The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-28
GOOD PRACTICE WORK
INDICATIONS of AN EXTRA STRONG
BASEBALL TEAM.
M0tz Like a Stone Wall mt First and
Mccormick mt Second seems
Equally as Good.

All the members of the baseball club are
here now except Newell, who is expected to
arrive on an early train this morning in
time for the days practice. The men spent
yesterday at the park in practice From
the work done by the men it seems quite
evident that Indianapolis will not be much
behind in the pennant race; in fact, an inn
partial judge would mark them down as
winners. All the were given turns at
various kinds of work. Captain AIotz stood
like stone wall at the right-hand corner of
the diamond. His long rest during the WIN
ter months does not seem to have affected
him in the least. He was as Timber and
agile as If he had been playing for month,
when in fact 1t was only his second day at
practice. Mccormick was on second for a
while and showed remarkable strength in
that position. He was quick and active
and showed what may be expected of him
when balls must be caught Henry is too
well known as the old right fielder to need
any introduction to the Indianapolis rooter
Suffice it to say that he has lost none of
his old grit and vigor, and promises better
work this year than last. He is in faster
company and his work indicates that he
VIII be near the front rank when his aver
age is made known
Wood and Mcfarland will give the rooters
no chance to object to their playing. Nc
Farland handles the ball from the plate to
second though the entire game depended
upon IhdI particular play, ana OIIen times
it win so happen. Wood is not tagging in
this regard, and in base running he showed
an activity yesterday that will make, the
catchers of the opposing teams hump them
selves to get the ball to second in time to
do any good.
President Watkins said yesterday that he
did not think his judgment in selecting
Fisher had proved bad. He is very speedy
and puts the ball where it will puzzle many
old players to find it,
The first game of the season will be
played Saturday with the Light Artillery
team. The Artillery boys have been prac-
ticing every day, and think they will give
the professionals hard tussle. The follow
ing is the batting order and positions of the
men who will play for the league team:
Henry, c. f.; Mccarthy, !; f.; Nicol. r. f.;
MotZ, 1b: Wood, c.: Newell S. s.; Roat, 3b;
Clifford 2b: Pastorius and Sonier, p.
The work the grand stand is rapidly
progressing. new ticket office and gates
have been built. They are arranged in such
a manner that there will be none of the
crowding and standing in line for half
hour which was so troublesome last year
One large gate has been made for entrance
to the grand stand, with ticket windows
on either side. Two separate gates have
been made for the bleachers. The ticket
windows are arranged so four men can sell
tickets. which is thought will prevent the
crowding of last season. The grand stand
has been repaired and strengthened and is
now receiving coat of paint and white
wash New chairs have been bought, and
will be in position for Saturdays game.
Western Interstate League.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. March 27.-Presi-