New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
By the Associated Press.


 Perhaps there ought to be a law. but even that might do little good. It is difficult to believe that any mere statute on the books could pro- tect the Senators from the Ath- letics. It happened again yesterday at Washington in full view of a hardy band of capital fans-thirteen victories for the Mackmen in 1T starts against Walter Johnson's men. If this is carried far enough. it may easily mean the margin by which the Athletics defeat the Yankees, presuming always that they do de- feat the Yankees.
 The score of this latest outrage against Clark Griffith's peace of mind was to 6, and the Senators threatened to the very last to pull it out. The home forces did have the satisfaction of seeing Robert NJ. Grove, star left handler of the Amer ican league. making an undignified exit after the second inning, but Rube Walberg was in there when the pay-off took place. The cus- tomary parade of Washington pitch- ers marched through the box, head ed by Hadley.
 The victory netted the Athletics a gain of half a game over the Yankees. who now trail by eight full games again. The champions got no better than an even break against the Red Sox, despite the presence of Babe Ruth in the fesh-on the bench. Freddy Heimach exercised his customary spell over the Bos- tonese in the opener to win by 9 to 0, but Pipgras. Zachary and sherid shot the chutes in the nightcap. which Boston won by to 1. s
 Lou Gehrig got his 18th home run in the opener, holding his tie with Hafey of the Cardinals, who broke out with round trip blow at Chicago. Other teams in the Amer ican league were idle.
 Inspired no doubt by the loose conduct Of the Braves who brazenly took two one-run decisions from the Cardinals at St. Louis on Sunday. the roaring Robins hit the warpath at most inopportune moment for the Giants. Not satisfied with win- ming the first game by s to z. the Flatbush flock came right back in the second to win by to 6 on home runs by Rube Bressier and Babe Herman in the eighth and the ninth respectively.
 The first game witnessed the rout of both Larry Benton and Dazzy Vance. John Morri,on did a fair job of finishing for the Robins, but the Giant pitching re aimed indifferent Melvon ,ott hit his 1 5th homer. and Bill Terry lso hit for the circuit. Bill got nine out of 10 in. the two games, Hitting his average to 400 and himself to the league leadership.
 The Giants were not the only con- tending team to run into trouble yesterday. Red Lucas outpitched Irwin Brame at Cincinnati to shade Pittsburgh by to l. and the Cubs thumped the Cardinals by 13 to ( at Chicago as Hack Wilson hit two  homers This round of results left the Cardinals holding three point lead and their heads The Pirates were second. three points ahead of the Cubs. Sheriff Blake pitched for the Cubs for six and one-third in nings, but had to have help at the finish from Guy Bush. Haid, Bell and Holland were fhe Cf TOuis yic tims. Bottomey and Gelbert joined the heme run party given by Hack Wilson and Hafey.
 The to victory of the Phillies over the Braves was notable chief ly for the 7th home run of Mr Charles Klein. tn slugging outfie!d- ed of the Philadelphia team. Lester Sweetland pitched smart ball against Ben Cantwell and Leverett.