
all. generous 10 fault. with an unfail-
ing eGUanimity, MIR. Mack naturally
makes hosts of friends without incurrinS
the enmity of a single individual. He
is a close student of human nature. To
this discerning quality, combined with
a. almost infallible judgment in rec
ognizing the abilities of a ball player.
is responsible. in great measure, his
remarkable success as a manager.
A Baseball sphinx.
Mack is baseball sphinx, and at the
same time a baseball sage. He rarely
talks for publication. He was never
known TO predict a championship for his
team, preferring TO read what others af-
firm of its prospects and let the public
judge of his chances by the performance
of his players. But Mr. Macls judS-
mcnt is sound and his views eagerly
sought by all baseball men. He docs
not hing by impulse. but rather rca sons
out by intuitivc knowledge the why's
and wherSIores of his acts. In the end
the result always justifies his dedUc-
tons
Mr. Mack is modest and unobtrusivc.
Thousands of baseball devotees who at
tend games in which the Athletics arc
participants have asked't be shown Con-
ME Mack. How many thousands of eyes
have been strained TO catch only a
glimpse of the astute leader as he silently
slips under the covered players bench
just before a game starts and departs
with the same easy, quick move after the
contest has ended? A fieeting impression
of a tall figure, always dressed in dark.
neat-fitting suit. is invariably their only
reward. Mr.. Mack is bench manager
in the highest and best sense of the
word. He never leaves his seat, what
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
STANDING OF rHE CLUBS
STANDING OF THE CLUBS SEPT. 9. Igl2
Federal LcaEue Chnmnions Dined.

indianapolis. Ind. Sept. 2S-Members of
the pennant-winninE Indianapolis team.
OF the Federal League. were guests at a
banquet given last night by Edward
Erause. owner OF the club. First Ease
man "Biddy' Doian was presented with
silver-plated bat and ball for leading
the club at the bat. Mr.. Krausc was
toastmaster and called on all OF the play
ers for speeches.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
The score.

'Bstted for Gibson in the tenth
fBatted for LOuden in the tenth.
;Battcd for Williams in the tenth
St Louis................. OOO OOOO 0 J-5
Detroit. 0 0 o 0 0 20 0 IL
Runs-Walker. Wares. Agnew. Gamer. TWo-hase
hits-CrawfCrd. Wares. Threebase hit-GsineT Sac
rihce fy-Stanage. Fist Gase balls-Of Brown,
of Williams, l. First base erTOrs-St. Louis !.
Left on bascs-St louis. 5: Detroit. s Struck out
BY Brown. /: ly Williams. 1. Double PlAy-AGncw
to Austin Time Of g7me-l hour and 20 minutes
Umpires-Messrs. O'LoughliD and Ferguson.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
Light-wciEht Fight Postponed.

New York, Sept. 2S.-The ten-round bout
between Knockout Brown and Phil
Bloom, local Iight-weights, which was
scheduled to be fought here tonight, has
been postponed until October 6, to give
the men time in which 10 prepare for the
battle.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

Unofficial averages show that Outfielder
Otto Wagner. of Troy, led the New
York State League in home runs with
thirteen to his credit. During the season
173 circuit clouts were made, as against
157 last year, and los in 1911.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

ingtOn comedian proved a headlner
Swacina, it was claimed by his mates.
was afraid to exhibit all his STUFF be-
cause the big fellows would pick Il up
and carry it around the American circle.
Shaw cased up after the fifth inning.
He sIackencd his speed. but still the
International League charnpiOns found
him puzzle.
The Newark fans were a bit disap-
pointed when johnson failed to appear.
but they soon forgot the great pitCHrr
v hen the NOungster started to cut loose
his smoke and shoots. Seven Newark
batters famed in succession in the early
part of the contest.
Every one except Gasnicr was a vic
tim of the Washington pitchers wiIes
at least once. some of them taking the
count three times.
FIashy fielding by Mcbride and Morgan
brought forth applause several times.
Getz, of the Newark Tigers. also showed
and throws.
The American Lcaruers predicted a fu-
turc in the big show for Johnny Enz-
mann. the yuungster selected by Man
aCyr Smith to oppose them.
Mocller caught the Newark infeldcrs
asleep. by hunting the first hall in the
opening inning. lie had often pulled the
stunt when he WAS with Rochester, but
il had been forgotten.
With their share Of the proceeds of to-
days game. the Newark players have
about $500 to be divided among them. 1t
is expected that the fund will reach $4,000
before the week is out. = young world
series affair.
The first hit off Shaw, clean smash by
Swairna in the fourth, was first balr'
hit. The other two ClOuts netted the
Newarks their only run in the sixth.
Gus Gctz. of the Newark team. was
wanted by ths Yanks and Detroit Tigers,
but they lost out in their drafts for him,
and Brooklyn got Gagnier by draft.
Washington tried out Gagnier during the
spring of 1911
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

Totals.--.-..s ) y =
'Battcd Tor Carisch in the seventh
tBatted for FalkCnbcrg in the seventh.
Cleveland. d................ 5000 o 0 0 90
Chicago. o . 0 Q 0 0 II
Run Weaver Tvo-base hit-Fournirr. Sacrifice
hit-Bodie HIts-Of FaIkrnbcrE. } IN innings.
stolen basc-SChalk Base on lalls-Of CiCutte. >.
Struck ult-By FalEruberE. 3; hg Gregg. ]: hy
Cicottr 4. ImpiTC--MeSsrs HIdcbrand and SheTI-
dan Time cf gamc-l hour and > minutes.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
NOTES OF THE GAME.

\ near vaudeville show was staged by
Germany Schaefer and Harry Swacina,
the Newark first baseman. The Wash
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
q Chicago, q.
Chicago. .; Cinciunnfi, 2.
Pittsburgh-St. Louis-Rain.
GAMES TODAY.

New York at Boston.
Brooklyn Mt Philadelphia. n.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-29

Sacrifice hlt-Gandil. Stolen bases
MYERS, Zimmerman, MoClleT. Double
uIay-Cetz to GaEnieT to SwaCina. Bases
ON balls-Of Shaw. >. Struck nut-By
Shaw. II: by EnZmann, j. CmpIres-
Messrs McTigUe and Dougherty.