Evening star., 1922-07-22

four-fifths OF run and FIVE and foul
Mogridge may be able to turn the
trick, for. his showing against the
league leaders was gilt edged. but the
Indians are banking on hiking home
ward tomorrow evening with record
of thirteen straight to their credit,
for Stan Coveleskie is billed to do the
finging for them. The Pole demon
strated in the opener here Wednesday
that he is at top form now. and this
afternoon will have the additional in
centive of a chance to boost the tribe
into third place.
Bnrney's Efforts Wasted.
6 Johnson yesterday pitched Wen
enough to win hands down for the
average ball club but the Nationals
are Dainfully subnormal on ofenSe, at
least so he was forced to bow MS
noble dome in defeat. despite limiting
the Speakerites to mere hstful OF
bingles One of these-the only b!o"
for extra baSeS-waS decidedly talnt-
ed being a crash to right center by
Wood in the seventh that sifted
through Brower's two hands ana was
recorded by the kind hearted ofdclal
scorer as a triple. Having immedl-
Sewel, the issue was settled right
there.
But disregarding any horseshoe
aspect of Woods wallop. Guy Morton
must be credited with having lairiy
earned his victory. as he outpitched
Johnson by considerable margin.
despite the fact that each allowed the
same number of hftS-hNe. Delet'hs
the work of Harris. who had terri :
BILE time of it atield. although none OF
N np ., rrl H.
men gave Barney support of u bril-
liant brand Peck turning IN one won
der play. with La Motto fairly spar
king around that far corner. Ihree
double plays We're engineered 10 DOS
Barney over rough spots. while trio
of the bincles Morton yielded had
scratchy SAVIOR.
Two GriTs Caught Mapping.
1t appeared at the outset that
mound duel of rare proportions was
in prospect. and this was fully borne
out by developments Judge was
stranded at the midway following his
double in the opener. Brewer beat
out swinging bunt in the second.
only to be nipped off first by Morton,
and Gardner, who got the Indians
initial bingle with two gone in this
round lost a race to second with
Picinich's arm.
McInnis shunted a safety to center
in the third. but was killed off with
O'Neill when Peck rung the welkln
with super-sDectacular one-hand
stab of Steve's vicious liner. Picin-
ich opened this frame for the Ma
tionals by blistering single through
Gardner but lost this advantage
when O'Neill picked him off with
snappy peg to McInnis. After john
son took a third strike, Rice looped
Texas Lacquer to left and stole
second. but was left when Sewell
tossed out Harris.
Harris Wakes Generous.
Harris gave the Indians an open
ing in the fourth when he first let
Jamieson's roller go through his legs
and then fumbled La Notes toss
of Wamby's bounder. although he
recovered in time to flag the batsman
at first Speaker here got the first
pass, off Johnson, but the pair of
them were left when Judge fished
Woods foul out of field box and
Johnson slipped a third strike over
on Seweil.
Both sides were retired in order
then, and in the fifth a double play
killed a chance generously offered the
Nationals by Morton. He walked La
Motte.-. who stole. aided by ONeilis
highsthrow, and Picinich also walked.
JohriDon then tapped to Morton and
the stuff was all off. Guys toss fore
ing La Motto at third. while Gardner's
ferry to McInnis tagged Barney.
Daring base running by Rice gave
him a double on his blow to center in
the sixth Sans speed enabling him
10 hook slide into the midway ahead
of Speakers heave to Wamby. but
it proved fruitless, for Harris popped
10 ONeill in trying to bunt. Judge
was tossed out by Wamby and Cos
lin famed.
Woods Tainted Triple Costly.
A spotted triple by Wood paved the
way for the Indians lone tally in the
seventh. 1t was a long drive to right
center that Brewer got both hands
on. but failed to hold Joe reaching
third before the ball could be re-
trieved. SeweI promptly .cashed HIM
with ripping single down the right
field line. Gardner then drilled into
q snappy double play started by La
Motto and Bob also took care of Nc
Innis' hopper in smart style.
The Nationals were retired in order
in the seventh and Rice, whoh walked
In the eight after Pinch Hitters Smith
and Milan both had failed. was left
when Harris lofted to Speaker. Mo-
toms single in the eighth was wasted.
With Francis pitching Harris again
set the stage for the Redskins in the
ninth when he fumbled Speakers rap.
After Wood popped. Sewell also rolled
to Harris and Bucky. after falling In
an attempt to tag. Spoke on the line,
was late with his peg to Judge. both
hands being safe. This threat ended
when Gardner grounded into double
play via the Francis-La Motte-Judge
route. Judge. Goslin and Brewer were
set down in row IN the fag end of