Evening star., 1914-01-09
BASE BALL BRIEFS,

The Secretary of the Treasury, in his re-
port says the Indians of Oklahoma have
$2o'ooo'ooO on deposit in banks. Look
for Charles Albert Bender and Chief
Meyers to Jump" to Oklahoma.
BOD Kelly, an infielder, who has plaved
with various semi-professional teams in
Yankees. and later released to the I.owa,I
club Of the New England Leaxua for
further experience
Bill Mckechnie. who was with the Van.
hees ene greater part of last season. has
jumped the st. Paul team to sign with
the Federal League. He will play third
base for Indianapolis.
II the Federal League, as at present
constituted. can be called a major cir
cult, then the term "major'' in base ha n
Is going to become as common az tbs it,
OF colonel in Kentucky @'e
Ihe contract of Charles Rose. a left.
land pitcher from the Houston cinh ne
lne Iexas League, arrived at the New
Iork american League club office yes
~euiuay' ~ rose TOOK part in thirty-nine
games iasr season. His record is 26
won and lost -o
Another base ball veteran is slated
to join the st. Louis Cardinals az an
eagie-eyed scout. Mike Kelly, former
clubs. who is free agent as resl,lt
OF the sale Of the Hoosier franchise 10
the man tipped for the position Mana
ger Huggins of the st. Louis Nationals
is strong for Kelly and it is Suspected
shortly. ''
No sooner had Charles Murphy predict
ed dire misfortunes for any of his men
who deserted to the outlaws than Jim
fillmore calmly announced that he ex-
pected to enroll four Of the Cubs on the
Federal roster. Charlie better keen nuiet
or he will lose his whole team.
Otto Knabe received bonus of $1,000 in
cash for signing with the Federal League.
and his three-year contract calls for a
similar amount for the first year and
SS,UO for each of the next two seasons
a total of $4,000. Before signing. Knaba
went to President Baker Of the Phillies
for advice, and was told to make sure of
the money before signing a contract Otto
followed the advice and drew down 1000
He Is not SO sure of the remainder
Hugh L. Jones, owner of the Lincoln.
Neb., club. has notified Manager Charles
Mullen that he is at liberty to purchase
his release by paying a stated price
Mullen Is after an interest in the VAN
couver club, and recently inquired as to
the chances for gaining his release from
Lincoln. Manager Jones has given Mui-
len until January ! to render q decision.
The Germans will be certain to patron
ize the Cincinnati Exhibition Company.
Charlie Herzog. Hoblitzel. Groh and Me
hoff have affixed themselves about the
infield in such manner as to insure a
splendid representation Of the German
race. Herzog, it is said. will give
weekly exhibition of his ability to de-
YOUR six pretzels at one clip.
Branch Hickey, manager of the st.
Louis Browns, has been appointed vice
president and general manager Of the
club. He also has been named rs a
member Of the board OF directors.
Mordecai Brown is in st. Louis. He
has re-engaged Jack O:Connor to act as
the Feds scout and agent. Brown seems
to think that he will be able to get ex-
cellent playing material as soon as the
members Of the fraternity are released
from their pledges.
Steve Evans, right fielder OF the Cardi-
nails, is slated for the discard, accord
ing to reports flom st. Louis. stess