Evening star., 1897-04-06
Batting Order,

Albert Maui. the popular pitcher of the
washington club. was on hand this morn
ing at National Park with the remainder
OF the boys and listened to the base hall
wisdom OF Manager Schmelz and CAPTAIN
broWn In the dressing room with the clos
est attenuon In conversation with Star
reporter Maui said that his health was of
the best, and that his arm never felt
stronger. He arrived in Washington late
yesterday afternoon and Immediately Jour
neyed to the grounds and took in the game
the players had good word for the hand
some twirler. and many patted the good
right arm approvingly.
Mr Earl Wagner said this morning that
no agreement had been reached between
Maui and him for the coming season, but
that he had little doubt they would soon
come to terms. Mr.. Wagner says there
las never been any trouble between the
club and Maui over money matters. and
this season the amount is satisfactory, but
the wording of the contract is what is
worrying the pitcher. Maui wants to be
signed as he has been the last two years,
but Mr.. Wagner believes he has expended
a good deal of money without sufficient re-
turn. Continuing, the conversation with a
Star reporter, Mr.. Wagner said:
Il would be very foolish to pay out the
money l have for the last two years If 1
didn't believe that Maui is one of the
greatest pitchers in the country. 1 have
no Kick coming over the money already
spent, but this season think l should be-
GIN 10 reap the Denent or my Investment.
If Maufs arm is in good condition, and he
desires to play ball with the Washington
club, l wouldn't trade him for any twirler
in the league. If his arm is no good. he
isn't worth row of pins to me. And there
you are"
Thousands Of the local patrons of the
game would like to see Maui on the pay
roll OF the club. but every one of them
recognizes the fact that Mr.. Wagner has
treated the handsome pitcher almost
prtncely, and the stand taken by the mag
nate this season Is universally indorsed.
An erroneous idea has gotten out to the
effect that Maui will be given nothing this
season unless he pitches good ball The
fact of the matter is that Maui can sign
his contract and loaf on the bench the en-
tire season. and yet receive one-third of
his seasons salary.
If this isn't square deal then the definf
ton of that term Is generally misunder-
stood. That Maui has come to Washington
Is the surest indication that ne has conf
dence in his arm, and before many days
have elapsed his name will no doubt 70
down on the contract He will doubtless
practice with the boys anu keep himself in
trtop condition for the opening of the
season.
Dawson, the first basenan of the George
town team, who was struck on the head
by one of McJames' terrific inshoots during
yesterdays game rested we'll last night
and this morning had almost recovered
from the shock. The blow was a hard one,
and 1t should be several days before the
Piucky fist baseman goes back in the
game.
Harry O'Hagan and Erney Hodge glided
away to Newark yesterday morning. and
the expected "All-W ashington" game for
tomorrow hos fallen through. In it's place
Manager Schmelz has arranged with the
Georgetown boys for a return game, and
another gingery contest can be looked for.