The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-08
WITH THE SCRIBES.

One manager has inaugurated the scheme of having his outf1elders prac- tice throwing to the plate when op- portunity presents itself during the game. He contends that this is the only way to insure perfect throws; that outfelders do not get enough practice in this respect. The plan cer- tainly is a good one, for how often of a bad throw to the plate hurled by the brawny arm of a good throwing fielder.-Exchange.
 If our old college chum, Gordon lick man of the Gulls goes on the firing line this afternoon all of the fan flock will have a chance to see an excellent .ex- ample of the hotta- a-tamale-keepa-de- ma-disposish personfied This twirler became so enraged at King Rudderham that he went to pieces in the recent Baron games. He walked two men and allowed two swats and made an error in judgment when he had the game in hand. Nevertheless. Gordon is there. Put that in your pipe and draw it to your ko-ko. If he faces the Champs they will have to get up and do the first of October stunt, for 1t will be moving time.-Nashvile Ten nessean.
 The Grand Army of Fans in this city want to know several things: What's the mater with the team?" Why is Memphis so hopelessly 1oundered in the subway" 'Is there any truth in re- ports that there is dissension in the rap lxc burgs and Bostons yet lose to minor leaguers so constantly" These and a thousand more questions have been echoed from tongue to tongue during the road tour which has just ended Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 Vedder Stton worked and won his sec- ond game with Cleveland Saturday, beat ing Walter Johnson in Thinning bat tie. While Washington hammered the ex- Volunteer for ten bingles this output was scattered through Il rounds, and after the second inning the Clemsonian was invincl- ble. This makes two games Sitton has won for the Naps-the only two he has pitched. While he was touched up in both encounters, the clammy fact remains that he pitched well enough to win, which
 is pretty close to the answer The chances are he'll get fairer showing than he has drawn so far from the Nap chieftain.-Nashville Tennessean.
 Says the New Orleans Item:
 If there are any financial differences between the Pelicans and Pitcher Eraser 1t would pay the New Orleans and Mem
 phis clubs to get together and fix Chick up.
 "As soon as Fraser reports here Fritz is going to Memphis. Fraser would cer- tainly help the New Orleans club a whole lot and Fritz might do wonders for Memphis.
 'Schwenck has reported to the Turtles. It may take him some time to round to form, and in the meantime Memphis will continue her losing streak. Fritz could step right into the Memphis mound and win He would probably be better there than here, as a change in scenry might mean a change in luck.
 Frank says it is not matter of salary that keeps Fraser. Chick is evidently sore about having to fall back to the min ors and besides that he wants to have his arm in good shape when he reports" Have you figured the winnings and los- ings of the Gulls on the present trip? Reeds ball tossers have played nine games and won five of them, a percent age of .556. If that isn't going some. what Is it?-Mobile Register. TEXAS LEAGUE. At Fort Worth Fort Worth 2. Hous- 1 ton 3,