Evening star., 1924-10-11

Strenuously through the American
League campaign. then through the
grueling world series, are to be well
rewarded for theis efforts. Their
pool will be divided into twenty-siX
shares, each worth s5,730.44. Each
of the players who were eligible for
the series. except Tom Taylor and
Ralph Miller, will get full share.
So will Coach Nick Altrock and
Trainer Mike Martin.
Two shares will be divided equally
among Miller, Taylor and Coach Al
Schacht Each of these will get So
$1,000. Another full share will take
care of Wade Letter, bought from the
Worcester club of the Eastern Asso-
citation too late in September to be
eligible to participate in the series;
Frank Baxter, quartermaster OF the
players clubhouse at the ball park;
little Walter. the bat boy, and few
other club attaches.
tidy sum is coming to each
National, but each has earned it.
were not elated over their success.
oh. no. They did not care about it
at all. Don't believe anything like
that. The Nationals were like a
crowd of college boys after their
eleven has put over the winning
touchdown in the biggest foot ball
game of the year. When they reach
ed their dressing rooms. they yelled,
stamped their feet, beat one another
jumped on tables and chairs and did
more yelling and everybody shook
hands with everybody else.
Walter Johnson, who had pitched
a world series victory after waiting
through IS seasons in the American
League, was warmly congratulated
by all his teammates. Earl McNeely,
who socked shome the decisive run,
got a great share of the shoulder
humping. but he did not mind the
blows. Bucky Harris was shower
ed with compliments. Every player
had something good to say about
every other player whenever he stop
ped yelling long enough to do some
real talking.
For Johnson it was d great time.
After waiting long to perform
in a base ball classic the big fellow
seemed destined to go through it with
nothing more than two defeats on
his record. But to score Il triumph
when he had his last chance in the
big event was sweet to him, indeed
1t was a bright-faced Johnson that
accepted the plaudits of his team
mates in the clubhouse. The great
pitcher, who had felt so glum after
each Of his two defeats at the hands
of the Giants, was in a happy mood.
This win has given me the greatest
thrill ] ever experienced in base ball.
said Walter when the other players
finally gave him enough time and
room to change from uniform to
street attire. II have realized an
ambition | have had for years. To
mo it's the greatest day OF my base
ball career"
Harris certainly was pleased
chap. Say. this is wonderful" he
remarked shortly after he entered
the clubhouse. IT'S almost too won
derful to talk about. The end came
realize our club is world champion.
And" he added, there's another
thing scarcely can re2.:z1. Tnat is
that I have not got to puzzle about
who my pitcher will be tomorrow.
TITS been tough season all the
way for us. Right down to the last
game we had to battle bitterly for
everything we got. I'm glad it's
over and I'm happy we won
AbOuf the first man to congratulate
the club upon its success after the
men had returned to the clubhouse
was Hank Gowdy, catcher of the
Giants, who worked in every game
of the series. Hank. a gentleman
and fine sportsman well beloved by
members of his profession. rushed
into the Nationals quarters before
he had doffed his uniform. He grab
bed Harris by the hand, wrung 1t
heartily and told the manager of the
winning club that lit was a splendid
victory and l am proud to have
played against such a splendid club
led by such a splendid fellow
Then Hank crossed the room to
Johnson and shook hands with the
great veteran. walter, now that we
have lost, I am truly happy it was
YOU that pitched US out. l SNAIL never
regret losing to you," Hank told
johnson.
Before leaving the room to go to
the Giants quarters, Hank had a few
congratulatory remarks to make to
all Of the players. And he meant
them. too. That's the kind Of fell
low he is.
Among other visitors was frankie
Frisch, captain of the defeated Giants.
The stellar second-sacker, who played
a most brilliant game against the Ma
tionals. despite injured fingers on
both hands. called after he had
donned his street attire. At the time
one to the room. But when the door
was opened for some one to leave,
Frisch managed to see Walter john
SON. and called him over. Your work
was great, Walter" said Frank. You
and YOUR team well deserve the VIC
tory.
Il am sorry cannot get in to see
Harris. but please tell him for me
that he has one of the ganiest clubs
r ever played against, and that he is
one Of the finest men / ever had as an
Good bye and good luck. Walter"
Frisch said upon leaving, II hope We
will meet in the series again next
year"
Until yesteTday's game, neither club
had won with an umpire OF its own
league officiating behind the plate.
IT fell to the lot of Bill Dineen, Amer
ican League arbiter, to have the chief
lob in the decisive contest. And Bill
was we'll "razzed" by the players of
both clubs during the game.
George Kelly at first base is
great player, but in that position he
certainly was a jinx to the Giants in
the world series. George covered the
initial sack in four of the seven
games, and each game in which he
held the position the Nationals won.
Georges work was good all the way,
but with him at first base fate simply
was against the Giants.
Goway's failure to toss his mask
aside quickly practically cost the
Giants that game yesterday. When