St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
DIAMOND DASHES.
Prominent Players Pointed Out
in Piuuant ParapraDhs.

John morrill, thus speaks of the graded
salary system just passed by the leagues:
docs anyone suppose that IL is going to be
hard 10 evade this law. The fact that an
affidavit has to be made wont alter things a
biz. 1t is an inducement 10 dishonest prae-
tees. The attempt 10 classify players viii be
sure to create dissatisfaction. There is no
one who can succeed in accomplishing such
a thing. 1t will bring trouble"
Pittsburg's one-armed George England has
decided 10 play professionally next season.
England made creditabie record the past
season with Terreyson's McKeesport team,
both IN the box and at the bat, even with his
disability. He corked out fifteen hits in fifty
one times Mt the bat, or .295. In fielding he
had 126 chances and accepted 1l9, or .944.
His pitching was very effective, and in four
teen games the earned-run percentage does
not reach one game.
The proposed California trip Of combina-
ton team Of Cleveland players is. off. The
team was to have gone to san Diego, Cal, III
January, for a two months season, but the
California agent, f. ID. Waite, of the San
Diego Sun, sends word that times are dub in
Southern California, and the prospects for a
successful tour very poor. SO the men Will
not go.
Ezra Sutton attended the ST. Louis meet
ing, laid his case before the arbitration COM
mittee, and was promised protection. He
played with the Rochester club under a
special contract eXempting MIN from reser-
vation, but the Rochester people reserved
him anyhow and seek to preve Mt him from
playing in Milwaukee. The Rochester
squeezers will get left.-Chicago Times.
Tim Keefe is kicking like an army mule
over the grading Of ball players salaries and
vowing he VIII not sign until spring. and not
then unless he gets an advance in salary. Mr.
Day says keefe was paid more salary than
any pitcher in the country this year, and eau
have the same in 1889. On Days showing
Timothy is acting the fool.
Hardie, Shafer, Anderson and Jevne are
having hunting boat built for themselves
fashioned after Milt Whitehead's ark, and
this winter they will put in two months fish
ing and hunting on the San Joaquin and
along its banks. They will have nicely
fitted up cabin and will tie up whene YER
night overtakes them.-Sporting News.
Director Martin, of the Indianapolis club.
SAYS that il is probable that Jack Glasseock
quicker 10 see a point than Denny, and kicks
harder for his rights. 1t may be that Denny
will not be on the team at all.
1t was tight race between Viau, of Gin
cinnau; Mays of Brooklyn, and Crowell, of
Cleveland, for the honor of seeing who would
be the tail-end batter in the Anne rican asSo-
citation, but Crowell got there.
Pitcher George of the New Yorks, re-
ceived a check for $3.50, which he says is
his share of the money made by the giants
in the worlds championship series.
COutfielder Knight of the Hamilton club,
has been sold 10 London for $500. He is 4
better helder than some who are now league
stars.
Al Reach secured a three-years' contract
for the use of his ball from the American as
ISOLATION at its recent meeting.
Among the Milwaukee players Of next sea-
son will be Cleveland, Poorman, Wheelock,
Wells and Schildnecht
If Sacramento has club in the California
league next season, Joe Quest will act as
captain aud manager.
Garfield, Pittsburg's new pitcher, is too
slow in delivering the bali.
Cleveland has twenty-five player under
contract and reservation.
Flint Carruthers, Dalrymple and McClel-
Ian are in Chicago.
If New York will release Gore he VIII join
Indianapolis.
York.
Gafney viii not umpire in the league.
Alvord is playing ball in California.
Sacramento wants Perry Werden.