The Washington times., 1895-03-03
; Manager SchmeIzand His Players
Off for Charleston, sc
MERCER SIGNED YESTERDAY
Catcher MahOney Unable to Report-COogan
with the Party-EVery One Was in Good
splrits-crOoks VIII Play Third During
the Preliminary Practice Nicholson and
HOuseman Will Alternate Positions.


all looking well, hardy, and strong. They
left Washington last evening for Charles
ton, S. c., where they viii practice, alter
mating at Savannah, Ga. The first ex-
hibition game VIII be at the latter place
with the Brooklyn League team on the
18th instant
Col. Earle Wagner and Manager Schmelz,
the two principals of the Washington club,
were beaming when Times man met them.
They had just finished taking a tender
look over the pupils Of the kindergarten,
and the colonel, when greeting the writer,
said that if strength, good looks, and fine
clothing has anything to do with winning
games the Senators are due 10 capture
many contest.
The youngsters are a healthy looking
set Krumm whom Mr.. S~hEn0lV hsPes
viii make a good pitcher, is beardless
youth OF scarce twenty years. He is six
feet tall and splendidly proportioned. He
hasgreatspeed and good control OF the ball.
said the manager, ''and feel confident he
will do himself credit. -
Besides Krumm, the Senators have Maui,
Mercer, stocksdale, Marlarky, Boyd, and
Anderson. The management seems entirely
satisfied with its pitching talent, and while
not bubbling over with enthusiasm concern
ing the twirlers, il is content TO begin the
season with pitchers sound in health and
strong in body.
Mahoney, the New England catcher. did
not report, a doctors certificate being
evidence that he is suffering with broD-
chitis Upon his recovery he viii iOin the
Tpam (hnrlaCTnn % "a
Mcguire was on hand, and while in the
pink OF condition, there was no material
change in the shape OF his numerous
crooked fingers. His physique and mus
tache were as handsome as ever.
Danny CoOgan was with the party, and
he, too, had the usual complement OF dis
figured fingers. He looked the pink OF per
fectiOn, and wide smile stole over Col
Wagner's countenance as be told the story
OF his signing the young collegiate back
stop
Seibach wears the same mustache that
surmounted his upper lip last season. and
he was twirling il with his usual zeal
He volunteered The intention TO have belt
10 fit his waist this year, and VIII not con-
sumo as much time pulling up his trousers
when at the bat
Abbey, who has been here for some time
has every appearance ofa government clerk,
while Roaring BilI'' Hassamer is as lank
as ever, and assured his audience that he
had as much lung energy as last season
Mararky is 1.-THE sort of a fellow, and
does not seem able 10 give speed to a ball.
A trifle stopped in the shoulders. he looks
like an overworled farmer-boy. Boyd and
Anderson come between an everyday dude
and the man who has 10 work for a living
The smile has not been effaced from Maul's
countenance, and he showed his pearlIike
teeth with his customary peculiaEity
], IN
his parting words. y
stocksdale has recovered, and, while pale,
seemed strong.
The trio OF infielders wore new faces and
features Crooks is robust, huskylooking,
and claims that his right arm is as strong
as ever. Nicholson looked an athlete all
over and is in excellent condition, while
Houseman. the young ChicagOan, is erect
in carriage. broad in chest. and is patterned
after a fellow who is classcd as an all
round ball-player
Cartwright is big, heavy. and strong.
He has spent a winter in careful training,
and his condition is every evidence that
the brawny first baseman knows a thing
or two about preserving his health and
vigor for the campaign before him.
Collins, one OF the new men, is n
chunky, broad-ShOuldered young man, with
an elegant pair of legs. He Is classed as
sprinter, and can fiji any OF the outfield
positions.
Mr.. Schnelz had his usual number OF
whiskers with him, and gave out the
statement that. while he may have them
cropped some time during the summer, he
viii not have them shaved off.
We are going to play better bah this
year than last, and ] hope TO move up a
peg or two. We are not overrating
single player IN saying this, but simply re-
lying upon honesty and ability"
During the preliminary work in the
South, in the event OF Joyce not joining
the club, Crooks VIII be placed on third
base, Nicholson on second, and Houseman
at short, the latter two being liable to be
changed if their work suggests it. Even
with the ''scrappy" captain off the team,
the Senators win present good lniield.
Was hington was certainly too well
treated by the schedule makers and the
League. The team opens III Boston on the
18th of April, which is a big holiday at the
Hub, and the Beaneaters VIII undoubtedly
prove great attraction for the opening
day here.
We VIII have the Pittsburgs here for
Decoration Day and Louisville for Labor
Day. Philadelphia on the Fourth Of July
and Pittsburg on Pennsylvania's Labor
Day are two more good dates for the
Senators. This generosity on the part of
preciated.
Well. the League moguls have rein
stated Fred Pfeffer. But they have been
severe in disciplining the veteran second
baseman. Five hundred dollars fine for
uttering his preference is an awful sum.
To force him on a club that really does
not Deed him, but had him on the reserve
list was a piece of flagellation not in taste
with good sound wisdom.
Mercer. who has held out for more money
than was offered him, came TO Washington
yesterday, and, like sensible young man,
resigned with the home team. His salary
this year viii, it is said, be s. 500, an in
crease OF 5000 over last season. This is
considered a fair advance for second year
in the league.
The young man is a trifle thinner than
when he left here at The end Of last season,
having just recovered from case OF la
Grippe. he said he feels strong and hopes
20 Timber up in short time down South.
he looked like a college graduate, and wore
stylish ncckue and a pair OF brand new
kid gloves.
This is what some baseball men ofpromi-
nence have to say:
The fellow who ''sees' every bet in a
poker game is seldom a man of sound
views.-O. p. Caylor.
Somebody suggests that new cup de-
fender who VIII show her heels might be
named Trllby. But such boat would be
handicapped in stays.-o. S. Iselin.
II money talks, how can silence be
golden?-A Freedman
A liberal education is a funny thing The
more liberal il is the more you have to pay
for it-John NJ. Wand
Money never talks in its sleep.-A. J.