The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
CINCINNATI PLAYERS
ARE DUE HERE TODAY
History of the wenyfour Men Who Are Travelling With
the Reds, All of Whom VIII be in Birmingham to
Pay Against the Barons-Two Divisions.

lives of the people in the stands, and so
he was sent to the outfieid because Of his
hitting ability.
Fred odwen went from Louisville to
Cincinnati last year. In one season he
demonstrated that he was the greatest
throwing outfielder in the National league.
Being also a good hitter and a perfect
fielder, he is rated as star.
Jim Sebring was valuable to the Pitts
burg team until he hurt his ankle. Sc
bring was traded to Cincinnati, and
has been happy ever since. So have the
fans of the Queen City.
Harry Dolan was pitcher once. His
arm would not earn the salary his club
was paying him. so he was sent to the
outfield to bat out his wages.
Ed Phelps catcher was hit on the head
with a pitched ball last summer, and in
jury which led the Pittsburg club to be-
lieve that his usefulness was gone. So
he was traded to Cincinnati
George Schlei was a rank experiment
when he Joined the Reds in the fall of
1903-but turned out to be not at all rank.
He played in Greenville, Miss, in 1902,
and Denver in 1903.
Cliff Blankenship, catcher candidate, is
native of Columbus, Ga. He can run
100 yards in 10 seconds, Is a hard hitter
and a strong thrower His chances look
good.
Charlie Street, Blankenships rival, halls
from Huntsville, Ala. He did good work
for the Reds as a catcher last fall and
promises to hit some this season. He
has a lool1-in for his job.
Frank Hahn, left-hand pitcher, Is a
Tennesseean by birth, having first seen
the light of day In Nashville. He also is
a horse doctor, having graduated from a
veterinary college more than a year ago.
His work this spring indicates that he
is as good as ever.
Bob Ewing another veteran twirler on
the team, also is interested In horses. but
only as a driver.
Jack Harper is credited with having
pitched as well as any man in the Ma
tional league last season. His to 2
eleven-inning tie agme with Joe McGin-
nifty being his best achievement.
Tom Walker, a graduate, of the Louis
vile team. pitched himself into fame last
season.
orval Overall the Reds California
giant twirler. has attracted more atten-
ton than any youngster who has broken
into the business for the present year.
He is a graduate of the University OF
California, stands 6 feet inches in
height, weighs 2O5 pounds, and is credited
with having the speed of the once famous
Rusie when he was in his prime.
Charlie Chech, another pitching candi-
date, lead the American association
pitchers for two years. assisting ST. Paul
to win the pennant twice.
Ed Minahan Is we'll known to Southern
league patrons, having been a star with
the Birmingham team last season. He
has made a good impression with the
Reds in practice and has good chance
of being retained on the team.
Arthur Hostetter was signed as a
pitcher by the Cincinnati club. but may
be converted into an inielder, as he
shows extraordinary ability on the inner
diamond.
James Feeney, pitching candidate,
| worked In the Cotton States league be-
| fore he secured an engagement In the
north. Bert Farrell would be a civil en-
gineer after he ceases to be pitcher.