Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1925, Page 30

S PORTS. T HE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1925. SPORTS. Race Proving Uncertainty of Base Ball: Phillies “Wonder Club” of Old League FLETCHER GIVEN CREDIT FOR TEAM’S FINE SPURT Manager Has Worked Three Years to Get His Men On Their Toes—Playing Best Ball Since Days of » LEADERS AT THIS PERIOD LAST YEAR NOW TRAILING Boston, at Top, and Philadelphia, in Cellar, One Season Back, Have Positions Reversed— Griffs Facing Test BY DENMAN Against Mackmen. THOMPSON. Sports Editor, The Star. ASE BALL'S uncertainty—one of the most attractive features of the national pastime—recentl: tion Tygers in Detroit, is further exe ly illustrated in the case of the Na- who dropped three of their four games with the lowly wplified in a striking manner by com- parison of present standings in the American League with the order that prevailed a year ago at this time Just 12 months back, at the close of the first intersectional clash, the ston Red Sox were tied with the New York Yankee won as the ost twice as many gan nchored in the basement, with re of victories they have annexed, wh Late in May, 19 elphia / today they are sc long out i A go the N were in the second division with less than half es on the right side of while this season they have trc “d in second plac s of the leaders. Thes¢' are the most striking dif- ferences found in the rating of the clubs at this corresponding period of last it notable that where ston, New York, St Louis and ed the ul per crust, they econd div sion, with the first four places held by Philadelphfa, Washington, Chicago and Cleveland How the entrants er the next clash Letween the two sections of the circuit is a matter of speculation. but it is safe to say that there will be more than one change The Tygers recently have given un- mistakable evidence that they have found themselves after floundering he! ) the first six weeks of the campaign, and with the return service of Babe Ruth, which should not now be long delayed, the Yankees also may be expected to forge steadily upw ing vear tiona the out will be A Year Ago and Now. The follow standin; vailed 1924 al m how to date zures, comparing the tod with that which pre- this corresponding time in se of the fi wtersection- of the ri e dope | in the Am )24 mbled 148 314 ne i 3 between the Athletics, which opened nd is to tinished in arting tomorrow, should rchinz test for the tv in the ci 2 The four Nationals and here today Fhiladelph provide a se topmost te vinced by pionship ¢ sure to prove stubborn but_if | the Griffs live up to the reputation | they have earned since Bucky Harris | got into the saddle the Connie Mack men will know they have been in rega of what the ver is | ims thei t itend s lless dict Baltimore Sends Delegation m_of buzs from ted to march on :m for the initiul ¢ the fact that Rob former star of the | ied a price tag of | . was slated to pitch for the| visitor It originally was assumed | that Waiter Johnson would be pitted | against the f left-handed prod- | the Inter al League, but| es indic stan Coveles- the hurling ignment, dele W. & L. NINE TAKES | TITLE IN VIRGINIA| RICHMOND, Va., May 26 (P).—| and Lee won the major | cle base ball crown and | ersity of Richmond wears wrels in the @maller class, sta- | compiled by Hamilton Scherer, nt sports editor of the Rich: News-Leader, show. hurling crown went to Lind- Washin »n and Lee mounds man. B> faced nine opponents and lost one e. The figures: STATE GAMES Won. Lost 7 Pet and Lee 1.000 University hington Richmond Virginia M. T andolph-Macon 300 000 ALL OPPON Won. Lost. T2 6 11 Pet. ton_and Ler g illiam and Mary M. I ampden-Sidney Henry iph-Macon INTERNATIONAL Toronto, 5-3; Buffalo, 4. Rochester i 3 rsey C game postponed. Baltimore, 3 (10 innings). LEAGUE. K 1 13 ity Bichmond <y Mount, 6 SOUTH ATLANTIC Asheville, 3 Charlot Spart Augusta enviile, 0 Macon, 8 bire, 5: Knokviile, 1% Columbia, 4 SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION. Birmingham, 4 Chattancoga, Little Rock, 3: Atlanta, 0. Mobile-Meniphis. cold, Qthers not scheduled ‘Bmston Ataletic Association has con- &ncted the merican marathon for 25 RADIATOR, FENDERS WITTSTATT’S