The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-29
BASE BALL NOTES.

John B. Day, the recently appointed chief
Of umDires, expresses himself greatly
pleased with his appointment. My duties,
he said, have not been clearly outlined
as yet. | shall probably have more to do
with the players than with the umoircs, as
the league wants to eradicate If possible, some
of the scenes which. occurred last year upon
the diamond. l shall do a great deal Of tray
cling during the coming season If a player
uses language which is not becoming to the
game or creates a disturbance Of any kind
1 shall make full investigation and render
an impartial report to President Young. In
case home visiting club makes a COM
plant that the umpire is favoring one or the
other, it will be my business to pay a sit
to that city and make 4 full Investigation,
reporting, as in the case of ulayers, to Pres
ident Young"
Base ball enthusiasts who attend The local
games this season must prepare themselves
faithfully for the surprise in store for them
when the Chicago base ball team trots upon
the field swathed in flaming robes, says the
Chicago Chronicle 1t has been rumored time
and again that President Hart had ordered
robes of some kind. but never for a moment
was it believed that an attempt would be
made to disguise the team as tribe of In
dams. President Hsrj, day or two ago,
ordered two dozen bath robes Of dlmen-
sions to suit six-foot hall tosserS, and col6Ts
selected Unfortunately from an amateurs
paint box.
1t is not probable that Bob Stafford will
play with the Brewers this season. In u
letter to the Evening Wisconsin he says that
he has practically decided to remain in North
Carolina and attend to his grocery business,
as 1t has reached a point where he cannot
afford to neglect it. He wishes the Brewers
every success, and says he would prefer Mil
waukee to all the towns to play in. n case
Stafford does not play it is possible that
Buck Weaver will be stationed al first
base. Weaver has played it before and did
good work. His batting would also c1:lnt.
Jack Carney feels confident that Kansas
City has cfnch on the pennant. He says:
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City has what think is the fastest team ever
gathered for minor league club and enc
which will set hot pace from the start.
am personally familiar with the work Of all
the players except Reilly, and Mcfarland
who has played with him, says that we 90
not need to worry about his filling the bill,
for he is fast man, and fighter all the
time"
Pace, the young California catcher, has
been digging for gold out in the Slerras all
winter, and is hardened for backstop duty.
Treadwel halls from Thomas home, and
Is giant. He is big enough to throw terri
Bile ball, and if not too slow ought to prove
a good find. He and1Thomas spent the winter
hunting near Shawnee, o., and look strong
and capable Of jumping right into the game
Pace and Steinfeldt are quick In throwing
Davis, OF Mobile, is a natural fielder, and his
line throws to the plate are very accurate and
speedy. Isaacs, the latest pitcher, Is another
six-footer and very lanky. Steinfeldt creates
favorable impression at once and looks all
over ball player of more than average abil-
ity.
Hines has spent pleasant winter in Rock
. ford, and expects borrower all the infield and
part OF the Outfeld this season. In other
words, he will be used as utility man.
All Knoxville people who saw the work Of
Deadly and Davis last year speak of them in
the highest terms If their work is accepta-
Bile and Knoll and DUNCAN fail to come to
terms, the outfeld will consist OF Burnett
Deadly and Davis.
Leon VOTERS, the promising young pitcher
last year with Grand Rapids but recently
traded to Indianapolis, says he is really for
business. If his present plans inaterialize
he will enter an Eastern dental college in
the fall.
President Power Of the Interstate league
has received receipt in full for the money
paid for protection in Class B. The Inter
state has been promoted 1t was in Glass c
last year.
Two years ago Clarke was getting 81 500
Last year he was increased to $3.50 and this
year an Increase to $500 was offered but
refused. Clarke is contending for the limit
s., 400.
Arthur Irwin has actually signed for his
Toronto team McGann, the heavy-hitting
second baseman, who was tried by Boston last
season.
Terence Connell, who umpired some years
ago, is anxious to risk his life again, and has
made application to President Young for a
berth.
Bob Allen says he feels that he can play
just as good ball as ever, and there is no
reason why he should not lead all the Western
league shortstops in fielding.
Detroit dispatches from Knoxville are rose
ate descriptions Of Vaaderbeck's prospects
They say:
League Umpires Lynch, Hurst and Emslie
have all agreed that they would prefer work
Ing alone to the proposed double system
. George Ellis has signed Tom inland, the
base ball fashion plate, and will use Kim
as utility man on the Newark team.
Cleveland will have eight pitchers to start
the season: Young, Cuppy Wilson, Wallace
Powell, Gear, McAllister and Pappalau.
Jimmy Collins ankle has become strong
as ever again, and he expects to put up his
usual game this season
Pitcher Bert Inks, who us loved by Comiskey
as brother (nitD, has signed with Spring
field Mass.
Selee is trying to get couple of games
between the Bostons- and Orioles at Savannah.
Nops is making the best showing of the
Baltimore pitchers.