Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-13

Bare Hall.
During the past week bsse ball matters
have been progressing rapidly, and now it
may be said that the season is once more upon
u.s. On Wednesday of this week the season
will open, and the American Association Club
OF Indianapolis will cross bats With the home
team. The Indianapolis club has made q
brilliant start, having only been defeated
once this season, and lovers Of the
sport will have an opportunity OF
seeing some foe work on the diamond, The
home club is now completed and Mr. Harry
C. Fisher has kindly furnished the names Of
the members. Fatz and Kelly, the battery
of the Saginaws, last season, will occupy
the points as first battery. These two gen.
tlemen played with the Saginaws all last
season, and won the championship OF the
Northwestern League for that club.
The second battery will be Calvin
and Cady, of the ST. Paul and Muskegons
last season, also members of the Northwestern
League. Arundel and Carroll will also form
the third battery. Arundel, it will be re-
membered, played with the club in this city
last season. Carroll, his catcher, played with
the Altoona Unions, OF Altoona, Pa, the
early part of last season, and towards
the close Of the season caught for
the New York League team. He is a fine
catcher, a strong batter, and can play in the
field or at third base. There is not one Of
these six men who cannot do fine work both
at the bat and in the field. Fisher, the man
ager of the club, will occupy first base. which
he covered SO admirably with last seaJ6n's
club in this city. Lively" Joe Ard
ner, who became such q favorite here last
year, will again take his position
at second base. Everybody remembers Joe
as one of the most earnest players on the
field, combining with his playing qualities,
those Of perfect gentleman. Frank Peckin- |
paugh needs no introduction to lovers Of base |
bail in Springfield, and they will all be glad
to learn that he will occupy his old position
at third base. For sbert-stop Mr.. Fisher
has secured ". E. Baker, who PLAYED |
asst season with the Franklin, Pennsylvania,
Hub, OF the Iron and Oil League. Baker has
, record that is hard to beat, and but few Of
he League or American Association short
tic ps can hoast of better one. Mr.. Baker
lrrived here last evening. He is q man of
inc physique, a hard hitter, and a perfect
Gentleman, Huey, will also be remembered,
y the base bill public. BE played right
eld with the Hamiltons, last season,
nd at the close, his record
howed him TO be the strongest
after in the Ohio League. He has also been
ecured and will catch everything that comes
q his way in right field. The other two
elders will be made up Of one of the batter
Is. while the other occupies The points. This
! undoubtedly the strongest nine Springfield
as had since the famous Champion Citys of
s77. 1t may be q little premature but it
ooks very much as if Springfield will again
AIRY of the pennant this season.
Men are now at work fixing up the grounds
nd improving them. The whole field has
een plowed over, the low places in left field
lied up, and heavy roller is now being
un over to level the grounds. 1t was at
rst Mr.. Fishers determination to change the
ocation Of the diamond, the grand stand,
nd the entrances, but this has been aban-
sned, and they will be left as they were last
eason, at least for the present.
The suits will be Of the same material apd
olor as those of last year, white pants and
ackets, and brown stockings. Later in the
eason new suits will be furnished, and
hange will probably be made from brown
0 maroon stockings and maroon trimmings.
ir. Fisher has been busy for several days past
q soliciting subscriptions, and has met with
nexpected success, Notwithstanding the fact
bat last years club 'came out at the email
nd cs the horn" financially. There seems
0 be livelier interest in the sport this year,
nd with good towns in the league there is
o reason why it should not be q sue
ess. 1t is not yet definitely known
Thich of the two towns, Columbus
r GAINESVILLE, will form the eighth club. This
natter will have to be settled one way or the
ther by the middle of next week, as the
chedule committee meets in this city next
thursday to make out schedule Of cham
ionship games. If another member of the
league is not secured, one of the clubs now
1t will have to drop out
8 there must be an even num-
er of clubs in the League.
The new players have all been notified to
eport for duty by Monday or Tuesday of this
7eek. On Friday and Saturday Of this week
be famous League team from Detroit will
lay the home club. This will be the first
ppearance OF a League team here since 1877
The Service at Clifton Avenue.