The Washington herald., 1913-06-02

baugh, the youngster obtained IN
the recent Cleveland trade, and
Midkiff on third, better results are
expected.
To the writer it looks as II the White
Sox had slipped something over, hand
ing Chance two ordinary ball players
for the greatest first baseman in the
world.
Whether or not New York gets a cash
consideration. in addition TO Zeider and
Borton, could not be learned, but for
an even trade the Highlanders sure did
get stung.
When Hal Chase wants to put forth his
hest efforts there is not first sacker
in the country can hold a candle to
him. with all due respect to Jake Dau-
bert, Stuffy McInnes, Chick Gandil, and
others.
Borton is a great big overgrown kid
with less than one seasons experience
IN major league ranks. He probably will
develop, but if he lives to be a million
he will never see the day he can hrst
base il with Hal Chase.
Rollie Zeider is the better ball player
of the two, and will be big improve
ment over any man the Yankees have
played at second this year.
Zeider is a versatile chap. He can
cover short third. or even first base IL
necessary. or play the outheld. He is a
fair hitter only. but fast on the bases.
1t was hinted that Hal Chase and Man
ager Chance did not get along well to-
gether while the Highlanders trained
down in Bermuda this spring. and 1t Is
also possible that Chase has caused the
Peerless Leader many sleepless NIGHTS
since the season opened, as Childe Har-
nj iS to he diStuTber.
Chance probably argues that for the
good of the service" il was necessary 10
get md of his star first sacker, and hg-
ures that with Borton and Zeider. his
club will play better ball.
Mebbe so. Mr.. Chance, but it looks to
a man up a tree as If Jimmy Calahah
had put over a beautiful David Harum
Time alone will tell
On two different occasions this season
the Nationals and Athletics have tried
TO get together in Washington, but the
elements objected.
This afternoon, providence willing,
the Climbers and Mackmen will clash
in the Concrete Coliseum for double
header, first game starting promptly at
o'clock.
Mack has both Bender and Plank avail
able for box duty, and IL would not be
at all surprising if he pitched them
today. as the Nationals made life miser-
able for three of his young pitchers
during the only game the Griffmen won
in the Quaker City last week. and wise
old Connie is out to beat this club above
all others.
Manager Griffith last night stated that
George Mullin and Walter johnson
would likely do the honors for the home
folks, but that he might change his
mind before the time set for the conflict
and work Mullin and Boehling.
sOf the trio of youngsters who warm up
in the bull pen daily. viz: Engel, Gallia,
and Boehling. the last named seems to
be the most effective. Boehlings work
under fire Saturday against Boston was
remarkable, and he appears to have at
last gained control
Shanks was a little better yesterday,
but his spraintd ankle will preclude any
playing for this week, and Griff will use
either Joe Gedeon or Calvo, the young
Cuban. in left field this afternoon.
While with the San Francisco club
last summer Gedeon played every posi-
ton on the team except pitcher and
catcher. In fact, he was signed as an
outfelder, and Griff did not know that
the youngster had played the infield until
the club reported for training in Char
lottesville.
If a Ieft-hand pitcher opposes the Ma
tionals today Gedeon will surely play,
but if a right-hander goes in the Old
Fox may decide to give Calvo a chance.
The St Louis Browns Will arrive in
Washington early this morning, coming
from Cleveland, and the squad will wit
ness the double-header today.
Manager StovaIl brings with him twen-
ty-four players, many of whom are new
10 Washington fans The Browns will
stop at the Ebbitt House.
Players who will be seen here for the
first time include Outfielder Jack John
ston, who bats second In order and who.
with Catcher McAlIester, was drafted
from the Montgomery club of the South
ern League; Shortstop Dee Walsh,
drafted from Mobile Of the same organ
ization; Pitcher '. Gilman, purchased
from the wiIds Of Kentucky and who
stands six feet FIVE inches; Agnew, a
peppery catcher obtained from Vernon
Cal. and Lefty Leverenz, drafted from
Los Angeles.
Three times has the combination Of a
change in management with a new first
sGcker brought successful results In the
American League. Cleveland fans trust