The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-02

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Tate. the oldest player on the Richmond
Club. is certainly one q the headiies,
players I'm the league. He would still he
In the National LEAGUE to-day II hc ha
not lost the use of his arm. Pop thoroush-
~ understands the came and he gsts
out OF IL all there is in Il.
His corpulency, however. Is analnst
him in the matter Of fielding ans balls
that should be out, @ Tor Dase hits JUST
because Pop can't ct ~ them. Tate
on account of his lack OF agility. is thus
forced to play nearer hrst-base than he
would otherwise do. Ills great stick
work is one of his redeeming features
and when there are men on bases the
necessary hit is generally forth coming
II IL Is POPS turn at the bat. As captain
he is i'm his element. for he is wei verse1
In the duties Of every man position, ana
thoroughly understands how II should
be played. Then. too. late Is dec ded
fdvorite with the masses. his jolly lausQ
and general good nature winning oil
hearts.
GIfNhN.
King Gilman can put NJ Just about as
smooth an exhibition Of ball playing az
one cares 10 look at. lie is scientific IN
his play, thereby getting much out OF his
position that another man would lose.
one fault the Ning has mat costs him
an error occasionally. Is that he is
little too anxious. He VIII 90 after balls
sometimes that belong 20 fnOther player.
Gilman has good eye for the ball as
his improved hitting Of late shows on
flies and ground balls he is equally good
and II IS very seldom that a sphere OF
either description gets away from tho
King. Gilman gets more out OF his posi-
ton than any man who has ever covered
second for the home team.
kAlN
When you speak ~ Kaiu yon speak OF
a little short stop who understands Just
how 20 play his position and who plays
II Accordingly
a O. frtfG hA
very seldom falls 10 make the circuit
There are times when the little man
are few and far between. Kain covers more
ground than any short stop IN the league
and he plays ball as well with his lead
as with his feet
Eors-Hy.
TO speak OF Roussey is % mention Il
sure fielder ana a safe hitter. The third
bGseman IS little slow on fa~f ground
ers. but he makes w for tnis 10y his sure
ness on flies and general good all around
work Roussey has had valuable eNper-
ience In faster company that stands by
him now He Understands the game from
a scientific point and be very rarely
ever lets an opportunity slip 10 score one
on his opponents.
Fosrep.
Reddy Is one Of the best catchers IN
he league. lie is popular with the root
ars. and is a fairly good batter but 10 is
behind the bat that hc eNcels.
Foster can eaten the speediest pitchers,
)ut is little on IN his throwing 10 SEQ
md. II is very seldom that he ever has
pass bah DO matter how Wild
he delivery Ready Is tuli or
Duke is certainly one of The best in the
business.
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Handsome Jake Wells. VINO helps Fos-
or to do the catching is a stoneWall be-
lind the bat He rs a sure catcher and
good throNer and IL Is very seldom that
econd is stolen on him lie plays the
anne for an there is IN ~. ana there ~
% denying that he does II scientifically.
As "A batter Wells has his eye on the
all and OK late he has been llniag them
ut right along he Is very quiet play
r. and exceedingly popular.
BAILEY.
Bailey has certainly won Il place in the
carts OF the local ro0ters OF late. by
IS work In the box. lie IS possessed II
lenty Of speed good judgement and fine
ontrol FL understands how 10 keep
1e hits scattered Tor Ice stndies his bat
sr's weakness Bailey is also q fairly
.hen on the bass lie is iefi handle
ud has as much speed ia The ninth as
e has IN the nrst
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Martin IS one OF ,he speediest twlrlers
the league lie has good head and
me- curves bat has not yet acquired per-
-ct control over the ball and g. "A lie
30 slow ia his delivery
Duke Is eren, hitter and besides he
yards his bases closely. Le always
itches the asst part OF game better
ltn the first. he has been improving
every game that he has pitched for
be- team this season
srvst~
The little wizard f. Jewel az mis- last
80 games viii show Like Bailey ~
udieS his man and pitches the ban
ISL where IT = hardest % ~ lie has
EVERY r. Ed h has an eve y" for The b9
ld ne seldom sadis 20 get base hit
eenau Is tae smallest pitcher IN the
aEue. but despite his size he Is az home
. the company he - with. lie is a
line tavOrite.
Tim Nevins &. "a giant aud hl. speel
'rtune 10 be b'tfled FIRE Is in the last
go games he has pitcher bit no is a
rone man IN tn 6ox fcr IN that. lie
"a let, band Twill r. ard is possessed
a cool mead aud clear judgment. With
- sflcN ne ~ fairly good and has sneak
In hit when II was needed on more
IAN one occasion. N-vins Is very popu-
r with the boys.
AAsvs,vy.
Everybody remembers tie clever work
me by Warmsi"y ear1c~ 10 The sea. %
wing 20 his Illness he has been unhb
DO himself iustic. Of ate II
od jwIier ana has done son. c'escr
)rl IN he bon His famous drDrg have
thcrsd more thun ne bltSm1n Warm
y is possessed OF plenty OF sDee1 all
keeps MS eye about him. Al the bat
also has an eye on the ball.
cttNy.
Way out in left Cleye STAYS. lie covers
Is Of more ground AMI is tie
rest len fielder IN the leagu
e, t UNDERTAKINGS nos the game AID
J flies, no matter when they come l,,
certain 10 get them. and On groInl
lis he makes n Quick return. G eve
IS his eye on the bali ana IN Is very
dom that he strikes out. He IS a COOL
OVID
OTTTYNGgn.
\ sure fielder. n liShfning base runner
d heavy hitter. Thus one must SPEAK
describe Gettenger. Like CIeye no
'ers a large amount OF territory and
en- a ball gets away from him Il has
| 10 be Knocked over the fence Get
iger t. the fastest runner on the team
q he frequently scores from first on
Gle only. he Is one OF the heaviest
ters, quiet fellow ana very popular.
PHILLIP.
iaby Phillips is an an round bali PLAYER
the hiShest order lie cal do anything
a bail neld that any other man eau.
!. ny oans ne Is sure. equally 80 on
,undeps, while ne runs bases cieverly
y has an eye for the ball. Baby 3
lot iavOrite with the girls.
thrpee sor the Gn.ltr@n