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WASHINGTON'S STAR HURLER HAS ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN PENNANT FOR HIS CLUB
WALTER JOHNSON'S AMBITION
TO TWIRL IN WORLD SERIES
MAY BE REALIZED THIS YEAR
Senators Still in Race, and If Star Pitcher Works
Every Other Day After August 15, Then
Watch Washington
WAITER JOHNSON'S ambition Is to pitch In a world's sortes nnd ho often
has said that ho would go to tho mound overy other day from the inlddlo of
August until tho ponnant was won or hopelessly lost by Washington. Sinco
Johnson has boon with tho Senators they havo had only ono real chance to win
iho pennant. That chanco camo In 1918 and It was not Johnson's fault that
( Washington did not overhaul tho Red Sox. Ho won 16 consecutive games and
pitched In 60, winning 32 and losing only 12. Tho complete collapse of tho rest
of tho pitching staff and n sensational winning streak by the Red Sox prevented
Johnson from reaching his goal.
Sizing up tho Senators on paper nnd comparing them with several other
American League clubs, there appeared to bo llttlo chanco for Grltllth'n team
to figure In tho pennant race this season, but tho fact remains that Johnson
has carried tho team within striking distance of the leaders and unless the
Senators take a Buddcn slump on August 15 Qrlfllth's tenm Is likely to bo Just
where It Is today within four games of first place.
If this should harden, tho fans can oxpect a marvatous exhibition of hurling
from tho two greatest pitchers In tho game, as it Is likely that Alexander" tho
Great wilt stago tho tamo act In the National League about that time, as It Is
becoming apparent that It will requlro hotter pitching than tho Phils havo had
to data to shako off tho Braves.
Baseball men claim that It Is Imposslblo for a man to pitch overy other day
for elx weeks without ruining his nrm, and tho case of Ed Walsh would seem
to bear this out, but It Is certain that Johnson will try to pull this trick, which
Is unheard of In modorn baseball.
If Any Pitcher Is Capable, Johnson Is the Alan
THE wonderful Washington pitcher Is well fixed financially and a prematuro
retirement from tho gamo will provo no hardship. As ho has often said
that ho would sacrlflco sovcra! years of his career to pitch In a world's scries,
Johnson will Jump at tho chance to pitch tho Senators to a pennant oven nt
tho cost oj ruining that won 7ful arm.
If there Is any pitcher la saseball capable of turning this trick Johnson Is
tho man. Ho pitches with greater case than any twlrler In tho gamo and can
recuperate after a hard gamo quicker, as has been proved on numerous occa
sions. And If Johnson makes up his mind to gtvo everything ho has to tho
Senators In a mad dash for tho flag, tho fans at last will' sco him cut looso with
all his terrific speed. When ho does batting avcragos will shrink nnd victories
will pllo up for tho Senators If ho can hold tho paco nnd Orlfllth can prcsont
two othor twlrlcrs who can show a high class brand of hurling.
Pitching is and always has been Washington's greatest asset, nnd thcro
appears to bo no reason why Harper, Bochllng, Gallia and Ayres should not bo
ablo to keep tho Senators within hailing distance of first placo for threo moro
wcoks. Now York and Cleveland are badly crippled, whllo Detroit and Chicago,
two teams with enough natural power to bo way out In front, havo boon playing
erratic ball.
Washington's present position and tho opportunity It will havo to win
tho pennant If It can kcop within striking distance of tho leaders until tho
tlmo arrives for Johnson to start his grind Is another illustration of what good
pitching and hustling can accomplish.
Moran Made No Attempt to Get Sallcc
MANAGER MORAN was "quoted" In Pittsburgh as Baying that ho was vory
much disappointed at not landing Harry Sallcc, tho St, Louis pitcher who
has Just Jolnod tho Giants. According to tho "lnfervlov," Moran said that ho had
offered either Qoorgo Chalmers or Ersklno Mayer to tho Cardinals for tho crratlo
eouthpaw. Moran Indignantly denied that ho had been In tho field for Sallco's
services, which is entirely correct.
Whon the Phillies wero In Brooklyn on tholr lost trip Sallco had Just been
suspendod nnd Moran was asked If ho Intended to bid for him, but replied, "Mr.
Brltton, owner of tho Cardinals, Is In Now York at tho present time, and I guess
I could get him by taking over his contract, but I don't want any playors of tho
Bailee type. Lot some one else have him. I guess ho Is n great pltchor, but ho
has never shown mo anything. Ho always has looked bad against our club. No
I don't want Sallee and would not toko him for a gift,"
Yesterday's game between tho Phils and Pirates was postponed on account
of rain, and much to the surprise of the Phllly management tho Pittsburgh club
decided to play tho gamo off on the next trip. Manager Callahan evidently be
lieves that the Pirates still havo a chanco to got into tho race and thinks that a
double-header later on may be better than at tho present time, although tho
Corsairs aro drawing well right now.
