The Washington times., 1920-07-26

can play rings around either or bot
first -basing, and his return should !
of his outfit.
While George McBridc's fielding has
awakened Washington fans to the
greatness OF the veteran, nevertheless
the acting manager has no intention
Of remaining in the lineup any longer
than absolutely necessary. Jimmy
O'NeiIl will be back there the first day
he looks ready. which may be tomor-
row. Then, after three unsuccessful
attempts. the two O'Neills, steve and
Jimmy. will be seen battling against
ono another.
IL appreciate deeply the many kind
things told me by Washington fans
last week, "says Mcbride, but shall
get out of the game while the getting
is good. An old man like me can't eX-
pect to stay in there forever. You
know, it's hard on the legs. They're
the first to go back on ball player,
and when they're gone, the player is
gone. Take it from me-
ELLERBE MUST WAIT
O'Ncill and Judge may be seen in
tomorroW's doubleheader here, but 1t
looks as if Frank Ellerbe would not
knee continues to bother him and
Trainer Mique Martin believes in TAX
ing no chances.
While on the subject of weak knees,
II is worthy of note that most of the
Washington players think Ty Cobb's
days as an active major Lacquer are
done. They do not believe the great
Tiger outfelder can continue to hold
his own in competition, but will be-
come overcareful of his knees and
quickly degenerate in usefulness.
IF Ty plays again this year, III be
surprised" says Mcbride, "and I'll
still be surprised if he plays next
year They tell me that the collision
between. him and Flagstead in Chi
rago was terrific and many Of the De
troit players wondered when Cobb
came back so soon, knowing how bad
ly he had been injured. When he
broke down again. therefore, they fig
ured it was just as they had thought
"Ty has been wonder for years
you know, and running the bases as
he used to can't but have it's effect on
his knees and ankles. If he plays
again regularly, it'll be a marvel to
me-"
CLEVELAND FANS NUTTY
This town is full OF nuts. Every
pennant Everybody hanging around
Griffs. is talking pennant. To make
matters worse, none Of them believes
iris Speaker can lose.
Two rooters' clubs have been
formed, each numbering thousands OF
wild fish. to pull for the Indians.
They are known as the "Stick to the
Last" clubs. The members agree to
attend all home games and. no mat
ter what the score may be, to stay
in their seats till the last man has
perished.
Practically every other man you
see in a walk of a few blocks on
Superior or Euclid sports a button
in the lapel of his coat, showing him
to be A member of one of these clubs
Tho button carries a wee glue pot
emblematic of the clubs Intentions
Yep, they're sure sticking to the In
dians out here. When the Yankees
come along to open a series on Au-
gust 0, extra police will have to b.
summoned to protect the invaders
THEY HIKE AT ONCE.
This wee stop here Is not on tn"
schedule. The Griffs were supposed
to be in Philadelphia today, but that
game has been postponed to October
q In washington The TWO games
being played here tomorrow were two
postponed the last time the Grifrs
were in tho Fifth City.
The Griffs will hike at once after
battling the Indians tomorrow, going
to Detroit for four-day visit Five
games are billed for Jungletown, a
doubleheader coming on Thursday,
and then back along the lake will
sail the Griffs to stay here for four
more days before heading for St,
Louis and Chicago and then home.
Tho toughest thing imaginable win
be for rain to prevent tomorrow's
doublehea This will mean six
games for four days, beginning next
Sunday Woof, woof, that would be
bad, even with Acosta along to help
out on the mound. Six games in four
days at this time OF the year is no
roscy-posey affair, especially in this
burg, where they don't believe 9S is
hot simply because there's breeze.
After listening to the Griffs talk,
one is convinced that they are going
to finish in the first division, anyway.
George Mcbride has got them in a
fighting mood, which may mean a
successful trip, with a return home
we'll up around the contenders.
That'l suit the fans.