The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-05


Favor Of Scranton and the State League
shortstop Will Report at Once.
Catcher Emmet Rogers, OF the Scran.
ton club, has been released. and in his
place has been signed big Bllr'
Schriever, who. up to ten days ago. was
with the New Yorks. Of the National
league. This announcement was made
known In base ball circles last night.
and, along with the statement that
Shortstop Sweeney. late Of the Allen
towns. would be here by tomorrow at
the latest. created much discussion.
Putting aside all personal feelings for
Rogers, who Is a popular and gentle
manly player, the change will rebound
to the general benefit Of the club. 1t Is
possible that Rogers release may occa-
sion adverse comment among an ele-
ment who will look upon the matter
from a personal standpoint and be
biased on that account. But to many
close students of the game 1t Is appar-
ent that the change will be for the best.
Rogers is an average. steady catcher
and sticker. but his throwing to bases
has never been better than fair, and he
is not fast runner, and aside from his
ability to cover an emergency position
In the outfield ne cannot be mentioned
as an all around fast player.
Scricver VIII Play Today.
Schriever Is expected to arrive from
New York on this afternoons 1.O7
Lackawanna train and will catch both
of this afternoons games with Roches-
ter. Bannon will play shortstop until
Sweeney's arrival, Smith playing in
the outfield with Luby or Meaney. With
Sweeney In the game, Eagan. Bannon
and Smith will play steadily in the out
field. except during an occasional game
when Smith relieves Schrlever. at which
times Luby or Meaney will be utilized.
This new order Of things seems to be
complete vindication of the charges
from certain sources that Aleck Smith
was incapable. Smith, In the eyes of
persons competent to Judge, seems
every inch a ball player. He is a
catcher, of course. but he can creditably
fill any position, excepting that Of a
pitcher. At stealing and running bases
and In covering territory he is remark
ably quick. and his throwing ability
was demonstrated recently in throws
from rightfield to third, and from GEN.
ter to the plate in a manner calculated
to make an impression upon the, cranks
who were privileged to witness the
feats. His ability to use the stick is
best shown by his last five games. in
three Of which he made two hits, and in
two games three hits.
ssDtsr ,ptllpp Cob rtouar mazda vo lutro-
duction to the old-time fans, who re-
member the big catcher's playing with
Dan O'Leary's Scranton Indians. He
has been six years In the National
league, and at his own request was let
go by New York. He was wanted by
Milwaukee, st. Paul, Grand Rapids and
Detroit, Of the Western league. but
chose Scranton and was procured by
President Powers at Manager Barnie's
request. Schiever perfers this city be-
cause he Is known here. and considers
the Eastern league the fastest in the
country outside the eNational.
About the Sweeney Muddie.
The secret Of Shortstop Sweeney's
failure to report in Scranton can be
attributed to the Rochester owners,
who took all manner Of chances to Sc
cure him and finally led Sweeney to
believe that he had no legal right to
sign with the Scranton club. 1t was
natural that Sweeney hesitated to get
himself into hot water by signing with
either club until the matter was settled
by President Powers. This was done
Saturday when Powers sent the follow
ing telegram to Manager Barnie. and a
similar one to Sweeney himself: Have
wired Rochester club of your claim,
and that you and Sweeney agreed upon
terms July 24.-Sweeney's telegram TO
me proves this. If Rochester cannot
prove a previous agreement, Sweeney
must play with Scranton. P. T.
Powers" Rochester claims that on July
"a Sweeney had no right to make terms
with Scranton, as he was not then re-
leased by Allentown. However, that
point seems to have been settled by Mr..
Powers, and Sweeney will play with
Scranton at least until President
Powers changes his decision. The
Scranton management has telegraphed
Sweeney that 1t will protect him in all
that transpires in the future. 80 1t Is
probable that he will report surely by
tomorrow and possibly today.
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Amateur Dali Notes.
The Recorder Juniors defeated the Penn