Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-07
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THE BROTHERHOOD
Random Notes Regarding It's
Leading Members.
WARD GOT MOST ATTENTION.

Put Money in the New League-Han-
Ion, Keefe, Gore and Others.
During the meeting of the Ball Players
Brotherhood for the purpose of forming the
Players National league, at the Fifth Avenue
hotel, New York, met all the leaders. The
man who attracted the most attention was
John Montgomery Ward, the celebrated
Bhortstop. This little man-for he is a pygmy
compared with some Of his associates-is
generally admitted to have the largest bust
ness faculty of any baseball man in the coun-
try. He originated the scheme Of the new
league while on the trip around the world
last year, and, with the help of Fred. Pfef-
fer, Of Chicago, and Edward Hanlon, of
Pittsburg formulated the plans while on the
steamer going from Australia to Europe.
This conspiracy was carried on under the
very nose Of AL Spalding, and many secret
conferences were interrupted by the entrance
Of Mr. Spalding. Ward has winning per-
sonality. He dresses modestly but neatly.
He is the husband of the celebrated actress,
Helen Dauvray, and has saved money from
his earnings a ball player. This he has in
vested mainly in western real estate. He is
variously estimated to be worth from $50, 600
to $4,000
Perhaps the next man in popular interest
seen in the corridors was Michael Kelly. In
addition to being one Of the handsomest men
In the pew league, Kelly is probably the
wittiest. He has created more original
coaching expressions than any of his contem-
pOrarieS. He dresses well and wears dia-
monds. Kelly is credited with executive
ability on the ball field Of a high order.
Most of the tricks in ball playing are the
product of his prolific Irish brain. Several
rules were adopted by the National league
for the purpose of controverting the in
genuity OF the 1910, 900 beauty" Kelly is
part owner with his brother John, the UNI
pire, in a saloon in New York city. Kelly is
understood to have stocking containing
$4,000 laid away against a wet season.
One of the most striking figures in attend
ancs upon the session was Jay Faatz, cap
tain OF the Cleveland team. He is feet
2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. Faatz
is the most expert poker player in the United
States. He has passionate love for dia-
monds and always carries in his shirt bosom
and cuffs 81 500 worth of these gems. Faatz
has captained more championship teams than
any of his confreres. He also has snug sum
in the bank. Faatz always takes in the prize
fights and dog disputes which occur in his
vicinity He is level headed clear thinker,
and the orator Of the Brotherhood.
Fred Pfeffer, of Chicago, is one Of the few
players who has put money into the new
league. He has invested $1,000 He is said
to be the best fielder In the west. Pfeffer is
remarkable for his neat appearance when
playing ball. He is quiet and reserved. H.
wears brown mustache, a silk hat and
pleasant smile. The New York reporters
couldn't elicit any information from him
even when they used corkscrew.
William Ewing, the greatest ball player in
the world, is a bachelor. He is very ordi-
nary looking citizen in street attire BE
earned Sc, 500 last season. Ewing was the
first man to sign the agreement which bound
the players to the new scheme. He said he
had no grievance, as the league had always
used him well, but he wanted to cast in his
lot with ''the boys" For a long time he was
distrusted by the players on account of his
intimacy with Mr. Day. Ewing will be cap
tain Of the New York team.
Lawrence G. Twichell, five years ago, was
carpenter, working for 81 per day. Today
be is a capable left fielder, and earns s., 500
for working about six months In the year.
Tony, as he is Familiarity known, is remark
able for his fine physique No more perfect
man physically ever set foot on a diamond.
The trip east from his house in Columbus to
attend the convention cost him $500. He
married wealthy young woman, who be-
came enamored of him while playing ball at
GAINESVILLE, 0. He is now on a hunting trip
in Kentucky. Tony says he is not obliged to
play ball for a livelihood. He does it for love
of the game. He is young, beardless and
handsome; also enthusiastic as to the ulti-
mate SUCCESS Of the new league
Edward Hanlon, who will fill the onerous
position of captain Of the new Pittsburg club,
viii also act as manager and center fielder
of the team. he has been frugal and has
saved money during his long and illus
trious baseball career. Hanlon is one Of
the progenitors of the new league. He can
get all the backing he wants in Pittsburg
He was formerly proprietor Of hat store in
Fulton street, New York. He was gradu-
ated from an Albany baseball team in 1881.
Albert G. johnson, the missionary Of the
new baseball venture, is big, good natured
man of $50 pounds. He is not player, but
an ardent admirer of the game. Johnson is
president of one railway company in Cleve-
land and superintendent of another. His
fortune is figured up with one and five
goose eggs All the preliminary meetings in
the formation of the Players League were
held in his rooIns in Cleveland. a policeman
was stationed at the door to keep out report
ers 1t was mainly through his efforts that
the seal of secrecy was kept over the new or
ganization for so long time He can talk
longer and state less facts for reportorial use
than any man connected with the baseball
fraternity. 1t can be stated truthfully that
no organization of such interest to the public
as the Players League was ever handled so
secretly as has this one. This was mainly
due to Johnson's perspicuity. He is heavy
back.r Of the new enterprise, and is known as
the Moses of the new baseball dispensation-
Johnson does not pay much attention TO
clothes or diamonds.
Daniel Brouthers, of the Boston club, is one
of the giants of the new league. As player,
he is probably the heaviest hitter in the
world He Is noted for his remarkable agility
for big man. Daniel has the distinction Of
being one of the original ''big four" of the
Detroit club. This big, awkward, good ma
tured son of Anak is an enthusiastic Brother
hood man. He will occupy prominent posi-
ton on the new Boston team He is married
and lives at Wappinger Fails, n. Y.
As in most other athletic pursuits, the
Irish-Americans have made a shining mark.
The grit and endurance for which this CON-
bination OF nationalities is renowned finds
an admiral expression in Timothy ]. keefe.
He is IS years old. and of why, athletic build.
He is noted for his humor, which is Of dry,
Hoosier kind Unless among acquaintance,
Tim is Of retiring disposition. BE has &C
cumulated between $4,000 and $4,000 by
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