Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-21


with 1t the views and hopes and amol-
tions of the base ball people-p!ayers and
"fans''-take on new interest. The play
ers have secured berths with different
teams, and the lovers of the game are
anxiously awaiting the stentorian proc
lamation of the umpire-"pay ball.
Wheeling fans are particularly inter-
ested in the Interstate league. They be-
leve. and they have substantial ground
for their opinions. that this season or
ganization is stronger than any yet
formed I'm the territory which II en-
braces. SO far affairs have been con-
Quoted in prudent, busincss-lhe man
ner. While there has been wranglinS, as
a matter of course, there has been mani
tested the commeudable spirit 10 strain q
point for the general good. Wheeling has
not been favored by the schedule makers
but Wheeling will be the last city TO
withdraw from the organization because
of a lack Of patronage IL the management
fulflls its promises. No community OF ap-
proXimate size I'm the country will give
more loyal. substantial encouragement TO
base ball enterprise But I'm return for
its patronage. the community will expect
not furnished. the club will be a financial
failure.
". c. Harrington and Claud Coyie, who
will manage the team on and off the field
respectively. appear to possess the neces-
sary qualifications They have already
hung out sign which reads, NO lush
ing This rule is emiuenuy proper. John
BarleycOrn is the worst enemy OF base
ball player. Lager" and ginger are
incongruous terms There is a legion of
good fellows" in Wheeling, and tempta-
tion to booze" is always present, but
Wheeling does not want a ban players
iuebriate asylum-uot this year. \ jug Of
whisky properly distributed will affect
gate receipts more seriously than a pro-
longed losing streak. The average fan"
is q reasonable sort of fellow. If "a game
is lost after n stubborn fight, he will ac-
cept defeat good-naturediy. a bottle is
good thing-almost an indispensable thing
for the management but it should con-
tain, not flicker" but ginger The "up-
and-at-' -'em-nevor-say-die" spirit is what
is wanted.
Every city in the Interstate will be rep
resented by team of pennapt winners, -
the statements and predictions of the To-
cal press are to be credited. There will
be different story before the season is
many weeks old All the managers are
honest in their opinions regarding the
strength of their teams, and they are an
probably correct The teams are strong,
but there is but one way TO ascertain their
comparative strength-by contests on the
diamond. The Wheeling club looks well
on paper. and If 10 does not rank as "a
top-notcher, it is reasonably certain not
to be a tail-ender. II any weak points de-
velop during the opening games Manager
Coyle has promised TO try new men. and
this season there viii be an abundance Of
material from which 10 make selections.
Wheeling will not hurrah until there is
occasion for it, The local team is an ex-
pertinent. as are also most Of the Inter
state clubs. but if records count for any
thing. Wheeling should be we'll up among
the leaders.
The big battle ut Carson is over, and
there are two matters in connection with
it which should be gratifying to the pub
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big aspirants for championship honors.
Every fight is preceded by a lot Of bluff
ing and calling of hard names. Perhaps
it serves to advertise the contests but it
is very tirosome to the general public.
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