R. & F. WKS. 319 13th N.W. 1423 P. REAR TROUSERS To Match Your Odd Coats EISEMAN’S, 7th & E aligned | to | ows | | bockers, for first place, with had lost. Now the Hub outfit | verscs more than double the number hile the Hugmen are in sixth place. Athletics were mired in the cellar and n front of the rest of the pack. with Barney held over to inaugurate | |the trio of games starting at Shibe ‘ark tomorrow. Johnson has had | four funl and he usually | fails to show with a longer period between efforts, but it has been a full week since Covey has seen rvice, and he is even more in need of_toil Whether Judge would station at first base was a_question, | Joe recently reinjured the thumb | ammed before the Griffs hiked | stward, nd there was some doubt | s to the eligibility of Ruel, who w vended 1 run-in with Umpire nd in Detroit last Wednes- | day, although the lifting of the ban | | >n Muddy momentarily expected. | BERLENBACH CHOICE IN GO WITH M'TIGUE | Philadelphia w gton Chicago leveland St. Louis New York . 9 E Detroit ... [.] 13 3 : i Boston Ric 03 MES TODAY GAMES TOMORROW. . at Washington. Washington at Phila. eve: resume his AMERICAN LEAGUE. Won. Lost. Pet. ¢ 26.—Many box- | fans expect that a new light-| vyweight king will be crowned at ' ankee Stadium Friday In spite of the statement that Mike | McTigue, titleholder, ¢ New York. Boston at New York. $3,000 that he will stop his cha - g Cleveland at St. L. | forie D his challeng- | Detroit at Chicago. the hard-swinging Paul Berlen- | bach of Astoria, Berlenbach is an $- ing a has tring of knockouts, an ag- tyle and vouth tilt the ainsi the cha on's great- | ce and superd defense. has mai 1y ey say that he will be compelled to exceed his previous ampionship rformances because he will be de- ling his title to a decision. His ecent at the hands Young Stribling and Mickey Walke no-decislon affairs, when he s merely called upon to remain on his feet for the full distance of the New York 2 Brooklsn 3 Philadeiphia 300 | P Boston . Louis GAMES TODAY. New York at Boston. hicazo at Pittsbg. Louis at Cinei. rooklyn at Phila. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. New York at Boston. Chicago at Pitisbg. St Louis at Cinel. fizht, a benefit for milk cheduled for 10 o'clock day ving time. he hiludelphia (cold). f Louis-Cincinnati (postponed, trai ligl rain TAKING LEAGUE LEAD| IN ACTION TOMORROW Geriter Mavisy toms siftensd] Do Prep trackmen close their their first defeat of the Commereial |$€4Son tomorrow in a triangular meet League series and were nosed out of | With Baltimore City College and the first place when the Chestnut Farms|Navy Plebes at Annapolis. The affair Bas BT tear: Soied o e |also will be the last for the Plebes, tory. The win gives the Dairymen a|and is the only triangular meet in record of six triumphs in seven starts. |Which they have competed this Spring. The Chestnut Farms batters weni| Twelve Devitt athletes will compete on a rampage in the seventh frame |in the program of 13 events. They and clouted Mclntyre's slants all over [are: Palmer, White, Briges, Ashley, the lot, scoring a total of six tallies |O'Keefe. Kennedy, Hopper. Furman, during the inning. Kelley contributed |’ i by Sap sl s a home run The board of managers of the| Events include the 100, 220, 440 and Commercial circuit will meet tom 880 yard dashes, the mile run, 12 row night at the offices of the Stand- d" high hurdles, 220 low hurdl ard Oil Co., room 433, Transportation |high jump, broad jump, pole vault, Guilding. shot put, discus and javelin throws. GROTTO NINE IS LOOKING FOR STRONG OPPOSITION M territory _ A schedule of Sunday games for the month of June is being arranged with teams having the use of diamonds by Manager Joe Leverton at Columbia 4899. Rockville, Silver Spring, Mohawks, Laurel and lington are challenged. Week day games to be played on local flelds also are wanted. EMBERS of the Grotto base ball team, an all-Masonic organiza- tion, have organized and are looking for opposition from the strong unlimited teams of the District and the neighboring Clover Club will meet the Baltimore Peerless at Baltimore on June 27 and on June 28 will tackle the Willow Athletic Club at Newark. Knick- Ar- Interstate