The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
SPORTING NEWS.
Jimmy Ryan, ChieagO's Veteran
Right Field Player,
VIII Be Given Release to 60
With st. Paul.
HAS A GOOD OFFER.
Has Been on the Diamond Ever
Since 1882.
Has Always Ranked High In
Batting Averages.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-When ssWarnorse
Tommy Burns wanted to leave the Chi
capo National League club some years
AGO he asked President Hart to make
some disposal Of him. Hart at once re-
Piled that Is years of faithful and con-
scientious work on the diamond mezared
more than a. mere exchange for some
younger men, and the veteran was given
an unconditional release. Now another
one Of the oId-tfnne stars Of the club
IS to be honored the same way This
time it is Captain Jimmy Ryan, who has
been a member Of the Chicago team Tor
IS years
his release, it became known yesterday
that last years captain had been IN con-
ference with George Lennon OF st Raul,
who holds a franchise IN the We sa.sll3
league That Ryan practically accepted
terms offered is also known and the on
" obstacle to Ryan's going to st. Eaul
viii be brushed away when the veteran
calls on President Hart.
III viii ont sell or exchange Ryan.
Hart said; NOR viii II accept any man
from the st. Paul team, as reported IL
he believes ne can do better there, and 4
have every faith in his ability, he VIII
be given a god-speed from me,and there
VIII be no sirntg' attached to his release.
When Ryan was discussing the question
Of opening a saloon asked him to call
that the future held out more to him as
q manager OF q minor league club than
in business in this city. He has appar-
emily prof1ted by my advice"
Ryan has a long career on the d1a-
mond. He began playing ban in 1882
and for the next three years grew into
major league caliber, so that when he
was tried by the Chicago team in 1885
he found no difficulty in holding his po-
sitiorl. At that time he played in center
field. but was soon moved to right where
ne was a fixture for many years.
In 1880 Ryan Joined the brotherhood,
but the following year was glad to re-
. turn to the fold and has been q loyal
member OF the Chicago team since. From
1891 to the time when Lange came he
played in the middle garden, from where
he was shifted to right. ana in 1898 to
left where he played for two years, only
70 go back to right last season.
Up to last year he ranked high both as
a BAXTER and fielder, but last year he was
often willing to warm the bench, prefer
ring to have his younger men in the
field His plays were often criticised by
other members Of the team, and for this
reason he would hesitate to GO out. Fans
have for some seasons been looking for
the time when Ryan would 60 to a NIL
nor league club, where he would be able
to rule without interference. His years
OF playing have made him a valuable
coach and at the head Of team he
should be able to demonstrate his execu-
tive ability.
Ryan viii be manager Of the st. Paul
team and viii probably play position
n the field Any promising material in
the team should be developed rapidly
under his tutelage and the prospects for
the St Paul club look bright. Ryan has
saved considerable money in years past
and win be able TO purchase some Of the
stock in the club. He owns some va1u-
able property on the west side.