The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-06
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.

not disposed TO part with the fiery
little lad. Should Grodnick not be sold
he and Thomas viii be put to a hard
test in their tryout for the position
at second and it is likely that both
would be retained. Their work last
year was of a steady and classy ma
ture, both being good fielders and
average hitters. The fact that Gales
burg is ready TO buy Sam is evidence
that the management of that club will
likely pursue the same plan that
Manager Hough of Hannibal did last
season, which is 10 be a majority of
the players. Monmouth will also be
likely to follow this plan.
Contract From vasbinder.
1t was announced a few days ago,
shortly after Morris had been pur-
chased by Belt from Jacksonville, that
but three nutfelders would be report
ed for spring tryout, thus practically
cinching a position for each of the
men. However, this was before Belt
had received Vasbinder's contract It
was sent several months ago, but the
player never saw fit TO forward it
signed. and Belt had almost given
him up. The other day the contract
came by mail and now four outfielders
will engage in little competition for
place. In addition to the player nam
ed they are Reichle, Hildebrand and
Morris.
Dope on OutfIeld.
Il looks certain that Reichle and
Morris viii be the two players sure
of positions. II Belt did not see in
Morris certain outfelder he would
not have paid one hundred dollars for
him. This leaves the fight for the
position, which will likely be that of
right field. TO be contested for by
-Hildebrand aud Vasbinder. The lat
ter is the man SO highly recommend
ed by Catcher Wilson, who opened
the season with Keokuk, and by Ed.
Reichle. He is reported to be fast
man and Belt was naturally rather dis
appointed when delay was record
ed in receiving the contract. Hide
brand az player is well known to
Keokuk fans and if he shows any i'm
provement during the coming season
he will likely be a fixture. He dis
played the weaknesses last season OF
a youngster, being weak at times, es-
pecially In the hitting department
when opposed by strong pitchers. He
has the earmarks of great ball play
er and is conceded to have an ex-
celient chance of ascending the lad
der to fame in future years.
Riley Prefers keokuk.
the Keokuk management wants him,
but not quite bad enough to part with
nearly five hundred dollars No deal
! has been closed with Marion for
| this player as yet, but it is likely
that something more definite viii be
learned in a few days. Belt mas
proposition which he may close Mon
day for former Central Association
man who will about fill the bill if he
! is purchased. However, If Riley l.
obtained there will be no use of any
more men behind the stick, for Belt
can fill in the holes when needed.
Deals May Pop.
A few deals which Belt has on
his mind have almost reached head
and will likely pop in few days.
| Other than these his lineup ia about
as complete as it will be when spring
training opens.
Belt has been compelled to give up
the idea OF doing little advertising
for various firms in the way for fence
space at Hubinger park, because u
the fact that the diamond viii only
be occupied during the coming season
and it would hardly be worth while
for move in this direction with the
! prospects of only one season ahead.