The evening Republican., 1902-05-02
READY FOR
OPENING GAME.

on hand at the Union streets grounds
Yesterday afternoon to see the men,
bers of the Wilmington team who
have reported SO far,go through their
first practice on the local grounds
While those who reported are rather
light, they made very good show
ing and the rooters present seemed to
be we'll pleased. They had on the
new uniforms which are pearl gray in
color, with black trimmings and on
the left breast is a large "W".
There were seven of the players
out and among them Tom News, who
is reported to have already signed
two or three contracts and to have
accepted advance money.
News is in good condition but looks
a little larger than he did last year.
From all Indications there isnot much
harmony between the big first base
man and Manager Frysinger Of the
Wilmington A.A. He admitted that
he signed contract with Frysinger
and also accepted the advance money.
| News stated that he intended to re,
main with the Wilmington team no
matter what is said to the contrary.
The other players who reported
yesterday were Summers, catcher
Walker, pitcher; Sandherr, short stop;
Tonner, third base and Hartley and
Sheppard, tielders.
Those who failed to arrive were
Dcnahoe, catcher; McCoach, fielder;
Jack Bonner, second base, and .Jacoby
pitcher. Manager Roach received
word from Bonner and McCoach that
they would be on hand today, and he
also expects the other missing ones to
arrive some time this morning. There
is mere good news for the faithful
and that is that Billy Day, instead of
going to NorriEtown, will play with
Wilmington. Manager Roach hay-
ing secured him yesterday.
There was butIittIc chance to Judge
the real ability of the men in the
practice yesterday. They all seemed
full of vim and showed up we'll in
practice, but will have to be seen in
an actual contest before judgment
can be fully passed on their ability.
A conference Of the press writer's
was held yesterday afternoon regard
ing the manner of reporting the base
bail game this season. There will be
no throwing of bouquets this
season as in the past. except when
the player is deserving Of shower of
flowers.
Each player will be judged strictly
as to his ability, and there is to be no
personal feeling in the matter what
ever. If the company is too fast for
the player, no one will have to use a
megaphnne TO tell him about it.
Faithful and accurate reports Of the
games will be given and also of the
conduct and playing ability OF each
man connected with team.
Arrangements have been completed
for the opening game on Saturday
afternoon with Manayunk. In the
afternoon there will he a trolley car
| parade starting from Sixth and Mar
kct streets. Philharmonic Band will
be along and toot throughout the en-
tire length of the ride. Before and
during the game at Union Park the
( band will give a concert and there
will generally DC gala time. The
opening has been anxiously waited
and it is expected that Il big crowd
will be on hand.
The grounds at Front and Union
| streets are in perfect condition.
The strike of the Carpenters has
somewhat intcrferred with the work
on the Wilmington A. A.
Patrick Fahcy, the contractor
erecting the grand stand, is willing
to sign the new wage scale, but will
not sign the agreement toemploy only
union men. This places Stirith
! Brothers in bad position. They arc
strong union men and gave Mr.. Fahey
the contract originally because he
employed union hands. Str]ith
Brothers are willing to pay the new
union scale and only employ union
men, but as the contract IS entirely
in the hands Of Mr.. Fahey they are
helpless and it has delayed the work.
Tie grand stand is ready to be put
under roof and today large force of
laborers will commence putting the
top soil on the field.
There will be meeting OF all the
coored voters OF the 76 d istrict Of tn Q
sixth ward, on Tuesday evening, the