Evening star., 1922-05-24

But Milan's outlook has gloomy
aspects, too. George Mogridge,
looked on as his main reliance in the
box. is temporarily out of the run
on the salaried side of his frame.
Walter Johnson, although returned
victor in his last three starts, has.
looked impressive in none of them
and what the future holds for the
Kansan is problematical Phillips and
Gleason are question marks, and so
Is Erickson, who bobs up with wild
ways to mar otherwise skillful hurl-
Ing, while young Brillheart remains
considerable of an unknown quantity.
Judged only by his last start Zachary
finally has reached the form expected
of him. but more evidence is needed
than one ffve-hit game, as Jezebel
this season has developed symptoms
peculiar to the in-and-outer.
Shanks and Hush Aiiing.
Shanks' battered hands still are far
from well and the restricted area he
Is covering indicates that he lost
both speed and enthusiasm during his
enforced period of idleness. Bush is
recovering from the injury to his
groin received last week, but prob
ably will not be able to resume ac-
tivities at the far corner for several
days.
With a curving corps of more than
doubtful caliber, the prospects for the
Nationals in the immediate future are
none too bright, considering the pro-
gram confronting them. This cons SITS
OF games today and tomorrow against
the Yankees here, with juicy gate
receipts, due to having the mighty
Ruth as an attraction to Offset the
not unexpected wallopings that may
may win here, but that is not the
conclusion to be drawn from the
seven former clashes between the two
clubs, Of which the Nationals an
nexed just one. The Hugmen then
must be encountered at Georgia ave-
nue. Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
whereupon six games in three days are
listed with the Red Sox at Boston,
followed by three in Philadelphia.
The Griffs return then for a Sunday
contest with the Red Sox before hik-
ing Tor the west for a string Of six
teen settos. Not comforting out
look for club with shaky slabbing.
Francis gave another sterling ex-
hibitfon OF mound work in outpitch-
Ing the widely advertised Charley
Robertson in the getaway game in
Washington yesterday. He permitted
the punching of three bingles in round
and also was in trouble in the first
and third, due to unsteadiness of his
own and on the part of those in back
OF him, but in the last seven sessions
allowed only four scattered hits, and
some of his support was mighty
helpful.
Given a life on Pecks' bad throw,
Mulligan reached the midway in
round l by stealing as Collins famed,
and Mostil was hit by a pitched ball
Francis tossed out Strunk to ease out
OF the hole, but was nicked for a tally
In the second, when Schalk and Sheely
singled in, succession, the former
scoring when Mcclellan hit into a
double play started by Peckinpaugh.
Francis paved the way with a pass
for another Sox tally in the third. al
though 1t was directly traceabIe to
errors behind himE Mulligan got the
walk, reached second when Peck
messed up Collins roller and both
advanced on Mostirs sacrifice. Peck
momentarily fumbled Strunk's offer
Ing. but recovered and nipped Collins
sliding back into second Mulligan
set sail for the plate and scored
standing up when Harris heaved to
the grandstand.
Washington's early scoring chances
were few and far between, Robertson
displaying puzzling brand of box
work. Harris got on in the opener.
when Mulligan erred and reached
third on Judges single. only to die at
the plate on an attempted double
steal. In the second Charity drilled
into double play after Shanks
walked, while Browers single and a
walk to Goslin in the fourth went for
naught when Hooper got under
Shanks, fly.
The Grins' big inning was the sew
enth. Brewer started with his second
SAFETY. a Texas Lacquer to right and
was forced by Goslin. Goose took
second on Shanks' single to left,
Tailed on double to right center by
Charity and the latter, with Hank,
raced to the dish when Peck picked
one to the scoreboard for three bases
HaJah attempted to tally after Hooper
SHARED Francis loft and was doubled
up at the plate.