Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-24
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players that will make the others huS-
/ tie. There are several players in this
vicinity whom | am confident from all
reports are fast enough for any New
England team. OF course they will he
favored in making up the list. as il is
a home enterprise, backed by home
money. and will always have n place
for a home player if he can fill the bill.
Il don't pronoSe to announce all my
drawing cards just now. but some of
those who may he tried out are Catchcr.i
O'Neiil of st. John, and Walsh of Pea
body. Mass. Then Pitchers Hackett from
Gloucester. Graham from North Attic
boro. Howard from North Brooktield.
Mass a deaf and dumb player with
Powers and CarrISan, Will make a bunch
to select from that ought to SUIT.
First base may be held down by Ma
loncy of Lewiston. at any rate nave
strong hopes that he will fill the bill
Then Tommy ConnelleyS brother Is go
ing To make a crackerJack second base
man. thought Bridsham ana Joyce VIII
be tried out Al Ntddlose, VINO pla!cu
third for me on the New Bedfords. wants
to come here and III give him show
Mccormack would make fast second
baScman
"A young hustler named Delaney. who
played with Waterbury and Meridcn, VIII
make n first class short stop and may
use him. I've signed an out held.r named
Smith from Boston recommended by
FRANC Sclee and Duffey OF course our
catchers will help ont in the outiieid
In addition to those mentioned YOU
needn't be surprised To see new races ~
any number and At any time. we want
the best team possible for the money and
| think | can get one that will suit.
I'VE will turn out. Fast Day, for
game with the Bates College nine. on
their grounds and expect that about II
men will show up. Perhaps we will try
them all. that day perhaps not
Then after the Fast Day gam game We We
and will soon weed out those whom W"
cannot use and get down 10 solid basis
for the team. We plan to nave another
game with Bates on THOMPSON park our
own grounds, May 1, and on May 10 ana
II we will have Bangor over Tor Two
games. The season VIII open. May 10.
and Lewiston will probably open away
from home. ;,
Those who know Fred Doe on the ball
field always ADMIRED him as player, pc
cause he Is always worker ana 4 hShlef
for every point till the game IS over
Those who know him off the field admire
him as am affabie courteou-; and hustling
gentleman, always at your service ana
always attending TO business.
nolo public since 1883 and hardly lover
of the game in New England put WHAT
has appiaudcd him when on their favor,
tie and howled at him when on 1lvai
He was born in Gloucester. Mass, ana
has there made his home In 1883 NJ
started with a local ball team. semi
professional OrganiZa ton. IN l"n'i. 1881
and 1888 he was with the famous Glou-
cester polo team. champions in the last
two wears In 1856 he played polo in Bos-
Ton. and started in to manage the Lynn
New England League team winch hau
been transferred from -,eWburyport. IN
1SS7. he managed fiaverhill and in ISIS
was with the same team. In 1879. he
made his debut as a pitcher and gained
renown as skilled twirler at Moncton.
n. Il.
In 1890 he pitched with the well known
semi-profesSional John Morrill, team. In
1891. he pitched with the independent Nor
Wjch, CT, team. In 1892 he was with
Rrockton and in 1892 again commenced
managing taking charge of the Brock
tons. Since that time he has constantly
been in charge of teams, when playlnG.
being with IIavcrhiil in 1894. New Bedford
in 1895 and 1896 Fall River in 1897 and New
Bedford up TO the very early demise of
the league in June. In 1890 there was no
league but in 1870 he managed the famou;
Norwich, Ct, team of the Connecticut
League. end landed the pennant after Z
fierce battle with Jim ORourke $l2oo
team while his own cost him but Sto'
That has been his record: He has seen
all sides of it and is qualified TO seiect