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SP ORTS. THE EV. NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY. SEPTEMBBR 17, 192 SPORT S.” 5 - : Nationals Gain in Battle for Fourth Place : Major League Races Continue Tight YANKSSTT[[A]] Georgetown and Aztecs Gain Titles in Capital City Loops { AGAIN BEAT TIGERS * BY SLUGGING BALL Jones Effective While Mates Bang Trio of Bengals for 11-t0-7 Victory. BY JOHN B. KELLER. ETROIT, September 17.—George Moriarty’s floundering Tigers did not need Red Wingo's cir- cus antics in right field in or- der to absorb another trounc- ing at the hands of the Griffmen here yesterday afternoon, and before the last out was called, three Tiger flingers had been maced for fifteen solid blows, good for 25 bases and Bucky Harris’ troupe had made it two in a row, 11 to 7. With the White Sox getting an even split against the Red Sox the Griffmen gained a bit in their battle for fourth lace. i The box score tells the whole story. Just about everything that first Sorrell, then Stoner and finally Smith, tossed up. the Griffs swung into the pitch and gail-d in high and wide to untenanted pots. Sam Rice and Joe Judge ran themselves bowlegged after leaning against pitches, each connecting for a triple in addition to two other blows of robust proportions. Only Manager Harris, who had a big day and a bad one, and Boss, who replaced Judge at first in the seventh, failed to get at least one safety. The Washington pilot strode to the plate five limes and failed to get the ball cut of reach of the defenders. He aiso had 17 chances at second base and in the process of handling or mis- handling them, kicked in with three errors, all three of them figuring in the Tiger scoring. The boss of the Griffmen also figured in a pair of double which is entirely a different mat- Pl te: Goslin Hits a Homer. Goose Goslin failed to get the ball out of the infield in his first three ap- pearances at the plate, but on his fourth trip he pushed the leather right cut of the park, via the center field bleachers and the round-trip blow came with Rice on first, as the result of a pass open the seventh inning. While Sorrell, Stoner and Smith were being smeared inning after inning, Sam Jones coasted along on an carly lead, and except for an unsteady fourth in- g, when Heilmann's triple ferried two runs over the plate, the veteran never was seriously threatened. Sorrell was in trouble as early as the first inning. He managed to get West on a loft to Stone, but Rice selected a pitch and flogged in to the right field corner for three bases and it was an easy matter for him to score while Warner was throwing out Goslin. Double plays lifted Sorrell out of bad spots in both the stcond and third | innings, but he ran into more difficul- ties in the fourth. Singles by Rice, Judge and Bluege, with a pass to Goslin in between, resulted in a brace of markers, but the Bengals came right back with three in their half to knot the count. Gehringer's single, Harris' error with an easy double play in front of him, Heilmann's triple and a blow for a base by McManus did the damage. ‘But the Griffmen lost no time regain- ing the lead and when they had com- leted their fifth turn at bat, Sorrell Ead disappeared from view and Stoner was in and out again. Judge Whacks a Triple. \ Eleven men batted before Smith | finally disposed of West for the third out. and West and Rice in succession hit for a base. Stoner went to the mound and got Goslin on a pop to McManus, but Judge cut one down the first base |3 line for three bases and two more runs were in. Bluege waited for a pass and Ruel singled to left. Gehringer muffed Jones started it with a double | B BIG LEAGUE STATISTICS AMERICAN LEAGUE. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Washington, 11; Detroit, 7. Phi hi: Cleveland, 1. New St. Louis, 5. Chicago, 3-0; Boston, 1-2. STANDING CLUBS. Cleveland GAMES TODAY. GAMES TOMORROW. Wash’gton at Detroit. Wash’ston at Detroit. New York at St. L. New York at St. Louls. Boston at Chicago. Boston at Chicago. Phila. at Cleveland. NATIONAL LEAGUE. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Pittsburgh, 1; New rk, 0. Cincinnati, 4; Brookivn, 3 (10 innings). Only gam schedules STA! ING OF THE CLUB! » e $.88: 2 & MieRe ST p & 3% 2 H HEETES RN 25 &5 22 3 & St._Louis. 7111115110110 15188 New_York. Chieago . Pittsburgh Cineinnati Brooklyn .. Boston . Philadeiphia GAMES TOMORROW. Cinel. at Brooklyn. Cincl. at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at N. York.Pittsburgh at N. Y. Chicago at Boston. Chicago at Boston. St. Louls at Phila, GAMES TODAY. St. Louis at Phila. HITTERS. Player. Club. G. AB. R. H. Pct. P. Waner, Pirates. 