Rowdyism Crops Out in National Lcaguo
THE National League evldontly Is becoming envious of the American League's
reputation for staging battle royals upon the field. Yesterday Catchor Kocher,
of the Giants, started a fight with Mlko Gonzales, tho Cardinal's Cuban catcher.
Before tho disorder was quelled a riot call had been Issued and a few suspensions
ere likely to result.
St. Louis players claim that McGraw told Kocher to "get" Gonzales, because
the Giants' leader was peeved at the way the Cardinals wero showing up his team.
Gonzales is ono of tho most InofTensIvo players In tho game and it Is a pity that
he Is the victim of the "riding" tactics of opposing players in almost every city.
Robertson Likes McCollough, Champion Milcr
LAWSON ROBERTSON, tho now track and cross-country coach at tho Unlver
I Blty of Pcnsylvanla, Is a strong admirer of Robert McColloush, tho two-mile
runner of the Englowood, N. J., High School. Robertson refereed the national
lnterscholastlc track and field championship in Newark and saw McCollough win
the two-mllo raco. "I would like to have that lad at Penn," said Robbie. "Ho
would be a world-beater if ho was trained for the quarter nnd half-mile. Ho Is
runnjng too far now." McCollough Is only 17 years of age. Robbie would like to
handle him early, bo as to put him through the right course of training.
' Bill McGowan, the young Wilmington umpire who officiated in tho majority
of the Penn games this spring, has made good in the International League
and Is being hailed as the most competent umpire on tho Barrow pay roll
since "Silk" CLoughlin broke In. Those who watched McGowan officiate this
spring predict that it will not be long before tho youngster attracts tho atten
tion of a major league. McGowan is the youngest umplro who ever broke Into
baseball, being only 21 years of ago now.
According tofthe pitching records Nick Cullop has won nine games and
tost one, Mogrldge has five victories and one defeat, while Markle's record is
four and one. On tho other hand, Bob Shawkey is credited with 10 victories and
coven defeats, which would lead one to believe that the trio of youngsters havo
been the Yankees' mainstays in the race, but as a matter of fact, Shawkey haa
been the star of Donovan's staff. The wonderful relief pitching of the former
Mackman haa been largely responsible for the excellent percentages shown
by the youngsters, as he has saved game after game in which they wore
weakening.
The Southern League has a player limit rule with the much abused "In
eligible clause" which la kicking up trouble in the circuit. As is the caso In the
National League, several clubs are taking advantage of tho "ineligible" list and
each owner la objecting becauso the other is overworking the privilege. As
a result the rule Is to be done away with at the end of the present season. This
U a. course the National League would do well to, follow.
A, B, Richardson got all tho press notices after the first day of tho Grand
American Tray-shootlng Handicap at Holmesburg Junction yesterday, but those
lho attended the event declare that the real feature was the battle between Lester
German, the former ball player, and Arthur King, of Toms River, N, J. As both
men are professionals they were ineligible for the Western handicap, but were high
for the day, each missing only one target
An JC-ray examination showed that Frank Baker has two broken rlba which
-3fUlJeep him out of the game for a month. The Injury to Baker, coming right
mtter the accidents to Malsel and Gilhooley, is a blow to the Yankees' pennant
kopes. The home-run king was Just beginning to, strike his stride and his long
Jrlvea played an important part In the recent victories of Donovan's team.
Guy Morton will be here with the Indians tomorrow, but there is little chance
him getting back into the game during the series. Which Is excellent news to
JacJka collegians.
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"BILL" ROWLAND BANTERS
CYNWYD WIDENS
GAP FOR LEAD IN
INTERCLUB TENNIS
Draws Nearer Title by Tak
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MERION TEAM IS VICTOR
Cymvyd drew still closer to tho lnterclub
tonnls championship In tho first division by
winning all Ave matches from Germantown
at Manlielm yesterday. Gcrmantown's coat
of whitewash, however, was not admin
istered without considerable trouble, for tho
singles matches between "VVallaco F. John
son and Stanley AV. Pearson and W. T.
TUden, 2d, and L. C. Wlstcr, wero stub
bornly contested, particularly tho former.
Pearson put up a splendid fight against
Johnson, for after each had won a set,
Johnson, the flrBt. 6-4, and Pearson, tho
second, C-2, they played what was probably
a record set for tho competition In tho de
cider. Gamo after game was rcclod off, and
although both men were within a point of
tho match on several occasions tho
games mounted until 13 all was called.
Then Johnson succeeded In winning two
games In succession nnd captured tho set,
10-13.
