The San Francisco call., 1910-04-20
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fans when he made his debut in the opening
game. He showed his old eye by waiting out
four bad ones While the former Seal did not
field Gandn also ielded wei;
Frank Gotch. the champion wrestler. wants
Zbysco, the wrestler, 10 defeat Dr.. Roller be-
bore be will listen to the challenges Of the for
elgner.
Jack oBrien, the Philadelphia light heavy
weight has been matched TO meet Al Kaufman
before the Duquesne athletic club OF Pittsburg
Ad wolgsst, lightweight champion boxer. re-
the spPreciative lighter presented to his man nan
sger, Tom Jones. Wolgast paid $500 for the
stone
It is said that Catcher Lou Criger. now Of
the Highlanders has not for years looked as
well as this spring.
nj. Soh95y yDf EVes P is P0gnds d hssyer than usual
down 10 weight when the season opens.
trouble is the same old thing-inability to hit.
What making excuses already?
While the Giants have two professional arst
hssemen and some eager young subs the team
is. nevertheless, up against il proper. Fred
Tenney, once one Of the greatest players that
ever drew on the first bagman's glove, is about
through and the spring practice has not seemed
TO revive the plucky veteran. Merkle has been
cAbD-AH 1A bAS cAdNAYL 4vI Two years OF 50. but
De mas not even yet shown that he classes
with the masters Of the job. The young ex-
periments are unknown quantities. and there Won
are Looks hne for the Giants, doesn't it?
NEW YORK. April I9.-The colors Of Alber-
tOs Terrszas Of Mexico will be seen on eastern
race courses before the racing season Is old.
and the horses that make mp the stable viii
probably be at Sheepshead bay FOR he spring
meeting there. Terreraz. who is the princ,nsl
owner Of the Juarez course, Mexico. purchased a
number Of young thoroughbrcis at tie Mana
io e11fr
here to race throughout the season.
BALTIMORE. Nd. April 1e.-The MARYLAND
Jockey club VIII open its spring meeting tomor-
row with heavy track and probably cloudy
skies All that needed 10 make the onening
signal success was good weather, as the card
is an excellent one and there is fine lot OF
bound to reduce the fields Features for tornor-
the inaugural steeplechase and the
Country club purse at mile and 40 yards.
Joe Tigue, who bid up whidden Friday. was
again on hand when whidden won yesterday.
and advanced his price from 5000 10 $s05 The
Maine stable retained the gelding.
The Seals have new pitcher Frank Byrd =
recruit from Georgetown college Byrd warmed
up with the squad yesterday afternoon and
showed q nice line Of stuff. He is a strsppine
He was recommended to Manager Danny Long
by Doc White, the Chicago southpaw, who Is
also a product OF the far famed Washington
seat Of learning. II is possible that Long viii
give his new box artist a trial this week.
Captain Mohler was back in the game I'm,
the fans missed the familiar face OF McArdle
II Is 70 be hoped that the much wanted shortstop
Will get into action this afternoon. though be
may possibly decide 10 prolong his rest for 4
few more days He's far from being right yet
Babe Reams the Santa Clara tosser who re-
Gently joined the Senators. warmed up with the
boys before the game. He probably win be
given chance some day this week He is a
great all around athlete.
Jimmy McHsle jumped in with two hits. botf
Of them nice clean ones, too. This is generally
the way with Jimmy. When the others are not
there he can sap the ball hard. It's better late
than never at all events.
Mickey La Longe was bear behind the bal
and he tossed TO second just like King The
Seals made about 10 attempts TO pilfer the bag
on Mickey, but not one Of them could get away
with II.
Graham is Just as full Of the old pepper AZ
ever. he spent all his time on the coaching line
and beo steady line Of encouraging talk for the
boys But II takes more than talk to coax runs
over the home plate.
Wit had rather bad day of IL around third
base. booting two easy chances which should not
have caused him much trouble. However, he
made as many hits he did errors SO This
more than squared accounts