141 562 132 216 .384 Hornsby, Braves.. 126 442 88 169 .382 Goslin, Senators.. 123 407 69 154 .378 Manush, Browns.. 142 583 92 219 .376 Gehrig, Yankees.. 141 513 126 188 .367 RUN SCORERS. Ruth, Yankees P. Waner, Pira Gehrig, Yankees . L. Waner, Pirates. Bottomley, Cardinals BASE STEALERS. Cuyler, Cubs . Myer. Red Sox . . Frisch, Cardinals . Mostil, White Sox Carey, Robins . PITCHERS. L. Per. Benton, Giants .. 6 2793 Crowder, Browns 5 .83 Grove, Athletics .. 7 767 Hoyt, Yankees .. 6 4750 Pennock, Yankees . 6 .39 | RECORDS OF GRIFFMEN G. SB. Pet. 378 330 309 1 Jon Cronin’ Tate cwannaifz 2922305 mosmsanaliaaBRR] CLUB BATTING. Stoner’s toss on Harris’ easy roller and | G, AB. R, H. SH. SB. Pet. Cronin bounced a double to left to drive | 143 #762 615 1381 133 85 .20 over the nnhman%lsmg ) of t{‘l‘k‘l Lol inning. Cronin’s blow brought Smi ‘otal Gam. Com. Inn’gs from the bull pen and he got JONEs on | yones sames.stact. qampitched. W, L, strikes and West on a loft to Stope. Braxton’ 85 22 13 1K1 1 The Griffs came right back with two | Brown ! 2 in the sixth, the result of Goslin's|g o & I6x%NE homer with Ri¢e on first. The Tigers | Burke a $ 81" .% 4 were docile enough until the eighth, gl'“"’ 9: 13 W“‘ ‘3 ,i when Gehringer beat cut a hit to Boss end pulled up at third on Harry Rice’s single to right. Harris mussed up Heil- mann’s grounder and Gehringer scored. The Tigers made another weak bid in the ninth which Fothergill opened with a double to left. Hargrave drew a pass, but Warner’s pop to Bluege did not help. Neun batted for Smith and got a life when Boss kicked his roller and Stoner's fly to Goslin permitted Fothergill to score. Gehringer came through with a single to center that scored Hargrave, but both Harry Rice and Heilmann hit into force plays. BUSY WITH BATS WASHINGTON. AB.R. H. PO. A. E. West. cf § 1 £51°e @ aTR AR "0 N Sy 32unse e $ 1fs a0l i e e 5 01 £:278. 8.6 ® e g e e oo e L | 931 ®:4 8 Jones, 9T W e Totals ... 40 1% 15 27 20 4 DETROIT. AB.R. H. PO. A. E. Stone, 1 o stz e % Gehringer, sy ilsia g H. 3 1T A i e Lo .8 e 11 &8 g aragee 1 1 SNl a1 e ae I 3% B a8 9 1@ ¢ 1.9.3 @ 100 00 e DA 710 27 12 1 “Batted for Smith in ninth innine. Washington .. 10026200011 Detroit .......... ©000300013—7 Runs batted in—Goslin (3), Judge (3), Blueze, Heilmann (3), McManus, West, Ruel, Cronin (2), Two-base hits—Jones, onin, Fotherzill. Three-base hits—S. Rice, Home run—Goslin. Rice. Sacrifice—Stone. ner to Gehringer, Bluege to Harris to Judge, Ci is to Judge, Heilmann (un-, 2nus {0 Gebringer to_ Heil- ases—Washington, 7; De- a ouer, 3 innings. pitcher—sSorrell. es— Campbeil and Hildebrand. hours and 3 minutes. IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES By the Associated Press. Last week's record for major league clubs of games won and lost, runs, hits, errors and opponents’ runs follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE. W. L R H E OR New York... 9 1 7 1283 10 31 burgh . 1 28 58 3 23 2 30 64 2 17 3 46 98 8 27 3 & e 9 39 7 34 71 10 63 5 13 48 4 22 9 30 8 8 N LEAGUE. W. L. R H E OR 5 1 4 6 12 29 SRR RE 2 3 ‘l‘ 4“ ; Tg 1 3 lx 40 5 3 0 4 1 Qs u 3 s—War- | MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Milwaukee, 10-0: St. Paul, 8-5. Columbus, '4; Louisville, 3. Kansas City, 7; Minneapolis, 2. Indianapolis, 11; Toledo, 4. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. ewark ... * 76 81 .48 513 Jersey City. 6596 404 ntreal, §; Roches Buffalo, 3; Toronto, SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION. W. L. Pet. . L. Pet. Memphis... 49 27.645 Mobile. ..... 34 39466 Birmingh'm 48 28 632 N. OrleaDs . 34 39 466 Little Rock. 4337538 Atlanta. 3546 Chatt'nooga 3741474 Nashvill Chattanoof Nashville, 1. WESTERN LEAGUE. Des Motnes 12.3; Amagillo, 2-1. G ha, 3-5. City, 4-12. San_ Francisco, 7-0. Oakland, 5-6. -12; Hollywood, 5-6. Los’ Angeies, Seattle, 5 GIANTS ARE HURT BY LOSS TO BUCS By the Assoclated Press. All base ball eyes were centered yes- | the Yankees again in the neck-and-neck | race for the American League flag. Connie did his part by winning from Cleveland by 7 to 1, but the Yankees | also were victors over the Browns by 17 to 5 and the relative standing of the two contenders remained unchanged, | | the Yanks leading by half a game. i Won." Lost. Pt Toplay. New York. 92 @ a8 13 Philadelphi 92 50 648 11 The Giants iost slight but important ground in the National League struggle. ‘They firmmed Pittsburgh to win by 1 to 0 in the opening game of the West- ern invasion at the Polo Grounds and so fell to a point two full games behind ['the leading Cardinals. The Giants thus completed for St. Louis the theoretical advantage the Cardinals gained on Sat- urday by winning a game which the Giants still had to play. The Cards | and the Cubs were idle yesterday. ‘The standing: Won. Lost. 8 57 8 59 Pet. Toplay. 