Evening star., 1922-06-15

1t is anticipated that George Mo-
gridge, who proved pie for the Tigers
when he made the first start after an
absence of two week last Sunday, will
get the summons for hill duty this
afternoon, and it is to be hoped that
il he shows the unmistakable signs
of slipping that johnson displayed
yesterday, Milan will use his own
judgment and yank him rather than
defer to the opinion of the hurler.
1t was this which cost the Griffs d
game apparently won yesterday.
Johnson always mas been at a disad-
vantage on hot day, even when al
the zenith of his career. The weather
here yesterday was torrid to a degree
and those acquainted with Walters
well established propensity to wilt
under such conditions made mind bets
as to how long he could last. The
consensus of opinion was five innings
and had the Kansan been withdrawn
when he started to fade in the sixth
as was anticipated, the Milans still
would be in third place.
AS result of some timely clouting
at the expense of Bayne and Wright.
with Sam Rice playing a leading role.
the Nationals were in the van by a
margin of 8 to ! when the, Browns
went to bat in the sixth. The first
man up hit tafely and the next
walked on four straight balls. John
son was plainly caving In the terrific
heat, but he was permitted to remain
in, and even when he passed another
without getting single ball near the
plate, he was allowed to continue,
following a confab between Barney,
Zeb. Picinich. Judge and Harris.
A double play at this juncture
helped some. but with the issuance
lifted. Rrillheart took his place and
passed the only man to face him and
was withdrawn In favor of Erickson.
who hurled four straight balls to
force in another run before he could
get one over the plate for Sisler to
lift atop the barrier in right field
and clean the bases. Had Milan acted
earlier at least two of those walks
all of which were converted into
tallies. wouldn't have materialized
and Sisler probably wouldn't have
come to bat with pop fly that would
except the one here and that in New
York.
Rice Hits for Circuit.
Rice duplicated Harris stunt of
Tuesday in Detroit, getting the Ma
tionals off to lead In the opener
through the medium Of circle swat.
Smith and Harris both had been call
nected for a liner that rolled to the
bleachers in left center, and he
streaked around the paths in time to
get Il close decision at the plate on
Gerber's relay from Shorten to Col
lirs.
The advantage was short lived, how
ever, Tobin and Gerber proved easy,
but Sisler was credited with hit on
roller to Peck, whose throw drew
Judge off the bag. and scored. after
Williams walked. on vicious double
to left by McManus. Williams also
via the Smith Peck Charity route.
Unlocked for assistance was given
the Griffs in the compilation Of a pair
of markers in the second. Goebel beat
out rap to Gerber in deep short for
a starter. Shanks walked, both moved
up on Peck's sacrifice and Tailed
when Gerber gra abbed Picinich's roller
and fired wildly past Collins. Picinich
reached second on the, miscue and
went to third on Johnson's death. but
was left when Smith lofted to Tobin.
Rice again proved a scoring factor
in the third. His contribution on this
occasion was a sturdy swipe to right
center and was productive because
Harris had preceded him with safe
jot over second. 1t was generous
two bag ggAr. but when Sam tried to
stretch it, perfect handling Of the ball
by Tobin. McManus and Ellerbe cut
him down sliding into the far corner.
Nationals Add Two Runs.
After a fruitless fourth against
Wright the Nationals got under way
again and recorded another brace OF
markers, Rice once more figuring.
Johnson led with single to left,
moved up on Smiths death and took
third on safety over second by
Harris, which McManus reached, but
couldn't throw. Rice then hammered
a monosack to right that scored
Barney, and after Sam was forced by
Judge, Harris registered on a shot to
center by Brewer, batting for GoebeL
Gerber received a pass in the third
Collins got A Texas League single after
Shorten was similarly favored in the
fourth. and Sisler was franked in the
fifth, after Tobin had doubled. all with
out effect, but it was apparent in the
sixth. when Johnson wabbled badly,
that the heat was getting to him. Brill
heart and Erickson. who followed him
on the rubber, continued the parade
Barney had started. and before the side
could be retired half a dozen Brownies
had made a tour of the bases, home
run by Sisler with the bases filled being
the outstanding feature of the eventful
frame.
McManus started with a single to
center, and the corners were crowded
when Shorten and Collins walked on
eight pitched balls. This was the sig
nal for a team conference. johnson de-
cided to continue, and Ellerbe rolled to