The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
EVENTS IN THE WORLD OF SPO

games. he lost eight out Of the next nine.
Collins has not made an error in ls
games.
In I2 games. Sept. inclusive. Mccarthy
OF Chicago. made "a hits.
Cleveland was after Dave Fuitz. but IL
Is stated that Milwaukee turned down
the offer made.
The Eastern league will lose its best
umpire next season. as silk" O'Loughlin.
the brightest. brainiest and most energet-
ic indicator-handler of President Patrick
Powers bunch. is slated for a position or.
the National league stan. The double
umpire system will again be adopted by
the big league in 1901. as the present style
has not proved neutrality-suspicious.
Herald.
Householder. the Rochester outfielder
has been bcnched 20 make room for Joey
Bean I'm the outfeld. Householder had
the prefix "Home Run TO his name at
the beginning OF the season but I'm mid
season he couldn't hit pumpkins
cester Spy
wrigley and Clements had an exchange
OF pleasantries. When Zeke limped up to
take his turn at bat. Clements said You
oughtrto get n pension, your most too
old 10 play ball" When the Providence
catcher was chasing a foul fly Wrigley
yelled. ~Hi. there. Jim. ! hope II lands on
your bead When Clements came back
after fruitless chase he yelled to Wrig-
ley, We'll, II didn't land there but IL II
did IL would be there yetr'-Worceste
Spy. ,sf n
The last league game of the season in
Bristol Will be played today. AS an addi-
tional attraction Bob Fitzsimmons has
been engaged to umpire and will also spar
three rounds exhibition with his sparring
partner. Bob Armstrong. This will be
Fitzsimmons' initial appearance In Con-
necticut since his fight with Sharkey.
While the Brooklyns have relaxed in
their fielding at critical points of late,
they are still playing fast ball. fast
enough to win majority of games from
any team that comes along. Since return
Ing from their recent long trip they have
played nine games with New York, Phil
adelphia and Chicago. winning six and
losing thrce--championship form. They
are scheduled 10 play Ave games with
Pittsburg and their playing will be put
sensational ball. Their record OF four
straight from Boston equaied the per-
formance of Brooklyn at the Hub a month
or SO ago. IT is confidently believed that
the Champions will win at least three OF
the five, irrespective OF that wonderful
streak Of the Pittsburgs against the
Beaneaters.
The pitcher seldom INDUCES I'm milk
baths. nor does he have his diamonds
stolen, but there is enough OF the prima
donna in his system to inspire <thl with a
yearning TO be 1T" So. with five ounces
OF horse hide folded 10 his bosom, the star
twirler stands rigid and defiant. with one
knee bent. like George Washington In the
bow OF the boat the night he crossed the
Delaware and captured bunch of Hes
slams. II is all very pretty, but too much
time IS wasted. When the catcher has
signaled, the pitcher should cut out the
photograph gallery business and give the
fanatics n chance to look at some OF the
other fellows who get action when the
ball Is pitched Don't hog the centre of
the stage.-Exchange.
Billy Schriver tells some funny stories
about the German baseball fans up I'm
Milwaukee. He was on the gate once up
there. and was giving out rain checks.
One fan came through the turnstile and
he was as Dutch as sauergraut. Rain
check?" shouted the ball player. Get
rain check" II wants no rain sheck,
what for do L? | have mine umbrella init
me-" answered the Dutchman. There is
a German "well. well"' man In Miiwau-
kee. too. And his principal slogan is:
Now shust hit der ball we're dey amt"
q
hoo doc" city. He was released from
there and but for lucky pass would have
drifted into the minors. He. however.
caught on with the Phillies, after You
der Abe let him go. and this season Is
playing better ball than ever before.
though his stickwork is very billiard"
Three weeks ago, while there with the
Ouakers ne was called home on account
of the severe illnss OF his father. This
trip his mother was Saken Ill and the
shortstop was obliged TO again journey
home.
II looks as II penalty would be put
on fouls next season. President Hart OF
the Chicagos SAYS: II advocated allowing
three fouls In succession and then call
ing strike over two months ago. Now
see Hanlon comes out with a statement
for two fouls and then a strike. Another
way offered was 10 call every foul
strike We will find a happy medium,
believe, that will be beneficial to all
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