610 13 1596 584 | Chicago CHISOX BUY THREE. DALLAS, Tex., September 17 (#).— Sale of three players to the Chicago White Sox has bgen announced by the Dallas Steers. The players are Pitcher Victor Frasler, Catcher Jack Mealey and TInfielder Irvin Jeffries. All were rookies this year, 13 12 terday uporr~Connie Mack’s bid to pass | Nuesslein Has Average of 198 Out of 200 In Winning World Small-Bore Rifle Title AWRENCE A. NUESSLEIN, 5209 Connecticut avenue, this city, has just arrived home after winning the world small-bore rifle championship in the inter- national matches held in connection with the Olympics at Amsterdam. He achieved the remarkable score of 198 out of 200, for an average of 99 out of 100, the highest in his career. BY GEORGE MORIARTY. Manasger of the Detroit Base Ball Club. HE Chicago Cubs against the New York Yankees or Phila- delphia Athletics would offer plenty of food for analysis. Joe McCarthy pilots a team which is not a jewel for consistency, but it becomes menacing when that is least expected. Three outstanding flaws have greatly retarded Chicago during the present season. The failure of Charley Root to maintain the pitching page he sst last year leaves the club without a star of the Pennock, Benton, Grove or Alex- ander type. Another odd distinction is that the club has not done so well on the road, winning the big majority of its games on the*home lot. The third fault finds Hack Wilson unable to clout the apple at his best dusing the clos- ing weeks of the campaign. This does not mean that only the Cubs have their bad poini the most powerful clubs have their weak spots. Granted that pitching is the vital phase in a world series, could Nehf, Bush, Blake, Carlson, Jones, Malone and Root furnish the smoke and fire to subdue the powerful attack of the Yankees or Athletics if Chicaga. gets into the series? In case the Cubs do take part, indi- cations point to a strendous job for their pitchers. The Cubs would give the Yankee pitchers a strenuous job, too, but the Athletics, with Grove, would easily hold the pitching su- premacy over Chicago. The Cubs display an excellent de- fensive web, but their batting record is not so impressive. Stephenson throws fear into the hearts of all opposing pitehers. I have been told that he is the most dangerous batter in the Na- tional League. After Stephenson the batting momentum is divided among Wilson, Grimm, Heathcote, Maguire, Hartnett and Cuyler. Either Yankees or Mackmen LAWRENCE A. NUESSLEIN. It was the third consecutive time Nuesslein has won the small-bore title. He was victor in the Olympic games at Antwerp in 1920 when he averaged 97%> and again in Rome in 1927 when he averaged 98. In 1923 Nuesslein won the world free rifie championship in gllfmstandsng position at Camp Perry, Defensively, the Cubs’ outfleld is far behind the Athletics’ or Yankees' outer works. Let us look at the catchers. Hartnatt and Gonzales make an ideal combina- tion for a world serles. Hartnett is a great thrower, a strong batsman, un- usually aggressive, smart, but not wholly without a mechanical side. Gonzales is clever, a good batter and a real handler of pitchers; also credit him with an accurate throwing arm. So, the Cubs are nicely tailored on the backstop proposition. The Cubs’ infleld has put up a spark- ling game throughout the Summer, re- gardless of the constant shifts Mc- Carthy has had to make. Grimm, Ma- guire, McMillan, England, Beck and Butler field cleverly enough, but there is little batting punch among them. However, the ordinary batter is dan- gerous in the Cubs’ park because a well met pitch may be parked in or against the bleachers not far distant from the plate. For that reason a close game belongs to either side until the last man is out. In a series against the Yankees the Cub pitchers would be called upon to tame Ruth, Gehrig, Meusel, Combs and company. ‘The Pittsburgh pitchers seemed to pitch in fear of them last Fall. Of course, the Yankees are not the whale of a club they were last October. Their pitching has suffered, and if Lazzeri doesn't play, another great punch will be missing. The Cubs may find an even tougher proposition if they face the Phflldelghla Athletics. Connie Mack has everything that makes a great and powerful ball club. In case the Cubs meet either team I feel inclined to string along with the Yankees on account of their great bat- ting punch, or with the Athletics be- cause of their unusual all-around ability. (Copyright, 1928, by North American News- paper Alliance.) ..