tossers of the Government loop nosed out the Patent Office team, 7 to 6. Modoc Seniors, who have a record of five straight victories, including a win over the Hess Seniors, are book- ing games and are especially anxi locate an opponent for Memorial Manager J. Gilbert Markham v be reached at Cleveland 5. Waple pitched a sterling game and starred @t bat when the Kenilworth niors defeated the Shamrock Seniors, to 7. For a booking with the Kenilworths for May 30 call Lincoln Glen Carlin clubmen defeated the Park Athletic Club, 9 to 0. Southern Midgets trounced the Cor- inthian Midgets in their first game of the Washington Base Ball and Ath- letic Association series, 9 to 2. Lehigh tossers are to take on the Congress Heights nine Sunday at the latter’s field. Lehigh players will meet tomorrow night at 707 ABison street. Cardinals defeated the Ontarios, 14 to 8. Shamrock Seniors are meeting to- morrow night at 715 G streets to dis- ‘cuss their game with the Fredericks- burg Giants on ature Practice will b& held Friday at Fifth and L streets at 5 o'clock Chase Bearcats registered their eignth straight win of the sea- son when they defeated the Tenley- ‘town nine, 7 to Lafayette clubmen tled the Sea- brook nine to a scoreless tie in four innings, the game being called on ac- {count of rain, | Coleman, Eastern Athletic Associa- | tion hurler, allowed but one hit when | the Seneca'nine defeated, 12 to 0. Warwicks defeated the Ransdell {nine, 6 to 2, but were nosed out by the Shenandoah Valley tossers, 7 to 6. Harp Midgets, who won from the Eastern Athletic Club ona forfeit, will meet the Southern Railway team @t Fairlawn diamond today at 5:15. Mickey O'Connor will climb the hill for the Harps. Balance Monthly 30x3% Tire, $11.00 Equip your car with new tires Six Months to Pay! PROBEY TIRE STORES 2104 Pa. Ave. N.W. | deadlock | pionship ‘;2?&05‘56, i Quinn, K. Carera, C. Tellesfen. W. Rankin, R. Acto) Golden, J. Bridges, Coach Guyon, J. Long, ¢ 'SOUTH ATLANTIC BOXING TECH AND CENTRAL IN DIAMOND CLASH)| h High's final opportunity to with Central the second place honors in the scholastic base ball series was to come this ternoon when the Manual Trainers and the champions were to mingle at Wilson | Memorial stadium to close their series «chedule: Coach Guyon's Eastern tossers also were to get action toda with the University of freshmen at College Park. The game will be the last of the season for the Old Liners and they will try hard to avenge a 7-to-3 defeat suffered at the hands of the Easterners early in the Spring. Tomorrow Eastern and Western are due to clash at Central stadium in their first encounter of the cham. chedule. Their first tilt was postponed because of wet grounds, and, as yet, no date has been set for a play-off. PENN AND CORNELL CREWS ARE LUCKY NEW YORK, May 26.—Pennsyl- vanta and Cornell crews will have fa- vored lanes in the Hudson River re- gatta at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on June 22, according to positions drawn under the supervision of the steward’s com- mittee of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. The Quaker eights obtained the No. 1 lane on the west shore in both the versity and junior varsity races and No. 3 position in the freshman event. Cornell secured the Highiand bank lane in the freshman contest, while its varsity and junior varsity crews will have the No. 2 position. The «.mplete line-up will be as fol- lowe: Varsity race—No. 1. Pennsylvania: 2. Cor- nell: 3. Nav 4. Columbia: 5. Washington: 5. Syracuse: 7. Wisconsin, Junior varsity — No. 1, Pennsylvani; ¥ 3. Washington: 4, Columbia: 1 2._Columbia: Wisconsin. Cornel Syracuse et ONLY MAJOR CLASH IS WON BY PIRATES By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 26.