The evening times., 1899-08-03


covered from his recent injury and is
ready to go in at moments notice.
1t has been suggested that Mercer and
Callahan decide the question as to who
is the fleetest of foot in a hundred-ya
dash upon the meeting of the Chicago
and Washington teams here on the Str
inst, the race to come off just before the
game is called These two star pitchers
are regarded as the fastest sprinters in the
League. and a contest of this character
would be of much interest
Roy Evans has proved by his record that
he is by far the best pitcher in the East
ern League. He is now thought to be fit
for another introduction TO the major
league.
movement is on foot TO abolish the rule
allowing man a base for being hit by
pitched ball
Seymour has the greatest and most won
derful variety of curves ever sprung on a
batter. Curiously. his hand is as small and
fine as a woman's. In addition TO being d
mighty pitcher, he can hit as we'll as most
crack batters, plays a fine outtield, and
would do for an infielder.
President Soden, of the Boston Club. says
he voted against the transfer of the Cleye-
land games, and will not consent to the
Boston Cleveland series scheduled for
Cleveland being played off in Boston.
1t is probable that the Cincinnati Club
will have 10 relinquish its hold on Lefty
Hautz, the youngster who was signed about
tive weeks ago. Hautz sent his terms to
Comiskey, of st. Paul, who answered by
wire that everything was satisfactory, and
he had written Hautz letter, telling him
where to join the team In the meantime
Hautz sent his terms TO President Brush,
who accepted them, and Hautz has since
signed Cincinnati contract.
Il don't think l ever saw better centre
field playing than little Slagle does says
Fred Tenny. His ability TO cover ground
is nothing short of remarkable
The movements of W. H Watkins are
giving much concern to the fans of Gin
cinnati, who are discussing the probabili-
ties of his succeeding Manager Ewing.
The only rational explanation that has
| been given of Mr.. Watkins connection
with baseball is that, having been paid by
the Pittsburg management for this season s
work, he is now devoting his time to sz-
| ing up talent for next years team. He is
a good judge of ball players, as his selec-
llUu Oh W ifilduiS. SidSle, " bTleH, ana our
| ers proves. and relying upon his judg-
| ment, President Kerr has given him a
| rowing commission to look up some more
stars.
Manager Selee thinks Frank Chance, of
| the Chicagos. the coming king of back
stops. He has everything that goes to
| make up class A catcher, and l wish !
| had him. remarked the Bostonian
81 have played under Buck Ewing and /
| think he is a great manager says Jack
Doyle of the New Yorks, recently. 81
| think Cincinnati will make great mis-
| take if they let him go and take Walk ms
| in his place.
One of the queerest plays ever seen on
| the diamond was worked by Wallace Te-
| beau, and Donlin recently. Tom DAILY hit
! vicious grounder toward third. Wallace
| got in front of it, but it took sudden
bound up, escaped his hands, and struck
| him full on the forehead. Then it car
romed off toward Tebeau, who was at
short. He nabbed it and threw the run
ner out to Donlin at first. The humorists
| in the press box insisted that the official
scorer should give Wallace an assist. II
/ was finally decided to let it go as anothe:
piece of headwork on Bobby's part.