The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-13
play clean. fast, aggressive ball. but at the
same time 1 shall forbid any and all kicking
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Harry Steinfeldt, the new utility man of the
Cincinnatis. has been dubbed the "Catapult,"
Ewing says of him: ''That youngster throws
better than any one ever saw. 1 don't mean
his terrific throwing, particularly. but 1 refer
to the rapdity with which he gets a ball
started on journey. There is no waste
motion to his throw. Just notice and you
will see that the ball is hardly in his hands
can stand flat-footed and whip it across the
diamond like a shot He would make
wonderful catcher. Base runners would not
have chance against man that can throw
fast and with as little waste motion as
he does"
l had a chance this morning to get line
on McBride's ability to cover ground. Capt.
best "fungo'' hitter in the country. This
morning Capt. Ewing gave AIgie a good
work out" First he would send long fly
knock one up high in the air that would
barely go outside of the limits of the
diamond; Whether, long or short Mcbride
ons Eft S to rHe an % Of
Western league showed he was equally at
home picking them up coming forward or
1 am of the opinion that he has come to
stay.-Harry Weldon. in Cincinnati Enquirer.
Very few of the Eastern National league
clubs have begun their spring training as yet.
of them train at or near the seaside resorts
Of the East, where it is much cooler, of
course, than down South. The latter part
of next week will see them all at work.
Indianapolis, was the star twirler for the
Kent co. team last season, and won every
game he pitched. He led the eleven players
at bat with percentage of 1896.
The Springfield. O.. club officials have re-
signed and the stockholders have turned the
team over to Manager Lew Whistler who
will run 1t on his own account. Whistler is
putting in his spare time giving boxing ex-
hbitions at Springfield.
George Rettger, the Milwaukee pitcher who
was loaned to Columbus last season, has re-
fused to sign a Milwaukee contract on the
terms offered by Manager Mack He has de-
cided to return to Cleveland, where he will
work at his trade.
cially as he is generally credited with being.
In fact, 1t is by no MES unlikely that An
son will either have to remain in base bail
or enter some other business to live up to his
present style.
Manager Burns. of Chicago. offered
Kittridge, Decker and Briggs for Doyle. but
not only the offer refused. but j. Earle
Wagner got hot under the collar over what
he termed IAN attempt to make Doyle dis
satisfied
Deacon" Walter Brodie informs President
Watkins that his wing is sufficiently limbered
for the seasons campaign 1t is to be hoped
for the sake of the Pirates center garden that
the Deacon's wing is in playing form.
These members of Uncle Nick Young's
staff of umplreS for 1898 nave thus Tar been
notified of their appointment: Robert Emslie
Thomas Lynch, George Wood Charley Sny-
der and Ed Swartwood.
Another bunch of woe has been added to
Ed Hanlon's cluster of troubles Six Orioles
returned their contracts unsigned to Hanlon
for the usual reason: Hard-time salary fig
ures in the contract.
President Vanderbeck claims to have an
iron bound agreement with John 7. Brush to
return Pitcher Hahn to Detroit If Cincinnati
doesn't need him.
Bert Myers has thus far refused to sign
with Milwaukee. and will remain hold
OUT till President Ban johnson comes 10
Berts way of thinking in the matter of
coin.
Uncle Arson has not thus far located. and
his chances of being placed grow beautifully
less as the spring grows apace.
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