—No games | were scheduled in the American League yesterday, while a mixture of cold weather, rain and a freight wreck put off all but one game in the Na- tional, the Pirates opening a home series against the Cubs with a 5-to-3 victory. Manager Tris Speaker and Second Baseman Klugman’of Cleveland have been suspended indefinitely for pro- testing a- decislon so_vigogously in Saturday's game with New they were ejected by Umpire Rowland. Heinie Groh has rejoined the New York Glants after taking treatment for his left knee. Lindstrom is doing so well at third base that Groh will be kept on the bench. Babe Ruth expects to appear at the Yankee stadium today to_see a double-header between the Hugmen and the Red Sox. He has hopes of donning a uniform. GRADED SCHOOL NINES DUE TO BATTLE TODAY Thompson and Brightwood graded school base ball teams were to meet at the Union Station Plaza this after- noon in the third contest of the ele- mentary school series being conducted by the playground department, Blow and Tenley teams were Victo- rious in yesterday’s encounter. The Blow boys conquered the Blair-Hayes combination, 6 to 5, while Tenley was victor in a clash with Monroe by a count of 15 to 14. hman—X 3. Pennsylvania CHICAGO, May 26 (#).—Stanislaus Zbyszko, Polish wrestler, who recently defeated Wayne (“Big”) Munn in a heavywelght wrestling match, has ap- plied here for an injunction to restrain Ed “Strangler”) Lewis from claiming the world champlonship! Hogg M. Bro econd row, J. Frager, R. Jacobs, G. M. Burdine, L. Sheehy, LIKELY TO BE HELD HERE OUTS for boxing championships of the South Atlantic division of the Amateur Athletic Union, 2 for June scheduled at Washington Barracks and 3, probably will be held there, notwithstanding re- ports that the tournament would be canceled because staging of the con- tests would violate a section of the District of Columbia code __Following a conference thi United States district atorney at Washington Barracks, and Atlantic A. A. U, were s apt tisfied the ducted at the barracks without transgressing a utes, and new plans for the affair were expec afternoon. Maj. Gordon informed Capt. Cl and President Ornstein that the tion of the District of Columbia code | relating to pusgilistic encounters here applied to the South Atlantic ama- ‘teur bouts as originally planned, as well as to any bouts between profes sional prize fighters. He also ex- pressed the opinion that his office had jurisdiction over military reserva- tions within the District, as well as other sections. Maj. Gordon stated that it was not within the power of his office to ban any such contests. But, he added, if alleged violations of the code were brought to his attention he would | necessarily have to cause warrants against the offenders to ba issued. Capt. Cleland and President Ornstein tood that it was up to the at- office to punish those who violate the law, but not to exercise police powers. Capt. Cleland told Maj. Gordon that in this instance the Washington Bar- racks was not intending to press the question of jurisdiction, but that_the question of policy was at issue. V Department regulations, with respect to athletic contests conducted by the Army, compel a military post to con- form to the sentiment of the surround: ing community, and Capt. Cleland a sured Maj. Gordon that the Washing- ton Barracks authorities would make no effort to conduct the bouts if it was found they could not be conducted without affronting the law and the citizens of the District. However, both Capt. Cleland and President Ornstein of the South At- lantic A. A. U. are confident affairs may be so arranged as to avoid pos- sibie conflict with the office of the United States district attorney, and that the amateur bouts will be held as_scheduled. Maj, Gordon's attitude toward the bouts between recognized profes- sionals that have been conducted dur- ing the past few months by several newly organized clubs about Washing- ton, however, indicates that they may be suppressed in the near future. The United States attorney has bad brought before him evidence that raises a question of the legality of these pugilistic entertainments, and a thorough investigation of them prob- ably will be made soon. ROBINSON IS ONLY PRESIDENT-MANAGER By the Associated Pres NEW YORK, May 26.