The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
OyIer May Not Recover Use of Throwing Arm This
 Season
VAUGHN OFFERED CHICAGO
 BIG PRICE FOR SWEENEY
Team MangIed and Bleeding, But Peace PreValIs-Something of the Work of the Individuals.
 Garvln Praised.

Peace has returned to the Baron camp. Everything is in order. The manager has his arms around the shoulders of his men, his effort to get higher in the percentage column.
 The torn and mangled crew arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning. Although they were aware of the fact that their road record was nothing of which to boast, they realize that in the majority of games they had played good ball. For these reasons, while they did not shout for the purpose of attracting attention, neither did they pass along with their faces on the ground.
 They ate breakfast, walked to West End park and there indulged in a fast prac- tice. At that time the ground was fast and the prospects for a battle unusually bright.
 No Internal Dissenion. l Manager Vaughn was asked concerning the rumor that there had been an inside clique on the part of the players. the purpose of which was to unseat him. He stated that he had heard of this, but knows that there is nothing in 1t. He stated that peace had been restored fully. In Shreveport he assessed fines against l three members of the team, and these fines are to be paid. Since then there has 1 been no trouble
 Peace prevails" said Manager Vaughn, We have no excuse to offer, because, as you know, excuses count for very little 1 If a game is lost what does it matter how 1t was lost, or what caused 1t to go wrong? It must say however that in several of the games played the Barons did excellently and should have won. If we maintain the article of ball played In Memphis We will go higher in the race. Bank on that"
 Montgomery's Condition. It is feared that the day of Montgom- | cry as a ball player is fast nearing its end The popular third baseman of the local forces, in addition to his eye which | has been out of condition for several months, has rheumatism so severely that 1 to throw a ball across the diamond Is well nigh impossible.
 | It Is remembered that In the majority of games of the western trip Alcock held down the third sack. This was due to | the fact that Montgomery's rheumatism prevented his being used.
 Montgomery told Manager Vaughn of his condition and there was no hard feel ] ing when the report of the Shreveport deal was nosed abroad Montgomery did not blame the manager because he de- | sired to strengthen himself.
 Oyler's Lame Arm. oyler, the fast shortstop of last season, | Is still on the sick list. The first ball that Oyler threw this season Injured his right arm, and the free use of this wing has never returned.
 Manager Vaughn, in conversation with President Baugh, stated that Oyler had gone to him, admitted that he was out | of condition, and advised his disposal to any team or league that the manager saw fit
 Last season, as Is remembered, Oyler was the premier shortstop of Dixie. as far | as official averages go. He has never l been In form this year, and on that ac- count the Barons have suffered a great handicap. When at his best there is no better in the business in Dixie than Oyler, and that he Is out of his best gear, probably for the season, means that Bir- mingham Is up against it."
 Garvin has caught the majority of the games on the trip. It is remembered that he severely injured his hand Just before the trip was begun. He has figured behind the bath with a plaster about two or his fingers. In spite of the pain sustained and bravely borne, Garvln caught splendidly, and the crack of his whip in throwing men out at second was deadly. Meek's injury is healing fast, and he will be in the game within the next l few days.
 Offer for Sweeney.
 Manager Vaughn has made Charlie Mur- phy president of the Chicago Cubs, an l offer for Sweeney. The offer was a big | but as 1t is most certain that the big teams will not waive the stalworth n- fielder, the chances of the Barons getting him are thin, indeed. Manager Vaughn received several offers from minor leagues to supply his infield with new faces, but accepted none. He right thinks it best not to experiment with amateurs and other men of small calibre.
 The manager showed by telegrams that l he had made known his desires to the managers of all the teams of the big leagues. He offers to buy or borrow, and | agrees to pay suitable salaries, even if it | is necessary to cut down the team to | thirteen men. W
 | The players are looking well enough. Lister played a splendid game in the west, his fielding on several occasions | being brilliant. Walters in many games | starred. The outfield was fine through out. Gardner Is stingng the ball for | keeps. Alcock is playing third we'll and | improving every day The pitchers have been going finely, and Garvin, behind the | bat, has caused the entire circuit to open its eyes.