Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
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GAMES WITH EAcERNEss.
TIE TWO VIRGINIA MANAGERS
uhe Richmond and Norfolk Climbs
Arc 10th Headed by Ftrst-Cin,.
Mcn, end Their Chances of suc-
cess In the Atlantic Arc bright.

AtHH'f"f tonic
lor strect-coner discussions Is the At
nnuc League, and the part which Rich
moud win play therein this year.
or course, interest IN Richmond CEN
tres upon the two Virginia clubs which
VIII contest FOR the snnant. and while
the cranks here are loyal TO Richmond
thcy don't want 90 see Norfolk left I'm
the race IL is not now like It was In
tie days of the old Virginia League.
The feeling OF antagonism against Nor
f5'S Is not now half 20 strong as II was
last year or course, tho rootors win
want 20 see Richmond ahead OF tho
boys from tho City by the sea That
g. material. but they want 20 SEQ both
clubs at the top notch. and see them
s'ay there. too.
The two clubs which will represent
tie Ola Dominion in the bigger league
ere not destined TO be far from the
lead next season. for they are both TO
he strong organizations. and the plav-
as who have been selected TO consti-
tlte their makeup ore so far as an
impartial judge Of baseball timber can
iaiee. equally rs good as those who viii
t"fl and hit Tor the northern clubs.
WE WILL HOLD OUR OWN.
since the colouists first settled here.
centuries ago, this ancient Common
wealth has been accustomed TO holding
Der own against all corners Certainly
This reputation is worth something. even
ia the baseball world. and the
northern clubs are a little bit afraid
G., us. one 4 their most prominent
supporters said only a day or so ago.
in demonstrating the result Of the sea-
son. that &c would be well for all in
tcrested 20 keep an eye on the Virginia
clubs. That man is not far from wrong.
Cor with such owners as W. y. Brad
l.y, of Richmond. and A a. O'Nen and
G. ii. Broome, OF Norfolk. backed by
such managers as Jake Wells and w.
a. CBilY Smith, the Richmond clubs
ought to- and viii be. strictly I'm the
game from start Of season TO finish. next
fall
Mr.. Bradley has been a baseball en-
thusast since he was small boy. and
learned 70 toss the sphere on the flats
Of Manchester. He played in the out
fed In the old Tri-City League. and
when 80 became possible to organize a
State league, he was the only man in
these parts who was willing TO put I'D
his money and place "a team in Rich
mond. He formed a combination with
Tim West, and got together the Rich
mond team Of 1SSL
JAKE MADE HIS ADVENT.
In 1885 West. who managed the team.
rclinquished his managerial duties. and
Jake Wells, who had been signed from
Mobile 20 catch. was made manager.
Jake proved 10 be n jewel of the first
water and he has been eminently sue
Cessful here. From the time he first
took hold of the Richmond team base
ban interest in Virginia increased, until
now Richmond and Norfolk have out
grown a state league and have entered
faster company Richmond has also
outgrown her Old park. and a larger and
handsomer one is now in course OF con-
struction here
Mr. Wells has been encouraged ever
since he came here by Nr. Bradley. and
between the two this city has been rep
resented by a clever set Of ball-players.
This year a still better lot of men will
I'll Richmond uniforms and grace the
new diamond, and some excellent exhi-
billions Of the great sport may be con-
fiently expected
While Richmond has been growing in
Importance in the baseball world Nor
folk has not been doing any backsliding.
On the contrary, she has been keeping
pace with the capital city. and she wiU
enter the Atlantic-League race with her
coiors flying. She viii prove no mean
competitor for Richmond and the other
clubs.
O'NEL 4 GOOD MAN.
Nr. a. a. O'Nen, the present moving
spirit OF the club is large dealer in
sporting goods in Norfolk. and is an
athlete himself, being one Of the best
hlcyclists IN the State. lie doomed up on
the baseball horizon two years ago, when
BE bought a half-intercst in the Norfolk
team from Manager Camden SOmmers.
10 was but a short time before he owned
che whole "shooting-match." and he
straightway began strengthening his
team. with the result that he came very
near landing the penDant.
Mt O'Nen, by his honest methods or
conducting his club, has won many
friends among the baseball cranks, and
his enlistment Of Billy Smith as his lieu
tenant was ten-strOke, for Billy is
second only TO Jake Wells as manager
lfr c. H. Broom, OF the United States
Paymasters Department, at Norfolk, has
occurred an interest Ia the Norfolk
CLUB and he IS working In harmony with
Nr ONen and Mr.. Smith. with the re-
slt that Smith has gotten together q
Itself when the season opens.
SHOULD BE PROUD OF THE TEAMS.
Taken all in all, Virginia cranks have
t1st cause to feel proud Of the two clubs
they have in the Atlantic League, and
some lively games VIII be seen here next
summer.
Wells As still waiting 10 hear from the
Arbltratiug Board concerning the tate OF
.fYnarkev The evidence in the case.
On both sides. has been sent TO the mem
hars Of the board, and they arc expect
ei 90 mail their votes TO President Young
in q few days.
CAPTAIN Jake has signed on trial Per-
son the young Tarheei pitcher VINO
made lis advent with petersburg last
year. Person. Il will be remembered
pitched almost n shuf-out game against
Richmond the first and only time ne
twlr'ed here. .,
Rrodle who played on the PETERSBURG
team the year they were champions 10
now in the tailoring business IN this CITY
He leaves on the lst or March LOT ID
yannah. 10 play ball.
King" Jiramy Gilman one or the oid
$50. Richmond team. will captain New |
ark. in the Atlantic League. XIII |
Year Harry OHagan, "Erny' Hodge, |
Jake Boyd Roanoke" Lipp, and Setley |
viii play with Newark.
Umpire Harry Mace during the on
season IS making hay without the usual
compartment OF sunshine. lie has |
charge OF the skate-renting privileges |
et the ice-rink at Washington.
Temperance Meeting.
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