Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-04

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be strengthened thereby. John T. Brush
appeared as the champion Of these cities and
advocated immediate action. 1t remains to be
/ seen Just what will be done.
BALL NOTES.
| There was no threat made by Powers to re-
lease four men. He explains that newspaper
representative said to him, Powers, why don't
you release about four of those old stuffs?'' and
he replied, ''Just wait maybe / will" And on
| that was built the story that O'Rourke, Bassett,
| Gore and Richardson were marked for reIease
| II he could get better players he admits he
| would sign them, but they are not now on the
| market. He would like to get Stovey, but the
Bostons are afraid TO let him go.
The western teams are making game fight
| in the east.
Manager Burns Of the Pittsburg club has re-
leased Third Baseman Harry Raymond. Ray
mond has been wanted by the Baltimore and
Washington clubs, but his work when here re-
Gently did not cause much favorable comment.
John Clarkson has pitched two shut-out
games in succession.
Hardie Richardson Is playing first base for
the Giants instead of Capt. Ewing.
Harry Stovey is likely to be Red Stocking,
and if he is not secured Orator O'Rourke may
be installed in the Cincinnati outield.
Crane gives evidence that he is far from being
back number.
Sam Wise is playing very strong game at
second base for Rochester.
''Gus'' weighing is in fine form now and il
pitching very steady ball.
Lave Cross is batting hard and running the
bases better than any other player on the Phila-
delphia nine.
Third Baseman Roat of the Milwaukees has
been unable to throw accurately to first owing
to rheumatism in his arm. Monday, against
Indianapolis. he stood close to the plate and
stopped six hot ones, which he passed to the
pitcher, who threw to first, putting the man
ont in every instance.
Won der Abe broke Jack Glasscock's heart by
telling him he could pick boys off the street at
SO cents game who could play better bal than
he.
Jack O'Conner denies that he caught ball
dropped from the top of the Washington monu-
ment. Jack would rather be honest than IA
nous. as he plaintively inquiries, ''What did
do?" and comes back the word 'nuthin."
The Wisconsin Erery Erening says: "There
seems to be some uneasiness among the WASH
ington players over the expectation OF the
release of Hoy and the succession in the field of
Dowd. Rumor has it that Hoy has not given
satisfaction. Yet. according TO statistics, he
has been leading the club in batting. The real
trouble is that Hoy is drawing too much money,
and if he is released it will be to reduce ex-
penses."
The franchise in the Western Base Ball League
held by st. Paul has been transferred to Fort
Wayne on account of the unsatisfactory
financial arrangements made by st. Paul. Fort
Wayne will take the whole st. Paul club as 1t
stands and play the dates of the Milwaukee
club, while the latter club will play the games
scheduled for st. Paul.
Philadelphia is drawing about the smallest
crowds of any league city in the country. The
causes are said to be the low position of the
local club and the desire of the public for 25-
cent ball Yet there are 25cent seats on the Phila-
delphia grounds. It's certain that the WASH
ington club owners must depend on the 25-cent
patrons for their support. For city that pre-
tends to SO much the Quaker town is the worst
gutter of any in the league circuit. 1t is an
exceptional season and yet the Philadelphia
cranks won't attend. This is partly due to the
fact that the Phillies do not stand very high in
the race. and that Philadelphia wants base ball
at 25 cents, with a free street car ride and bag
of peanuts thrown in.
st. Louis has protested the game of last
Saturday, which was given to Cleveland be-
cause of their failure to show up in time. Pres
ident Won der Abe claims that he took the reg
uiar train for Louisville, and because Of the
railroad company's slowness he got in too late.
He claims. further, that the delay was unavoid-
able, and that Cleveland cannot claim the game.
Washington doesn't relish the rumors being
circulated about the release of this pitcher and
Washington cannot help itself much, as the
rumors generally prove to be true.
New York hasn't even protested that game
that Pat Powers lost by the forfeit to Pittsburg.
Powers evidently knows when he has made
break and let's bad enough alone. He is wiser
than many gave him credit for being.
The Columbus State Journal is inclined to be
jocular over the idea Of Crooks captainng the
Browns. 1t says: "Of all the funny breaks
made by Chris Won der Abe the selection Of
Jack Crooks as captain of the st. Louis Browns
is the queerest. Not that Crooks will not do
good work himself. but he is the last man in the
world to get il out of his men. He is not built
to command players. His style don't suit ball
players as a rule. And as soon as a few games
are lost and Won der Abe interviews Jack in his
peculiar way as TO the cause Of the trouble there
Will be an explosion that will turn the pictures
to the wall. Look out for daylight fireworks
when Chris and Jack have their first 'argu-
ment."
Ex-Manager Mutrie, who recently purchased
a restaurant in Elmira. has organized an anna
teur base ball club and will give exhibition
games when the Elmira team is away.
"Jeemes" says he is bound to be in it.
Bsouthers is trying to make a big batting
record this year.
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the Southern League wearing full-dress suit.
Collins death viii prove great loss to Brook
lyn. but Ward has O'Brien to take Hubs"
place. Burns, Griffin and O'Brien are q great
trio Of fielders and hitters.
With few exceptions the contests Of the last
two weeks have been marked by light batting
and whitewashes have been numerous.
Both Rhines and Harrington will ask to be re-
instated and if they prove their worthiness by
proper conduct perhaps such action will be
taken by the time the second division fight COM
mences.
Second Baseman Sam Laroaue, formerly Of
the Pittsburg club gets his linen washed free
by state laundry for the rest of the season for
Van Haitren has batting average close to
400
The Louisville ''fans' have weakened on their
wonders.
The friends Of Jimmy Caravan in the east
are delighted with the way he is playing for
Chicago.
Jim o'Rourke is doing the bases in even time
this season.
John Ward is setting good example by play
ing hnstling. lively game this season.
The Baltimore club wants either Crooks or
Stricken from St. Louis. and it is said President
Won der Abe will soon give up Stricken
Manager Hanlon considers his pitchers to be
equal to any in the league
A peculiar feature of the Western League is
that the leaders, Columbus, have played about
fourteen more games than indianapolis, the
tailenders.
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