Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-19

Manager Hecker began testing the young
PLAYERS of the old League club. Their
work was in some respects remarkable. The
old club directors won't trouble Beckley
about his last Jump. Arrangements have
been completed for Saturdays big shooting
contests at Exposition Park. There was q
big horse sale at Chicago.
j. Palmer O'Neil, Manager Hecker, al
Pratt and others, good judges of baseball
playing, are now certain that the old League
club of this city will be good one this sea-
son. The colts were given a good try
Yesterday at Recreation Park, and without
doubt they acquitted themselves well. The per.
formance of few of them went clearly TO show
the truth of that old adage to the effect that
there are just as good fish in the sea as has been
caught.
About u of she young men were put through
a reasonable amount of exercise, and Mr..
O'NeiIl was specially on hand to see how they
would perform. After watching them for near
ly two hours be said:
HOPES ARE HIGH.
AZ am convinced that my theory is right. 1
am now certain that we will soon have as good
8 team in Pittsburg there ever was. l am
also more than ever satisfied that the Star
players of the old League have by their de-
sertion opened the way for young men who will
in 4 very short time make just good ball
teams as we have seen in the history of the
game"
Manager Hecker was delighted and did not
hesitate to say that he will have team of
players that will surprise some body by good
playing. During the afternoon it was inti-
mated that the old club directors are negotia-
ting for Dunlap to play second base. Nothing
authentic, that is officially, could be learned
about the matter but the report seemed to be
correct Dunlap OF course, will not be paid as
big salary as he received last year, but good
offer has BEEN at least will be made to him.
THEY WANT DUNLAP.
Mr.. o'Neill, it is understood, is desirous Of
having Dunlap back again and President
Nimick is not opposed to it providing Dunlap's
demands are not too Steep Dummy" is un-
doubtedly good player when he is in a play
ing mood and il is thought that should he re-
Join the old team circumstances will keep him in
mood that will prompt him to do the very best
he can. True, he is somewhat out of pubic
favor here, but if he was to play i'll his old time
form he will soon be as popular ever.
Yesterday afternoon pitchers SchmiJt. Baker
and Jones were tried. The first named dis
played remarkable speed and also showed that
he could pltch very puZzllng SLOW curved
ball. Altogether he made a good impression.
Baker and Jones each pleased the critics with
a peculiar drop ball and Sir Guy was so de-
lighted over it that he said: "Well there's as
fine a drop as have ever seen, and don't you
forget it,
Catchers Berger. Wilson and Bradenburg
gave good satisfaction. particularly the last
named in throwing to second base. There have
been reports current to the effect that Braden-
burg could not throw to second base. HIS
efforts yesterday, however. shows the contrary
TO be the fact. The indications are that he
will be good catcher. Berger and Wilson also
did we'll
THE YOUNG INFIELDERS.
Among the infielders Youngman, Roat and
LaroQue did extremely well. If Dunlap does
not play at second, Manager Hecker remarked,
Youngman will be there and if Dunlap plays
Youngman will be at short. Laroque is good
man.
But probably the most pleasing feature of the
afternoon the fielding of Routcliffe and
Hemp. The latter is another Sunday for speed
and seems to be able 10 lay his hands on almost
anything. One thing is certain, viz, that
Judging from his work of yesterday, there have
been few. if any, better outf1elders in Pitts
burg. He is as lively as cat. Beyond all, the
youngsters are full of enthusiasm. and they
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