The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20
is CONSIDERING.

Cincinnati. Nov. 2O-The Enquirer
says:
"The Rube in Redl'' How does that
possibility strike the fans? It is only a
possibility as yet, but a fair one at that.
Much stranger things have happened
than to have George Edward Wadden,
the eccentric but wonderfully effective
left-hander Of the Philadelphia Ath-
Ietics, twirling bail in q red uniform
next season. The deal for Reuben's
services is by no means closed. In fact,
It has just been opened, and may never
be closed, but there is quite posi-
bility Of its going through.
Cincinnati After Rube.
Some time ago President Hermann
began a correspondence with Connie
Mack on the subject OF securing the
great BOuthpaW. ShreWd Cornelius
would make no definite proposition, pre-
ferring to dispose Of Lave Cross whom
Mr.. Hermann does not want. When
Connie was here last Thursday the red
chief tackled him again on the sub
5ect. Mack was willing to talk but
very indefinite in his statements. He
was willing to dispose Of the Rube for
some reasons, but. on the other hano,
considered him too great a. drawing card
To let 20 except for 6izeable induce
rnents. seWaddeu'' said Connie,
pitched some wonderful ball for my
team this season. He is a very willing
fellow, and will work three days week
If necessary in pinch. If his arm had
not gone back on him late in the sea-
son. we would have won the pennant
much earlier than we did, and would
have had a better chance IN the WorAd
series"
81 have had a hankering for Walden
for some time.'' replied Mr.. Hermann.
Gle would fill out our pitching staff
nicely lam willing to make you any rea-
sonable offer for his services"
well" said Mack, II haven't at all
made up my mind to let the RUDE go.
but If I should do so in the future,
win see that you have chance 10 get
him"
Tbere the matter rests at the present
moment. with a good prospect OF being
taken up in the near future.
Mack's position is this: He has q
eue stair of twirlers in Plank, Bender
and Coakley. and does not absolutely
need WaddeIf. The RUDE, however, IS
a great drawing card, especially on the
road and he hesitates to let MIN go
for that reason. At the same time he
might be induced to do so IN return
for a goodly bunch of coin. OF course
all other American league CLUBS would
have to waive claim to Wadden before
he could come to Cincinnati. Mack
thinks the chances are in favor OF
there being no hitch on that account.
President Hermann is not so sure
as he would like to be of adding Reu-
ben to the Red star. He fears that
Mack will finally make up his mind to
keep the sensational sOuthpaw. But
he has hopes. Waddell has always
wanted to play in Cincinnati, and there
will be no difficulty in arranging mat
tiers with him if Mack will let him go.
The RUDE is now resting quietly at his
home in St Marys, Pa, not far from
Butler. BE expects very shortly to go
to Hot Springs for treatment for the
rheumatism in his arm that kept him
out of the worlds series. Connie
Mack thinks that the arm will be o.
K. in the spring and that the RUDE
win be as good as ever.
Manager for the Rube.
The possibility of securing Waddell
causes speculation on the probable
manager of the Reds for next season.
The fact that Mr.. Hermann has hopes
OF securing Waddeu may be taken as
a pretty sure sign that Joe Kelley will
not be in charge OF the team. The
Rube, while a willing and earnest
worker, is erratic and q hard man to
handle. Connie Mack is the only
getting steady work out of the big
southpaW. It is a cinch that the Red
chief has some one in view who, In his
opinion. can control the RUDE and get
the best results from him. But the
name Of the probable Red leader is
still a dark mystery. Eyes, and it will
be for several weeks" says Garry
when questioned on the subject.
Wants a Game With Washburn.
Centralia, Kan, Nov. 2O-This