The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-04-20
IRWIN MAY MAKE CHANGES
GLEASON OR q. DAVIS WILL PROM
AMY PLAY FIRST BASE.

PfsHsr 90 Remain at Second Base ~ ne
Keeps Up His Present Gait-Tbe New
York CIub In n Poor Way for Pitchers
The Opening at the Polo arounas.
The three games played by the Now Yorks at
Washington have caused considerable think
ing on the part of Manager Irwin and Capt.
Glsason. As n Sun predicted q week aEo,
Harry Davis has not come up TO expectations
and Irwin Is already thinking OF making n
change. Il Is sold that he may place Gleason
on first base and let Pfefer stay on second.
Gleason ia 80 short in stature that IL seems Inn
probable that he could cover first bag accept
ably, and Irwin may see IL in that light, too.
In q few days. As George Davis's arm Is not
any too strong, II may turn out that he VIII be
shifted to Harry Davls's place and Gleason VIII
90 10 third. with such a combination In
vogue. experts believe that the intleld would
be greatly strengthened, rs Pfeffsr seems TO
ave regaincd his former activity aud feels able
70 cover second Ease UP to the requirements.
Tho weakness in tho pitchers box is causing
no end OF worriment. At present the club
has really only ono frst-class pitcher. Dad
Clarke. Van Haltren's success at Washing
ton on Saturday may result In his receiving an
other chance, but German and Meekii, appear
to he useless for the present. at least. For a
couple more twirlcrs Irwin Will probably try
out Flynn. Seymorc. Bowen. and Doheny, ana
may also call upon Gleason to take 9 hand as
n last resort. Stafford, II IL said, VIII he q TX
ture in left field, and Van Haltren Will un-
doubtedly remain where he Is. except, when
called into the box, but Herman, according 70
excellent authority, must brace up in his hit
ting with considerable alacrity.
The New Yorks arrived here. early yester-
day morning, not In an enthusiastic MOOD by
any means. They Will. play an exhibition
game at Newark. this afternoon. and to'mor-
row they will open tho championship season In
this city with tho .Philadelphias., Arrange
ments have been made to accommodate an linz
mense crowd. Three, thousand Invitations.
been issued. Rogers's Seventh Regiment
Band will give n concert for an hour before the
game begins, and will also escort tho players
OF both teams in the usual parade across the
field. The stands will be deliberately decor
ated and Mayor Strong is expected TO throw
the first ball into the field from a private box
reserved for his party: The Philsdeinhias WIN
also be the card on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Friday there will be another opening,
when the Mctropolitans begin the Atlantic
League schedule with the Newarks on the POLO
grounds. Next Saturday. the Boston team VIII
be here for n series of three games. after which
the New Yorks will go upon their first West
ern trip.
The Brooklvns will play at Washington, to-
morrow, Wednesday, ana Thursday. and then
visit Philadelphia for three games, arriving
Park one week from Wednesday with the
champion The BostOns will play
three games ut Baltimore this, week. before
coming to the Polo grounds. while in the West
the Clevelands will meet Cincinnati and Pitts
burgh, the Chicagos will tackle st. Louis and
Cincinnati. and the Louisvilles will play Pitts
burgh and st. Louis.