The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-18
With the Amateurs
by AMATEUR,

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Information from Baltimore is to the
erect that the organized amateur
leagues Of that city, are battling hard
as to which team will have the privilege
OF entering the Inter-city games to be
played between Richmond, Washington
and Baltimore.
The same report comes from Wash
ington, and, even though 1t be a little
early, It might not be unwise to an
ticipatc events a little. Those who
know the strength OF the teams in the
local organizations feel no fear, but
that Richmond will be able to hold her
own against all comers. There has
been some classy Baseball on the
amateur lots these days. and the
crowds which are witnessing the con-
tests are satisfied with the snort offer
ed. II would be mighty hard picking
{ TO say which team will win The chain
plonship OF the city, and therefore the
right to defend the city against the
Invasion of the other amateurs from
abroad The teams are going good !:
Inc pitchers are rounding into their
normal stride. and the fight is on in
earnest
Rumor around tho leagues is to the
effect that some OF the weaker breth,
rem need bolstering up. Wonder IL u
little mental "'suasion'' wouldn't do
some good. The thing for the man
ayers 10 do 10 to strengthen up in
the weak places. Don't let the fellow
on top. who has probably been out
scouting for players. land the good
ones. DO a little scouting yourself.
There is plenty OF likely material lay
Ing around loose that you can get, IL
you Will only go out after 1t. a very
good motto to remember Is that tho
early bird comes pretty nearly get
ting the worm. and that lis true In
IA a NJ IT, otS III
To tho hustler Will go the spoils.
Never forget that Some team has
got to be on the bottom. and the fun
comes in when you are battling your
way up through the other fellows who
feel 30 secure In their positions. Never
be auitter. That is absolutely the
very worst crime in the sporting
world
Tho Recruits and the Orioles two
fast teams OF youngsters. are anxious
to get into the Central league, recently
formed. The managers OF these two
teams would like TO meet the man
ayers of the other four to talk matters
over. II they Will notify the sporting
editor OF The Times Dispatch when II
Will DC convenient for them to get to-
Eether, he Will arrange meeting
place SO that six-club league can
be formed.
II. Stargardt. formerly sailor on
board the United States battleship New
Hampshire, has recently Joined the
Il Tigers, OF the East End League, and
has made good Ills work In the game
+ against the II. r. Y. NJ. c. a. yesterday
4 helped the Tigers TO win.
Blanton, OF the Barton Heights team.
Is one OF the most consistent pitchers
in the Richmond Amateur League He
is heavy youngster. and has a won
derful assortment OF curves
Tho Alcos are in need OF several
players. II there are any lying around
loose Manager Browning would like
TO get Into communication with them.
The good news comes from Manager
Browning that he Intends Keeping his
team in the field regardless. He states
emphaticaily that he has no idea OF
quitting.
This puts an end to the talk of the
Ashland team coming into the fold
The Ashlanders would be highly de-
sirable acquisition. but not at the ex-
pensc of any other team.
Pretty near time to talk about post
seaHon series A meeting OF the COM
mission 10 discuss this question might
be held without hurting anybody.
One of the good features OF the pen
nant fights. is the bsense of squab-
bles. kicks and protests. The teams are
lighting It out along the only proper
lines. and that is to let tho best tea m
win.