|Red Sox Lose as Many Upsets Result in Sandlot Struggles PSETS were numerous on yester- day’s sandlot base ball pro- gram. Washington Red Sox were the victims of the most surprising reversal when they took an unexpected 4-to-1 setback from Berwyn A. C. at Berwyn, Md. Henry Hiser’s All-Stars were recov- ering today from a severe 6-0 lacing handed out by Mount Rainiers and Pet- worth’s pride came back from Bowie on the short end of a 4 to 2 count. Brook Grubb's Silver Spring nine topped off a big program at Wheaton diamond by taking both games from Takoma Tigers. Virginia White Sox stopped the winning streak of Janney A. C. at Bailey's Cross Roads, Va., an Dixie Pigs could only get an even break in two games with Maryland A. C. Saks Kroydens revealed unexpected strength by dividing two games with the Anacostia Eagles. Cabin John Junior Order nine centinued its winning streak by halting tlwt of Beymer A. C. Mon- roe A. C. nine was an easy victim of National Press Building Cardinals. Results of yesterday’s games: Silver Spring, 5—6; Takoma Tigers, 2—2. Berwyn A. C., 4; Red Sox, 1. Mount Rainier, 6; Hyattsville All- stars, 0. Herndon Fairlous, 9—12; Capital { Traction, 4—1. Arlington Busmen, 6; Hess A. C., 1. ! Bowie Motors, 6; Petworth, 4. | Virginia White Sox, 8; Janney A. “Dixie Pigs, 7—1; Maryland A. C, 3—11. Anacostia Eagles, 11—5; Saks Kroy- dens, 2—' Pirates A. C.,, 5; Try-Me Bottlers, 2. Cabin John Junior Order, 3; Bey- . C, 1. Corinthian Seniors, 9; Seattles, 8. Corinthian ~ Seniors, 4; Central lues, 3. Corinthian Midgets, 7; Colonials, 3. mers, 2. | National P. B. Cardinals, 7; Monroe in the Prince Georges County cham- pionship fight. The Motormen are ready to meet the winner of the Mount Rainier-Hyattsville All-Star series. Call Bowie 43 for arrangements. HYATTSVILLE BOWS TO MOUNT RAINIER HYATTSVILLE, Md., September 17.— Unless the Hyattsville nine shows marked improvement over its work yes- terday, when it bowed to Mount Rainier, 0 to 6, in the opening game of their annual three-game series, Mount Rainjer will land the second contest and the series next Sunday in River- dale Park. While the Hyattsville team was unable to hit Bud Bellman, who hurled for Mount Rainier yesterday, it could have made a much better showing had it not been for its flock of errors, both of omission and commission. Charley (Gump) Bailey, who started on the mound for Hyattsville, was in- effective, but Eddie Marosy, who suc- ceeded him, checked the local batters, though he received little support from his mates either at bat or afield. A final meeting to perfect organiza- tion of the Prince Georges County Duckpin Association will be held next Friday at 8 pm. in the American Legion hall here. League competition will open September 24 at 8 o'clock, when American Legion rollers, who won the pennant last season, will meet an opponent to be named. Another match also will be carded for that night. McTIGUE LISTS BOUTS. NEW YORK, September 17 (#).— Mike McTigue, veteran light heavy- weight, has signed for two Igouu in x}ym Manager Minnick of Petworth A. C. is anxious to card several games before the curtain falls on the diamond cam- paign. He is especially anxious to talk with Manager Brook Grubb of the Sil- ver Spring nine. Call Columbia 8740 for dates. Bowie Motor Co. nine claims a say Harrison radiator d cores in stock Wittsatts, 1809 14th North 7177 Also 319 13th, ¥ Block Below Ave. near future. On September 24, he will I’azeu';b’g‘lflz C}ilrlm!:h lthchlclgu. and Ohl e scheduled to ht Benny Ross at Buffalo. o~ TROUSERS To Match Your Odd Coats - EISEMAN'S, 7th & F S R T S Nuesslein was the ranking civilian of the team of nine which represented the United States at Amsterdam this year. The team was selected as the result of a five-day elimination shoot at Quantico, Va., conducted under the most trying weather conditions. The target with likeness of Nuesslein above shows how his hits were recorded on bulls eye in championship test. TYPOTHETAE TEAMS WILL ROLL TONIGHT ‘Typothetae Bowling League is one of the several circuits carded to open the campaign tonight. Sixteen teams comprise this loop this year and a merry race is predicted. In addition to the opening cere- monies at the Arcadia, where 38 new pinways are to be placed at,the disposal of the public, several leagues will begin their campaigns. Ladies’ Public Debt and Men’s Federal League will open at the Arcadia and Plumbers’ League’s 10 teams will start at Lucky Strike. Another new duckpin league is in the making. Employes of the Western Union Telegraph Co. are banding sev- eral together under the name Western Union Bowling League. The new cir- cuit is assured, but the number of teams m;:luged has not as yet been deter- mined. Dave Cox, secretary of Recreation League, announces that team captains will meet at Recreation drives Thurs- day night at 7:30 o'clock prior to the opening of the league’s season. Bowl- ing will start at 8 o'clock. DREADNAUGHTS WIN FROM CELTICS 7-2 ALEXANDRIA, Va. September 17.