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EVENING LEDGEE PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1916.
YANKEES' HARD SCHEDULE WITH CLEVELAND AND DETROIT IS THE REAL TEST
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DONOVAN'S STRONG PITCHING
ST?APF WILL HAVE CHANCE TO
SHOW STRENGTH THIS WEEK
Double-Headers With Indians Today and Tomor
row and Three Games in Two Days With
Tigers Real Test for Yankees
WE HAVE with ua today tho beginning of the well-known mid-season crucial
week in tho American League. It was to havo begun yesterday, but rnln
proventod. As far as tho Athletics are concerned, thero la Uttlo to say. They
do not flguro in tho crux. Tho Now York Yankees, Cleveland, Detroit and tho
Hod Box are tho clubs whose victories and defeats will bo followed closely by
fandom throughout tho country because of their direct bearing on tho ultimate
standing of tho clubs in Ban Johnson's circuit.
Of those clubs, tho Yankees aro attracting tho most attention. In the first
place tho flying Donovnnttea have tho most difficult schedulo ahead for tho re
mainder of tho week encountered by any club this year. They aro scheduled for
another doubto-header with tho Indiana after today, only to follow that terrific
grind with three games with Detroit on Friday and Saturday. Furthermore, tho
Yankeca havo not been doing as well at homo as they liavo abroad and this, com
bined with tho stiff week's schedule, may causo a slight flssuro to develop undor
tho strain.
On tho other hand, tho pitching staff of tho Yankees' is going far better
than those, of cither Cleveland or Detroit. In Hay Caldwell, Fisher, Keating,
Bhawkoy, Cullop and Mogridgo, Wild Bill has a corps of hurlers who ought to
outpltch tho Tiger and Indian twlrlers at least at tho ratio of thrco to two.
Frank Baker, inspired by tho presenco of his two rivals, Ty Cobb and Speaker,
during tho remaining days of tho week, should como to tho foro with his big
tick and drive in onough runs to allow his pitching pals to work easily, some
thing they must do to get through successfully the epidemic of doublo-hcadors.
Yankees Fear tho Star Visiting Clubmen
ALTHOUGH Mr, Donovan and his folks trust their pltchors a long way, thoy
j reallzo no ono can stem tho tide of baso hits when Ty Cobb and Trl3 Speaker
got their clouting oyca trimmed for action. It is against theso two players that
tho Yankees will work hardest, for a. temporary slump on tho part of either is
llkoly to mean moro victories for tho Now Yorkers and an increased lead for tho
1016 flag.
Donovan himself and his players may not bo particularly desirous of having
such a stiff schedulo this week, but it is safo to say Captain Huston and his
financial confreres aro rejoicing in tho comforting thoughts of big crowds, which
mean a constant ticking of tho turnstiles.
Tho many postponements during tho early days of tho Boason woro a blessing
for tho Now York club ownors. At tho tlmo theso games wero called off on ac
count of bad weothor tho Yankees had not shown anything worthy of particular
note. But now, leading tho league, thoy aro drawing big crowds and tho almost
dally double attractions aro putting silver into tho cofrors so fast that ovon uaicor's
alary can bo paid on time.
x Eddio Collins Always Had Trouble In Chicago
TO THOSE who know a Uttlo of tho workings of tho Athletics in tho palmy days
of 1913 and 1914 it is not surprising that Eddio Collins has fallen down in his
bitting in Chicago. Thero never was a tlmo, ovon when Eddio was nt tho top
of his gome, that ho was ablo to do his best slugging at Comlskoy Park. This was
true of all tho members of tho Athletic Club.
Just why this should havo been tho caso nono of tho Athletics ever was
able to explain satisfactorily. It appeared that somo could not sco tho pitched balls
well because of tho glaro from tho flno stono around tho dlamon t, whllo othors
declared that tho background made. It exceedingly dldlcult for n visiting player to
get his oyo on a pitched ball.
