Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Boston. Dec. 16.-Thc Boston cub
played Il very iuport:lnt part at the
American League meeting i'll Chicag"
last week, where some very difficult
problems We're solved to the satlSiac-
i"n Il the individuals. and to the sig
MAJ benefit of the American League ana
the national game in general
The splendid reception given Pres
john |. Taylor of the local CLUB, after
one years absence. was meant I" en-
phasiac the fact that Boston consld-
cred one of the foundation stones OF
the organization, and that Mr.. Taylor
is recognized as one of the most loyal
supporters OF the American League,
which he has been since long before be-
coming connected with the club.
Pres. Ban Johnson and the other
members Of the American League
worked together to wipe out all dil-
frrcnces. and the meeting in Chicago
ended With Il clean slate.
All the maSnateS were delighted 10
See the BOSTON club take down the bars
and welcome back Jimmie Collins. a
player who had done much for the good
OF the organization when fricndS Wt:"
not So numerous as at the present
time Collins also made it plain that he
did not wish to relinQuish his hold on
the Boston baseball public without
showing that he appreciated IT'S loyalty
10 him. Th. cX-manager was ANXIOUS
also to return and help out Chick
Stahl. who proved his friend at Az
times. Lovers of the game Will be glad
to see Collins back in his old form and
playing the game as he, only. can play
it. when in condition and out for bus
mess.
Hugh McBrecn returned from the
meeting yesterday and said there would
be little doing at headquarters until
Pres. Taylor'S return from California.
on his way West Pres. Taylor called
to see Lou Criger, and also met Jimmie
barrett. He found both men in fine
shape ana confident that they would
rlay their best ball next season. Criger
mas gained several pounds in weight,
while Barrett is working with the idea
of keeping his knee in good shape.
The fans can ina CINE what it means
to baseball in this city to have Crlger.
Collins and Barrett in shape for their
best work next spring. Manager Joe
Cantillon denied the story from Chica-
go saving that Jake Stahl had been
disposed Of to the Boston Americans.
""rhpy will have to come high for
Stahl." says Cantillon, las | consider
Jake II grand good ball player and with
the engagement taken OFF his hands, ne
will bat much better than last season
Jake Stahl has Il lot of admirers in
Boston. where he first broke into the
dig league. As a player, however, he
has nothing on GrimShaW viii outfl"ld-
cd the Washington man last season and
led him at the bat by 6S~pcr crnt.
Jimmie Collins has promised I" start
at once to condition himself for next
season. He played only 30 games last
year ard must be quite rusty. but
Snould he work as earnestly for Chick
Stahl rs "Chick" worked for him last
50 ason. the club will come pretty near
landing Il good place in tho race.
William Dinccn is another who has
dopcd it ont that old Boston is fun Of
appreciation Cor a player VIII" will d"
Ills best at all times. William claims he
will consider ii = special pleasure To
come here on1 more season, and II
looks very much as if Sir William and
Pres. Taylor would get together after
til" holidays. With the old players
scratching gravel and tho youngsters
ilriStling fer Il place ON the team the
baseball public. figure that the Boston
Americans will he back in the running
after "a seasons vacation.