— Ike Dreifus worked in brilliant fashion to pitch the Dreadnaughts to a 7-to-2 rctory over the St. Mary's Celtics yes- terday in the opening contest of a three-game series. He held the losers without a hit untl two were out in the ninth. Columbia Engine Co. won the cham- pionship of the Alexandria Fire De- partment yesterday with a 5-to-3 triumph over No. 5 Motor Co. in the “rubber” game. St. Mary's Boys' Club broke even in two games yesterday. East Falls Church A. C. was defeated 7 to 2 on Harlow Field while Company C, 13th Engineers, defeated the locals, 9 to 1, in a game at Fort Humphreys. Edward Harlow requests Louis Latham, Alec Cabell, Bussy Brenner, Earl Cronin, Joe Hamilton, Jack Allen, Paul Travers, Pete Willlams and Billy ‘Travers to report to him at a basket ball meeting in Lyceum Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. Alexandria Fire Department Auxil- fary will give a benefit dance for Rob- ert Merchant, who nearly lost his eye- sight from injuries sustained while playing quarterback for the Fire De- partment Preps last Fall, in Elks’ Hall, October St. Mary’s Lyceum A. C. will hold its first foot ball practice tomorrow ll;\lg]!(lt at 7 o'clock in Dreadnaught ark. Foot ball prospects at Alexandria High School soared today when it was learned that Parke Bell, who played end for the Virginia A. C. eleven last season, had enrolled. Consolidation of the Alexandria High School Reserves and the Rosebud A. C., under the name of the Eagle A. C,, is planned. Windsor Demaine won the Alexan- dria Gun Club’s 50-bird singles trap- shoot in Janney's Lane Saturday after- noon with 45 hits out of 50. HOME RUN STANDIN By the Associated Press. Home runs yesterday — Gehrig, Yankees, 1; Koenig, Yankees, 1; Blue, Browns, 1; Goslin, Senators, 1. American League leaders — Ruth, Yankees, 50; Gehrig, Yankees, 24; Hauser, Athletics, 15; Blue, Browns, 14; Simmons, Athletics, 14. National League leaders — Wilson, Cubs, 30; Bottomley, Cardinals, 28; Hafey, Cardinals, 25; Bissonette, Robins, 23, League totals—Natlonal, 554; Ameri- can, 440. Grand total, 994. Learn to Fly CLUB-WAY FLY-SOLO-AT $5.50 per Hour Write National Flying Ass’n For_Free Catalogue and Plan 009 Barr Building WASHINGTON, D. C. A'S HALF A GAME Cards’ Advantage Increased to Two Games When Pi- rates Down Giants. By the Assoclated Press. OWN the home stretch race go base ball's battalions and it now is short shrift for those that slip, eve omentarily. ‘Two months a game lost was accompanied by no particularly disastrous after-effects, but with only two weeks to go, a defeat for a con- tender calls for tearing of hair in the home camp and loud and prolonged cheers from pennant rivals. Both races are as far from being de- cided as théy were on the opening day of the season. Sunday’s games left the Yankees a half game ahead of their bitter American League rivals, the Philadelphia Athletics, while the idle St. Louis Cardinals stretched their Na- tional League advantage to two full games when the second-place New York Giants bowed to Pittsburgh. That Giant defeat, by 1 to 0, was a bitter pill for Larry Benton, right-hand redhead of John McGraw's twirling staff. Larry held the battling Pirates to two hits in the eight innings he worked and walked only two men, and vet had only himself to blame for his defeat. Both Pirate hits and both of Benton’s walks came in the third in- ning, when the only run of the game was scored. In that frame singles by Wright and Freddy Fussell and a pass to Sparky Adams filled the bases with one out. Wright was forced at the plate on Lloyd Waner's bounder to Lindstrom. This brought Paul Waner to the plate with two out and the bases full. Forces in Winning Run. Benton pitched three wide ones and then put over two strikes, “Big Poison” king them with his bat on his shoul- er. Benton could not afford to give Paul one too good, and as a consequence his next pitch failed to find the plate and Paul trotted. to first, forcing Fus- sell home with the run that eventually won the