The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
This seems to be the consensus OF opin
ion, and 1t is pleasing TO local fans.
DIAMOND OUTS.

Cleveland has released outfeider Frank to Day.
ton. He needs more experience.
Pitcher Hughes, of the Orioles, is coaching the
team OF Santa Clara College, out in California.
Connie Mack, manager of the Milwaukee team,
expects great work from 'Cy'' Swain The com
ing season.
Manager Watkins has adopted the uniform of
the Providence Grays for the Pittsburg club. 1t
being pearl gray, with blue trimmings, ana jack
els TO match.
The Cincinnati club started for Columbus, Ca,
last Thursday to begin training. Ewing took six
teen men South.
Walter Brodie and Joe Kelly, Of the Orioles.
began active training at the Johns Hopkins cage
last Friday Robinson and McGraw will begin
training next week These four players have
been doing q great deal OF bowling this winter
and need very little training to get into frstcass
condition.
Some time ago youngster named Hunt who
zspires TO break into the National League, went
to Manager Shettslne. OF the Phiiies and asked
to be given a trial. Shettsline took the matter
under consideration, and has finally consented
10 take Hunt along South with the team Hunt
halls from Traverse City, Mich, and comes well
recommended. He is ) feet l0i2 inches high, and
weighs los pounds.
Richter. of Sporting Life featured John T.
Brush in SIX different headlines in last week 5
issue. TO say nothing about paragraphs. NJ.
Brush is 10 be congratulated for the enemy he has
made.
Pink Hawley, It is alleged. refuses to sign a
contract on account of the temperance pledge
ierein. This is past understanding, Hawiey
never regarded follower OF Bacchus.
The trouble with Pink is that he Is always de
sirous Of ante-season advertising, and this clause
in his contract gives him an opportunity. He
may be opposed TO sumptuary laws on principle,
but he should not allow such matters TO interfere
with his interests.
Tim Murnsne is quoted as saving that the
League needs a Napoleonic leader We agree with
Tim that the League is in need OF a killer OF
Nspoleonic proportions but II ought 10 be fool
killer with robust constitution and capable
OF great endurance.
Richter intimates that John 7. Brush is q
hypnotizer. He need not fear that Mr. Brush will
try any svengali methods on him Brush has other
demands on his time.
II will be rather expensive hereafter for out
felders TO rush into the diamond when a dispute
is on in order 10 mix in In all such instances
the umpire win be instructed to impose fine.
and If necessary, eXpel the offending players from
the grounds. And fines thus imposed must be paid
by the players.
Fred Clarke is the first manager 10 declare
/ himself as a pennant-win Clarke is extraya-
giant in his ideas. However. The Times wishes
I the Louisville club all possible success.
! Mr. Brush would publish in cold type what
/ he knows about some Of his defamers. il would
not only make interesting reading. but would
surprise those not next 10 the facts. Patience may
| cease 10 be virtue with Brush; he may start
| . rinpus at any time and nail fellow
when they least expect it This might be .
| good thing, the baseball situation is in need
/ Of little ventilation.
The exclusive story in yesterdays Morning
/ Times, stating deal was on for Mcclure was moi
altogether surprise. Hanlon wants Mcclure, and
Hanlon has a that Wagner wants. A trade
may go through in day or two that Will benefit
both clubs.
I Stivetts is becoming uneasy as 70 his future, as
no is hunting for him with dark lantern.
/ Jack is apprehensive that he may be overlooked
! and few days ago opened up correspondence viii
some of his old friends, advising them that he is
still upon earth. Jack IS upon the ST. Louis
playing staff, and viii play with that organization
| or probably not at all.