At any rato, Eddio Collins never could hit woll on tho South Sldo. Ho foil
last year to .332 from .344 in 1914. Tho last averages showed that tho former
White Elephant second Backer was hitting only .2B8, tho worst showing that ho
ver mado in the big show.
Any ono who believes that Collins is not giving his best efforts to tho Chicago
fans and to Manager Rowland docs not know him. Collins does his utmost in ovory
game, whether it is in a world's series or an exhibition gnmo. Ho wao ono of tho
few Athletic players who never tried to dodge an exhibition contest, a habit which
J. Franklin Baker developed to its highest point of efficiency or inefficiency ns
one cares to view It
Daubcrt lias Kept Dodgers nt Top
THE sensational playing of Jako Daubort around tho first bag Is ono of the sov
oral reasons for tho great showing of the Dodgers this year. Jacob has risen to
heights this season greater than ever before Ho has boon making stops and
throws that havo brought gasps of amazement from even tho most blaso fans.
Tho othor Dodger lnllolders aro nono too accurate in their pegging. But it
makes no difference. Thoy do not need to bo with Jako on first. High or low,
wide or straight at him, Jako manages to grab the ball. Ho digs them out of tho
real estate or leaps six feet into tho air. Ho spears them with his gloved mitt
whllo his body is stretched out to its full limit or ho grabs them with tho un
gloved palm.
Many times since tho season began Daubort's uncanny skill in snaring tho
wild heaves has saved a gamo for tho Brooklynltes. Times without number ho
has grabbed atrocious flings and killed oft runnors going to first. Just how many
rallies Daubort has checked or how many runs ho has choked off for tho Dodger
foes is something that no one can tell with nny degree of accuracy. But they
havo been many in number.
They Aro Loath to Give Up the Game
RUBE OLDRING'S decision to play with the Now York Yankees Is no surpriso,
in Bpito of tho fact that Rubo recently mado his third annual statement that he
was through with baseball. Rubo always has said that he wished to quit the gamo
when he was at the pinnacle of his career, and not drag on until he finally was
shunted to the minors.
But Captain Huston no doubt had something very Inducing in the way of salary
to offer the Rube. This, combined with tho excellent chance of his being able to
cut on the world's series pie of 1916, undoubtedly led tho Jersey farmer to reverse
bis decision to retire.
Oldring still has a number of years of good baseball in his system and may be
a valuable acquisition to the New York club. His knowledge of American League
batsmen from an outfielder's viewpoint will strengthen materially the defensive
power of the team, and his hitting should be good enough throughout the remainder
of the season to Justify any amount that Huston pays him.
Tennis Improving In the Far East
I HE Japanese lawn tennis champions, Mikoml and Kumagae, who are entered
In tho New York State tournament at TJtlca, havo something to relate of the
game in the Far East. They state that although tennis was begun In Japan 28
years ago, it is only during tho last three or four years that serious attention has
been paid to its development.
Theso Tlayers came to this country primarily not to win honors, but to learn
the stylo of play of the foremost American experts. Both of the Orientals are
Very skilful and exceedingly fast, but they seldom have had tho opportunity to
play with men better than themselves. This, naturally, put an end to their de
velopment at home, for it is only by watching other styles and playing with moro
skilful players that a man is able to make any headway in Improving his game.
Tha Japanese champions are handicapped in their play here because of the -fact
that the ball used in Japan Is larger and softer than the one used In America,
England, France, Germany and Australia. However, after they havo become
"acclimated" to our "pill," it is not unlikely that they will be able to' give a
splendid account of themselves.
It will bo remembered that theso Japs sprang suddenly Into prominence somo
weeks ago when they won tha Far Eastern doubles from "Ward Dawson and Clar
ence Griffin, two high-grade players from the Paclflo coast.
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Captain Neil Mathews, of the Pennsylvania football team of 1918, is sum
mering In Chicago, He writes that ha la keeping in fine physical condition and
that he will be ready for the first call by Coach Bob FolwelL Mathews always has
managed to bo In good shape and now with the captaincy of the Red and Blue
on his hands he is likely to snow the West Philadelphia patrons that he is a real
leader and a real player.