game. Fussell pitched great ball for the Cor- sairs, especially in the pinches. Twice the Giants filled the bases with oniy one out, but could not score. In the second this situation came up, but neither Andy Cohen nor Benton him- self could come through. Again in the ninth the Giants filled the bases, but Bill Terry popped to Wright and Cohen linted to the same player for the final out. Dazzy Vance saw a well-pitched game g0 by the boards as the Cincinnati Reds trimmed the Brooklyn Robins, 4 to 3, in 10 innings. The Reds scored single runs in the fourth and sixth with the aid ot errors by Bissonette and Hank Deberry, and aparently had the game won as the Robins came to bat in the nintn. Johnny Gooch’s pinch double, however, scored two runs and forced the game into extra innings. Vance and Dolf Luque, who had twirled brilliantly, were no longer on the mound when the Reds won the game with a two-run rally in the tenth. The Robins came back with one, but that wasn’t enough. :;uque fanned nine men, Bissonette four mes. Yanks Lead All the Way. ‘The Yankees made sure of staying on top of the American League stand- ing for another day when they beat St. Louis, 7 to 5, and evened the series. The Yankees were off to an early lead and saw to it that the Browns never caught up. Lou Gehrig smacked out his twenty-fourth homer of the year in the fifth, but Babe Ruth went hitless. Back of Lefty Grove’s great pitching the Athletics coasted to victory over the down-trodden Cleveland Indians, 7 to 1. It was Grove’s twenty-third vic- tory of the season against seven defeats and the Indians’ eleventh successive re- verse. The Indians scored their only run in the sixth on Montague's triple, first of the four hits Grove allowed, and an _infleld out. Good pitching by Alphonse Thomas and Slim Harriss gave Chicago and Bos- ton an even break in a double-header. Thomas allowed four hits in the first game, which went to the White Sox, 7t 1, while Harriss allowed the same num- ber in twirling Boston to a 2-to-0 shut- out in the nightcap. FIGHT WALK MILLER, PILOT, FOUND DEAD ‘Walk Miller, manager of the late Tiger Flowers, at one time middleweight champion, was dead today, presumably by his own hand. His lifeless body was found in his room at his training camp for boxers near here yesterday. There were two bullet wounds in his body, one in the temple, the other through his heart. Lying in the crook of his arm was a revolver. No one apparently heard the shots. His body was discovered when Jesse McMahon. former matchmaker for Madison Square Garden, called to see him. Jiller and Flowers made fortunes in the ring. When Flowers died last No- vember Miller was named executor of the negro fighter's estate. Among other fighters managed by Miller were Young Stribling, Manuel Quinters, Tony Herrara, Joe Mall and Tommy White. Miller had operated his training camp here for a year and a half. His home was Atlanta, Ga. He had planned to leave for there on a visit Monday. His widow, and so far as known here his only surviving relative, was in Cleveland at the time of his death. She was notified and left immediately for the camp. INDIANS LAND HURLER. HARRISBURG, Pa., September 17 (#).—Clint Brown, star right-handed pitcher of Harrisburg’'s New York- Pennsylvania League champlonship team, has been sold to the Cleveland Club of the American League for $5,000. He won 23 and lost 8 games this year. Special Train Se: I Direct to the Havre de Grace RACES -Waekdnyl—?ept 19th to | 29th, inclusive Lv. Washington . (Stasdard Time) (Union Station) . . . 1145 A.M. Ar. Greenway's Lane |l (Havre de Grace)... 130 P.M. | Parlor Car, Dining Car and Coaches Returning immediately after the races Baltimore & Ohio limited and senior class Capi- tal City League base ball cham- pionships, respectively, the for- mer easily triumphing over Auths, 8 to 2, and the latter handily taking the measure of another Auths nine, 9 to 3. In both cases the winners took the sec- ond straight of a proposed three-game series and a third contest was not necessary. Relief pitching of Henry Phipps, who went to the firing line for Georgetown to start the fourth inning, held the Auths to three bingles while his mates were getting to Taylor, Auths hurler, briskly and profiting through their op~ ponents’ ragged flelding to gain a com- manding lead. Lefty Kuhnert started for George- town on the mound, but when through his wildness Auths scored their only runs in the second inning, he was yank- ed in faver of Phipps. Counting three runs in the fourth, Georgetown went to the front and in- creased its margin steadily the re- mainder