The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-28


II was all settled yesterday afternoon.
Manager "Sandy" had the players
gather in the dressing rooms, intro
duced Beard to them as Captain ONE
Beard, gave them a good fatherly talk
on what was expected of them, asheu
them to speak their minds ana theh
received their opinions on the pros
poets of winning or losing. 1t was
the first, only and final meeting OF the
kind since the team reported for prac-
tice, and the gathering had its erect.
The players were given to understand
that Beard would be Chief Gazabo on
the field, that his orders must be
obeyed explicitly and without question
and that if there was any responsible
ity Beard and not they would bear the
burden of it, There was an unanimous
expression of approval Nearly every
player expressed his belief that the
club would finish not lower than fourth
and several were sanguine that second
or third place would not be above their
expectations. 1t was the last oppor-
tunity for talking it over before to-
morrows beginning of the struggle,
and the result of the confab is encour-
aging.
Catcher Joe Gunson has reported. He
reached here late in the afternoon from
his home in Philadelphia, and will soon
be occupying his position back of the
plate. Gunson's difference with the
owners concerning his salary has not
been patched up, but he is to meet L.
r. Brooks and Mr.. Simpson today and
consider the matter Gunson will play,
however, there is no doubt about that,
although it may be several days before
he appears in the game. He has NOT
had much practice aside from gym
nasium work, and wishes to get in
thorough touch with the game before
beginning any hard playing. Gunson
is looked upon as one of the most IN
telligent players in the business. Dur
ing his ten years in base ball he has
saved and invested enough money to
provide himself a handsome income.
He owns several houses and lots in
Philadelphia.
Gaffney, SwartwOod, Keefe and Ken
nedy have been selected to umpire in
the Eastern league. Word to that ef-
feet was received here yesterday,
Either Gaffney or Kennedy will umpire
the opening games in this city. Gaff-
ney will probably be the man.
Catcher O'Neil is wanted by an East
ern league club--one of the best clubs
in the league, at that. For obvious
reasons the particulars of the matter
cannot be made known. The Minooka
boy has made quite hit with Grittir
and the fans, and whatever disposal is
made of him, he will only be released
for the season and for "A consideration
He is too valuable a player to be los
to Scranton forever. The Tribune ex
poets to see him develop into a crack
wherever he is placed.
The game arranged for yesterday be
tween the Scranton club and the Lack
awannas at Athletic park was no
played. The air was so cold tha'
Manager Griffin decided not to risl
stiffening any of the players, choosing
to have them remain idle and not tax,
chances against their being in goot
trim for tomorrow's opening game will
Syracuse.
This afternoon the last exhibition
game will be played. The Moosics viii
be given a chance to distinguish them
selves and they should do it if any
thing is to be judged fIom their prac
t!ce play Monday afternoon.
There may be a great amount o
pluck among the Wilkes-Barre owners
but it isn't indicated in their appeals
10 the ragtail and bobtail of that quie
city to subscribe toward the supper
of the Wilkes-B Barre club. Here's tn
way the Record asks the dear peopl
TO pass around the hat and insur
good baseball for 1897"
The exacting duties OF the postoffice am
other matters that demand Mr.. BogCrt'
attention CMr. Bogert is president of tn
club and sits in a private boX) are sue
that it is impossible for him to give at
tention to the securing of contributions a
heretofore, and it is hoped that voluntar
subscriptions will be made by the busines
and professional men who are interestc
in the great game. 1t costs money to ru
the team in excess Of that taken in at tn
gate, as every one knows, and by you
subscriptions encourage the management
no continue their efforts to support thi
winning team recently secured for thi
season, The Record guarantees good bas
ball at Athletic park for 1897.