The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
CINCINNATI HERE TO-DAY.
Hoosiers In Fairly Good Condition to
Do Battle with the Reds.

There were as many baseball fans at
the practice of the Indianapolis players yes
terday afternoon as some of the crowds
that attended the Western Association
games in indianapolis last season, and the
fast work Of the players elected as much
interest as some of the one-sided games did
in 1901. There is no doubt that interest in
the great national game will be revived in
indianapolis, for Manager Watkins has
gathered together a likely lot Of ball play
ers and Indianapolis is represented in a
frst-class organization. Manager Watkins
stood on the field yesterday afternoon and
directed the practice of the players. He
looked upon them like a fond father and re-
marked he was well satisfied with the men
he has signed to represent indianapolis. All
Of the candidates were on the field with the
exception of Heydon and Kuhns and they
will be in the practice this morning.
Interest centered largely in the work of
the men who are new to Indianapolis, al
though the fans had many kind words
for HogTiever, Fox, Shannon and others
who have worn indianapolis uniforms be-
fore. One 24-karat enthusiast declared that
the Indianapolis right garden would not
look natural without Hogriever. Shannon
dld lively practice in left and Coulter ana
woodruff worked in center. The men in the
infield attracted the most admiration. and
everybody had words OF praise for O'Brien,
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on all sides and passed the ball quickly,
considering he is not yet in good condition.
Babb showed he would be more than able
10 take care of the third corner, while Fox
displayed his wonderful ground-covering
ability around second. kim did not prac-
tlce long at first because he injured his
ankle on Thursday and is a trifle stif.
Meyers looked after the initial bag in prac-
tice and Pitcher Kellum, who has not yet
donned a uniform, remarked that Meyers
was faster than the old Hoosier idol, MotZ,
ever was in his life. The pitchers and
catcherS all worked out, but their practice
was lighter than what was given the field
ers. Woodruff attracted considerable at
tentlon and he was picked by the fans as
throughout the season from indianapolis.
He Will, no doubt. be used as utility man
as he can play the in or outfeld and can do
good work behind the bat. He is also a
very promising batter.
The game with Cincinnati to-day will, no
doubt, be witnessed by a large crowd. 1t
will be called at $3.50. Manage Watkins
stated last night that Miller, Sutthoff and
killen will do the pitching; Woodruff and
Teal Will catch, Meyers or kim will play
hrst; Fox, second; O'Brien. short; Babb,
third; Shannon. left; Coulter. center, and
Hogriever, right. Captain Fox says his
men will give Cincinnati a hard game and
during practice yesterday and showed he
will have the infield working like clock
work in a short time.
The Cincinnati team will probably line up
as follows: Heisman and Hahn, pitchers:
Bergen or Peitz. catch; Beckley, first;
Beck, second; Corcoran, short; Magoon or
Steinfeldt, third; Crawford. left; Dobhs.
right; Hoy or Bey, center. indianapolis
will go to Cincinnati tomorrow for three
games.