The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-11

up. There is Eddie Zinram. a catcher
looking for job, who is better man
imam any OF the catchers Des Moines
had in Topeka.
The addition of Perrine, If he can
play ball anywhere near his old time
form will make Omaha one of the most
formidable contenders for the pennant.
with Kane, Perrine, Franck and Shipke
on the infield, Omaha ought to have one
| OF the best inner works combinations
in the circuit. The return of King to
the outfield will add strength to that
department.
The real reason for Umpire Wheeler
quitting his job. is because he was in
Jured in collision with a horse in
Denver. The horse is still working as
if nothing had happened while Wheeler
had to go to a hospital
Nothing has been heard from CIV
Landreth for some time. and it is sup
those famous John Doe' stunts
| Denver Times: Leading the Western
league batting, the Cubs are in a no
sltlon TO climb right up the ladder, if
tney get a good break. On the last
trip away from home nothing but bad
fortune attended the efforts of the
team, but things are coming a little
better now and the team may be ex-
home bailiwick. Ford and WATSON are
showing well in the box. and with he
acquisition of a f1rst-class catcher.
which VIII put Thompson back on third,
where he belongs, the team will have
an even break with any in the league
Sioux City Journal: A mammoth
overhead tent top to completely cover
MISSION park from fence 10 fence, which
would enable the Sioux City ball club
to play, rain or shine. may be in
stalled by Manager 'Ducky'' Holmes
The local magnate believes that the
project is feasible one. The park is
a narrow one and the top could be
lplaced on poles at such height as to
make playing an easy proposition. The
lpostponement of so many games this
spring has suggested the move to the
association. 1t is probable the matter
will be taken up with manufacturers of
tents, and If the figures are not too high
the plan will be tried.
Kansas City Star: Steve Raglan, q
former Western Association player with
the Topeka and the Joplin clubs. is
playing great ball on the coast. Steve
started the season with the Fresno
team in the California outlaw league.
He played fine ball and jumped to the
Oakland team in the Pacific coast
league when offered a good contract
with that team. Speaking of Raglan.
the Fresno Morning Republican says:
! Raglan came mere from the western
Association last year, and right from
the start he showed his class as an
Iinfielder. He has been improving stead
lily ever since that time until now he
leads the State League in his posi-
ton, and is regarded as one of the
fastest shortstops on the coast Not
only is Ragan a steady fielder, even a
brilliant fielder, but he is a steady hit
, ter and on many occasions has brought
joy to the hearts of the Fresno fans
, by singing out a nice safety just
when it meant runs. He hit around
the $50 mark In the outlaw league"
, lRagan's father, DR.. Stephen H. Raglan.
lives in this city.
Chris Lindsay. the Denver first sack
. ler, was Rossman's predecessor at De-
sas City, then to Indianapolis and went
to Denver this spring.
Danny Green. the veteran White Sox
player, who was with the Comiskey
/ team for ten years, Is having more
! than his share of hard luck this sea-
, lson. Since being released by Cooley.
he has had offers from both Portland
land Wichita, but at the last minute
the deal has fallen through. Since the
collapse of the Wichita deal he has
! been trying to land a job on the O'Neill
! staff of indicator handlers. but this too
! seems to have fallen through.
IOm HdyueHs VIII owned Inc w cpD
) City and Springfield teams while To-
) peka was in the Western Association,
! and who now owns the Joplin team.
hasn't succeeded in getting Joplin to
win a game yet. and he has had the
Y team for over ten days.
All those who believe that the ac-
: QUESTION OF Abbott will strengthen the
RI Topeka team stand up?
Howard Price whom it was report
:. LED had been deposed as manager OF
/; 1.-THE Guthrie team. is still in charge
( land the fans are satisfied with his
i lwork