Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-14
CARROLL LOOMS UP,
The Burly Fred Declares for
the Brotherhood.
A FEW STRONG POINTERS.
Mickey WeIch Signs With the Old
New York Club.
THE SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY

Fred Carroll arrived in the city and
declared that he will play with the local
Brotherhood ball team. Welch signs with
the New York club. There are many inter
esting facts recorded about sporting.
Fred Carroll, the big hitting ball player
and the extremely good judge Of modern
novels, srrived in Pittsburg last evening.
1t is needless to say that Frederick was met
BY his old ''pals." They showed up in
force, and they were brotherhood" to
man. The burly catcher never looked
heartier in his life. He has been bigger,
but sTa grippe" has even discovered Fred Car
roll out in Frisco. Therefore Carroll, though
looking light, wasn't in good trim.
Talking about baseball affairs. the few words
that Carroll had TO say 90 very straight against
his old employers. Whatever may have been
the coujectures about Carrolps intentions he is
and always will be a Brotherhood man, al
though it may come to question Of being toll
man on the forthcoming free bridge.
CARROLL ALL RIGHT.
Undoubtedly Carroll looked in condition, and
stated definitely that he was Brotherhood
man. This ought to be pointer to the old
League people here to never expect Carroll.
During a conversation with the writer he said:
'sWhy sent you many pointers from Frisco,
and want to say that THE DISPATCH all over
the West is the great authority on pugilism.
We all have found that to be true, and every
body out there waits until they hear what The
DISPATCH has TO say about it
"well, now" said Carroll, II have not much
to say about baseball. 1 have received an
offer of $500 per year to captain and manage
the Plttsburg League club. Mr.. Nimick has
made me that offer. and will see him and the
other old club officials tomorrow. feel certain
that 1 will sign Brotherhood contract 1
have signed no contract yet, but L think I'll be
on the safe side by signing contract with the
rev club of this city. OF course will wait on
the officials of the old club tomorrow, but am
a Brotherhood man."
SOME GENERAL SPORTS.
Carroll is really an all-round sport. He has
seen many fistic encounters among the West
ern people, who are a little enthusiastic about
the glove contests at Frisco. Mr.. Carroll in
sists that jackson is a great man, and that
Siavin is a very poor one comparatively. Mr..
Carroll has seen them both perform. He also
has great opinion of Mccarthy. the feather
weight. But Mr.. Carroll in leaving baseball
affairs even talks about the good boxing or
fighting qualities Of men like Frank Glover,
Pat Killen, etc.
Coming back to the safer paths of baseball
he said: The public opinion in Frisco and
California Is in favor Of the players. They
want TO see them do well and everybody be-
lieves il to be struggle to free the ball player
from people who have him as a slave"
Manager Hanlon signed Quinn yesterday to
play with the local team and Ad Gumbert said:
''No / don't sign now, but my contract will be
given to you, Mr.. Hanlon, signed by me to-
laorroE. Mr.. Gumbert stated positively that
he will be with the local Brotherhood club, and
undoubtedly Mr.. Gumbert as apitcheris good
addition.