of the way. Robbins, Chaconas, Werber, Phipps EORGETOWN A. C. and Aztec A. C. yesterday won the un- and each got two hits fcr the West Enders, one of Barry's beii:y & homer. No one was on, however. A catch by Max Schwartz, Auth left field- er, of a long clout by Sammy Haas was the flelding feature. Steller hurling of John (Lefty) Pul- » mer, Aztecs pitcher, who limited Auths batters to seven hits, and the strong batting of his mates who, raked Rhodes. Auths flinger, for 18 bingles, carried Aztecs to victory over Auths. Aztecs gained the lead in the open- ing inning and were always in the van. Walker, Mulhall and Much led the winners at bat. Lewis was the only Auth player to get more than a bingle, getting two. Work of Shapiro, Auths left flelder, who snared four difficult chances, was the brightest spot of the game, de- fensively. Batting strongly behind the fine pitching of Dorto, who allowed only one hit, Sam Rice Juniors yesterday de- feated Meridians, 12 to 1, and won the championship of the Sport Mart Base Ball League. Jenkins, Fisher and Turner led the victors at bat, the first-named poling a homer. ROD AND By Perry Mille HE best news possible for the bass anglers is that the Potomac River is in the best condition it has been for some time past. This fact is augmented by the report from Harpers Ferry stating that the river is clear at that place. It may be said for the first time this season that anglers, for the large-mouth gass as well as the small-mouth bass, will have an opportunity to cast for their favorite fish. s Another feature of the past week was | the discovery of crabs in the Tidal Basin. The report reached us that crabs had been caught in the basin, but we were skeptical, and the writer made a special trip to investigate. Much to his surprise, he saw several crabs swim- ming near the floats at the boathouse. His attention was first attracted to them| by several small colored boys excitedly pointing to them and trying to make the crabs grab a stick they poked into the water. One of these youngsters vol- unteered the information that the day previous a man had landed several, including a soft crab. ‘The question is, What are crabs doing in Tidal Basin? The Bureau of Fish- eries, when informed of the fact, could give no reason for their appearance there. Assistant Commissioner of Fish- eries Radcliffe said that some years ago when dredgers were at work in the Eastern Branch a great many crabs were seen, but that he had not heard of any being in these waters since that time. Following a protracted dry spell when the Brackish water of the lower Potomac worked its way well up toward Alexandria, crabs were caught at and below that place. When asked how long these crabs could continue tq live in fresh water, the Bureau of Fisheries said that that was a hard question to answer and sug- gested that perhaps it might be possible to develop a species of fresh-water crabs. How many crabs there are in the basin no one knows, and how they got there is a mystery, because the fish racks are still in place and they would permit only a small crab enter- jng and it would have to squeeze through sideways. . There are a great many rock and trout reported in Chesapeake Bay off Herring Bay and Chesapeake Beach. ‘The fish have actually been caught, but not by the rod and reel anglers, the purse netters landing more of them dur- ing the past week than all the rod and reel anglers visiting the bay would take .in five years’ fishing. Recently one of the purse net boats saw a few fish breaking near the shore off Chesapeake Beach. One of the net- ters remarked, “Well, we saw a few break and we need a little exercise; let’s go out and see what we can do.” They saw, they went and they conquered, for, much to their surprise, the water was fairly alive with fish. If it re- ported they landed 9 tons of trout and rock, some of the trout weighing in the neighborhood of 10 and 12 pounds. They had so many fish they could not dis- pose of them and gave a great many away, practically filling one man’s boat with trout and rockfish. Of course, they didn’t catch all of the fish and there is still hope that some of the lucky rod and reel anglers will get among the fish without the eagle eyes of the purse netters observing them first, but this is, indeed, a difficult task. Another report reaching us from Rock Point states that one day last week, Tuesday or Wednesday, a large school of rockfish were seen breaking water Just off the lighthouse at that place out in the Potomac River. Anglers fish- ing nearby saw them and started troll- ing, but did not get a strike. They then resorted to still fishing and only suc- ceded in landing several of the smaller rock. The opinion of this column is that the water is still too warm to cause’| them to strike in their usual vigorous manner. Quite a number of Washingtonians are visiting Wachapreague, Va. Reports from that place state that a great many flounders weighing from 4 to 8 pounds are being caught. Last Monday all anglers caught 100 or more flounders and A. H. G. Mears, proprietor of the hotel at that place, caught a long string of trout, kingfish and hardheads. Battalion Chief A. H. Wolter of the District of Columbia Fire Department and son caught 40 black sea bass, the largest weighing 8 pounds. