Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-31

AID | must assert that L am satisfied
with the one that has just been
Closed"
IF don't think there is a rule in the
code, remarked John T. Brush, that
hfs been tinkered more than the one
dining balks. All these legislative
eAorts have failed however, and the
unpIres simply shut their eyes to slab
trlckery that has bighted that most
PLEASING feature of misunderstanding
bases"
Most players who are caught try
ing to steal remarked Manager Ew-
ing fail by the merest fraction of
second. All there is in the art of base
running lies in a good start. You
must be on the move before the ball
leaves pitchers hands, for if you de-
lay your start until you see the ball
go, almost any catcher in the business
will nail you. Many a good base run
ner is caught by trick motion, and on
these occasions the unjust verdict of
the stand is. He was asleep while
the truth is he was a victim of an il
legal move"
1t would not occasion any great sur
prise if Big John Clements should
wear Cincinnati uniform. A deal of
that sort would simply be the fulfil
ment Of prophecy made last autumn.
That Harry Vaughn's calling and re-
election is not sure is no secret. Pres
ident Brush was chagrined not a little
when The Farmer" attacked Umpire
Ned SwartwOod, for it enabled some of
his enemies to point out Cincinnati
KEITH in the collection of league pots.
ThR Washington Club wants to dis
pose of all its high salaried players.
"Chatsy" Farrell, who draws $500
annuity, is on the market.
Chris" Won Der Abe says that his
legal itangles and bouts with justice
have cost him at least $4,000 in cash
within fourteen years.
KitTidge has again signed to catch
for Louisville. He will coach the Holy
Cross College team this spring.
1t would not be surprising if Boston
makes a deal for another catcher be-
fore tie playing season begins. Selee
has several men in view and may
make trade for one of them.
TON" Brown. formerly manager
captain of the Washingtons, and last
year sp umpire in the National
League says that he will manage an
Easteri League team this season.
"Arle" Latham, who played in the
Connecticut State League last season,
and ha; been refereeing at roller polo
this winter, has been signed by the
Toronto Club, of the Eastern League.
TIE Dayton club as signed infielder
McKevtt, of Hamilton; second base
man, Shannon, of the Iron-Oil League,
and Gather Leighton.
1t ha. been settled finally that the
Chicago players will do their spring
trfA2ing at Hudson. Hot Springs, N.
NJ The team will leave Chicago
! March 3. and will remain at the
| Springs until April 5.
Pittsblrg papers express the great
est regrt that Gray should have been
released to Milwaukee, and say he is
the best third baseman the Pittsburg
Club has had for years.
Captail Arson thinks the approach
ing seas,n will be a most successful
one for lase ball, with no war in the
way and interest in the game constant
ly growing" Il see no reason, said
Arson, why it should not be a sue
cessful var"
/ Jesse Burkett is at his home at
| WOrcneStsr Mass, taxing innings quiet
Lazy jesse is captain of one of the
best polo teams in Massachusetts.
He will probably wear a st. Louis
uniform this season,
Jack GRsscock has received so far
about 100 applications for positions on
the Wheeling team. this coming sea-
son-that is if we only have one.
The meeting of the Interstate
League Gibbs will probably take place
| in PittsbU'g some time in February.