The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-28

Wetterer had few words with Twitchell
and he stated at the time that he would not
play ball under Larry Ii he had to quit the
business. The result was that he kept his
word and he did not play ball again last
year with the Milwaukee team. Hannivan is a
clever shortstop- and &. strong batter, but at
the same time If Wetterer is a better man
1t is good policy to play him there. Hannivan
is said to be heavy batter. which will help
him out considerably.
A recent paragraph commenting on the fact
that Washington seems a good starting place
Tor prospective managers, brings to mind
number of ex-Wash!ngton players who have
within the past few years risen to the rank OF
manager. In addition to Joyce and Rogers,
In the big league and Donovan and Down.
In the minors are Mack. of Milwaukee; VIII
mot, OF Minneapolis Il Irwin, Of Toronto; Shan
Anderson, of Rockford. Then there are a
Few more who have been at least captains.
They include John irwin, Paul Hines, Jack
Carney, Sandy Grifsen, George Tebeau, Jack
ME, OF Brooklyn. and Ted Sullivan, have also
seen service inA Washington.
PRESIDENT KilMlea thas withdrawn his OBJ
lecuons to the approval of Brownie Foreman
WIN Grand Rapids Gdenalvin was willing
20 turn Foreman, oyer to the Brewers, but
the Milwaukee club generously waived all
claims to the ex- Pittsburg twirler.
The lineup OF, the Brewers will probably be
g. t follows Esper pitcher; Mack, catcher
Myers, third base; Hannivan, short stop;
Weaver, left field: Nicol or Waldron, center
Held; Lippert, right, field.
Rem. milford says: when Tom Corcoran
and John T. BRUSH, meet in New York 1t is
a hat full of golden eagles to pint Of crab
apples that the misunderstanding ends and
Corcoran will voice his Joy over being able to
play ball in Cincinnati
Mcfarland, DR.. Parker and Callahan were
the only pitchers in the Western league last
year VINO secured more than one shut-out
They secured two each. Johnston, Phyle and
WI tha pU1u poYY1 nit ahn hai
are in the list.
"Old Hoss'' Stafford the big first basemar
writes to George Rettger that he is
stu working with his brother in the
base ball since the close Of last season. How
about high balls?
Louisville is after Catcher thinner, o.
Cleveland or Clark of Baltimore, and Pitcher
Cuppy, of Cleveland. Pullman will go to the
league meeting with check for $4,000, which
he Is willing to expend for players.
1t Is rumored that Bug Holiday, Of Gin
cinnati, may be seen in the Indianapolis out
however, for 1t Is said that Holiday does not
want to go to the Hoosier town.
Tommy Corcoran, who was traded by Brook.
lyn to Cincinnati for George Smith, is hold
Ing out for more money.
Manager Irwin, of Toronto, has signed
Charles McGinnis who pitched for Gait ant
Hamilton last year.
Jimmy Wolf, formerly of the Louisville
in the same city.
Tom Leahy, the Pirates new catcher, will
receive $1,000 for his next seasons work in
fast company.
Louisville is said to have increased its Of
fer for, Second Baseman Conner, of Chicago,
to $1,000.
Pitcher Esper has accepted the terms OIL
the Milwaukee club. He will report at ST.
Louis.
Old Hick Carpenter, once a widely popular
10 a M
Connie Mack does not think the public
will stand for the single coacher system.
Gladiator Pete Browning will probably
play with the Savannah club this season.
The Cincinnati papers are not sure that
Catcher Bill Schriver will play there.
Deacon Ellis will lose Pitcher Brodie.
He has been signed by Youngstown.
Connie Mack has received the signed con-
tract of Pitcher Bert Jones.
Pitcher Joe Corbett expects to get into con-
dit.on while training Jim.
Boston is said to- have farmed Slagle to
the Western league.