The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-09

Whit z-Z-z-z-z Glut-thud
The way that fellow Newton whipped
them over to Mcclure at the ball park
yesterday was a sight to see and a eau
ton in more ways than one. He turned
himself loose, wound up, unwrapped
again, and then let go. The big mitt was
held out for the ball, but was somewhat
surprised and agtated at the suddenness
of the contact
There were score or more of fans out
at the ball park yesterday to see the big
leaguers and the Barons work out of thei-
system the great quantities of winter
stiffness that has been accumulated since
last the hoarse call of the umpire re-
sounded on the summer air. Owing to the
fact that the managers of the two teams
did not intend to cut up the diamond.
which was drying out nicely, all the work
was done in the outfeld and within tho
sidelines The diamond was let severely
alone, and not foot pressed it's sandy
covering
Regular hours have been arranged by
Vaughan and Griffith for their respective
teams to work at the grounds. Vaughan
men will be out each day from 9 to IL.
Then the Highlanders will work from
II to l O'clock Vaughan's crowd will use
the park until 3, and the remainder of the
evening the New Workers will be supreme
in control of the park. In this way there
will be no conflict and all the men can
get all the work they need and the man
ayers desire them to have.
Three More Men Come.
Three additional Highlanders arrived
yesterday morning and started to work
with their teammates. The latest arrivals
are Frank Hahn, Hogg and Newton.
Quite a lot of work is being done at the
Athletic club by the Highlanders, who are
all tickled over the opportunity to play
basketball and use the athletic and gym
nastc apparatus provided for them there.
The swimming pool is another luxury
which Is greatly enjoyed and the phys
zeal trainer, Jack Martin, is kept busy
rubbing down the men and otherwise
looking after their well being.
Some of the Highlanders play wonder
fully good game of basketball, and the
enthusiasts at that game who are mem
bers of the club have all sorts, of enjoy
ment watching the informal contests
played in the gym by th9' visitors from
the big aggregation.
Wordsworth Coming Today.
GLADYS" Molesworh will take part in
the game Saturday. telegram was re-
ceived last night late by Manager
Vaughan Announcing that the leading
batsmanaand the fastest outfielder in the
league would arrive today and will be
ready to start work at once.
Wilhelm, Carlos Smith and Oyler are
expected by Sunday, according to the
latest information.
Dale Gear reported to Manager
Vaughan that he need not worry about
Garvin, as he had been assured Garvin
would show up in the next few days To
sign contract and start work with the
rest of the players.
It looks like Dessau is not coming at all
this season, and nobody seems to be doing
any worrying about him at ALL He held
off for more pay somewhat too long, and
as n result Vaughan has more good
pitchers right now than he will be able
to keep the whole season through. II
looks like Dessau is about ready to start
hunting another baseball job right quick
The Game Saturday.
The first game will be played Saturday
between the Highlanders and the Barons
The line-ups will be as follows
Birmingham lsey. first base; Hayes
second base; Montgomery third base; AL
cock. shortstop; Gear, left field; Moles-
worth center field one of the pitchers in
the right field; Matthews, catcher; Jones'
Billiard and Utter. pitchers
New York-Chase, first base; Williams
second base; Yeager third base; Elber-
field, shortstop; Hahn left field; Dough-
erty, center field: Keefe. right field; Nc
CURE. catcher; LaPorte and Newton
pitchers.
LaPorte Is a ful-blooded Indian a men,
Der of the same tribe to which Bender
of the Philadelphia Athletics belongs. He
is said to be a wonderfully clever twirler
and the local fans will watch him with
unusual interest.