The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

Like Banquo's ghost. the question. who
will manage the Cardinals in 1902" re-
fuses to down. At the present writing the
solution of the question seems doubtful.
Three men, Charley Nichols, Bobby"
Lowe and McCloskey, the King Of the
Rockies, have been mentioned for the
place.
In certain quarters Donovan's reappoint-
Pat may be induced to change his mind
and withdraw his resignation.
Donovan, however, says no Is through,
and viii not play with st. Louis in 1904
Donovan's relations with Frank do Hass
Robson are not sweet enough to make
molasses.
Pat says he will walk with, talk with
and drink with the Rohisons. but be winds
UP with the statement that he will not
play with or for them In 1904
Early in the week tho question seemed
Robson called Charley Nichols from his
homo IN Kansas City to a special con-
ference at Mr.. Robison's office TN Cleve-
land.
Just what took place at this conference
is mystery. Nichols admitted after his
return from Cleveland that he had talked
over over t, the ,ea matter Ct managing the Cardi.
i.
that he had not completed arrangements
for handling the Cardinals next season.
Mr.. Robson also refuses to divulge what
took place between him and the former
That the pair came TO an understanding
Is the opinion OF the majority OF well
posted baseball fans.
Should Nichols be secured az 1904 man
ager of the st. Louis Nationals, It win
give their stock a boost in the pennant
race Mic" Is cool,headed chap, who
private in Boston he was an ideal player.
HIS handling Of the Kansas City .tBiues'i
last season was not brilliant, but Nichols
nag much to contend with. :.
have the nucleus OF q good pitching star,
For q dozen years Nichols was the best
pitcher in the National League. Many
game has ever known. As Consecutive
~ successful pitcher Nichols has only one
rival. Denton T. Young Of the Boston
OF the two, Nichols has the best record.
HIS steaey. cool work for the twelve years
ne played Tor Boston did much to keen
the Hub" city IN the running. OF course
willie as an assistant, but for their PEN
nants Boston depended on Charley Mich
OILS, the Kansas City boy.
WOULD STRENGTHEN TEAM.
With Nichols and Taylor to do the
t WIRING ing Ior them, the Cardinals would be
I.
Grams should not have any too much
trouble in holding their own with the baf-
ters OF the National League. Taylor
was a good pitcher In Chicago last seoson e
ana should be better pitcher in ST Ionis
the coming campaign.
~. With With pitchers Ike either. Nichols or
held would do better work. They win
nave confidence In their twirler and This
hiones does much to win games. An error
put them up in the air." They .yvould
youngster on the firing ii line an error Mij Il
Usually , costly. The slightest bobble be-
ehinery out Of order and dulis his work
Tor the rest of tho game.
II Gerry Hermann will consent to allow
also VII, elcS ssns to e.. cone t. 81 Louis this
lass year was taken care Of none too wei.
ana many games were lost through errors
OF omission and commission at the initial
Beckley would I'LL in at first in great
fashion. Jake is not as good q PLAYER az
ne was three or four years ago. but he is
batters in the country. He is also q eood d
5ollier, and with Becsley on first and
81 SnTke on third, new life would be inject
ee sb into the a, play Of the Cardinal ineld.
VIII not be his first experience as a at
Louis player. He began his successfui
career In st: Louis as a first baeeman for
At the time Chris was the owner Of a
western League franchise he had two
nustIng players on his team. One OF
them 4 was Beekley. who played first, and
When the st. Louis Western League team
collapsed Won der Abe received 5000 for
this pair. Both were successful in the
ley has been one Of the leading first base
men and batters Of the National League.
and looks to be good for several more
When BeckIey covered first for thu III
fated Whites he was the best player at
that position In the Western League Had
not the great Comiskey. been the Browns
p eassman and leader Beckley would |
OF the Browns.
At that, some Of the fans thought Beok.
ley a greater player, If not as great a |
HEDGES FAILS ON TRADES
Hedgess willingness to trade PLAYERS |
mas not landed any new material for the |
There is prevailing impression In the !
minds Of many Of the American League |
Club owners that Hedges wants too much |
Tor what he has to offer. The players |
but Bob" Is inclined TO want better ones
IN their stead 9lssf 4 100,
II Hedges fails to make the trades he |
has pending. he still has enough material |
d the outfeid, Bnrkstt' HeidricR ana
Swander look good. At third, Hill should /
be betters this season than be was last. |
er part Of the season. In condition, Wal |
fielder. ,-.7''
Second base was the Browns weak spot |
the season opened, and was out Of the /
game practically ali season This left SEQ |
ond base vacant. Frfe3 and Barry McCor- |