Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-22

en- a chance to prove his qualities as
an out-felder This is the first addi-
ton that has been made to the team
since the purchase of the franchise from
Springfield, and Jack enjoys the dis
tinction of being signed No. /. Dono-
van is a popular glass worker and a
good ball player and he will now be
placed in a position to have his talents
discovered if they are not already as
sured. He did some good work in the
Interstate two or three years ago and
will consequently not be a stranger to
league ways and manner of playing.
His cleverness on the diamond has long
been known to amateurs and in all the
minor clubs he has been counted a
power. The fact that Mr.. Howell has
decided to give him good trial will be
gratifying to his many friends.
Mr.. Howell yesterday sent a con-
tract to a first baseman and if he is
landed he will without doUbt hold down
first bag with perfect satisfaction. He
is a player who has made his mark in
other leagues and it is felt certain
would be a desirable acquisition to the
Wheeling aggregation. 1t is expected
to hear favorable news from him in a
few days.
The subject CT Sunday base ball is
new agitating Wheeling fans no little
bit, and there is more than possibility
OF arrangements being made with that
end in view. There are q. good many
arguments furnished by patrons of the
sport favorable to the move and pres
sure is being brought to bear upon
those in control to make the endeavor.
The wo1king class whose occupation is
found in the shops and factories are
practically shut out from viewing the
sport during the week and it requires
considerable hustling and no little in
convenience oftentimeS to even be pres
ent at the Saturday afternoon games.
To accommodate this class of patrons
is one Of the principal reasons for hav-
ing Sunday ball in Wheeling, and if
once inaugurated there is little doubt
Of its popularity.
There is no doubt that suitable
grounds outside of the city limits can
be secured and in fact there have al
ready been overtures from parties along
tn Wheeling & Elm Grove street car
line. 1t is thought a convenient spot
can be had near the Park, which would
not be too far for easy access. In fact
it is thought to be an advantage to
have the grounds some little way from
the city, as a few miles jaunt on the
street cars in fine weather is one of the
most popular recreationS for Sunday af-
ternoons. No schedule has been made
out for Sunday games by the Interstate
committee, but it is fair to presume
that when it is Wheeling will be among
the list The magnates in discussing
the matter could see no reason why
this city would not be first class for
Sunday ball, and there is little doubt
as to the likelihood Of its being pay
ing scheme.
1t is said that the Toledo uniforms
will be black for travelling and beau
tiful gray, with red caps, belts, stock
ings and jackets to please the eyes of
the home patrons.
Tom Francis, who played short stop
for the Mansfield base ball club for
two seasons, arrived in the city Sun
Gay. Tommy" will look up a job here
and go to work until the opening of
the base ball season. Francis does not
know whether he is to play with Mans
field this season or not. Neither does
anybody else, or if they do they prefer
to keep it to themselves at this time.
1t was believed last fall that Francis
might figure in a trade before the sea-
son of '99 began. Francis is looking
first rate.-Mansfield exchange.
w. B. Howell received a letter yes
terday from Carney" Westlake from
his home in this State, wanting a posi-
ton on the Wheeling team.
WHAT WHEELING GETS.