The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
BASE BALL

A glance over the field of the new
Central Association formerly the
Iowa league) shows that the affairs of
the various clubs are in most excel.
lent shape. Most Of the clubs have
secured managers who are now begin
ming the preliminary work of their
playing squads. Quincy is lucky in
the possession of such man as Har-
ry Hofer at the head OF its team and
Jacksonville holds onto Manager Belt.
despite some rumors TO the contrary.
Belt is of the old school, but can give
some of the youngsters a lot of point
ers in the proper management of the
game
Jack Corbett, last year manager OF
0ttumwa. is former Kewanee player,
and he is DESTROYS, to get on in his
home town. II Kewanee gets team
of gentlemen like Jack, none of the
other clubs in the league will have a
kick coming next season.
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Marshalltown, since being dropped
from the Central association is dis
cussing the probability of organizing
an independent circuit of cities such
as Marshalltown, Boone, FIT. Dodge,
jefferson, Hampton, Mason City and
Webster City. The claim is made that
a semi-professional team can be main
tanned which Will fill the demand for
base ball in those cities at great re-
duction of expense.
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According to the ottphiaa Courier
"Billie" Earl, of Fa.rmont, w. ", for
the past three seasons manager eof
the VicksburS club of the Cotton
States league, is in fair way to pilot
OttumwRs base ball fortunes next sea
son. On Friday Secretary ]. C. Bon
hGm made proposition to him and
last night received a telegram of ac-
ceptance. The Fairmont man will be
signed Immediately with Secretary
Farrell, says Mr.. Bonham.
Ottumwa Courier: 1t is probable
that the Central association of base
ball leagues has combined popula-
ton in excess of 100000, but it is
| somewhat doubtful whether the ma
| tional association will recognize the
| fiye-mile limit which is controlled by
club. fhe matter stands this way:
If the national association only al
lows city population the eight cities in
the association probably haven't the
desired population, but if the fiye-mile
limit is allowed the association has
| over the desired number. Secretary
Bonham, of the Ottumwa club, says
that it is doubtful whether the five
mile limit is allowed, but believes in
so far as the clubs control sucn ra-
dius of their citiesi 1t should be allow
ed ''a-
Figures sent out=from a number OF
cities. as reported in local papers in
some instances are Serroneous. as Bur
lington, for instance. One paper re-
ports the population to be 10000, while
the statement sent to DR.. Bonham is
$4,000. Quite falling off.
Other cities which have reported
are 0ttumwa, $4,000; Keokuk, ZO,20U;
Quincy $4,000 in the city and 5000
within the fiye-mile limit; Kewanee
has 10000 in the city, but as nearly
half of the resident population of the
city is outside the city limits the total
in the five-mile limit will be 49, %;
jacksonville claims about the same
number, while Oskaloosa will measure
up to 10000 in the five-mile limit. The
above figures gives the circuit about
215.000.
Waterloo Courier: Pitcher Scott of
| the last years Oskaloosa team, has
been drafted by Wichita of the West
ern association. Scott is a good man
to have on any team and his work in
comment. although he was not as ef-
fective as some pitchers opposed to
the Champions.
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1t is doubtful that the Central Asso-
citation will enter Glass this sea
/ oOls itd6uV lleto lhC
population, 100000, but this mark is
only gained by taking in the suburbs,
which may not be allowed by the Ma
tional Association.
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The published statement that Man.
ager Belt would manage Jacksonville
next season was somewhat premature.
1t appears that Belt is not so sure of
being retained. He has written a let
ter to the management outlining his
position in the matter and asking that
he be given an answer concerning his
engagement in as short a time as
possible, as he has other offers which
he wishes to consider. II is said that
he is looking towards the management
Of the Keokuk club.
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The Burlington situation is still in
the air. The fans OF the river city
are not sure that they are going to
get Egan as manager next season.
It is stated that the old Northern
league win be recognized and club
put in st. Paul with Egan as man
ager Egan is the only manager
that ever gave Burlington a remnant