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart and Prof. and Mrs. J. Labat and son were among other anglers who are having a great time at this wonderful fishing ground. Dr. Stewart carried off the honors by landing a channel bass weighing 25 pounds. William H. Alexander of this city, with E. C. Ivey and Jack Alexander of Lynchburg, Va., made a big catch of kingfish, hardheads and trout. U.S.TIRES o' CREDIT No Red Tape No-Embarrassment Bring Your Car Registration Card Get Your Tires 1234 14th St. N.W. STREAM Other local anglers visiting Wacha- preague are William G. Hudson, E. B. Nietzli, Prof. George B. Pfeiffer and Mrs. Pfeiffer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brooks, Alice McNantz, Harrison Ham- ilton and Dr. and Mrs. Moody. Potomac Anglers' Association will hold its annual outing at Chesapeake Beach September 30. Members of the fair sex are especially invited to be present on this outing and The Eve- ning Star Newspaper Co. has offered a cash prize of $10 to the lady landing the largest fish of any species. Several, other large fishing excursions are being planned before the end of the season. Although the amusements at the Beach close for the year at 10 o’clock tonight the resort will remain open until cold weather to cater to the wants of fishing enthusiasts. Hotels, stores, cafes and boathouses will not close ung! ’i“e in,October. eginning today, week-day trains :;:lé lem:)e the District line l{ 9 am. 5 .m., returnin, E e :m g at 6:35 am. LOUGHRAN HAS BOUTS IN PAIR OF CLASSES BY FAIR PLAY. NEW YORK, September 17.—To; Loughran is making the most of m:n:;y- portunities. ‘The light heavyweight champion makes his official d-but as a heavyweight when he tackles :h rising young scrapper, Jack Gross, in Phila- delphia next month. Several weeks later Tommy reverts to his own class by giving Mickey Walker a cra-k at his crown in Chicago. Accepting Maxie Hoff'schallenge to set- tle the question of supremacy between the two Philadelphians was in line with Loughran’s reasoning. Tommy wanted a chance to prove that he can hold his own with the best heavyweights, and after watching Gross hold Roberti to a draw recently he decided that Gross would be just the man to start off with. Just now Walker is being hailed as the greatest fighter of his weight in the world, due to his sensational knockout of Armand Emanuel, whom Loughran had beaten over the decision route. It was freely predicted that Walker would hurl a challenge at Loughran, and in th> event that it was not taken up the Toy Bulldog would be ac as the leader of two classes. The chal- lenge was accepted. The - cide the lssue.p DO ey INTERCITY SHOOTS Trapshots representing Wasl Gun Club and Oriole Gun Club ‘t‘)’ing:lr: timore will begin their 1928-29 series of intercity shoots next Saturday over the Benning courses here. There will be no matches during No- vember and December, the hunting sea- son, the third team race being sched- uled for decision here January 19, Feb- Tuary 16. March 16, April 20 and May 18 are dates for other matches of the series. All amateur members of either club may compete and amateurs may com- pete for trophies, other than team trophies, whether members of com- peting clubs or not. Dr. William D. Monroe and Dr. Rob- eri P. Pay, presidents of the Washington and Baltimore clubs, respectively, will be in charge of the team races. YANKEES GET PITCHER. FAIRMONT, W. Va. September 17 () —The Fairmont club of the Middle Atlantic League has sold Pitcher Harold Roberts to the New York Yankees and Outfielder Orrel Holland to the more_Orioles. Pathfinders! Quality at a low price is * built into these excep- tional tires by Goodyear. Mor'e wise buyers are finding this out daily. We have your size at your price. 30x 3, GG ssgg; 32x4 ss.coa 29 X 4.40 Butoon 3650 31 x 5.25 Baoon $11.00 Alfred Stidham | 1314 14th St. N.W 2250 Sherman Av 634 Pa. Ave. Pot. 5139 ” TO START SATURDAY *,