Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

the practice that Perring viii soon be for
gotten. But Il Is not necessary TO mini
mize the wonderful work Of Perring In or
der to DO justice to the new man. It's
simply this II Austin beats Perring he
beats one Of the fastest and most promis-
ing men In the country. And the fans win
not complain II he only equals Perring.
The other day down in ST. Louis, 5anGOw
Mertes and Billy Abstein picked a couple
OF teams and played a game OF ball. The
lineup shows Bill Schipke, second base
and leading on at the bat for the Absteslin
on for the Mertes'. Both Schipke and
Genins live in St. Louis and had not yet
left home for their summers work Schipke,
again and Il Is not known where Frank
viii go, probably back to Hutchinson.
81. seriously doubt the report that George
Hackenschmidt has decided to come over the
waters and meet Frank Gotch,' says Jimmy
Parr, the English champion wrestler, VINO
meets Farmer Burns at the Auditorium
Friday night. Il have not seen Gotch for a
couple OF months and cannot, therefore,
speak authoritatively, but It is my Inn
believe Hack Is confident enough of him.
self to be willing to go against Gotch Just
ing he had not learned enough about the
toe hold to meet Gotch and he could not
have learned great deal since.
think that is the greatest of all holds.
Yes, put In Cy Perkins, ii a Fellow
gets the foot and a hammerlock on YOU
you might as well quit"
"A perfect foot hold is fatal without the
hammerlook," said Parr.
Parr thinks good deal of Oscar Wasem
as a candidate for the top-notch wrestling
Hes a mighty clever fellow, think"
and resourcefui and Is bound to St Come" e.
Asked his opinion OF Prof, Dryer, the
White House trainer whom Fred Beel re-
Gently threw at Denver, he said:
Hes good. man; just about such
man as Wasem at present. He and Wasem
ought to make swift match"
Wasem's victory over big Duncan Nc
MILAN at Lincoln strengthens faith in the
st. Louis boy.
Parr is putting in good ticks for his match
various ones at Morgans. Thursday even
ing Pete Loeb went on the mat with him
and stayed seven minutesN
Hes as swift as cyclone said Pete,
Farmer Burns is expected in today. He
was looked for yesterday. Interest is at the
white heat point over the contest.
Some people say base ball is not profit
able and that ball player never saves a
cent. Consider these facts below and then
consider they could be enlarged on to a
vast extent:
Frank Chance professional for only
about nine seasons, owns $4,000 of stock in
the Chicago Nationals, practically will con-
troll the Los Angeles team this year, owns
real estate in Chicago and at his home,
Fresno CALI and Is Just now 30 years Of
Roger Connor has houses and lots in
Waterbury that put him in the 100000
class without the least doubt.
John M, Ward has recently purchased a
fine home on Long Island, has a trout pre-
serve and other conveniences that only a
fortune of $4,000 can allow of. Mr.. Ward
also has an extensive law practice that
brings him in lucrative income.
John ]. McGraw has fortune of at least
100000. McGraw makes a success at any
thing he undertakes.
Dan Brouthers, although he has left
Wappinger Falls for the metropolis, is
worth close on to $4,000.
Danny Richardson has the biggest dry
goods store In the southern tier OF coun,,
about name his wealth.
Jim White has a livery stable in Buffalo
and farm Of 100 acres, and Jim does not
have to worry about hard winter, jim
is worth $4,000 II a cent
Frank Bowerman owns pretty near all OF
northern Michigan-in spots-and $4,000
about figures his bank roll
Chesbro has several farms In the Berk-
shires, and Griffith owns Montana ranch.
Their wealth cannot be far away from the
$4,000 mark for each.
And as for Willie Keeler, he is the capt.
talist Of the eastern district. Wee Willie
is worth $4,000 II he is worth a cent.
Hanlon is another old player who can
reach the six-hgure combination when he
cuts coupons, N..
but Joe Jailed In right in having a rich
father-intlaw
Jim Mcclure owns about all Of Albion,
Mich, besides -four mills, hotels and dogs
galore. Jim is worth $4,000.
Cap Arson Is city clerk Of Chicago, and
Anse can dig UP $4,000 without any trouble.
Napoleon Lajoie should not be obliged to
eat snowballs and Tuck Turner, although
not long in the business, together with John
he has made in base ball
John Tenney Is president OF a bank in
Pennsylvania. grand treasurer of the Be-
nevolent Protective Order Of Elks, its
next exalted ruler and a man OF affairs.
Charley ComlSkey can write out a check
for 10000 and Charley Jones can sign his
for $4,000 II one is not looking
There are plenty OF the younger genera
ton of players who have bank accounts,
brick houses and such, and with q few
more years will doubtless be able to show
up some Of the millionaire old-timers