The times., 1899-06-29
DIAMOND DUST.

Barry is showing up well at first base. With a
reasonable apprenticeship Il that station he would
hold his own with the average, as he is a good
batter and fast on his feet
The city Of Cleveland cannot maintain a street
car strike and ball club nt the same time, par
ticulariy as there some political dissensions
that require constant nourishment.
Manassau, the umpire secured from the West
ern League, was regarded as one OF the best in
that league President Young offered him a place
on the staff two seasons ago, but he declined.
In order TO transfer games from Cleveland Mr.
Robson must first obtain the consent OF the other
League clubs. transfer of games does not mean
reduction of the League membership, as some
OF the persistent fake fends allege.
1t is stated that Jennings is to replace McGann,
instead OF Casey-as has so often been stated
Jennings is needed in the game on account Of his
headwork. Hanlon believes the change will
strengthen the infeld.
selee's new centre fielder, Frisbee, is playing a
beautiful centre field for the Bostons. With
another seasons experience he will, in all laround
work. be the equal if not superior of Hamilton,
say the ball shaTps.
Rightfeder Heidrick, of the st. Louis Club has
become the star batter OF that aggregation Bur-
kett is second rate in comparison. Home runs,
two and three baggers everyday accomplish
ments for the youngster
Pitcher Donovan, of the Richmond Club, it is
said, is gradually mastering control of the ball.
If that means that he can semi-occasionally send
batter TO the bench with broken Stat or a
bloody nose, the result of one OF his cyclonic de-
liveries, the statement can go unchallenged.
Can it be possible that the Louisville Colonies
imported a member of the bood-thirsty and
murderOus vendetta from Clay county for the
purpose Of intimidating the Sunday school ball
playing Senators with the music OF his own re-
volver? The suspicion seems to be justified by
subsequent events.
shortstop Fred Ely, whose work in the early
part OF the season unsatisfactory, has fully
restored himself in the confidence OF the owners
and fans OF the Pittsburg Club. His fielding bat
ting, and allaround general good work are sim
ply superlative. Many games have been by
his individual excellent play.
McGraw is said to have an ambition to become
a League magnate. He is, however, not vet on
the eligible list \ few seasons as a team cap
tain will demonstrate his capacity and fitness for
the promotion. He is a great ball player and in
that capacity has been a success but mag
nate-well, that is different, and his fool friends
should not seek 10 swell his head
1t has finally dawned upon President Robson
of the st. Louis Club that his old and favorite
artists Of the diamond have reached the summit
of their professional greatness and upon
the brink OF early disintegration, which will
land them in the ranks of the has beens." Real
iZing that If he would secure the confidence and
support of the st. Louis public he must get To-
gether a strong and winning ball club. Mr.. Rob
ison is working to that end, and many advan-
tageOus changes viii probably be made ere the
close OF the season.
By reason OF disappointment many of the loyal
fans of this city are disheartcned the slump
Of the Senators, and feel if they never want
ed to see them again; in fact, they are humming
! a parody on that sentimental and popular though
sad refrain, so common to the vaudeville stage,
'The Bowery, the Bowery," etc, which goes:
I've bet my money. and have lost
The Washington team is an awful frost,
And it's lots Of money that it has cost.
And I'll never go there any more.
The ball park. the ball park.
It's beautiful spot,
With its green. grassy lot.
But I'll never go there any more.