Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-03-28
BASE BALL.

change in tone? All through last season il
was Columbus against the world. Nov
the Wheeling REeIsTKR has the Journal,
place and takes up the same cry for Wheel
ing. The Journal must have got tired
teaching the country press what base ball
is and how it is played -Maasfeld Herald
Goodness knows, some Of the country press
needs teaching badly enough. However,
the REGISTER doesn't propose to atteEpt
such an immense undertaking. It is en-.
gagged in giving the news of the Tri-
State League and backing mp the Wheel
ing club.
Benny Stephens and Billy Otterson, two
well known local men who have signed
with Wheeling, were on the streets yester-
day. They laugh at the report that the
Wheeling enthusiasts are betting that their
team will down the Pittsburg gang in that
game. Stephens says: "Well, the nine
did it last year. This time they say the
is much stronger and they are hopefnl. ("
The report that the Wheeling folks were
betting heavily on the result is one of Pop
Smiths jokes. Rhs6Wrg Chronicle 7ile-
graph.
Three Of the five commissioners re-
Gently appointed by the Circuit Court to
decide on a fair price for q piece Of land
owned by James Emblem, in Lagrange,
which was condemned by the Court for the
purpose Of extending Forty-third street,
took look at the land yesterday, but as
several witnesses were absent on the part
of Emblem he asked for a continuance of
proceedings, which was granted. Emblem
had previously been offered fair price in
the opinion of the city, but he refused it.
Dick Van SAINT, the German Professor, 4"
who will hold down third bag for Wheel
ing this season and rattle the opposing
pitchers with his great coaching song,
arrived in the city yesterday. He is in
splendid shape and is keeping out Of the
way of all cross eyed people. Dick has the
usual number Of mascots and 'Iucky
in his pocket and is happy.
Henry Sonneborn has received drawing
of the medals, one of which he will present
to each member Of the Wheeling club.
The medals will be of gold and are quite
handsome. 1t is formed of cross piece on
which the name of the wearer can be en-
graved and from that depends n pretty
formed Of the initials w. B. B. C.
The Canton management has arranged for
q game with the Pennsylvania Keystone
Club, the colored champions, and very
strong team. Negotiations are also in pro-
gress for games with the Philadelphias,
and Clevelands.
The shoes ordered by the boys from
Spalding have arrived and they are fine
ones, sure. The uppers are of kangaroo
skin and are elegantly made, fitting like
gloves.
The new Schedule Committee will meet
in Mansfield Thursday morning and Mana
ger Buckenberger will leave for that point
this evening to represent Wheeling.
Chas. Bigelow has leased the base ball
park fence and will sell the space to sdver-
Users and will paint their advertisements
thereon for 80 much per space.
Jake Stencil ought to have good stick
presented to him at the opening Of the sea-
ION, inasmuch as he carried off the batting
record last year.
There is letter at this office for Charlie
Mitchell, who played first base with Mans
ield the early part of last season.
twas reported that Flanasan's baggage
mad arrived last evening, bat he had not
shown up at last accounts.
The boys were over on the fair grounds
practicing yesterday afternoon until the
ain drove them off.
Tomorrow week and the Smoked Itsl.
ans" will invade this city, to conquer or
o be defeated.
Stapleton is in frst-class trim and will
,lay great first base this season.