The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-22
ROSTER IS NOW
ALMOST COMPLETE
Arrival Of Baker, jackson, Titman
and Archer, Leaves Few
to Come.
BIGBTE NOT SURE
Player Says He Has Not Promised
TO Sign Up and Has Not Yet
Decided.

With the arrival OF T,tman and
Archer Monday night, the roster OF
the Colts 10 almost complete. Only
three Of the men who were expected
have a. yet failed to arrive. they are
Kiefei, Messitt and Hale. Hale Is
expected sure to-day and the other
two are more than likely to come in.
Manager Lawlor stated Tuesday morn
ing that he would not be surprised to
see all three players come in for The
afternoon practice.
Titman's Contract.
Manager Lawlor is not anticipating
any difficulty about Titman's con-
-tfeet-Ff player srrt,te t9svner Brad
lay some time ago that he would
bring his contract with him when ne
came and this was not considered as
any sign thsk he was dissatisfied with
Its contents. Manager Lawlor satd
Tuesday. "Titman has come here 20
play ball and I feel sure there viii
Be no question Of his giving in his
contract. There Is no possible chance
of his being a hold-outu as has been
stated
Bigbic Not sure.
There Is yet a chance that Stanley
Bigbic will not sign with the locals,
Owner Bradley in discussing the case
Monday said that he had made a
proposition to President Mclaughlin.
OF the Lynesbars Club, for the player
and that the same had been accepted.
He said that the contract has been
made out and sent to President Wells
10 be sent by him to the player. Man
ager Lawior says that he feels sure
Btgbie will sign the contract when be
gets 1t. "He did not make an exact
promise to sign" said Manager Law
ior. but he strongly inttmated that
he would do so. He said that he could
afford to work for less in Richmond
than anywhere else since this ts hts
home town and his expenses are much
less here than they will be elsewhere.
He told me that he likes the city and
Its people and ! surely received the
Impression that he would welcome the
contract and sign II when received.
We have first claim OH the player
since President Mclaughlin has ac-
ceptad our terms and we are able to
effef Blythe as much rs any other club
on account Of the salary limit I
feel sure that II Rigbie plays in the
Virginia League IL will be in the uni
form OF Colt"
Btgbie did not seem inclined 10
talk much Monday concerning his
proposed connection With the Rich
mond Club. Il did not know con-
tract had been sent To me- he said.
II have not Yet received it. | don't
know what l will do about the mat
NEIs i NAHupt say tfaAk Wall sAkA up.
There will have TO be some talking
first. Yes, like the Richmond Clue
alright. but / cannot say that l VIII
be with them this season; VIII make
ny- decision later. after see Tire ettsf-
tract and talk the matter over with
the Richmond Club people"
Men Working Hard.
At the Afternoon practice Monday
Manager Lawior spent most OF the
ft,Sa uI fha 1aff tif<sz
yerbout was in the box for nearly
an hour putting them over In an
easy fashion, SD the Colts could line
them out Tho twirler seems in
splendid form. and while he did not
let himself out, he showed at times
that he Is able to do so. and Man
ager Lawior was very favorabiy i'm
pressed with his work.
curley Brown. who reached Rich-
mond Monday az noon, showed up
particularly well at practice, ana
while he has not handled n ball since
the closing OF last season. he Seem
cd to be in good form. HE is a sa5h
ing hitter, drives the ball low and
hard. On third he covers large
< territory and accepts every chance.
He Ii very quick and accurate In get
ting the ball away.
Raker and jackson Arrive.
Baker and Jackson reached Rich
nond in the afternoon and reported
At the ark, while the squad was go
Ing through the afternoon practice.
jackson said that he is feeling In
fine form, and will able to put
them over ina few days. Baker,
while he looks particularly well. says
that he has just recovered from an
attack of appendicitis and is feeling
pretty weak He said. however, that
he Will at once begin practice along
with the rest of the squad, and hopes
70 ret In shape In a few days.
Owner Looks Them Over.
Owner Bradley went out to the
park Monday afternoon and looked
over his likely bunch of youngsters.
and veterans He seemed highly
pleased with the actions of tie play
era around the diamond, and said
that they look az If they will he able
10 take their share of the games this
season. He seemed surprised at the
large number of men present. He
had expected TO find only few, and
upon arriving at the PARK found thas
the roster was complete with the ex-
ception OF about four men.
Morning practice began Tuesday at
1880 o'clock, and the men were
again put through batting praclies
and base running. The regular hard
practice will begin Wednesday.