Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-14
Local Comment on the Base Ball
Trade.
REGRET At INQUIRIES DEPARTURE
Progress of the Whist Congress
at Chicago.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

The trade of players that shifted Jim Nc
Gure to Brooklyn was the talk of base ball
fandom last night. Everybody regretted
the loss of the veteran, but it seemed to be
the universal opinion that the exchange
would benefit both the player and clubs
concerned. With Brooklyn Jim can play his
own game, as that aggregation is made up
for the most part of seasoned players, while
the Washington team at present embraces
many young men who need a timely jolly
or a bracing call-down to bring forth their
best efforts Kfttridge is a jewel in the
jollying business, and when 1t comes to
tight plays. needing shrewdness and expe-
rience, he will be found "Johnny-on-the-
spot every time Before leaving the park
yesterday afternoon, when it was decided
to call off the Washington Cincinnati game
on account of rain Mcclure made hand
shaking tour of the Washington players,
and from every one received the best wishes
for success.
Well. goodbye, old PAL" said Winnie
Mercer Il hope you'll make killing over
in Brooklyn. When 1 come up against YOU
the next time I'll give you nice, easy one
TO hit" and the crowd laughed derisively
The idea of Winnie helping along Jim's bat
lng record was apparently very humorous.
Mcclure has confessed to his intimate
friends that he thought his years of use
tulness on the base ball field were num-
oered. but that he would like to be with a
wilmer before MS career brought TO a
nnish For this reason Mr.. Wagner has re-
FUSED cash offers for Mcclure from second
DIVISION teams. New York Pittsburg and
Louisville being bidders for the veterans
t sersices. ana mas endeavored at different
times to place him with the Bostons and
Slhcinhatls. These two clubs were well
hxed behind the bat, and Jim's services
were not wanted. When the BROOKLYN
'. aus iooined up Manager Irwin and Mr.
'. agner decided to make an even trade of
McGulre for McGann but needing q
catcher to help out Kttridge. Aleck smith
was demanded, and he was thrown in for
good measure.
Ihe New York World has an interview
with Aleck Smith today, in which the
broadway Fashion Plate" is ouoted as
SAYING that he would not come to wash
under dog team. Smith is not the man
70 use such an expression. but he donbtiess
oDJected to leaving a championships nossis
1iIty LOT club working for place in the
coming to Washington. He was ,ata aDou a.,
the deal only to be used in casa Of a ~,
me setcy' and as Catcher Grim will do
~ Sui, Z. as Wen the latter may be substitutes
MandSer HanIon, as Manager Irwin was
glL ~ the pick of either one Of tbasa . Maa
Fanny McGann is reported to have said
mat ne was glad to get back with Nansgar
I'LL mtI once again; that he is in perfect
heaith. and would report in Washineton
To-Day In time for the game with Lonist7i lie
Pitcher Miner Signed.
One of the owners of the Lanca ster fa+-
iahtie Leasue) team drifted into Washing
ION Yesterday at noon, and for an bour mr.
Two ne and Messrs. Irwin and Wagner oar
Iieu on dicker for the sale of TwirIer
MINER OF that club. Miner is n Ieft-bander
ana ana Is SAID to be the equal If not better
imam Left-paw Patten of the WfIkesharra
cluD- After considerable parIeying a cool
sum price was agreed upon and Miner
JOINS the Senators in Washington tomorroW
re IS ABOUT feet in height, weighs I55
pounds and has all the curves drons and
speed that go toward making a successful
tvirler.
First Baseman George Decker was called
INTO the office yesterday afternoon, given
Lis ten days notice of release a check Wa
handed him for the full amount and he de-
fdrted for pastures new. Manager Irwin
SAID he had put Decker in the game We'd
hesday So that he could be tried out, and
when released no kick could be put forth
by him. The trial came off and Decker was
found wanting ~
Pitcher Jack Taylor of the Cincinnati club
was at the park yesterday afternoon and
continued his efforts to bring about a trade
that would place him inside a Senatorial
uniform. but for the present the dicker is
at a standstilI. Manager Ewing first de-
manded Weyhing; then concluded he want
ed an outfielder and selected first SIagle
and then OBrien.
Manager Irwin intimated that he would
not give Slagle for the entire Cincinnati
outLl, anu refused OVertuTeS Tor U Brien,
he Is just whipping a winning team into
shape and doesn't care about pulling down
what has taken time, money and con-
siderable shrewdness to build up If the
Cincinnati people desire a first-class fielder
for Taylor about the only man they can
get is Jake Gettman, loaned 10 Kansas
city. but from the reports received from
the west about the speedy boys playing 1t
Is doubtful whether even he can be con-
S1dered in such a deal. President Brush
and Manager Ewing have Soured on sea-
soned players and are out after young blood
and as a result there will be quite change
in the Reds makeup before the season is
concluded. Taylor is a "top-liner'' in the
twirling ranks of the National League. but
he requires delicate handling TO bring out
his best work, and Manager Irwin is
thoroughly familiar with Jacks little short
cCmings there is not better place in the
circuit for the erratic twirler than Wash
ingtOn.
Yesterdays postponed game with the keds
will be played as a double-header in Gin
cinnati a week from Sunday-July %. La
than will be sent there on that day by
President Young an extra attraction.
TOday's Schedule.
Louisville at Washington
Cleveland at Baltimore.
Chicago at Brooklyn.