Philodtilphians believe that Jack Kelly will make a great showing when he
rows In Duluth on August 11. It is possible that Kelly may meet Bob Dibble
galn. This race should be tha feature of the many events which are to take
place under the direction of Ten Eyclc
Captain Koenlg, of the Deutcchland, avers that he and Charley Durborow are
the only two amphibians extant who could have turned the trick of slipping
through the British blockade.
l?WH0 ARE) TN
EVENING LEDGER MOVIES CONNIE SHOULDl TRY THE WATER LEAGUE, TOM, FOR SOME PITCHERS
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MAMAUX THOUGH MEMBER OF
LOSING CLUB, PLACED FEW
NOTCHES BEYOND THE FIELD
Alex, Coveleskie, Johnson and Cullop Have Done
Well, But Season's Best Work Has Been
Accomplished by Pirate Star
By GKANTLAND RICE
A Political Hunch
Bomehow the thought has struck me, though
perhaps a foolish notion,
That no matter who is chosen when the
big day rolls around,
No matter whom the populace, from ocean
unto ocean,
Pick to be tho nation's leader with the
lucky winner crowned
If Wilson Is elected
If O. Hughes Is rejected,
Or If the "vice and versa" proposition wins
tho land
I'd like to play the hunoh I've got
With all the long green bunch I've got
We'll still be doing bizness at the tame old
stand.
I take no stock In war cries that are
prejudiced and partisan;
As "Wilson is an enemy to even honest
wealth";
Or "C. Hughes U the deadly foe of every
tolling artisan,"
A menace to the country and a blight upon
Us health;
If O. Hughes Is the chosen one
And Wilson is the frozen one,
Ao matter which of these two Is the lucky
one to land,
I rather think this notion
Will aurvlue the conflagration
And we'll still be doing bigness at the same
old stand.
THERE always Is a time when affairs Bet
so tautly drawn that something la bound
to bend, If nqt to break.
That point now Is about reached In this
American League razzle-daizle, which has
tied the dope Into true lovers' knots, beyond
any computation.
Starting this present week, Detroit, In
sixth place, was Just six games back of
New York, In first place. When a margin
of six games only separates six ball clubs
after nearly three months' play, the folly
of prediction 1b apparent to tho naked and
unbiased orb. A six-game margin can be
wiped away In two or three weeks without
any abnormal upset. It Is simple enough
to sit down and solect favorites, but the
cold and pallid figures show well enough
that the turning point is not yet In sight
where nny one or two clubs can be plas
tered with the olive and picked as the select.
The Best Pitching
"Has Alexander, Coveleskie, Johnson or
Cullop done the best pitching of the yearT"
writes A. U F.
In spite of his defeat on Saturday, tho
season's best box work has been accom
plished by Al Mamaux, the Pittsburgh Phe
nom, who Is several notches beyond the field.
Exhibiting his wares with a ball club that
has been down deep in the rut all year,
Mamaux has won 13 games and lost only
four.
This record would be fine enough with a
winning club. Put through upon a losing
machine, It Is a mark without any close
rivalry In sight.
The Mackian Invlctus
Out of the blight that covers us,
Black as tho pit frovi pots to pole.
We thank whatever pods there be
There is no drop below eighth hole.
Daredevil Dave Robertson, the Olant
outfielder, has slipped on by the .320 mark
and is well beyond the field. Robertson has
two fine Ingredients for batting success
he can hit the ball and he can move from
the plate to first base faster than any
man In the game, not barring Ty Cobb,
SUITS Order
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this combination properly, ns he hns been
doing all year. Robertson should bo tho
premier scholar In tho N, L 's School of
Slug by next October.
