The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24


printed the fact that Atlanta had re-
quested waivers on Bayless. Inasmuch
as the officials of the league have al
ways frowned on the publication OF
waivers the dear old Atlanta Consti-
tuition took us to task.
This morning The Age-Herald pub
fishes the fact that Atlanta has re-
quested waivers on Matthews and
number of others.
And we do not state from what
source We procured the information
We wonder what the Constitution will
say.
"Smutter" Matthews, incidentally.
has been much tossed about during
the last five years. He was first with
Atlanta. Birmingham picked him up
when Atlanta canned him. Then Biz
mingham canned him, and New Or
leans picked him up. Then New Or
leans canned him, and Atlanta picked
him up again. Now Atlanta cans him.
Matthews, in that he is hard work
err and has ability in the gentle art
of browbeating opponents, is of GER
tain value. But Rick Woodward
wouldn't have him on a team Of his.
Atlanta is going to lose Tom Fisher,
too: at least this is a report
Many men resign in the fall and
show up again in the spring.
Although Fisher was receiving the
highest salary in the Southern league
he wants more money. He states that
he can attend to his business in In
diana and make more than $3.50 per
month. The "sorrel top" is dealer in
junk.
Fisher Is one of the most valua BILE
men in the Southern league. He is an
excellent pitcher, good outfielder.
capable first baseman. and an average
hitter. He's a good fellow, too, along
with 1t all.
Tt is pretty bad that George Stall
ings and Hal Chase have fallen out
Just at the time when New York is
playing such. excellent ball. But 1t is
natural
Chase has a managerial bee A
slump comes Chase makes an error
or two. Stallings is Jealous, natural
ly, and feels that Chase, in an effort
to procure his job, is laying DOWN.
Then we have open friction. 1t is
bad Chase is an excellent ball play
er, the best first baseman in the coun-
try. And George Stallings has proved
his worth as a manager.
1t is a case of ambition and jealousy.
Those two agencies of discord Will play
the dickens anywhere.
with Cincinnati in Boston, Covaleski
and "Rowdy" Elliott will meet again.
Although the two men are essentially
different in their make-ups. there is
no doubt but that they will be glad to
get together again and talk over last
seasons history of the Southern league.
Birmingham Is deeply interested in
the two. Each did more than his part
in showing Birmingham into second
place. without them there is no tell
ing where we would have landed.
And this reminds that Birmingham
needs a couple of good flingers-very
eood-and a couple of good catchers
good-for next season.
The TOO Cold to Play" sign has
been hung out already this fall. Ac-
cording to the report 1t was more than
chilly in st. Paul yesterday afternoon
and overcoats were in evidence. No
game could be played Minneapolis
Will meet the Saints in two this aft
ernoon.
That Jackson is still burning up the
big show with that bludgeon of his.
In Yesterdays game he got only four
hits. He faced the pitcher. but four
times. He will stick like glue.
It is reported now that Ivor Wag-
ner doesn't want to come south again
next season. b. A.