The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-27

onered bonus OF $500 to be divided
among the various players II they are
euccessful. While the Packer bosses are
satisfied that their 1nen will devote their
best efforts to win, they believe that
by offering a prize it will stimulate in
terest. This is only another indication
ana are willing to part with real mon
ey to get it. There is no ex-
cuse for the fielding of the Packers
Thursday. 1t was decidedly on the bush
league order. Fans don't expect to sec
them win all the games. but they do
dislike to see game tossed off as was
Thursdays. Many players must
have had an off day Thursday in the
field. There were % errors made in
the Western League. Hardly Class A
ball, Ell?
Lincoln Star: Denver has shipped
Buck Weaver to Sioux City, being de-
termined that he shall fight the
asthma in the present crucial series
with the Packers. But even the pres
ence of the veteran backstop was I'M
able to turn the tide of defeat and
the chances look bright for the pass
ing over to Sioux City of at least two
more wins out of the remaining three
games. Every newsboy in Des
Moines will be admitted free to the
game between Sioux City and Des
Moines in the capital city on Labor
day-and there'1l be lot of news
boys.
St. Joseph News-Press: Cooley's
Exiles have a lead for the cellar
overcome. But who cares. The
youngsters in this circuit are doing
more to win games for their clubs
than are the old tops. And proof of
the fact may be noticed every day.
Thursday for instance, Riggert won
the OTn h0 with a homer.
. F. A rumor is afioat that Chief
Johnson paraded the streets of Des
Moines Tuesday night singing that
touching refrain entitled, HAS Any
body Here Seen Kelley?" You'll prob
ably remember that Kelley was the
"gink" who really beat the Drummers
out of a 1 to victory when he sin
gled in the ninth with runners on sec
ond and third.
Lincoln News: Wolverton's pitch
ing, considering that 1t was his first
game as an Antelope, was particular
ly impressive. Jake was showing a
fine burst of speed. his curves were
puzzling and his control was perfec-
ton. Catcher Clark could hold his
mitt at given spot and Jake would
curve the ball plump at the bulls
eye. Wolverton looked mighty good
to Manager Sullivan, who is now con-
graduating himself on the husky
southpaw's recall from Burlington.
Jake made a fine record with Phil
Geier's Central association team.
Cosy Do1an has not yet been suspend
ed by Prexy Tip. but is covering the
third sack for the Bears in the series
at Sioux City. Jumps Sternberg, in all
probability, did not make any report
to Tip concerning his bout with Dolan
in Des Moines, rather indicating that
he was satisfied with the results.
Pitcher Harry Hammond, dis
carded by Denver, had another taste
of sweet revenge at the expense of
the Bears the other day. With Den
yer in the lead, Fat Harry walloped a
two-sacker against the fence and
scored three runs, putting the Pack
ers in the lead. Hammond was the
third pitcher pitted against Denver
in the game and finished in grand
style, holding the Bears safe and
making possible a winning rally by
the Packers. The Denver Times, how
ever, relates that Harry's two-sacker
would have been an easy catch for
Cassidy except for the short fence in
right field. Score one more for the
pill box. Shortstop Kneaves,
from the Kansas state loop, has re-
ported to the Omaha club. Reddy
Corridor, of course, is to finish the
season with the Roulikes. but has been
reclaimed by the st. Louis Browns on
an option, so Mr.. KneaveS is to have
a chance next season.