The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-02
wolgast Meets Nelson's Rush With Left to Jaw

is possible that WilIiford may be rein
stated and another contract made with
him. A letter has been received from
Hutchinson, former third baseman,
asking for the job of managing the Sa-
lima team but it is now too late,
manager being secured.
There came very nearly being some
trouble in the Central Kansas league
and the towns threatening to mix up
We're Beloit and Abilene. 1t all came
about over Ben Diamond. The Beloit
Call tells something about 1t;
Max Anderson returned yesterday ev-
ening from Abilene, where he went to
see what could be done about the Dia-
mond mixup. 1t develops that Abilene
bought Ben Diamond from Hayden,
who owned the Springfield franchise,
through the national commission, about
the same time that Beloit was closing
negotiations with Mr.. Diamond and
Mr.. Hayden personally. Consequently
the Beloit board easily convinced the
Abilene committee that they had been
acting in good faith in the matter. This
quickly disposed of all complications
as far as the relations of the board
W ere concerned. Abilene bought him
because they needed catcher very
badly and although they were disposed
to release Diamond to Beloit they re-
quired that $500 be paid for him so as to
enable them to replace kim. The Be
lott board was reluctant to take this
amount out of the treasury for this
purpose. and q committee is now cir
culating a petition to raise the money.
Ii this arrangement is made it will be
more advantageous for Beloit in that
Diamond will belong to Beloit uncon-
ditionally while under the other ar
used one year"
Abilene is going to have an unusually
big fight for the pennant. according to
playing baseball in the south during the
the middle of March in fine trim. He
signed several fast players while in the
The following players have been re-
served and signed for 1910; Cat. CateheEs
Shartzer; pitchers, schneele. schuette,
Stratton' Bea 2,,, Frazer, Peterson; 7i first
ing, Brauer; third base, Britton; outfield,
Monroe, Bechtold, Bridges Shifflett.
financially the baseball directors find it
necessary to raise $1,000 in stock sub
baaebam is practealiy Rblenes only
amusement during the summer 5Ifeio the olreG1
secure the subscription.
The baseball bugs of the Nebraska cap
ital are to be permitted to cut loose with
the buzzing a bit ahead of the ordinary
this year. Coming out of his shell early
in March, he will find that Jeems Sullivan,
who is to direct the playing end of the
Lincoln club, is already on the ground
and making ready for the inception of the
practice season. Sully is carded to quit
San Francisco next Tuesday, and should
report at President Despain's headquar-
tiers on March h A. The lineup of the An 4
now practically complete and there isn't
a great deal demanding his immediate
attention other than to keep the fan ma
chine awhirling at the local headquarters
One unfinished detail, however, is of
prime Importance. President Despair is
intent upon sharing one more high grade
pitcher, when the Antelopes' twirling
staff will lbe complete. The Lincoln mag
nate has been negotiating to that end for
several weeks, and stands ready to pay
the major league draft price, a round LOCO
bucks for the pitcher who is able to fill
the bill. Several propositions are now on
file. but President Despair will not con-
the arrival of Manager Sullivan for per-
sonal conference. Barring this pitch
er transaction and the possibility that the
Chicago Cubs may send Outfielder David