Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-14
PUEBLO INDIANS AT PRACTICE
Manager seIee starts Late, hut Has
Been HustIinE.

N PTEiBL Z, Colo April ii2-CsPsclall-
veloping an entirely new inaeid, the pres.
ent outlook for the Pueblo Indians is ex-
ceedingly bright. Early in April notice
was sent 70 the players to report by April
10 and with the exception OF three or four
players OF last years team, all are now IN
me city engaged in daily practice. Though
appearances seem TO indicate that Manager
selee has gathered together a most promis-
I P,s5, punch OF YOUNGSTERS to- represent
IN the catching department Messitt of
last years team will be one of the stand
bys while Sissler, who for part of last
season worked with Denver will also on
ciate in this department. Renker, who for
several seasons played with the champion
ing given a tryout and is showing up we'll
IN practlce There is a chance that he
Will replace one Of the other men.
rive candidates for infield positions are
now in the squad and lively race is re-
sulting Edwards is the most promising
candidate to guard the initial sack He
IL fast in covering the ground and so far
has displayed considerable ability as a
sticker; Last season Edwards played with
as one OF the hardest hitting clubs In the
Rocky Mountain region. From this club
also comes Starkey, candidate for third.
Starkey Is especially strong In his ability
For second, Elwert, who last year ruled
in the right garden for the Indians, is the
experienced ball player and is showing UP
stronger than In last years work. Last
year he was one of the team leaders in
stick work. Several seasons ago Elwert
played Independent ball in the vicinity of
81. Louis, but since that time has resided
in Pueblo. Walther of Little Rock, and
Kane a local youngster, are making a
hard try for short While both men are
proving fast in the field, Kane at this stage
appears to have little lead In the batting
department.
Pueblo will have one Of the strongest
outhelders in the league. Starting with
Jimmy Cook, who will again this year be
seen in left and Blake in center, Manager
Selee has rounded out the triumvirate by
the acquisition of Melchoir from the Seat
tie club. Melchoir is fast In the field aside
from being one of the hard-hitting variety
quite like his companions, Cook and Blake
In the pitching department the present
outlook is most encouraging. Kinor, who
last year was recognized as one of the
fastest twirlers in the league, has already
Joined the squad and promises to make
season. Sdmmel with his famous cross
fire delivery, will also again be one of the
stand-bys of the pitching stan. To this duo
has been added Bill Morrison, last season
with Des Moines and later with Milwaukee.
Morrison is in excellent condition and will
be one Of the clubs reliables. FaurOt,
who closed the season with the Indians is
out for practice and will doubtless be
aggregation. A recruit to this department
has been secured in the person of Dye,
youngster with plenty of smoke and a
variety of twisters.
The new down town grounds were put in
shape this week and within short time
the fence and grand stand will be COM
pleted. The new park is located within
five minutes walk of any part of the
business section of the city and this will
add greatly to the attendance, especially
during week