The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25

cSISA-AiASo 70 pay my oSSIg FSos+Fdie
of what guying might receive from the
bleachers. When they gave me the glad
hand my joy was uQexpFessible. Then
It was that I determined to put up as
good game as I am capable OF, and
since then have hit as hard as I ever
did. But now this unfortunate Denver
occurrence looms up IN the papers
throughout the country and again
places me in had light before the base
ball world. when, after Tom Lotus in
formed me that 7 was to play with the
Senators, thought no more of going to
Denver than jumping of the Washington
Monument"
To anyone familiar with the ways of
baseball magnates. this latest rumor
can be solved in this wise: Every man
ager in the business wants 20 get the
public over on his side and convince
it that he will move heaven and earth
30 give 1t winning ball team. Now,
by creating a big sensation, the coun-
try over. with the news that il had
signed the great Delehanty. the heav-
lest hitter in the world and one Of the
best drawing cards IN the business" the
Denver management hoped 10 gain for
the best team possible in that city.
Once a management gets the public on
its side and has q fairly good team, the
club viii make money There you have
the matter in a nutshell.
Deal Not Closed.
Anent the National Park rumor it may
be fitting to add that such deal has
been hanging fire for a long time, and
to all intents and purposes is still on.
The stockholders of the Washington
club have been vainIy endeavoTing to
close the lease all spring, but the in
1erested party's stipuations are too
stringent for the Americans. The con
ditions Of the lease are all one-sided,
and after going to the expense OF re-
moving the stands from the old 10 the
new grounds the stockholders wish to
protect themselves by q I0ng-term lease
which they are unable to secure. The
owners of the park will not lease for
term exceeding three years, and then
reserve the privilege Of selling the
grounds. Wilton ! Lambert, the clubs
attorney, says ne has not yet despaired
of communicating the deal, which, II
carried through, VIII be closed next
Thursday. Lotus is anxious for the
new park. but thinks there is little
chance Of its becoming the clubs home
this season at least
Keeler's Planted Ball
Here's one on Willie Keller, and when
taxed with 1t. the little sprinter 'smole
a smile" a yard wide. and looked wise.
When the old Baltimore champions
we're playing in Chicago several years
ago, big BuF' or Little Eva" LANCE
take your pick, was afflicted with
terrific batting streak. and proved
terror to every pitcher he faced.
Keller was playing right field, when
Lahge swung Oh a high inshooL. and
laced it over Winie's head. KeeIer's
legs fairly few over the grouni as he
chased the rolling sphere, when he sud
denly stopped. Meanwhile Bill vas leg
ging it around the bases. sure OF a
/ homer Keeler stopped picked up
bail, and drove It hard McGTaw caught
II and tagged LANCE out by ten feet.
LANCE was dumfounded, but didn't pro-
test
That night at the hotel LANCE drew his
chair close to Keeler and said, Say
Bill; that was a wonderfully fast piece
OF fielding of yours this afternoon
was sure OF a home run. How did you
do TT
"Oh! that's easy said Keeler, Il had
that ball planted out there for two
days, watching for you. Onch amt it?"
LANCE bought the drinks for the gang.
Wilson May Pitch Today.
Local fans may have an opportunity to
size up Pitcher Wilson, Lotus latest
acquisition. this afternoon According
to the present plans Of the local man
ager, the battery work viii be done by
Wilson or Orth and Clarke. with the
chances in favor of little Wilson. Ches-
bro and Jack 0'Counor viii look after
| that department Of the game for New
| York. and the former viii have another
opportunity 10 redeem himself This
Willie the last game Of the present Sc
ries with New York. Boston's Bean
eaters arrive on Monday and viii be our
| guests for three days.