The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-17
Jim Park Slated to Oppose the
Hackensack Hurler at the
] Mound City.
MoeovERN TURNED BACK
Nick AItrock Surprised That His
Youthful Pitcher Didn't De-.
veIop.
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.
ct. LOUIS, Mo-. June 17.-Harry Har-
Der, the Hackensack southpaw, has
been chosen by the Old Fox to oppose
the Brownies today. and II he 10 any
where near as good a. he was In Chi
cago, he should win his contest with
Fielder Jones' young athletics. There
10 no telling, though. what happens TO
any Of Griff's twirlers these days. and
30 Z viii be safer to lay no bets on the
Jim Parks. a younsster. IL the prob
able selection OF the Brownies man
ager. Parks IL quite the best pitcher in
f sss BY tns he s' Is ssns
20 the mound, instead of Dave Davep-
port. the invaders will have to hustle
to land the victory.
Kenneth Mcoovern, the Knox Col
lege southpaw twirler, has been turn
ed back. Manager Griffith last night
gave him a railroad ticket taking him
deavor to show himself worthy of hang
ing on for the rest Of the season.
As foretold in these columns, Nc
Govern failed to show anything war
ranting his being held by; the Wash.
rs bulky as John Henry, Mc,iovern
had no speed whatever: HIS physical
coiicgian warmed up, the Old Fox de-
cided that there was no chance for
him. There's one feilSw ruined oy
e en%iss WShen saw him last
and he could follow through with ais
delivery. on account Of that advised
Griff to take him.
II was the most surprised man in the
world when I saw McGovern In Chi
cage. He has lost all his speed. and
has apparently lost all his control.
good. at least until he changes his style.
Il am sorry to have this youngster
fall down, for hoped he would be a
winner from the start. He showed me
today I wouldn't have him on the win
nipeg team
''Zeb" Milan's father Is here. staying
at the Buckingham and trying to see
his son in action as a major Lacquer.
Manager Griffith and his boys with his
pipe dreams, which, II possible. sur
pass those told by his son. Zeb Milan's
tales OF hunting and fishing hold the
highest rank in the big leagues. but
the older Milan can easily beat Zeb.
Yesterday contest was called of be-
cause of the few fans who appeared. II
10 true that heavy rain fell at o'clock,
and q lighter storm fell at 3:B. but the
playing field was in perfect condition
and there was no necessity for post
poning the pastime. except that so few
folks turned out to see the battle. As
Il In now, the next time the Griffmen
come to st. Louis a double bill will
have TO be offered to the fans.
Manager Griffith has switched his
plans again. Instead Of starting Jim
Shaw and Doc Ayers here. the Old Fox
will try to make hay while the sun
win all three games here by using Har-
~ Harper today and Walter johnson
tomorrow. Grin had intended sending
Bert Gallia to the hillock yesterday
tackle Fielder Jones outft. and tomor-
row the weiser wizard will try his luck.
Living 80 near to Los Angeles, the
rainy day meant little to the Grifmen.
Returning from the ball yard most of
them went to their rooms for a few
lobby. smoking themselves black In the
face while waiting for dinner to be
AFTER dinner lot Of the bows went
convention. Wednesday night the boys
were unable to get into the Coliseum.
but last night some Of them had better
luck and managed to hear some of the
heated atmosphere.
Manager Griffith is trying TO have
Fielder Jones advance the starting time
Of tomorrow's contest In order to allow
his team to catch an early train for
Philadelphia. Is Jones will agree. the
Sabbath day battle will begin about
2:B. and the Grirrmen will catch the Az
train for the Fast. This connection will
save them a whole night on the road
bringing them into the Land of Nod
Monday night instead Of Tuesday morn
ing
HThus far on the road the Griffs have
won but three games. one each In Cleve'
land, Chicago. and st. Louis. Twelve
more remain to be played. two out here
in the West ard ten In the East. Only
superfine playing will ever bring the
Griffmen home with mark OF 800 on
the road