—Wilbert Robinson, new president of the Brook- 1yn Natlonals, refuses to lay down the managerial reins for a swivel chair. “I want to remain on the bench and run this club through to the finish,” explains the veteran manager, who led the Dodgers to two pennants and who now has the team in second place. “I like the idea of being president of the club, but I also like the idea of being In the thick of the fight. The two positions will not be too much for me. You can't kill a Robinson with work."” . Robinson is the only president-man- ager in major league base ball. His election, brought about by the death of Charles H. Ebbets and Edward Mc- Keever, was accompanied by an un- official statement that the Dodgers would not be sold, for the time being at least. Zack Wheat is to be assistant man- ager. NASH 9th & P Sts. N.W. 1200 H St. N. Main 722820 Too Much Enthusiasm Before he had driven or ridden in the Nash Advanced Six, a man who wanted a new car asked one of our salesmen if he was not “a little over-enthissiastic.” 5-passenger sedan for a few moments. A few days later he drove it home. Now he is not only enthusiastic about the car, but tickled with the McReynolds’ brand service. R. McReynolds & Son 1423-27 L St. ? Later, he drove a 14th & Park Rd. morning Columbia 2619 with Maj. Pevton Gordon, . J. R. D. Cleland, athletic director “harles L. Ornstein, president of the South boxing competitions could be con- provisions of the stat- to be formulated this BATTERY OF BROTHERS SEEKING AFFILIATION Bert and Alfred Schamber, pitch- er and catcher, respectively, new- comers in town, wish to tie up with some unlimited or senfor team for the Summer. They prefer a nine that plays several times a week and are willing to play for the sport they get out of the game. A letter or card addressed to 2506 Twenty-fourth street north- east will reach them. Moran—No Change in Dodger Policy BY JOHN B. EW YORK, May 26.—Arthur Fletcher, manager of the Pt N National League club, has done something for his t not been achieved in Philadelphia since th FOSTER days o Not since the beginning of the season have the Phillies been lov fifth place at the week end, and in 1924 there was never a week end that they got that high. All during Ma this May they have been in fourth third place last, which shows th v last season they were in eightl fth and third place, and they ¢ are on the way up. Base ball fans begin to realize that the work of the P biggest stunt that i CENTRAL BASKETERS IN SPRING PRACTICE Intent on keeping the basket b champlonship at Central, Bert Co gins, mentor of the Blue and White court team, is putting the recruits for his squad through a strenuous cam- paign of Spring practice that is to be continued until the close of school. A squad of eight men, seve: whom filled in as substitutes last sea | son, are working two days a week at |the’ Central gymnasium with a view to giving several of the regulars a Stiff battle for their positions. Crouch, Gordon, Brook Lemon, De Boskey, Fitzgerald and Birthright are going through the prepping process. A majority of these were members of the lightweight team last Winter. Dean and Hale will be lost to the quad next year through graduation, nd Dezendorf will be barred by the fraternity ruling. Banta, center on the Tash, champlonship quint, will return and| at present is keeping in shape by working with the trackmen. Moser is holding down the backstopping posi- tion on the base ball team. Capt. Macdonald and Chatlin also are expected to be back in uniform when the call goes out next Fall. MOUNT RAINIER NINE HAS TWO BIG GAMES Mount Rainier Athletic Club base ball tossers have a busy week end ahead. Saturday afternoon they encounter the Petworth mine, and on Sunda will take on the Aloysius Ciub. Botk games will be played at the Mount Rainier fleid. To win both games or to get an even break the District line combi- nation will have to be at its best The Petworth team has been ranked among the best on local sandlots for several years, and the Aloys have been mowing down all opposition during the first season since 1914. Mount Ralnfer recently has signed several new players and doubtless will give their opponents a pair of battles. HARD TO PICK FAVORITE IN EPSOM DOWNS DERBY By the Associated Prese L ONDO There i May 26—Tomorrow is Derby day, and tens of thousands of Britishers are eagerly canvassing the probable results of the mile-and-a-half race over the historic course at Epsom Downs. little to guide their choice. It is generally admitted that the horses this year are below the highest standard, and there is no outstand- ing favorite. odds