, 1888-07-15
BASE HITS.

League clubs the admission to Philadelphia
park has been reduced to twenty-five cents.
It is reported that the Syracuse Star man
ugement has come to the conclusion that they
have too expensive a team, and that they are
now considering the advisability OF putting
McQueery, Higgins and Beard on the mar
ket. indianapolis is reported to have offered
$500 for the release of these stars.
There are fresh men in tho country said
Arlie Latham, land I'm one of them, but
there" pointing to Mccarthy, sis the newest
of the new. What dry, well seasoned hay is
to new mown clover is about the way i com
pare with Fresh Boston Mccarthy
A. A. stagg, the famous captain and
pitcher of the Yale baseball nine, 1t is an-
nounced, will, after graduation this year, be-
come secretary of the Yale college branch of
the Young Mems Christian association.
The regular nine of the Louisville club has
not played in a game together since. May %.
In almost every game since that time the
players haE 70 been required to fill different
positions. 1t is no wonder, therefore, that
the club is at the bottom of the list.
Larry Corcoran, the once famous pitcher,
has applied to the oswego club for a posi-.
ton.
1t Is a singular fact that the tail ender,
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batting.
Tho st. Louis club management has inau-
gurated ''ladies' day. at Sportsman's park,
and one day of each week ladies are admitted
to the grounds for twenty-five cents, and
have free access to the grand stand.
Krock, Van Hnltren and Bufinton lead as
winning pitchers so far this season.
Manager Schmelz, of the Cincinnati club.
hag racaivaI a uyrfttap Dot{Goo&.zu A.. -
after all the players will nave to nav their
own fines. President Stern says that il the
captain is fined ~endeavoring to secure his
rights all well and good, but he doesn't want
TO encourage senseless kicking against the
umpires decisions.
Manager Barnie has another new scheme
Upon the return of the Baltimore club from
lts western trip he will issue to all persons
who purchase tickets at headquarters chr
tickets to and from the ball grounds.
John Ewing, the brother Of Buck Ewing,
who was recently released by the Memphis
club to the Louisvilles, is very tall and thin.
He is of the Dave Foutz style of build, and is
a very clever young fellow. He throws a
terrific ball and is considered by many ex-
perts the best twirler in the Southern league.
McPhee, of the ~Cincinnatis, says that he IL
a little weak yet, and that he will probably
refrain from base sliding for some time to
come.
Oberlander, late of the Cleveland club, has
been transferred to the Toronto team for
$500.
Dave Rowe has been released by the Kan
sas City club. 1t Is said that Sam Barley
will succeed Rowe as manager.
Jimmy Calvin laughed at a decision of
Umpire Lynch'st in the game with Indian
apolis and was fined $40 just for the fun of
the thing.
Arthur Irwin believes that the Philadel-
phia club. still nave a chance for the PEN
nant.
Davis, the center fielder of the Milwaukee
club, who was recently released on account
OF drunkenness, was in such financial straits
when his career as a ball player was cut
short that members Of the club took up a
collection among themselves to help him and
his wife and child.
1t is not likely that Mark Baldwin will do
any pitching for the Chicago club for some
time to come. The last heard from him was
that he had just thrown away his crutches,
but was still very weak. Arson has sent
word to him to take his time In getting
stronger, as there was no present and urgent
need for his services. The Chicago boys all
~sympathize with him, as he had just COM
menced to pitch the game Of his life since
coming to his home in that city. Baldwin
has lost ten pounds, and is worrying himself
constantly about not being able to earn his
salary.
A base on balls is no longer an error. 1t
will not be scored as such against pitch
ers. The joint committee on rules has SO
decided.
The Allentown club has one of the strong
est outfelders in the Central league.
Umpire Kelly is now working a new
wrinkle. When a man is on first base he
takes up bis position behind second base.
Capt Hanlan, of the Detroits, says that
the umpiring on the last eastern trip was the
fairest his club ever received.