Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-06

that people are dickcnng for the grounds,
who will. II successful. hnye hrst-ciass
team probably in SOME league.
dispatch from Lancaster says ne
death m Wilmington of Jesse Nj. Fry
singer, manager OF the local ln-State
baseball tcain. Leaves the situation here
in "a rather chaotic state From his bed
OF sickness at Wilmington until almost
che very last moment, frysinger was busy
gathering material together for the
strongest kind of a team here this season,
bis devoted wife acting as amanuensis.
A half dozen crack players OF his last sea-
sons pcnnant winning team at Holyoke,
Mass. affixed their signature TO local
contracts, primarily because they were
60 play under tryAngcr In view ol his
death. despite the increased monetary
consideration offered IL Is prohlematical
whether or not these men can now be I'M
duccd TO come TO the Iri-Stato League.
ID Is understood. however that the dead
managers widow. who is thoroughly con
versant with existing conditions 10y
treason of her position lately, viii exert
every effort TO aid the local association
IN keeping an the players already signed
IN line. A new manager will be secured
TO take Frysingcrs place. and q strong
team will be placed I'M Lancaster. by
his earnest efforts Frysinger had firmly
established himself IN the affections of
local fans. and his death is sincerely re-
grctted.
The death Of Jesse NJ Frysingr, manager
of the Lancaster team. at bis home, IN this
city. yesterday. cast "a gloom over the
rri-State League. as he was looked upon
as one of the greatest leaders In the ranks
of that organization Who viii succeed
him as manager Of the Lancaster team
lis not known.
The York. Pa. Dispatch prints the fol-
lowing on the prospects of the coming
season in the ln-State League.
Managers of almost every town in the
Tri-State have written TO President
Charles +. Carpenter, telling him their
opinion of the outlook One and all say
that it is exceedingly bright and they
all look forward to a prosperous season.
'Billy' Hamilton, manager of Harris
burg. and veteran in baseball, has been
quoted as saying that the Iri-State will
be one of tho strongest leagues in the
country this year, and viii bear watching
along with the big leagues. Jimmy
Schring of Nilhamsport is confident
that when he collects his players the
team will be there 10 deliver baseball as
fast and strong as any organized ball
club JohnstoWn had a fast team last
year and this season tho management
claims that IL viii be stronger and faster
and give the remainder OF the clubs u
sharp. chase for the pennant. George
Washington lleckert snys York will
have stronger team than last season
and that he viii spring a few surprises
when the season opens. Altoona will
have team for which thousands Of
ftaunch fans can root and howl their
lungs out.
Manager Hcckori Of the York team has
signed "Billy' Ilallman and II is also
reported that he will make some deal
with Milhamsport for Curtis Nicgand.
Jack Bagloy, for two years York 5 star
tirst basoman Will not play In the lri-
tState League this season. He has signed
contract TO play first base with the
Holyoko, Mass, team of the Connecti-
cut State league. Heckert made nc
effort 20 retain Bagley as he was sure OF
signing Bud sharpe
All arrangements have been completed
for the spring training for the world
champion Giants at Memphis Tenn
Secretary Knowles has returned from the
Tennessee metropolis, where he went
20 complete hotel accommodations and
other details. A large gymnasium, with
n full equipment of shower baths, &c.
was engaged to be used on days when On,
weather Is inclement. The bali park al
Memphis has been recently built and !.
considcred one of the finest in the South
The players have been ordered To report
on March lst and will 60 direct 20 Memphis
from various homes Donln and Gilbert
leave this week for Hot Springs for pre-
liminary work. The club Is pleased witl
the arrangements for spring training
which include every possible convenienc
for the team.
The following from the York Dispatcl
indicates that there may be some trouble
IN the in-State League over the schodul
for the coming season:
President Carpenter has sent out {,
each manager of tho lri-State clubs
rough draft Of the schedule which wil
be submitted 40 the meeting of the lcagu
at Lancaster ON February 18th Ac
cording 20 the schedule as it now stands
Harrisburg will open the season az WI
Transport on April 25th. and will remail
there on Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day. returning TO Harrisburg with las
year, champions Go open the home seaso
on Saturday. April 2Sth. Harrisburg
paired with York on Memorial Day am
on the Fourth of July. but Lancaster
given the choice date at York Labo
Day. This date has usually fallen q
Harrisburg and some change may be mad
at the league meeting For the two bi
holidays Memorial Day and the Fourt
81 July, Lancaster and Williamsport ar
paired and as the Lancaster managers d
not approve such a move they threaten 4
file objections TO that part Of the sched
ule. In making up the schedule Pres
dent Carpenter has arranged the trip
OF the various clubs during the seaso
with the least possible distance to be co,
cred IN railroad Jumps
At the meeting the schedule viii
the most important topic. although Sc,
cral disputes and trades OF PLAYERS wi
be considered
Grass diamonds win be IN vogue in an
Iu-Hiaie League next season. as five
the sN cities represented m the circu
have decided 90 do away with groun
diamonds and substitute s0ddcd turf f,
the inielders 10 roam upon. The matte
was taken up eaflv IN the ian hy IN
Harrisburg club and It was decided Q
have grass diamond. Bids are mo-
being asked for the work and 10 win
started as soon as The weather permit
Altoona Nilliam-pori and York lollowo
the Harrisburg plan, and recently LA