Evening star., 1922-04-11

The remarks of the distinguished
guests were couched in the intimate,
personal tones that bespoke genuine
admiration for the character and
achievements OF Milan. and all were
fulfill their fondest hopes by bring
ing a pennanl to the capital that
Milan was moved to observe when
duced' him that II guess there Is
nothing left for US to do but win."
Heading the list of speakers was
Senator George Wharton Pepper of
Pennsylvania. for many years asso
ciated with base bali in a legal
capacity and chief counsel for the
organized game in it's wa. with the
Federal League. The senator en-
phasized the necessity for co-ordina-
ton of mind and muscle as is exem-
plified in a successful player. just as
in any other line of endeavor. and
the value of teamwork, pointing out
that base ball has a sacred trust. in
that it plays such a prominent part
In molding the character of boys.
Rodenbers Eulosixes Milan.
Representative Rodenberg of IL
linots, who admitted he was proud of
his reputation for missing more roll
calls and fewer ball games than any
voiced by Thilman Hendrick at the Nc
Bride dinner last year. asserted that he
had chosen to forego being present at a
primary election in his home state
and hurry back to Washington be-
cause he regarded the function last
night as by far the more important of
the two events. He eulogized Milan
as one of the fairest. sauarest and
gamest" men in the national sport,
and his auditors voiced their approval
of this estimate in a vociferously con-
vincing manner.
Good wishes for Milan and the sue
cess of the local club were expressed
by President Harding by letter and
through his personal representative.
George B. Christian. jr.. and similar
Simon and Rev. James Shera Montgom-
cry. the latter. in addition, paving trib-
ute to Clark Griffith as high minded.
courageous and sincere that evoked a
spontaneous and hearty ovation for the
president Of the club.
Referred to by the postmaster, who
was in exceptionally good oratorcal
form. even for him. as, the champion
conversational golfer Of the District"
and the ''holder of all hotel lobby links
titles" Griff was greeted with an out
burst of enthusiasm and given another
storm of applause after paying tribute
to ''the fine bunch of players on his
roster and voicing qualification that he
had ''such great little fellow as Milan"
to boss them.
Mcbride Sends Good Wishes.
George Mcbride in a letter express
ing regret over his inability to be
present and help honor his successor.
said: Tell Zeb I'll be in Washington
for the world series next October"
kilograms of good wishes for Milan
also were received from President
Rupert and Business Manager Bar
row Of the Yankees and others.
Milan himself, who was presented
with a chest of silver on behalf of the
fans. with the added assurance by the
POSTMASTER. IT'S real. Zeb," refrained
from predicting his players would win
a pennant this year." Griff alone of
ali the speakers sharing this distinc-
ton with him. but he added he would
be greatly disappointed If they didn't.
A number of entertainers appearing
at local theaters this week. including
Raymond Hitchcock. contributed to
the program, and the Airing ton Hotel
Orchestra, under the capable direction
of A. Kaminsky. aided greatly in
making an unqualified success of the
affair, conceived and directed by the
energetic Sam Steinberger. with the
assistance Of his fellow boosters.