In tho baseball upheaval of lato years
that has tossed tho Braves, Dodgers, Yanks
and Phillies out of tho rut Into tho great
whlto spotlight, Fato still enters with tho
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old nlungsliot nnd the blackjack for tho
Cincinnati Reds. The horny hand of mis
fortuno has boen turned ngalnst this cita
del of swnt for moro than 30 years. Others
como from tho depths to tako their plaoo
In pollto society, but tho Reds remain at
the soup trough. For thorn thero Is "no
Jewel In tho toad's head of defeat" But,
ns somo sago 1ms remarked: "It Is a long
pain that known no spurning." If Red
fans can bide their day without rushing to
prusslc acid for rellnf tho happy moment
will nrrlvo when tho last shall bo first,
even an today tho Mackmcn nro last.
As Leo Fohl figures tho situation: "It's
a long strain that ltnous no cracking."
Leaving brotherly nffectlon nsldo, wo
don't blamo Harry Covclcslclo for not de
siring to toll ngalnst his brother Stanley.
Tho younger Pole now Is on top In tho aver
nges. Tho four lending bntsmen of baseball
como from Georgia, Virginia, South Caro
Una nnd Texas. Tho era of reconstruction
evidently Is over. Tho carpet-baggers havo
given away to tho three-baggers for good.
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FREEZE-OUT OF DARTMOUTH
PLANNED BY NEW ENGLANDERS
Amherst, Williams nnd Wcsleynn May
Hold Triangular Track Mcot
Thero havo been rumblings- of discontent
In New Hngland colleges for several years
bccaiiso of tho continued success of Dart
mouth In the New England Intcrcollcglnto
track nnd field championships. Dartmouth
has not been defeated In theso games for a
dozen years or more and tho smaller New
England colleges aro tired of being out
classed by tho Hanover lads. Tho main
trouble Is In finding somo Institution that
will start tho breaking away from the Now
England I. C. A. A.
From unofficial sources we learn that an
effort Is being mado to form a triangular
association comprised of Williams, Wes
leyan and Amherst, and If such a thing
comes to pass this meet will tako plnca on
tho samo day ns tho New England chnm
plonshlp3. This will mean tho loosening of
tho tics as far as Williams. Wcsleynn and
Amherst nro concerned nnd will pavo tho
way for other withdrawals.
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CREAM OF RACING
WORLD TO RUN AT
WINDSOR MEETING
Speeders From Fort Erie,
Aqueduct and Reno "Will
Show at Canadian Track
AT LEAST 1000 ENTRIES
DETROIT, Juno 11. With the close of
tho meeting nt Fort Erie todny, the cream
of tho thoroughbred world will begin ship
ping to Windsor for tho Initial summer
meeting on tho rustic course across the
rher July 15.
Savo for a few Btables that have been
pledged to tho promoters who nro endeavor
ing to rovlvo Interest In tho gamo al Haw
thorne, In Chicago, the horsemen aro com
ing almost solidly hero for what freely I
predicted will develop Into tho premie
meeting In tho Windsor Jockey Club's his
tory.
Nobody directly Interested In tho pronv
tlon of racing across the river In visit)
disturbed becnuso tho Hawthorne prom
crs choio conflicting dates to stngo their re
vival In Chlcngo. The Windsor Jockey
Club was dctci mined to exhibit tho best
horses In the country hero this year nnd
by lavishing Kb money In attractive stakes
nnd overnight purses, brought about the
desired result.
Stable reservations havo been mado for
the stars of tho turf world, tho exodus
from other tracks has started, and before
Frldny of this week It 13 believed that close
to 1000 runners will have been provided for.
Accommodations for handling the horses
have been Improved upon, nnd tho prob
lem that confronted tho officials In past
seasons wilt bo eliminated this year.
Whllo thero nro seven stables already at
the trnck, they nro only forerunners for
tho nvnlancho that Fort Erie's closo will
precipitate, starting with tho early trains
tomorrow morning. Practically a solid dele
gation of Kentucky establishments will bo
headed this way. Aqueduct Is lining up Its
quota, nnd Reno, whero tho class of horses
la much too high for tho slzo of tho purses,
aro scheduled to como straggling In beforo
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