The evening times., 1898-08-26
Brush coincide with Rich;er7 all events. there

Brush coincide with Richter7 t all events. there
seems TO be a satisfactory protocol existing be-
tween these gentlemen-upon that qurstion-
The German Ambassador SAYS that he will be
In condition to take his place in left field upon
the return Of the club. and il he has made up
his mind to do so-that will settle it. The in
jury he received would keep many players out
Of the game for six months.
Bancroft, OF the Cincinnati Club. says il is all
nonsense 10 examine ball players arm through
the agency of an X-ray. The heads of these
gentlemen are where all the ills are generally
found. and that is the particular part of the
anotomy where fash light should be given
full play.
The infusion Of new blood in the ranks Of the
Senators, which will occur shortly, will. il is
though, greatly strengthen their playing ability.
Mr. Wagner has gotten rid Of some OF the barna-
cles with advantage, and with some radical
changes which are in contemplation he expects
satisfactory results.
Tim Murnane is said to be opposed to the trans
fer Of any more Cleveland Cincinnati games 10
Cincinnati. That woEld settle it, had it not
requiring the consent of League clubs for ths
transfer Of games. Therefore Cleveland can tran:-
fer games to Cincinnati ii the Cincinnati Club
is willing, Mr.. Murnane TO the contrary not
withstanding.
Some of the alleged baseball writer's who as
sumo to be up in all baseball literature, have
just discovered that there is a law on the base
ball statute compelling a manager or captain to
remove player from the grounds upon request by
the president of an opposing club! There is no
such law. II is simply one Of the clauses in the
Brush agreement, to which all the magnates
have subscribed.
Mercer will undoubtedly play shoristop during
the remainder of the season. wrigley will he kept
as a utility player. In speaking OF Mercer Mr..
Wagner said: "Hc ha, the mechanical soiit,,
possesses nerve and pluck. and is not afraid to
touch a the bases. Besides. he is
brainy player. and understands the game. His
experience a pitcher has given him a line
on the batters that will be of great advantage
The proposition of some Of the Baltimore ball
PLAYERS to boycott those players OF the New York
Club who testified in the Holmes case is ill.,
advised and wrong. There is no way known
where a man can legally avoid the service Of a
summons requiring him to give his testimony
in case under investigation, which he must d,
under oath, and IN doing . he Is ,nder the protec-
tion of that court. II any Of the Giants sworc
falsely upon that occasion they have laid them
selves liable to prosecution. and would deserve
the scorn and contempt OF all their friends, but
until that has been conclusively shown they are
entitled to respectful consideration. Abandon
your boycott, boys, and avoid making yourselves
ridiculous.
The Cincinnati fans and rooters are struggling
in gloom and sorrow, which, like Mill Creek
miasma has poisoned the atmosphere of their
enthusiasm and blasted their fondest hopes and
expectations. Their baseball team, which. short
time ago, occupied proud place in the League
race and promised the realization OF hopes long
deferred, have not justified the confidence that
was reposed in them. Harry Weldon. the Apollo
Belvidere Of the sporting scribes of that metrop-
oils is entirely cast down. There Is pathos and
tears in his obituaries that clearly indicate the
poignant anguish Of his soul. Ren Milford class
cally and reverently assas the fate that 20 cruel
ly disrupted the serenity OF mind usually at
peace with all the world. Charlie Zuber seeks
the solace Of his closet where. in the undisturbed
stiffness Of the night, he can make up tabulated
list of games lost by bad umpiring Buck Ewing
who yesterday was a prince in baseball, today is
peasant, and his cons and jollies are regarded
with scorn and dersion. Too bad! Tco badi