Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-23
INTERSTATE NOTES.
SITUATION AT SPRINGFIELD.

Special to the Register.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, February 22.-The
base ball situation still continues to be
the most important topic on the street
and in the stores. The suit filed against
the trustees yesterday by John Coleman,
one of the old directors, has added in
tense interest. There is decidedly a bet
ter feeling existing between the stock
holders and the new trustees Edwin S.
Houck, one of the trustees, and also
well known attorney submitted to an
interview this evening in which he made
some startling statements.
He said on last July, when the fran
chise was forfeited and was really in the
hands of Wheeling parties, it was saved
for Springfield by the prompt acton of
a few men and the Kindness of PreSi-
dent C. j. Powers, of the Interstate
League, who did not want 10 see this city
get the worst of it. These men INSCRIBED
enough money to pay the 500 necessary
to keep the franchise, and at II o'clock
that night the deal was closed, and
Springfield was still in the League. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Houck, only those who
signed the agreement, with their sub
scription, can compel tho trustees to give
an accounting of the receipts and ex-
penditures, as they are the only ones re-
sponsible. Several donated money, one
man giving 100. The franchise was en-
tirely out of the hands of the club, ac-
cording to Mr.. Houck, and seven men
signed to stay by the team. They DID, and
are now going to reap the benefits if there
are any.
In a few days Mr.. Howell will receive
word from the contracts he has sent out,
and then pretty fair idea of the makeup
of the Wheeling team will be afforded
Local fans are anxious to learn the per-
sonnet of the Wheelings so they cam for
certain settle in their own minds if it
is to be a top-notcher. When the full
quota is signed, uniforms will be ordered,
and 1t is likely Mr. Howell will supply
his boys with two suits each-one for
travelling and the otner for the diamond
Mr.. Howell has decided to put out sea-
son books, and an order for the work has
already been given to the printer. The
schedule calls for seventy games to be
played by Interstate teams in Wheeling
and the books will be good for the whole
of these. They will be sold at SIS, and it
viii be to the advantage of patrons to
purchase them. The regulations are lib
eral in so much that the books can he
used by any member of firm or family
They are transferable to this extent.
Mr.. Howell is not compelled to sell tick
cts in advance to insure the proper finan-
cling of his club. but owing to the fact
/ that he had to pay good sized price for
the franchise, he wishes to give those so
r11iY0 led Sah1 Cd ~ ~
and at the same time get the good dis
count the price above named allows. He
is compelled to advance money to the
players, and it is nothing more than fair
that patrons should show appreciation
by purchasing season book.
Among the local base ball men who
should not be overlooked in the makeup
of the Wheeling team is James Lucas,
who is a twirler of no mean ability He
played last year with Grand Rapids I'M
til something came between himself and
Manager Torreyson. He should be and
doubtless will be given due consideration
in filling out the team.
A friend of Smith Whaley, of Union
town, Pa, received a letter from him
yesterday, stating that he would like very
much TO get on the Wheeling team this
season. Smith would make a good man
for Wheeling or any other Interstate
League team. Whaley will be remem-
bered as playing short stop for Ed Bar
rows team here in '95, and part of the
season with Delaplains team in 81.
Manager Strobel has sent releases to
Keenan,, O'Connen Wetze1 and Engle.
Mr.. Strobel will go to Ann Arbor this
week to complete the necessary arrange
ments for quarters for his players while
they are at the University of Michigan
gymnasium, getting in trim for next sea-
sons work. Mr.. Strobei has received