of 5 to 1 Lord Astor has thus far been un- fortunate in his efforts to win the Derby, his horses having run second five times within the last seven years. In the face of this persistent il luck, which some people term a hoodoo, the gamblers have been chary in sup- porting Cross Bow. H. E. Morriss' Manna comes next at 11 to 2, but, as he will be ridden by the popular Steve Donoghue, plenty prefer him to Cross Bow. The fatters jockey is Frank Bullock of Australia, who also has a great repu- tation as a rider. The French horse Ptolemy II, which disappointed his backers in the French 2.000 guineas, has made a good impression on experts who have seen him practicing at Epsom since his_arrival, and they say he is running better than he did &t Long- champs. Lord Derby's Conquistador is an- other much favored.. All the horses are reported in excellent health. The Epsom course benefited from a long steady rain which fell Sun- day night and now is in firstrate condition. The downs has taken on its familiar Derby day appearance, with the usual stands, side shows, gypsy tents and the like, and all evi- dences point to a huge attendance. Elaborate traffic arrangements have been made by the police. The streams of vehicles will be directed from 14 LOOK! Amazing values in good used cars. Be sure to see this one. . The betting, however, Ford Coupe 1922 $200 Reduced Prices on every car in stock STUDEBAKER White Front Lot 14th Street at R N.W. 3218 M Street N.W. Potomac 1633 favors Lord Astor's Cross Bow, at police points. connected by radio and telegraph, replacing the control from airplanes which has been a feature of recent years. Repair shops will be erected along the routes for the assistance of mo- torists. The old-time Derby-goers, whose joy was to drive to Epsom in coaches behind spanking teams, have been al most eleminated by the automobile. DEMPSEY WILL TRAIN. NEW YORK, May 26.—Jack Demp- sey expects to mix training with honeymooning, judging from an order received by a New York house re- questing that considerable boxing paraphernalia be shipped to his Paris address. —_— WINGO OUT SOME TIME. CINCINNATI, May 26 (#).—Cincin- nat! lost its second catcher for a period of at least three weeks, when an X-ray report made by the club physician showed a fractured finged on’'Ivy Wingo's throwing hand. The major league record for stolen bases is 937, held by Willlam Hamil- renewals or repalrs are our particular hobby. Bring your battery troubles, of whatever nature, here to us and we will assume all responsibility for their speedy remedy, relieving you of all anxiety. We are ex- and give wherever employed. convinces. satistaction A trial Official Sales and Service Station HOOD & HEWITT TIRES and TUBES Sheridan Garage, Inc. A. A. A. Service Station 2516 Que St. N.W. Teléiphone West 2442 being pulled off in base ball this y True, their old across the ol pipe at the expense of League, but they we when they quit in seemed like travel in 1925 and there. any better they did at July 26 on place, which so well that they the cracks in the ce Others Unlike P The Boston like they were Cubs are lots wo A they they Brooklyr selves that they must he Louis shows prom does, but for the ting any further 9 But this ¥ didn't seem to I Boston down South making It National League p flavor to it. It it weren't jection of a little Ph the race in the s be a worse on lelphia te e h = 1d an i Give Fletcher Credit. Secretly base ball Fletcher a lot of 1 has done, and base prodigal with it Fieetcher,” as been workin, the Phillies on thrown pounds team, only to have it of it was I But tell this seasc ing one of the bes one of the best aw a ball team man eam and nev time on a week pla knows somethi about the handl p Same Policy for Dodgers The selection of Wilbe as president of the Brook club to succeed the late bets will mean t which has been p will be continued in club. It will not int ing of s manag | the positions " of | presi t for the d of year, alth his the executive responsib with the new . office The stock of divided between tw bets family and th es The cholce mutually agreed upon. COLLEGE BASE BALL. At Chapel Hill—Duke, 10; North Carolina, 5. 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