The Topeka state journal., 1908-06-02

Eddie Noyes, the popular little Jop-
lin player, must be having an off year
with the stick or maybe the little
catcher hasn't hit his stride yet. Up
to until few days ago Eddie was
only sticking III while at the same
time last year he was doing a stunt
with the willow at a $50 clip. But the
Joplin fans mustn't worry too much
for Eddie is one of the best men on
the Miners team.
Hollingsworth, who was turned over
to Enid along with the Leavenworth
franchise and refused to report for the
and pitched yesterdays game. Holly is
a good pitcher but was badly handi-
capped last season by having to be with
Leavenworth, a team that never got
out of last place.
w. E. Beckley, who has been presi-
dent of the Springfield team since last
fall has turned in his resignation and
his resignation has been accepted. The
directors Of the team tried to get JOS
eph LeBolt to take it but as the lat
ter gentleman is already secretary and
treasurer he decided that he had had
enough trouble. No successor to Beck
ley has as yet been chosen. Beckley is
a brother to Jake Beckley who is now
playing for the Kansas City team.
Back into second place again is where
the Cooleysox found themselves at the
conclusion of yesterdays defeat: But
1t is only temporary as the locals will
take a majority Of their games on the
trip. They may not come home In
first place but the Nets will soon be
on the road again and are bound TO
lose. Topeka ought at least to break
even with the Nets. ef
TY,,,riro Hoffman has nlit his 1OD.
Umpiring at Enid was too much for
him. as he could not stand the Da1t-
ing Shively has just four left Tor the
Western Association, Burke, Shuster,
Finney and Alloway.
The games by wire were resumed at
the Olympic this afternoon. The games
don't start until o'clock. The present
series will be the real thing as it may
settle the top honors for the season.
What is the matter with Jack Forres-
ter is the question. that the local fans
are asking themselves. Jack does not
seem to have been able to round into
form this season and has shown but
few flashes of his 1906 form.
What has become of Charles McFar-
land the manager of the Oklahoma
City team of last season. A couple OF
months ago Mcfarland announced
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he had signed up with the Washing
ton American league team. Some time
has elapsed since this report but as yet
Mcfarland has failed to work In a sim
gle game. And if any team ever need
ed pitchers it is the Washington bunch.
George Fattimus Blackburn who
once managed the Topeka team durlng
| a turbulent existence, Is managing the
| Vicksburg team in. the Cotton States
league. Last season Blackburn had
| charge of the same team and nnlshed
near the top. He tried to play nrst
| base when with Topeka but IS now
confining his attention to work In the
| box.
| Elmer Stricklett has forsaken the
| Brooklyn team for q berth with the
Fresno. Gala, outlaw team. The FOR
mer Washburn collegian and inventor
of the spit bali says there Is more
money outside of professional ranks
| CYRUS Landreth must be making
good at first with a vengeance. He has
been playing this position since tne
team took the road and has as yeI
failed to make a bobble. Cooley ~ ~
| resting up for the Oklahoma Si.y
series. Landreth If he can make gooo
at first is destined to go up the laooeI
on account of his ability to hit the pan
In addition to hitting hard and oIteI
Cy has that pleasing habit or hitting
the ball in pinch.
/ 0rAnaaFn TIT n AAX