The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-24
INTERSTATE LEAGUE
A First.cIaSs Organization With caPa.
BILE Executive Head

A FirstcIaSs Organization With caPa'
BILE Executive Head
Among the minor base bail orgauiZa-
tons OF the country that have managed
to exist intact during the present sea-
son. which has indeed proven a most
disastrous one for the great national
game, none, perhaps, have made a more
piucky fight than the Interstate
League, and none are deserving OF
greater credit, says the Cleveland Lead
er. In the face of adversely this little
organization has continued without a
break from the beginning OF the season.
The men back OF the teams representing
the circuit have stood together as one
man; they have gone down In their
pockets time and again when dissolution
seemed inevitable. Each time has the
difficulty been surmounted, and there is
no doubt now that the fast httle
league viii dnish the season. Further
more, II Will again be in the Held next
year stronger than ever.
II 10 one man more than another
credit should be given for the splendid
showing Of the league, that person is
President Charles B. Power. That en-
terprisiug gentleman, who has held the
executive chair since the organization
OF the hague IN 1896, has this season
taken greater interest IN the affairs OF
the circuit than ever before, and largely
through his efforts has Its continued
existence been made possible. He has
proven most excellent official. and that
he will again guard the destiny OF the
league in 1899 is q foregone conclusion.
The Interstate League has perhaps
furnished as large a number OF recruits
for the major organization as any NIL
nor league In the country, and their
showing In fast company but demon
strhtes that with the exception OF the
Western and Eastern it is perhaps the
spcsdiest youngster in the country.
Flick. Piatt and Altrock are holding
their own in the big league. and many
others will break IN next season. Pitch
er RosebrouEh. OF Dayton, goes 10
Pittsburgh. Outheider HartzeH and In
fielder Taylor. OF Grand Rapids, 90 Lou
lsyl,le, while Outfielder Farrell. OF
Springfield, Pitcher Smith OF New Cas-
tie, Outiielder BeeCher, OF Mansfield,
Pitcher Knepper Pnd Catcher SchrCcoH-
COST. OF YOUNGSTOWN. and Pitcher STREET,.
OF Dayton, are all mentioned as major
league possibilities. Az are remarkably
ClcNer youngsters and GEAR the ear
marks OF sure enough corners. Nation
al League managers are keeping close
tab on the Interstate. which Is splendid
evidence OF Its strength, and likewise It's
value as a training ground for promls-
Ing players. The bennant race in the
Interstate League has this season
proved the most interesting since is
Inception. Dayton winning from Toledo
BY narrow margin.
Considerable speculation has been in
dulged In relative to the probable per
sonnel OF the league for 1899. and the be-
lief Is general that one or two changes
in the circuit viii b. effected. Grand
Rapids IL q fairly good ban town. but
Its remote location Is hardship.
Wheeling, which was dropped in favor
OF the Michigan city. is ciamorinE for
Interstate base BAH, and It's re-adm!s-
sion 10 the league next year Is not I'M
probable. Were Il substituted Tor
Grand Rapids the circuit would he moro
compact. and then. too. there Is no
doubt as 90 its being fully ne good pa
iron Of the national game Toledo, For,
wayne. YOUNGSTOWN. Mansfield, Spring.
held, Dayton and New Castle VIII IN al