The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-19
Ry WILLIAM PEET.

Detroit, Mich, May 1.-two of the
baseball armament, Walter johnson and
Tyrus Cobb, playing on rival teams,
packed the Detroit ball park this bright
Sabbath afternoon as it has never been
packed before Johnson's pitching
brought home the bacon for the Grill
crowd, to /, but it was Cobb's steal
of home that saved the Tigers from the
ignominy of a shut-oat.
According 10 the figures handed out by
Owner Navin's secretary, and verified by
our own Perduke Fowler, the turnstiles
clicked to the tune of "A, 4S5 paid admis-
sions. and il is estimated that there was.
in addition about 1000 dead heads.
This count smashes all previous records
for Navin Field. as on opening day 1872
a throng OF 2i,5S2 stormed the ball yard.
Attention is brought to these figures
showing the tremendous drawing powers
of such stars as johnson and Cobb.
The combat itself was no strawberry
festival for the Climbers. At no time
this season will johnson be called upon
to put forth the energy expounded this
afternoon. The Tigers threw four bright
red SC: es into the Washington camp.
johnson found himself continually in hot
water. and come so near being scalded
that II makes us shudder every time We
think of il.
Still johnson won his game, which, in
cidentaIly. is his ninth straight-and the
games the thing. So we should worry.
Youngster Opposes johnson.
Opposed TO wonderful Walter was a
hiz. overgrown siX-footer. named Carl
Zamloch. raked from the bushes out in
Montana. The Tigers went a long way
after Zamloch, who looks to be the max
ings of a good pitcher. At any rate, our
side was lucky to beat him, and Grin
can thank the speed of Howard Shanks
and Danny MoeIler for the game, which,
Icy the way. makes two out OF three
from the Jungaleers, the first club in the
West the Griffmen have been able to
throttle for better than an even break.
The Sabbath matinee abounded In
thrills For the first time this season
Johnson displayed tendency toward
y-ildness He was hit safely tive times.
issued three walks, hit man. and in
serted a bum chuck himself into the
game. the only costly error charged
against the Nationals.
Long before the time set for the game.
: O'Clock. the bIea CHEERS were full 10 over
flowing. II was necessary to provide
standing room fo- the roOters who COM
deep, consequently ground rules prOvid-
ing for two bases only on a hit into the
,rowd. had TO he in vogue.
The thunderCus applause which greet
Cd Walter johnson from the assembled
multitude when he entered the box would
have warmed the hearts of every true
Washington fan. could said fan have
been at the ringside. The cheering
fairly took Walters breath away, I'M
nerving him So completely that ne gave
DOME Bush three balls before finally
locating the plate.
Air-tiRht Hurting.
The contest was featured by alr-tighr
Pit" hing in the pinChes on the part OF
Walter Johnson. sensational base-run-
ming by Ty Cobb. and snappy fielding
IN the part of both forces.
Zamloch. with a. fast breaking curve
ball. good speed. and puzzIing change of
pace. had the Nationals at his mercy
until Howard Shanks started the third
with sizzling grounder. which burned
its way through DOME Bush. The Mo-
naca marvel sprinted half way TO second
watching Cobb to see what the Peach
was going I" do after Tyrus had cap
tured the ball. Shanks made a bluff to
sneak back to first base. and succeeded
in drawing d throw from the great out
fielder. AS the ball Nped on its way to
the initial sack. Shanks beat it for sec
und. sliding safely through a cloud of
dust. Ansmith famed. and johnson
persisted on a feeble tap to the pitcher
Moeller hunted along the first base line,
and when ZamIoch threw poorly to Gamer
Dare Devil Dan was safe. While this
was going on Shanks raced all the way