Wister furnished stiff oponositlon to Til-
den. Standing toe to too with his oppo
na it, ho lost the first set, S-T. but ho evened
matters by taking the second, 6-4. In tho
third Tllden speeded up his service, and
won handily, u-2.
Morion captured second placo from Ger
mantown In tho first division of tho Inter
club Tennis Leaguo by defeating Philadel
phia at Havorford yesterday by Ave
matches to none. J. J. Armstrong proved
too strong for Alex Thayer In an Inter
esting match, B-l, G-4. C. Stanley Rogers
and J. M. Wlstar had quite a session, for
although Rogers won the first Bet by six
games to four, Wlatar made him work ex
ceedingly hard to take the second, 8-0,
After winning the first set from J. V. Wear
by six games to three, the task of Row
land Evans, Jr., looked like an easy ono,
but Wear showed considerable Improvement
In the second set nnd only lost, B-7. 13x
actly tho same result was seen In the
match between J. C. Bell, Jr., nnd 13. C.
Cassard, tho former being returned the
winner.
Owing to tho rain only tour of the five
matches In tho second division lnterclub
Tennis League meet between Philadelphia
unci Merlon were played at St. Martin's
yesterday, the doubles being held over. Mor
ion won threo of the contests.
SCRAPS ABOUT SCRAPPERS
By LOUIS II. JAFFE
Th regular 1010.17 boxing snion Is about
alg weeks orf. In rrepnrnllon for tho comlnic
campaign Fninklo Ahlto will nppoar tonight In
the nriit of two or three- matrhrft before tho
curtain rises. Younir Jnck Tolnml will bo Wlillc'ii
opponent In tho ntnr ncrnp nt tho ltynn. Lost
L local mff riub mntehinalcors worn forreU
rlnir out-of-town tmxers hern for hemlllnn
bouts with stnr performers, ns no Philadelphia
product, stood out an a "card.". If White con
tinues mi Kooa wont nn a prelim puir or last
season liu probably will dovelop Into a major
mixer.
Tor tho first tlmo In tho history of flstlnna a
Spanish boxer wltl show In professional compo
tltlon. IIo Is Julio UaMernmo. from Colombia.
South America, and will answer tho Bonn as
Younj; Julio, lie will be pitted niralnsL Younrr
Tommy Owens In ono of tho Itian'R
tonlcht. Abo Kahnkoft nnd Buck Cannon., of
prelim
Pittsburgh, meet In tho scml. Other tmuin fnl.
low: Younir Lawronco vs. Kranltlo Costor nnd
llonry Hlncklo vs. Al Fox.
Tommy Jamison, of Kchuvlklll. moots another
Smoky Hollow antagonist In Darby Caspar at
the Model tonlcht. nnd ho will try to repent his
victory scored over Darby's fellow district boxer.
Mickey Oallanher. On tho other hand, a win
for Caspar will makn him tho bent lightweight
In tho Hollow, surpassing tho Mlclc.
"neddy Jako" Is tho nom do plume of ono of
tho principals on tho prelim program at tho
Model tonight. Hddlo Palmer will try to knock
his brick-topped head off. In the other numbers
Jimmy Perry hexes Uuck Morrlssl. Uddlo Itando
opposes Joe Marlto and Al Edwardi meets
I'ranklo Kolb.
Whllo neveral Philadelphia boxers are "nee
Ing" servlco In khaki nt tho border, n fight
manager nlso Is at tho front, llnrry Mitchell,
n local featherweight boxer, nnd hi! handler,
Walter P. Wilson aro both shouldering a KUti In
Company II, 3d llcslmont, at Fort Bliss.
Hddls Mnck knocked out ntnint This tlmo
tho pnntomlmo chnmplon Journeyed to Atlantic
City ami because of tho shark scan? moro than
8000 porsons crowded around tho Imaginary ring
on tho beach nnd saw Mack knocked out by
proxy by "Kid Wnv-i" In tho Becond round.
Tho imaginary "Wavo ' was i'too rough." alibied
Mack, "and then, again the sun was too hot."
However, Ed admits he Is still tho champion.
FLEMING'S EXPERIENCE TOO
3I0C1I FOR EDDIE IIINCKLE
Loser Fights Gnmo Battle Al Wagner
Bents Bill Benckert
Dddlo Hlncklo. fighting namely, was outboxed
by Duck Fleming In tho final bout at the Ilroad
wny Athletic Club last night. Thcrn was not nn
Instant that Hlnekle wan not trying, but his
opponont knew too much about the liner points
of tho game.
The match was made nt 1.11 pounds, 0
o'clock, but Fleming failed to nppenr to weigh
In. Illncklo scaled 141 pounds, fully dressed.
