The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-03

team. took care OF the left side Of the in
in a New York uniform and a rudy com
pleXioH, which speaks well for his condition
Ihe former White Stocking began his SEQ
ond career as a Cardinal by doing practice
stunts around third base. the position he
expects to hold down during the season.
He appears lighter than when he last per-
formed here, and handled his share Of tho
srounders nicely.
Kruger rs a shortstop.
Kruger created a mild sensation by hand
ing some hot shot in the short field a Ia
bobby Wallace. The nervy little Chicagoan
Is determined to play the game of his life
this season. he says, and he certainly will
be compelled to work hard If he succeeds in
filing the shoes Of Bobby Wallace with any
success. His work will be subject to more
or less criticism and comparison with Wal
iaces past performances In the shortfield.
Kruger has done some hard training this
spring and appears as sound as q nut
He Is not unuseu to his present position,
as he essayed the role OF shortstop for two
years at Fort Wayne in the old Interstate
League. There he played on a bare dia-
mond and the change to a grassy infeId
base.
The OutGeId Talent.
Tho infeldars all took their turn at the
pat, but only for a short time. The balls
were .lobbed up to them and though they
made some pretty drives. tho test was not
Ing abilities. s!Es 1as f Ba2ela snG rem slieei
out In Jesse Burkett'a old pasture, but ne
didn't get many chances to display tho
f~eetness for which he Is famed. He Is built
Like a Splinter. tall and rather hin In
center field the youngster Bryan Of Louis
vile had a chance 10 show his mettle and
Manager Donovan, after watching him
closely. commented favorably upon his
work. Bryan has all the eaTmarks of q
slugEer. and II he makes good In this re-
spect he may get O steady job In the outer
garden.
Roy Brashear. G. member OF the St Paul
team last year, and a brother Of Norman
Brashear. the Kansas City first baseman,
bat lined out some hot drivers Brashear
Is one OF the youngest members Of the
team. and his rating at present Ii that Of
utility man. He is also tall and gets over
ground quickly. Bryan Is the shortest man
In stature In the squad with the exception
of Wee Willie Popp. He is a few sounds
over weight, but thinks he can lose the
extra avoirdupois In a few days. In the
field he assumes q position not unlike that
of the graceful J. Emmett Heidrick.
Murphy Due To-day
The twirlers have all shown up with the
exception of Eddie Murphy. The handsome
Edward will arrive this morning "Yaiik''
Yerkes didn't let himself out yesterday. and
guilt work rather early II the afternoon.
weight. and appears a iIttls TOO aeshy for
fast. work. Wicker gave his arm a gentle
workout yesterday. Just to prove that It
was In good shape again The rest OF the
bPAh ~ apis
to the out1eld. Tn dark-haired and reticent
Michael Joyce O'Neill was also careful
about overstraining himself. and spent most
OF his time batting to the infeld. He looks
heavier than he did last fall. His brother,
Jack ONe.ll. Is the Sandow Of this team
A ioose-htting uniform concealed his muscu-
BILE giant While the batting practice was
going on he did the receiving al the homo
plate, and even the hard throws OF Ger
many Hartman settled into his mitt and
vera held aS II they UAra tho paptla foSaaa
OF a chilli He does not give ground when
catching a straight. hard ball, and his
strength enables him to return a throw
accurately by a short arm throw that does
not disturb his equilibrium.
PopD 81 Graceful Performer.
Willie Popp had a nice little work out
his benders with sizzling speed. He has an
easy movement, unlike the jerky accom-
paniment OF Willie Sudhoff. who. though
dubbed Wee WILLIE" Is really larger than
Popp.
Donovan did a few stunts in short right
field. but devoted most OF his attention to
the work of his men. With the season SO
near at hand he Ii compelled to pass judg-
ment on the men without giving them as
much OF a trial possibly as he would II he
had a few more days Of practice before the
Among the notabies who watched the
was Chris Chic. who departs about
April 20 to enter on his duties as a South
ern League umpire. Lew Whistler, who
Will manage the Schenectady team In the
New York State Leasue this season. was
also n visitor at the grounds. He departs
for Schenectady within the next few days.
Exhibition Game Tomorrow.
The st Paul team Of the American Asso-
ciatfon Will open uo the exhibition season at
League Park tomorrow. The Saints re-
to Manager Kelley at Richmond.
Ind, yesterday and Kelley will arrive In ST.
tonight with eleven Of his men. Dom
VIII work all his pitchers for two or
three innings apiece In the opening games.
To-morrow's game will be called at $50
o'clock The Kansas City Western League
will follow for q series of three games,
beginning Monday.
Donovan Loses Murray.
Il was disappointed at not being able to
secure the services of Murray. the Louis |
vile twirler whom ! secured last winter"
said Manage Donovan yesterday Murray
Is a likely performer and he was highly rec |
commended to me. He Is . big fellow and q
good batter. A few days ago he wrote that
be had decided to give up the game. His
father Is wealthy and Murray was prevailed
to go Into business instead Of Joining
The Cardinals. He wrote Mr.. Robson to
that effect and Of course that settled the
|
Il am giving you . straight tip when I
Browns this summer" declared Stanley
yesterday. He has reported to
hcAIeer and has made plain his Intentions, |
but Just keep your eyes open, for the run
Will when they attempt to play /
him. Ny brother will be here about the
ant case in court at Cleveland which VIII
ietain him for several days after he re-
from the New York meeting. Secre-
AIRY Heilbroner "a In Cleveland looking
lfter some Of our interests there and prob
bly, viii not come here until q feW Gays Do