The morning times., 1896-03-18

Charles j. Crooks, Or Jack" as he is bet
ter known, re-entered the big league again
last season, and at the same time made
his first appearance in q Washington uni
form. No player ever sprang more rap
IDLY into the favor OF the local public, and
the Senators now without Jack would be
ike the play or Hamlet without the melan-
choly youth. Crooks is a hard, consci-
entiouS bal-player, and like his fellow
st. Louisan, joyce kicks for every point
coming to his club. He is especially effect
i've on not hits TO his territory and on smoth-
erIng groundeTs. He ma kes few errors OF
judgment, and is very speedy in double
plays. Jack is sure of an ovation on his
appearance at National Park.
Albert Maui.
Al. Maui, who was Washington's star
pitcher, and who was Leading the League
in games Won, until he unfortunate mishap
to his arm, in July last year, is a great
local favorite, and confidence rises 10 high
water mark when il is known that Smiling
ar is 10 pitch. Maui IS what is termed
teady pitcher. He knows the weak points
or all the batters aud plays on them very
successfully. Maui is a geutIenaDIy bali
player, and IN private life is a prosperous
citizen. His arm has fully recovered from
the accident OF last season, and he will
again take his regular turn in the box.
Win b. Mercer.
Win Mercer, young and handsome, Is
the TaVoFits OF the ladies who attend the
local games. II an umpire is not dis
posed TO call every ball Mercer pitches
strike mis- pretty partsaIs hold indig-
nation meetings all over the grand stand
aa1 ngurauNcIY JaD The uuIpiFe'S eyes
out with their paraSoi ferules. And if
some haFG-nefLTted sWatter of the oppos-
Ing team lands on one of Wins curves
ami straightenS 1t out for three bases
or home run they weep and moan and
refuse TO be conlforted. Win had a light
attack OF smallpox last winter, but has
Tpr0Vprgfl
mat not a scar was left on his classic face
Mercer expects 10 surpdSS his '94 record
thIs season, which, if ne should, will carry
the Senators several rounds higher uD
the ladder.
Albert Selbach.
Popular Al Seibach, the Senator's left
fielder, is one of Mana ger SchmeIz' great
est finds. SchrnelZ brought Selbach 10
Washington with him from Chattanooga
of the Southern League. He Is fast
fielder, sure catch and heavy batter. His
cry OF I've got it." when he is running for
a fly ball TO his territory, is accepted as
gospel by local fans. He was never known
tomakea muir after such an announcement,
WhlchlSuttered ina ton elike an A pache war
whoop. Sclbach joined the Benedicts
during the winter. being united in marriage
10 pretty young lady of Columbus, o. He
Will bring his wife 10 Washington with him
and make the city his home during the
season.
Charley Abbey.
Charley Abbey, who may be called q
nome boy, IN that he chose Washington as
place of residence ring the mid
season, is another OF SchmeIz's intrOduc-
ton 10 the National League Abbey is
iaSt Fielder and a good eye at the
bat. He is in the class with Burkett, Tom
Brown and Hamilton in beating bunt to
first base. He VIII play right field this
season, and as he wintered well and is
training hard every day for the opening
games, It can be expected that he will
Jump in and play first division BAN from
the start
Varncy Anderson.
Anderson was one OF the Senators stand
by pitchers last season, and no doubt this
year will surpass the creditable record
he made then. Varney is a scientific tyTirl-
er, and does not resort to the ruinous
policy or throwing his arm out TO win
games. he is above the average pitcher
IS hitter. he is q quiet, EentIemanly
fellow without bad habit OF any kind.
Frank Sheibeck.
Frank Sheibeck, who played sbortstop
for the Senators parts of the two last sea
sons, will be with the club again this
year, and Will be used as a substitute in
fielder. A photograph of Frank was not
20 De found IN the city, which will account
Tor his q absenee from the above group.
Eugene De MontreviIIe.
Like meteor flashing in a dark sky was
Eugene De Montreville' S advent as shortstop
with the Senators toward the close of last
season. Gene is a Washington boy. and is
the most promising of the local output of
ball players. His friends expect great things
OF him this season and the young man Is
certain to carry out every anticipatinn of
Bis admirers. President Powers of the
Eastern League. from which Dc Montre-
Vile was drafted by the Wagness. says he ID