The age-herald., 1902-04-01

son Finn, according to Popp, offered him $135 a month which he refused to con- slider, holding out for $50. His complaint was that during 1901 he played for less than $135, and received nothing extra when he played in the outfield on several occasions, while other pitchers did. Mean while Donovan of the St. Louis National League team dickered with Popp, and finally signed him for 1902 at salary of over $50, without consulting Little Rock. Things were shaky up there, and in February Popp decided to return to Little Rock, and upon receipt of con- tract mailed by Manager Finn, about January 31, signed it and wired that he had done so, and asked that $25 advance money be sent him. When the contract arrived the money was sent him. The salary was $135. Shortly afterward Popp went down to Hot Springs. and about two weeks ago came over to Little Rock, drawing $50 more advance money. Ru- mors reached Finns ears a week ago that Popp was going back to St. Louis, and he investigated Yesterday Popp told him it was true.
 It developed yesterday that Manager Finn will carry but three pitchers dur ing the season, Skopec, Allemang and Guese, with Davis to fall back on. It was brought out by the Popp incident"
 The Little Rock Baseball Club has re- ceived from the St. Louis National league team an offer of $500, payable May l, 1902, for Pitcher Harry Allemang. It was refused. A telegram was received from Allemang yesterday that he would reach Little Rock Tuesday.
 Al Mauch is trying to break away from Little Rock. It seems that the Little Rock manager is having more trouble with his aggregation than any other in the league. Mauch writes he has a regu- lar job all the year around at $2.50 per day His release will not be given, but he will be instructed to report at once.
 Atlanta is still having trouble with her grounds. As yet they are to soft to allow the players to visit the diamond. Steam rollers will be run over it during the week.
 President Nickin of the Southern As sociation has received for approval the contracts with the men that Manager Newt Fisher of the Nashville Baseball Club has signed for the coming season as follows: Arthur Wallace, outfielder; Harry Meredith. catcher Hugh Hill, pitcher; Pat Brien, outfielder; w. D. Gaston, pitcher; George Imwalle out fielder; w. H. Denver, pitcher; James Feeny, pitcher George Reitz, third base man; James Cooper, outfielder; Pat Corri- gan, pitcher; Barney Petty, catcher; Dan J. Lowney, shortstop; Thomas J. Brady, pitcher; T. V. Bagwell, pitcher; Pete Nor wood, pitcher; Charles Beecher, short stop; Mont Mcfarland, pitcher; J. A. Wiseman, outfielder.
 Charley Frank of Memphis is drawing his men in and by the last of the week will have his full team about him. Two one-time stars of the National League will be found in Charley Franks ranks this year-Breitenstein, once the great twirler for Cincinnati, and Red Ehret. Few pitchers in the country were greater in their day than Brett and Ehret While Frank sustained a heavy loss when Chi cago secured Dusty Rhoades. the chances are he is about as well off with the two old-timers. both of whom are good hit ters and fair outfielders. In making his team, Manager Frank drew heavily upon St. Louis for men, four of his standbys coming from the Mound City. Breiten- stein, Swacina, Williams and Cavanaugh. Before signing with Memphis, Brett, the once great southpaw, had many offers. but none suited him so we'll as that which Frank made him. They were on the old Browns together and there is a strong friendship between them Brett is con fident that season in the south will do his arm a world of good. and he expects to break back into fast company before the baseball bell is rung on him.
 Athens, Ga., March 31.-University of Georgia G. Cornell University G. Game called in eighth inning on account of darkness.
 Baseball Games Yesterday.
 At Winston-University of North Car olina IA; Lehigh 5.
 At Standardization 6; Trinity 9
 At Charlottesville, Va.-Universty of Virginia 2; Yale (ten innings.)
 At Washington-Georgetow 10; Prince ton G.
 At Atlanta-Hobart College s; Georgia School of Technology 1.
 At Richmond, Va--University of Penn- sylvania 8; Richmond College g.
 
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