The bovs wero rematched for next week.
Al Wanner meted out a lacing- to WIlllo
Ilonckert In tho wmlwlndup, Johnnie Mc
Laughlin defeated Eddie llnnilo, Joe Doracy
knocked out Young Stinger In four rounds,
while Jimmy Rivers nnd Charley Matthews were
stopped by the referee In the first session, as
tho latter knew too much for his opponent
Nov that Fred Welsh was baffled In his at
tempt to enter tho Old People's Homo and mnko
nn unnrooked nssnult on Harlem Tommy Mur
phy, tho champion has agreed to meet Benny
Leonard In Now York. July 2S. It would not
bo surprising, however, if Frederick contracted
some malady or other that will keen him away
from tho rlngsldo on tho night of tho 23th.
William P. Harrity, of Overbrook nnd
Merlon, believes In sport for sport's snko,
winning or losing. He applies this prin
ciple to tennis and has a royal good time,
ns do tho galleries that havo been nttracted
to Korrlstown by Mio Schuylkill Valley
championships at tho Plymouth Country
Club.
Marrlty's system Is to either win tho
point himself or mako tho other fellow
loso it. Very simple, Isn't It? He was
having tho tlmo of his llfo In a tournament
I match with Albert Benners. of the homo
club, tho other day. He has a vicious fore
hand drive that Is very good, when It Is
good, nnd equally bad when It Is otherwise.
In this match It was about 50-50. Finally,
after many attacks, tho top of the net In the
centre of tho court gave wny, exposing
a wide, deep gash. Thereafter all rules
wero suspended and each player tstrovo to
put tho ball through tho opening. A casual
visitor mlRJit havo easily Imagined that tho
Inmates of tho State Hospital wero out for
an airing, until finally Warren Irlch wan
dered ovor to learn what It was all about,
and when hoimw tho damago that hail been
Inflicted on his net ho Immediately col
lapsed. Upon reviving ho called for a
neodlo and string and repaired tho damago.
Thereafter tho match proceeded according
to Hoyle, or whoover Is responsible for tho
rules of lawn tennis, and Harrity finally
emerged victorious. Harrity led In bull's
eyes 3 to 1.
For puro humor tennisly "Bill" Rowland
takes first prize. Bill likes to hang nround
tho scoreboard and cut In with a few side
remarks on tho other follow'a talo of woo.
Ho evon "kids" himself. Ho was playing
Tom Leonards In tho third round at
Plymouth and ono of the spectators strolled
over to seo how tho match was coming
.along. When asked tho scoro Bill said:
"Ho took tho first set. C-0, but I am getting
tho second." "How do you stand In tho
second?" was tho next question. "Oh, ho'a
lending, G-4." Bill then promptly lost tha
next gamo and with It the set and match.
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Nippon Stars Will Play Craig Biddle
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NARRAGANSETT PIER, R. I., July 18.
The annual lawn tennis tournament at the
Point Judith Country Club began yesterday
with play In tho preliminary rounds of tho
men's singles.
Ichlya Kumagae and Hachlshlro Mikaml,
tho Japanese stars, are entered, and will
piny Craig Biddle, of Philadelphia, and
Rowland Hazard, of Pcaccdale, R. I., today.
13. II. Whitney Is drawn against Stanley
Henshaw, WatBon Washburn against W. H.
Sweet, and Whitintr Preston will onnnsa
S. Hlnman'Blrd.
JIANG HAN, YOUTH, LEADS
IN WESTERN GOLF 3IEET
San Antonio Lad Shows Way in First
Half of Qualifying Round
DEI, MONTE. Cat, July 18. C. 8. Manghan.
a youth of 18. who carried the colors of the
San Antonio (Tex.) Golf and Country Club,
proved the "dark bora"' of the first leg of the
qualifying round In the eighteenth annual cham
plonsnlp of the Western dolf Association yester
day. Manghan negotiated the course In 71, two
strokes less than were required by Itelnrtch
Schmidt, of the Claremont Golf and Country
Club, whoso card of 73 carried off the morning
honors.
Manghan's long carry from the tees, couplled
with his excellence In general field play, has
made him the favorite for the entire qualifying
round, which ends today,
lYt scores were not the rule yesterday, for the
notables of the tourney and players who are
considered likely candidates for the champion
ship flight did little In the way of Impressive
golf. J. 8. Worthlngton. of the Mid-Surrey
Golf Club. England, who recently captured the
Jrleb championship, required 74 strokes for hit
ourr.ey. as also did E. S, Armstrong, the Cali
fornia champion.
The 81 players, turning In tho lowest cards In
today's play will continue tomorrow over the
same IB holes and the lowest S3 ot these will
eorapoae the championship flight.
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