The times., 1899-08-15

days game there was an immediate de-
mand- for ham sandwiches, as dinner at
home on schedule time was out OF the pos
sibiIiiies.
If Tebeau would divorce himself from
his ro~dy and pugilistic inclinations and
practice some of those virtues that give a
man character and standing among his fell
low beings he would not only be one of the
greatest managers, but one of the most
popular ones in the country.
Unpleasant rumors of removals OF man
ager or bali players always follow losing
club. The latest one of this kind comes
from Chicago, and refers 10 Burns. who. it
is said, is 10 be relieved by Allen, of In
dianapolis. Burns failure, if it is decided
to be a failure, is said 10 be his inability
10 enforce proper and necessary discipline
by reason of which he is unable to get the
best work out OF the players That he un-
derstands the game in its entirety is be-
yond question. If, however, he lacks ex-
eeutive ability, success is impossible.
Andrew Freedman gives as his reason for
releasing Meekin 10 the Boston club that
be is going to get rid of all his old men
and viii strengthen up with young blood
It is refreshing 10 know that Andrew is
getting back into the game
The Philadelphia papers are devotfng
much space in discussing the relatives
merits of Cooley and Goekle The IRE
vailing opinion is that as an allround
player. Cooley is the better man AS a
base runner Goeckle is not in Cooly's
class. while IL is about a stand off so
far as batting is concerned. Where Cooley
has the advantage Of Goeckle is as di-
rector The former understands all the
fine points OF the game and is brainy
and aggressive. Owners and managers are
IN a strain Of mental indecision as 10
what TO do with Cooley.
DOlan. secured by Shettsline from
Richmond. Is now playing second base
for the Quakers. and is one of the best
substitutes for Lajoie that has yet been
tried. His work at second has been gilt
edged.
z. II. r. Green. the Texas millionaire.
and an enthusiastic baseball fan spent a
few days In the city last week He was
asked Il IL was true. as stated in some
of the Western papers that be was going
70 give substantial aid and comfort 10
the proposed neW league 81 did not
know that ! had been so quoted" said
Mr. Green. i have not been approached
upon the subject. No. I have had all the
e
sire, besides as understand H. the pro-
moterE do not intend 10 include Texas in
their circuit and that would let me out.
as my interest and enthusiasm in that
direction Is confined 10 the Lone Star
State ! think these gentlemen are max
ing a mistake in organizing a league 10
fight the major organization, as ! had a
short but sufficient experience OF that
kind Ia 1890. If they are anxious to get
into that business and have the money 10
expend, ! would advise them TO come TO
the great empire Of Texas, where they
can have a monopoly Of the business.
They would have an opEqrtunity TO make
more money than they VIII by their pres
ent scheme, and l am sure they would
have more fun. No; my baseball invest
ment is confined TO my own town. Ter
rel. where I always chip in and help the
boys out. / am thirty degree
fan. but ! am not playing angel to any
organizations away from home. Ny time
is wholly occupied with the Texas Mid
land Railroad"