The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-24

NEW YORK. June Array Morgan's
sprained ankle IL not expected to keep
him out OF tho lineup more than three
OF four days at the most. and Manager
Griffith counts on his presence In the
lineup wheL tho Griffmen return home.
"Ks too bad Ha. 10 hurt. for he was
holding tie rest OF the team together
with mis- lively. aggressive playing"
says Griffith. Until he comes back
shall keep Foster at second and play
siianks, at third, This isn't an ideal
Morgan was attempting to take n
throw when Gilhooley stole In the fourth
inning oil the first game. He got the
o7ll all right, but his spikes caught In
the heavy ctnvas bag as he tried to
tCrn to tag the runner. Az he fell back
toward center field. Morgan sprained his
ankle. aid only with difficulty was he
aole to hobble or the field.
Morgan has been acting as lead-off
nan. with good results. II is possible
that Milah will lie advanced to that po-
sIdon now, though the Old Fox seems
al loss tCst what to do in his dilemma.
The line-up may be changed about from
day to day until Morgan returns to the
team.
Tomorrow an exhibition game ID
scheduled with Mike Donlins iridepend-
ent team at Long Branch, and Manager
Griffith ~ not overly pleased at the
prospect OF taking his tired athletes
'iown to the leach. They might very
yell benefit DS a rest, but whenever ex-
lI!Dition panLs are arranged they have
to be played under a penalty OF a stiff
rine. and the Washington club Is taking
no chance. OF paying any fines. II Is
unlikely that many Of the regulars will
get into the contest. but there are not
enough extra men. and SO some OF them
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Harry Harper's sore arm has not al
together recovered. The Hackensack
southsider was bothered a bit by Il yes
terday. though that does not account
Wholly for his atfent by the Yankees.
The players all swear that the ink
"a ne into the Polo Grounds with that
gold watch and chain.
The presentation was poorly managed.
Just before Shanks came to bat In the
dozen Hackensack citizens strobe to
the plate, followed by the Griffmen. a
few Yankees. probably out OF curiosity,
Joined the mob. The elegation was
II was impossible for the fans to see
what was going on.
So far as advertising went, almost
none was received. No morning paper
In New York mentioned the fact that
The w waship psen club through lack cay Of
n secretary, suffers considerably when
ever q pit Of auv.i tis'ng might assist
In drawing out crowds. However. at
tracted by two games. some 10000 fans
were on hand.
Both Russell and Cullop shone In COM
parison with their mound opponents.
The Yankees smashed everything Of
fercl. but the Griffmen seldom hit the
ball hard.
Rinpy williams played a clever game
at first base In the nightcap contest.
several OF his pickups OF low throws
being perfect. The big backstop Is a
handy man to have on hand In the
pinches.
Moeller was helpless at the bat in
both games, though he did get one hit
In the first game. .Rondeau didn't shine
much. either. when he entered the pas
time.
John Henry smashed a triple to the
fence only to remain at the hot corner
while Mcbride famed.
Cullop famed nine Griffmen and
walked only one. This showed better
than anything else just how good he
was. Russell allowed four hits and
fanned six. The youngster tanned all
three men In thu, fourth following Nor