The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-29
EXPECT MUCH OF BROWNS.

IL proves Deyond conclusion that ST.
Louis fans are pinning their faith on the
Browns. and that they don't propose to
root for the pennant II the team is rid
died. and the vacant positions filled by
No one knows better than the secretary
OF the Browns what the loss Of these two
players would mean to the Browns. 1t
infield combination-wallace and Padden-
would cost the Browns their chances for
the pennant, for acceptable substitutes
ing season so close at hand, and every good
man signed up. In a letter to the St. Louis
newspapers Mr.. Hedges said yesterday; :,
cannot sell Padden or Burkett at any
price. We feel that the inability Of the
American League to take certain players
Louis club the pennant. Now we expect to
win the pennant next year with the pres
ent team. Notwithstanding the loss of
tainly would be the height of folly for us
to weaken our team for the sake of 5000
or $4,000 dollars. which is nothing as COM
St. Louis a pennant-winning team"
The Cincinnati club has given up all hope
Of getting Padden. Mr.: Hedges never made
he declares that the story grew out of a
Kidding match. at which he didn't dream
that his remarks would be taken seriously.
final veto on the story in Cincinnati. He said
to Rem Milford. Jr., of the Enquirer:
There Is no chance in the world for Gin
part with him under any circumstances
That would be q bright move for me to
make.-to rip hole In my in1eld just on
den isn't an expensive man, and yet think
he Is the brainiest second baseman in the
country. There isn't q man covering that
that Padden does. Let him out? Not muchi
ner and I'm going to DO all can to build
chance for New York I to get snrkett. e Please a
say that and put 1t strong. for the story
that I'm ready to let out any stars will
stir st the fans at St. Louis until they learn
There can be but one construction placed
on that interview.
BuRKETT, MORE THAN FIELDER.
Burkett's place could be filled-perhaps
Burkett is more than fielder to any club
He is part Of the life Of the team. a man
who works always to win. player who
uniform on. a fox. well versed in all the
tricks of the game. fighter and a man
with sand. He did more than his share to
maintain the esprit du corps Of the Browns
when the faint-hearted members Of the
team felt like whiting last spring under the
hot fire that was projected at them daily
McAleer may be the young outflelder Mr..
of NJ Stanley Robison's description Of the
1--WE had Burkett in left" said Mr.. Robi-
son, "McAleer in center, and q new dub
every day in right. Burkett was 9 terrific
batter. but as a fielder he was fright In
those days. McAleer was the best outs
fielder that ever chased ball, but he
couldn't hit flock of balloons with a
wagon tongue, while in right field we had
practically nobody, neither q fielder nor a
hitter; No wonder the qutfield was rotten"
but It will take several seasons to develop
another hustler like Jesse.
II think It would be poor policy to part
with Burkett." said Dick Gilmore yester-
day. HE could have signed with the New
York club last fall for 5000. but he re-
turned 5000 check for advance money
was because he liked the town and has a
lot Of friends here There's a lot Of US that
would hate to see him 60, and II he should
out four hits game guess there are
others besides us who would be sore"
SID MEE(,EHE