The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-30

three games to them. What they will
! but when these six games have been
much in the pennant race or they vii
The Yankees are girding them
selves for their last hard fight at the
Polo Grounds. On their final swing
through the West they managed to
win seven out Of thirteen games play
ed The White Sox took them into
camp twice in the three battles played.
They broke even with the Brownies
in four games. They rallied In Cleve-
land. rushing into first place by win
ming the first two In a row from the
champions.
1 That the Indians are tough foes was
shown by their defeating the Yanks in
the third game and grabbing back
first place honors. The Yanks got
another start In Detroit, winning the
first two, but they dropped the last
one to the Tigers and the Indians
three victories over the Griffn1en en-
abled the champions to gain whole
game on their closest rivals.
Play Many At Home.
Those who are supporting the New
York entry in this great tyo-club race
believe that their many home games
from now until the curtain drops In
October will decide the matter. The
Yanks are admittedly hard team to
beat in New York. They have the
vocal support. They have the near
fences for their sluggers to reach.
They have a confidence not seen on
the road.
The Cleveland Indians have but
five more games to play at home.
Last Sunday was their last Sunday
game of the year, something CieVe'
land fans don't like, for September
/ usually has fine weather and they
will be compelled to read the papers
about the games instead OF watch
ing them.
The Indians will soon come East
FOR their last swing around the cir
cult. II their pitchers can hold up.
the Indians will generally be favored
to win their second successive pen
nant, but IL Sothoron and Coveleskie
are compelled to do all the twirling,
in turn and out OF 1t. 1t may oo a
horse Of another color. In that case
II will be a disappointing journey
for the champions along the Allan
tic coast.
GrIffs Are Tough.
Among the tough home teams this
season against both the Indians and
the Yankees are the Griffs. For one
thing, the Griffmen like to hammer
the leaders. They take special 10Y
in tripping those ahead Of them and
then to fall down badly when ep-
posing the Mackmen. Therefore.
both Cleveland and New York VIII
be battled hard all the way 81
Georgia avenue.
II is also the Washington habit TO
put its strongest lineup In against the
contenders whenever possible. There
will be no partially toward either
Cleveland or New York. II they can
trim the Griffs, we'll and good. but
they'll have to trim them. There'n be
no lying down to send the banner here
or there.
The Griffs, barring Rice's tender
hnkle, are in good physical condition.
They are As strong as they have been
this season and should make a bril-
liant contest for third place honors.
The st. Louis Browns are right on
their heels today and 1t will take all
the Griffs have to cling to their
present honors.
Wait till next year" may be eI-
peoted at any moment now. The
Griffs were done July 10, though they
dodnt know It. They came back with
that fine burst Of eleven straight vic
tories and It was only after that had
faded away that the athletes realized
they had no chance.
About the Youngsters.
Washington fans may expect the
Manager Mcbride begins using young
stess in the daily lineup. Needless to
REMARK. rockies will hardly be used
s&ainst Cleveland, New York or st.
Louis, but few Of them may get into
tbs other contests.
Most minor leagues close down on
labor Day. Several players have
been snaGged by President Griffith
for trials and now and then one or
two strange names may be found in
the lineup. The real trials given
these new players will be In the daily
practices seen by few fans.
Right now we may say that for
1922 tho Washington club absolutely
At least one outfielder, and four pitch.
srs. At least two of these pitchers
-hould be righthanders. Mogridge
and Zachery can take caro- Of the
southpaw stuff between them.
A good catcher who might take off
part of Gharrity's responsibility
would help the team a lot, but he Is
not a necessity. 1t is strange for a
team to carry young catcher, like
Val Picinich, and use him for one
pitcher only.
just what the dragnet will bring
10 light. of course, cannot be known
until II IL pulled in. President Grit
9TH has secured the land, either in
person or through scouts. searching
for possible stars, but they are few
and far between. as all sensible folks
know. 1t Is more than likely that.
aside from a pitcher or two, hardly
any Of them will get into the regular
lineup before the season ends
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