The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-23
MANAGER SELEE'S OPINION
THE TIGERS ARE THE BEST TEAM
EVER ORGANIZED HE SAYS.


A TRIBUNE reporter met Manager Selee
of the Boston Baseball Club at the polo
game In Providence last evening and had
a pleasant chat with him.
Being asked what he thought of the
chances OF the Pawtucket polo team win
ming the championship, the genial mana
ger replied that there had been very little
doubt in his mind since about Christmas
time, when he saw Capt. Writings men
play at New Bedford. Its the greatest
team that was ever put together In the
history of the game" replied Manager
Selee. Continuing he said: ut has been
claimed all along that the old Bridgeport
team was the strongest ever organized,
but in my opinion l believe that the Paw
tucket Tigers put up much superior
game. Your Pawtucket team has no par
ticular stars, but every man knows the
game thoroughly and keep everlastingly at
it. In fact, they play the game like
well adjusted piece of machinery, and
there is not weak spot. The other clubs
have some fine individual players, but
their team work is lacking"
What are you going to do with our
catcher, Yeager, asked the reporter. 81
have all the faith in the world in his
ability" replied the manager, 'and in
tend to give him chance to show 1t the
coming season. Only today / received a
letter from George. He Is at Hot Springs,
Ark, where he will remain getting him
self in condition until 1t is time to report.
Herman Long and Lowe are also at the
Springs with him and they all report
themselves In first-class condition. / may
try Yeager on first base. He played few
games for us on that bag while Tucker
was under the weather and showed up In
fine shape"
Manager Selee seems to have designs on
Tom News, who played second base for
the Pawtuckets last season. 81 believe
that the Pawtuckets have coming player
i'm that man News" said he. 81 watched
his work all last season and came an ace
from signing him for Boston, but the
management seemed to favor McGann.
That man Waldron will make his mark in
the Western League I believe. As for
Hannivan 1 think he will be handicapped
on the infield on account of being a left
handed player.
The reporter then got Manager Selee's
views as to the proper makeup of the
New England League the coming season.
The TRIBUNE's representative was In favor
of q compact circuit of six clubs, but be-
fore he got through his talk with the Bos-
ton manager he was convinced that an
eight club league Is the proper thing.
"With Pawtucket, Fall River, New Bed
ford, Newport, Brockton, Taunton, Lowell
and Nashua the New England League will
have an ideal circuit. Eight clubs are
better than six from numerous standpoints
and with all the cities paired with rivals
the most successful season In the history
Of baseball In New England should result.
81 was talking this evening with Mr.. Per-
rim and he tells me that enthusiasm in
Nashua over the prospect of having team
In the New England League Is at high
notch, and he has been promised all kinds
of backing. ! regard It as one Of the best
baseball cities In New England"
Manager Selec then told lof having re-
ceived a letter from Manager Smith Of
the Pawtucket club relative to having the
Bostons play exhibition games In Paw
tucket on April . and 10. He stated that
he would probably accommodate Manager
Smith and that the matter would be
definitely settled upon In few days.