The Washington herald., 1913-08-02
Tigers No Climbers Johnson Day
Anvil Chorus Should
Let Up on Bob Groom
Lanky Boy Is Due Encouragement From. Local Fans
When Things Break Bad Instead Of Jeers Con-
stantly Handed Hm-I Not All In.

victories have been few and far Re.
tween. but II il q fact that while the Ma
tionals are on the road, the crowds H.
the visiting cities are always apprccta-
tive and fair when . twirler does EoOd
work.
During the first inning yesterday after
getting himself into hole. Groom tight
ened up and famed both Ty Cobb and
Veach. retiring the side without q run.
what did he get for his clever work?
Nothing but lot Of jeers and exclama-
tons Of you're . lucky guy. Groom"
Had Sir Robert accomplished this feat
in Detroit. the home Of the Tigers. the
fans would have cheered him all the
way from the box to the bench.
As soon as a pitcher loses several
games In a row the cry Immediately goea
up. Hes all in-send him to the
minors" Remarks of this nature were
heard after yesterdays game. ard
Groom was the person referred to.
Despite Groom's recent poor show
ing he Is far from all In. II Griff asked
for waivers on him every club In the
league would put in q claim for his
services.
Baseball fans in Washington and all
these so-called members of the various
Boosters clubs can render q little valu-
able service by giving Bob Groom the
kind of support he deserves instead Of
joining the anvil chorus against him.
The American League season has a
good distance to run before the final
bell rings and Bob Groom will be called
upon to pitch dozen or more games
at home. The least he should expect
from Washington fans is the same kind
Of treatment accorded him when in the
box for the Nationals while that club
Is on the road.
The showing of Harry Harper during
four innings Of yesterdays game would
seem TO bear out the prediction made
recently by Nick Altrock. that next sea-
son Harper would be classed among
Grin's regulars and would be one of
the surprises of the American League.
Harper was cool under fire. only
handed out one base on balls and allowed
but one hit.
Today is Walter Johnon day at National
Park. and the Kansas blizzard is slated
to do the twirling for the Climbers, pro-
Viding. OF course, II does not rain.
Friends OF the great pitcher in Wash
ington have contributed toward q mon
ster silver loving cup. which will be pre-
sented to him this afternoon.
johnson has not worked since Friday
wee. when. 1t will be remembered,
he was spiked in the ankle by Bert Shot
ten. Of the ST. Louis Browns.
The wound has healed entirely and the
big fellow. after rest Of more than one
week. should be in tiptop shape.
Jack Bentley, the southpaw twIrler
recommended to Grifith by Curley Byrd.
coach of the Maryland Aggies, signed q
yesterday. and is working out
regularly with the Nationals
Edgar Willett or Jean Dubuc will re in
the points for the Detroit Tigers this
afternoon. The Detroit club has not
beaten Walter johnson this season.
Catcher John Henry was hit-on the
instep of his right foot during batting
practice yesterday. the ball propelled
bv his own bat. and suffered so much
main that Griff had to substitute Air.-
smith in the sixth inning. Henry may
not go behind the bat again for several
6avs.