Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-14

What pity they can't be rolled into one.
Manager Barnie of the Louisvilles has
change of Pitcher Stratton Of his team for
either Schriver or Lange.
Tom Brown will not lead of in batting
for the Louisvilles this year. He will follow
Tim O'Rourke, who will be the hrst man to
face the pitcher.
Cincinnati is already wild over the work
Of Hoy. There is no doubt that the diminn-
tive deaf mute will add greatly to the
strength of the Porkopolitans.
Each club in the New England League
will pay $50 for protection under the nation
al agreement. $50 for the presidents salary
and s25 for incidental expenses, a total Of
$3.50
President Kerr Of Pittsburg made a
shrewd play in allowing Coxey and his
army to camp back Of the bleachers in the
ball park. over 1900 people paid to see the
game on Tuesday last.
Pitcher Petty is showing up very poorly
with the Washingtons. The Kids have
found his curve. easy to gauge. Joe Muiyey
Wise, according to an outside writer.
In Joyce. Ward, Tebeau. Dugdale and
Setback the Washingtons have the largest
collection OF noisy coachers on the ball field.
Carter showed in his game against the
Bostons Saturday that he can pitch good
ball under the additional five feet handicap.
Senator Irby of South Carolina at one
time played first base for q team In his
native state. He is a great base ball crank.
Says an exchange: "Hassamaear one of
Manager Schmelz's young bloods' has
made great hit with the Washington
goes to the bat"
Catcher Dick Buckley says he will not
put uniform on for the salary st. Louis
has offered him.
The Pittsburgs received a terrible guying
from the smoky city enthusiasts for being
beaten by the Sioux Citys, to l. Hart
two hits
Pitcher Nrcc,innis has basn ro,.,s.a hv
Philadelphia. He is the youngster who
held the Chicagos down to seven hits in
two games late last year. and who was
signed by Harry Wright with the expecta-
year.
The advisability of taking southern trips
VIII De exempHfed in the playing of the
Baltimore team. Hanlon has his men I'm a
warmer cline, and their work will be close
Iy watched. Sioux City was south, and
ball.
a story is told about Hoy that illustrates
the mute's business sense When he
reached Cincinnati he had a big bundle of
money, and wanted to deposit 1t in a local
o, Dank. he was given the name of one. and
IN rev days friend found out that Hoy
mad taken his money to a bank other than
tne one mat ne was referred to. Hoy was
asked the reason for the change, and
pointed out the. fact that the stock of the
oaGk that he had placed his money in was
quoted at very much higher figure than
tne one ne was advised to put the money in
~, Mihehneay, the young catcher who played
VIII Ihe New Iorks last year for a few
games, Is In daily practice at the polo
grounds and Is in excellent trim He would
make a good man for an Eastsrn $500
club. oeNe
Ex-President John b. Day of the New
York club is reported to be very M at his
home III Orange. N. j.
Inc New England League Is an assured
cult - 'e eii
Who carried Farrelrs bats is the leading
question at present.
Pat" Murphy. the old New York catcher,
Will manage the Worcester club this year
team.
The official bulletin issued by the New
10, hork cruz Yesterday was to the effect that
the New York players would wear leather
instead OF canvas belts this season
Catcher Clements of the Phillies 1t is said,
mas taken on so much fat, flesh and fustian
since last fall that "Dasher'' Troy would
appear consumptive standing alongside
Vaughn has signed with Cincinnati and
PARROT and Connie Murphy are the only
ones left out in the cold who are desired by
Comiskey.
Charley Radbourn has. applied to six diff
ferent league managers for engagement. but
without avail. There is some talk of his
playing with Chicago.
Philadelphia paper announces that I'm
less Stafford can play short stop to suit
Ward he will be released. But they some
times get things mixed in Philadelphia.
Jimmy" will not be released unless he falls
away most wonderfully In mis- playing
The Louisvilles were the first league team
to be beaten, the Sioux Citys being their
victors. Since then the st. Louis Browns
were beaten by the Kansas City team the
"Philltes" by the University of Pennsylva-
ria team and the Bostons by the Yales
The annual base ball game between Phil
lips Exeter and Phillips Andover academies
will not take place this year. Each team
claims that the other Is supporting pro-
fessionals. Both Yale and Harvard obtain
many of their best athletes from these acad-
emes. The annual base ball game in the
spring and the annual foot ball game in the
fall serve to develop the candidates and
point them out to the Yale and Harvard
captains.
The Cleveland and Chicago teams have
not been able to do any out-of-door prac-
tice this week OF account Of the weather.
The Washinstons have released sam"
Wise, and Won der Abe got Jealous of Jack
Crooks personal beauty, and let him 60.
On the first day Of each series at Wash
ington the watches will be held on the boys
as they endeavor to lower Harry Berth
ong's great base running record Of IA 3-5
seconds, made in Washington in 1868 On
the second day the 100-yard straightaway
dash will be run. On the third day the
throwing contests will take place.
Farrell Thrown Down." Forced to Sign
at New York's Terms or Quit the Business"
are the sensational headlines a Boston PAPER
has over the story of Farrell agreeiny 10
New York's terms.
Roger Common says 1t took a photographer
two hours to take Dad Clarks picture, and
that Dad had to go without his dinner.
Clark says the camera man penciled Rog-
ers eyebrows and rouged his cheeks be-
sides using a curling iron on the big fell
lows mustache.
1t Is bad policy to have a member Of any
club umpire games where his own team is
a contestant.
Sam Wise has been released by Washing
ton ~ his own request, says a writer. There
is lots of usefulness in Sam yet, all ideas to
the contrary notwithstanding.
Third Baseman Shindle reported to the
Brooklyn club nearly a week ago, but as
yet has not received a trial. Shindls looks
well, and Is anxious to play ball
Catcher Dick Buckley never In all his base
ball career has played ball weighing under
20o pounds. He is down to 100
Tommy Dowd and Chris Won der Abe
have settled their differences
John Irwin is fast filing up his HayerhflI
team with good men. The people of that
city are delighted to have genial John at
the head Of affairs there
No player ever stood better with the New
York public, when he was in his prime than
smiling Mickey Welch. The New York Sun
is paving the way to make Dad Clark a red
hot favorite in Gotham by the statement
that Dad, in size, facial expression, walk
and method of handling the ball, Is a dead
ringer for THE Smiler."
Jim O'Rourka has accepted a league I'm
pireship. with the understanding that should
he be offered a satisfactory contract to play
ball in a league team, President Young viii
release him. With certain clubs he would