The evening times., 1897-06-05
SENATOR TUCKER Is HERE
The Distinguished First Baseman
Arrived This Morning.
VIII Play in the Game With CIeye-
land-Practiced With the
Wagnerites.

Senator Thomas Tucker, of Boston, ar
rived in Washington this morning with a
big trunk, a strong voice, and three or
four well-seasoned bats and MS favonte
glove He took his baseball paraphernalia
with him to National Park, where he met
the great father OF the Capital City az
| gregation OF ball pla yers The glad hand
| was given the one-time favorite in the
| Hub, and the new Senator locked pleased
with the distinguished consideration shown
| him
Mr.. Tucker said that he was glad that
! he was about 10 get into the game again,
| and for that reason he rejOiced in leaving
| Boston Il have many friends atthe Hub,
| ne remarked TO a Times reporter, and /
| shall aIwa Us feel grateful TO the people in
| that city. / have the frienGliest feelings
| for Manager 5 elee AMI the Bostonmagnatts,
| and although did not appreciate wa rIning
| the bench, concluded that the head Of the
| team thought he was doing the proper
| thing in placing young Tenney on first base.
'My playing days are not over yet by
| any means, and If | keep my health, I
| Will put up my usual game for the Wash
| ington Club. L came here willingly, and
feel sure Mr. Wagner will never regret
| purchasing my release. | shall put forth
my best efforts TO help the club 20 win.
1 hope that my presence On the team wiH
drive away the hOOdoO that has followed
the Washington Club, aud help 10 hand the
team at the end OF the season Ia the posi-
ton which the loyalty and appreciation OF
the Washington public deserves, as have
always said that the Capital City was one
OF the best baseball towns In the circuit
About tEis time Mr. Tucker was told
that the men wer, about to take the field
to practice and he went into the dressing
room lie took part ia the morning work
and most OF the time he batted the tail
around the lot He Will take part in the
game this afternoon.
OF the sale of Tucker .he Boston Journal
saws. tom Tucker has been released
outright 70 Washington and Will report
for duty on Saturday. He will play first
base in place of Cart wright, who will
probably lie releass d. Tucker Will re-
ccive the same salary from the Waguers
which he had in Boston. He should make
a valuable man for the Senators, by ia
luSlng INTO them the ginger which IS
natural TO him. His many friends in this
city will rejoice that this sterling player
has caught on so well, and he VIII be
great drawing card for the WashingtOns,
especially when they come 70 this city.
Every one regrets the necessity whicn
compelled the retirement Of Tucker from
the PostOn nine, though few now doubt
the wisdom of the change "
Tim Murnan. in the OstOn GlChe. says.
AFTER the game yesterday Tom Tucker
hade his Old friends of Boston goodby
Tom has been released to Washington
and viii start there at once. He had moth
ing hut kind words for Manager Selee and
the directors of the club Tucker VIII
receive tie same salary he got here, the
limit, and says he is perfectly satisfied. as
he is anxious TO get into the game once
more No more popular BAH player ever
left Boston, and the army of baseball
enthusiasts wish the old HolyOke hoy the
big end or all luck in sight. Faithful at
all times, Tucker took his medicine like
man, and gained many friends. when
the Washington team comes here later on
Tucker viii then realize the army Of we'll
wishers he left behind