Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
THEY ARE ALL HERE.
Hanlon, Baldwin, Beckley and Mack
Arrive Home All Right.
TERMS ARE MADE WITH W0ODC0CK.
Gebhardt Pays Big Price for Horse at
the Withers Sale.
OCONN0R ISSUES A BIG CHALLENGE

Ed Hanlon, Jake Beckley and Mark
Baldwin got home from Hot Springs last
evening looking little weary as result of
their long ride. But they were in tip top
condition, and to-day they will likely turn
out as bright as new dollars. All three
were delighted with their sojourn at the
Springs, and during conversation Hanlon
said:
81 care not what anybody says, Hot Springs
is the place to go and get into condition.
There is everything there that man in
training requires, and at this time of year
there is plenty of ball playing. The num-
Der of ball players there makes it enjoyable
for one another, and everybody works hard
every day. 1 had not been there long be-
fore 1 hurt my ankle and l was unable to
take part in the games. But l am all right
now and am in good trim. We have had
good time"
Pleased With the Prospects.
Mr.. Hanlon went on to say that the
Cleveland and Chicago teams are tolerably
good teams and will both get much better
with practice. He was also we'll pleased
with the outlook of the local club, and
thinks that we will be winners. Baldwin
looked very well and said that a few days
longer at the Springs would have done his
arm considerable good. Bechiev never
looked better in his life, and if he plays to-
day those who see him will inGorse the
statement
Connie Mack is also on hand and he too
looks much better for his Florida trip.
He will meet the officials of the club to-day
and talk business. He is quite willing to
sign, but he does not want to suffer as big
reduction as the management desire. He
wants $4,000, ard President Temple is not
disposed to 60 that high. A compromise
may be effected to-day and Mack will be
seen in to-day's game at Exposition Park.
Mrde Terms With woodcoclk
Pitcher Woodcock also had a pleasant
conference with the officials of the club.
He pointed out that his only reason for not
wanting TO report 1or duty until June was
that he wanted to attend college until that
time. After he had stated his reasons for
his demand President Temple granted him
leave of absence until June 90, when the
local team play at Cleveland. Woodcock is
certainly well built and intelligent young
man. He gives promise of being good
pitcher. There will be five pitchers in the
team without him and if they are in any
kind of form woodcock can easily be spared.
To-day's game will commence at 3:15 if it
does not rain. Calvin will pitch for the
Regulars and Camp will play in the field.
The ''old sport" is certainly in fine fettie
and his arm yesterday was as powerful as it
ever was.
Pleased Tho Officials.
Yesterday morning President Temple and
Vice President Kerr were on the grounds
and saw the players at practice. Every
player showed up very we'll, ant Corkhill
gave 4 good exhibition Of his splendid field
ing. He is considerably lighter than when
here last fall. Swa-twood, TOO, appeared to
be in good form. Considerable attention
was paid to the pitchers. Camp displayed
remarkable speed. He can use his long
arm TO great advantage in the way of getting
speed or the bail, but he did not try any
curves worthy of notice. Elmer Smith
pleased the little band of spectators greatly.
Ills arm is apparently all right, and Man
ager Buckenberger was well pleased with
Smiths efforts. Earle Raymond and Ehret |
also did some work. The last named is |
little on the big side, but he will be all right
before the championship season opens. He |
is powerful man. Altogether, the club |
officials were very well satisfied with the |
way in which the players showed up. The |
manner in which Charley Farrell moved |
round was another source of satisfaction.