The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-04
BILLY SMITH
IS RELEASED
Will Hogan Joins Lime
Burners.
DISCIPLINE OF PLAYERS
Has Not Been Satisfactory
to the Directors.
Thought That Some Of the Men are
Guilty Of Playing Indifferent
Ball Baseball Talk.

At a meeting of tha directors OF the
local baseball company last night it
was decided to release Billy Smith,
the catcher, who was secured with
BlOugh and Daubert from the Kane,
Interstate league club. Smiths
work during the past few weeks has
not been entirely satisfactory and
the management decided that his
services could be dispensed with dur
ing the remainder of the season. He
left this morning for his home in
York, Pa.
The discipline Of the club mas not
been entirely satisfactory to the di-
rectors. II is thought that at times
some OF the men have played a
rather Indifferent article of baseball.
action on the question was postponed
until a later meeting. The directors
want the best efforts Of every player
on the club and they do not intend
TO keep any player on the salary list
who does not give the club his best
work
The directors have reserved nine
teen men for next year and the list
win probably be increased within a
few days A number Of Youngsters
have been looked over and II is stat
ed that several win be signed. II
is probable that several trades viii
be pulled off during the winter sea-
son or even late this fall.
A director of the club stated this
morning that the management needs
the earnest support Of every lover
Of baseball in the city during the re-
of the season. Too many
injuries TO players the bad weather
during the training season and the
first part OF the regular season to-
gether with other causes put the club
In the hole large amount but It
is hoped to clear everything up by
the end Of the season. lr the fans
support the club this viii be accom-
plished
The directors are certain that the
fans want baseball next year. and
they are preparing for next season.
The fact that Marion Is at present
in last place should not discourage
the patrons Of the game as this is
our first year in organized baseball
With everyone whooping up things
for next year the management be-
lieyes that it will be able To pick
club that will finish up among the
top notchers. And nc that We win
not finish al the bottom Of the heap
this year.
In regard 20 a manager for next
year, nothing has been done. The
directors do not care TO state wheth-
er or not Manager Quinn will be re-
tained in that capacity. The board
VIII probably decide that question at
the close of the present season.
Anent the discussion OF projected
disruption OF the Ohio-Pennsylvania
league to form another organization.
leaving Marion, Mansfield. Lancaster
and other cities out i'm the COLI the
directors state that they do not he
lleve anything Of the kind will ba
accomplished The O.. p. league win
remain intact for another year at
least and will be better and strong
er than ever.
The local club left this morning
over the Erie for Sharon to play a
TWO game series. Dithridge did not
accompany the team and Lucas will
probably be played at second by Man
ager Quinn for the present
VIII Hogan was today signed by
Manager Quinn and accompanied the
team 10 Sharon. Hogan will helm
out Luskey behind the bat.