The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25
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BY JOE coRBETT.
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The importance of unremftting practice, while in most cases despised by the en- bryo player, has fortunately been real ized by the more ambitious managers. Accounts which are authentic state that all the country teams may be seen day after day laboring hard, and no doubt conscientiously. That the managers of these teams have seen the ureent neces- sity of practice is most gratifying, and how encouraging it would be if Messrs Coffroth and Bunker should follow in the footsteps of these gentlemen. In such an event the games hereafter played at Recreation Park and elsewhere would necessarily be strirned of their disgusting yellowness, a tinge that has been the most conspicuous element witnessed dur in~ play since the consolidation. It is the sincerest wish of all supporters of the game that the playing, especially that of the San Franciscos, be improved. In way their wishes have not been disre- garded, for a decided improvement has characterized the playing of all the teams, but perfection in a baseball sense has not been reached and it is to that end the ambitions ot managers and play CTS should be directed. This perfection which is the most essential factor per taining to the financial success of the league, can be attained only through per severance on the part Of the players in their preliminary work. however, 1t is not to be expected that player volun- teers his spare moments to work which is monotonouS and t1resome 1T his em- ploYer cannot afford to assist him in his tedious task by being present.
 It is really astonishing to note that Bunker and Coffroth have not had their team out for a single days practice since the league opened. Still these two have more to say regarding the poor attend ance than any other managers in the league. That the crowds are increasing certainly is not to their credit or to the work of their team, for this aggregation ir stS ha done n injure the success of this new venture than the entire league, umpires not omit ted. What they should do now is, first. agree on plan whereby people will see fit to place little confidence in their abil- ity to properly manage team, and sec ondly, to follow out this plan in com
 As I mentioned, the country teams are practicing every day. Manager Futile and Swartan of Santa Cruz have issued orders which neceSsitated a fine of 8 on any player failing to put in an ap- pearance for daily practice. Such meth ods simply sparkle with success, and why can't Coffroth and Bunker do likewise? So long as they disagree with them selves, of course, it is useless to try to make winning team out of the 'Friscos. But if they would but take c0gniZance of the fact that with a little attention, combined with slight display of inter- ested spirit, their team could come very near being made the best in the league. Their praises would be sung the town over.
 Then, again. they would. by their change of front, instill confidence into the hearts of the rooters, who have lost faith in the team on account of its being improperly managed. On top of this would follow the desired big crowds at tending the games, and the continued success of the new league would be aS- sured.
 Come on, ye Napoleon of typewriters and sausage manipulators-cas aside those telephone and date books and pay some little attention to the soubrettes of your sphere. They feel and show the loss of a guiding hand, and their pitiful wall, "If we only had manager, has become unbearable.
 Then, I heard last night that if you did not wake up, the team complete would be taken away from you and turned over course, Is confidential and l should con- slider it an unparalleled instance of Span iardism should you, even during your nu- merous nightmares, make known to MT. "Disproportioned" Rauer the source of your information. l am not testing, and advance you the advice gratis, hop ing, for the sake of baseball, that the hint may be taken l also was apprised of the fact that Bunker bought himself a drink yesterday. This shows disposi- ton to loosen up, and ] trust 1t will not discontinue.
 Carl Blitzenschutz. 16a Santa Clara street: "I have heard so many conflict ing stories regarding the play you inquire about that l experience great difficulty in forming an opinion. From your de- scription, however, l would Vouch for the statement that the runner was safe at first, and the man on third was entitled to score. The play in question I have never seen, yet think you will find my ruling correct
 The Fresno team Is now controlled by one manager. There have been too many bosses to produce effective results The same holds good of the Friscos
 s. N. & Co.,, Third and Brannan streets The distance from first base to second is ninety feet. The distance from the home plate to second Is 120 feet, twice the distance from the pitchers box to either the home plate or second.
 Youngus Johnson, who was released by the Rochester club for lack of condition is having great trouble in his endeavors to secure position on some of the other league teams. Poor Youngus will come to when 1t is too late
 Held, whose batting drove In many run for the Fresnos, seems to be losing control of that optic.
 A lesson in team work Is being given the Fresnos. Individually the nine is good but timely battery and team work have yet to be understood.
 In giving the standing of the clubs week ago a very serious and unfortunate mistake, whereby the Sand Crabs suf- Tered to no little extent, was made, and which take great pleasure in correcting Instead of being in last place they stand sixth in the race, with a percentage of 400 having lOSf GfY nd x1yOro foi1r