The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-22
PATETFINDERS WORKED ON THE
DIAMOND INSTEAD OF on THE
HALL.
FIELD WAS PUT IN
EXCELLENT CONDITION.
BIG DAN BURT WAS THE ONLY
MAN WITH AN OVER COAT.


with the Y. NJ. C. A. TeRm-Tenm
Now Looks Good Enough to Run
Up Near the TOp-TwO New Men
Have Been signed and Are Ex-
pected to Reach Savannah sunday
err Monday from. Baltimore.
Old Mr. P Nuemonia connived with
the old duffer who furnishes the
weather at this season Of the year, and
put such cold blasts over the we'll
skinned plot OF ground dignifed by
the name of Bolton Street Park, yes
terday, that Dad LaRocque, who now
claims relationship with Dom Paul by
reason of his hirsute growth, posted a
bulletin early in the morning in the
Pathfinder's camp that there would be
no work in uniform. but for all hands
to march TO the ball park and assist
in getting things in shape for the open
ing on Tuesday
Big Dan Burt was the only man who
had thoughtfully packed his top coat
away in camphor balls, and as he
shook it out for inspection before going
out into the chilly blasts, his fellow
tribesman laughed scornfully. They
all had on togs hardly suited to the
climate, and envied the big fellow be-
fore they returned to camp.
The workout, if not beneficial to the
men themselves, certainly was of
marked benefit to the diamond and
outfeld. The diamond could well be
used for a grand quadrille, it was left
so smooth when the swatters finished
their work, and Dad megaphoned to
all hands to let up and board the cars
for hot supper at headquarters.
VIII Work While sun shines.
To-day the finishing touches will be
put on the boys who will have their
first taste OF league ball on Tuesday.
Tomorrow afternoon the last exhibit
tion game will be played, and uniforms
will be put through the wash.
The game tomorrow will be with
the Y. NJ C. A. team, with Harmon
in the box Welsh and Welch will
divide the time in the box, each hav-
ing Instructions to work light, so as
10 be in good shape on Tuesday. If
the sun shines to-day all will be out
for the hardest work they have yet
had, and whatever soreness is left
will be worked off.
In commenting on the team collect
lively yesterday Owners Boyer and
McCammon both said that they were
we'll pleased with the showing that
had been made by the men already on
hand, but no pains would be spared
in strengthening at every point. Bus
ter doesn't know a baseball player
from pugilist but he said they look
good to me-"
How the Men Look.
As a whole the team has settled
down to good working order. Individ-
ually many of the men are far from
mid season form. Commencing with
Dad himself there is yet much work
Necessary for him to get his throwing
arm in shape. He has had too much
of the hard work, and is a little lame
in his right wing But Dad has his
eye on the ball, and that is saying
enough for him. He has not yet COM
menced to swing at them, but just
raps them out for two and three bags.
When the weather gets good and hot,
and the balls are dry and light, he
will have his black dots in the home
run square.
Base Drum Bratton is still sore from
the terrific bump he received from
Rossiter last Saturday, and had two
ragged errors charged up to him in
the last game with the Yannigans.
But Brat Is on to the ball. and hits
most consistently. His steady, hard
work and encouraging support to the
young pitchers, has already marked
him as one of the mainstays.
No Kick on Ewgert.
Uncle Charley Eggert took all of the
old bolts out % his wing several days
ago. and is now able to shoot them at
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several days ago that Eggs would not
be able to get his wing limbered up
in time for the opening, but he has
made great improvement. His stick
work in the last two games has been a
little erratic, but he has hit them hard
enough to prove that he will make the
worshippers smile.
Billy Oyler needs but one thinR-a
little more Judgment at the bat The
Kid has shown the fastest pace in
fielding seen here this year, and his
throwing is marvellous for youngster.
His trunk arrived yesterday, and there
was general rejoicing in the Pathflnd-
ers' camp. Billy was out in a new
spring coat and hat, but could not
stand the roasting from his pals, and
went into supper early.
In Eastern Garden.
The eastern garden is satisfactorily
looked tllleT Dy Dig Oan. RE mas
worked, and worked hard to get him.
self in good shape. and is getting into
his old form at the bat. He still seems
a little weak in throwing in from the
field, but this is due to a lameness
IN his throwing arm that he has not
cured yet. A little warm weather will
take the kinks out
In center Ray is as fast as the fastest
and is holding up his reputation OF
being the faster fielder in the X. l. T.
League of last season.
Webster Behind Bat.
Webster is showing better form be-
hind the bat. He is rapidly working
off his amateurish mannerisms, and
has had the most careful coaching
from Dad in the last few games His
wonderful throwing arm is his main
stay, and his fast work on the paths
also makes him a valuable man. He
is the only left-handed hitter on the
team, except two pitchers, Ittig and
Welsh
Bill Kinsky and Jim Hopkins are
on equal footing as to promise for
a place. Hopkins has had a good deal
of hard work, and shows much inn
provement his chief weakness now be-
ing at the bat. Kinsky has a bad
arm and has not been able to show
at his best.
strong Pitching stan
With six pitchers already on hand
and one more to come. it looks like
Dad will have a hard time in deciding
just who viii continue through the sea-
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