Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-08
RECRUITS WORK IN COLD.
Northsrly srssxes Prevent Hard WORK
Out Of Membsrs Of Arson Squad.

Ont af Membsrs Of Arson Squad.
Manager Richards and the members
~ his baseball squar appeared in their
new uniforms for the first time Tues
dav afternoon, when at attempt was
made to practice at the park. The
northerly wind, however, penetrated 10
the marrow Of the bones of the players,
and especially those who had come
from the coast and from Texas. who
shiyered as they trotted about the nelo.
The recruits will have to become ac-
climated before any serious work Is at
tempted.
The squad participated in a batting
practice for short time, ana the
pitchers passed the ball about without
making any effort to put any steam
behind their efforts. The work ended
with run around the half mile track.
Manager Richards called the men Tor
practice again at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, and another workout was given
this afternoon. Q
The first appearance Of the players
established the fact that they are
lively. eager, and full of work. Every
man took the half mile grind after the
practice work without effort, and all
look to be in excellent condition.
To the squad yesterday were added
Andreen, the star catcher Of last years
Kewanee team, who arrived from MS
home in woodruff, ILL.,: Grady. catcher,
from Texas City. Tex: and Barnett,
first baseman. from Dublin City. Ga.
Two pitchers are still missing, Stodola,
Of Cedar Rapids, who will not report
until the latter part of the week, and
Ben;ght, of Gary. Ind. who is expected
to arrive at any time. Members OF the
squad who are acquainted with Be
night declare him to be a pitcher OF
exceptional ability. Sam Foster. first
baseman. is also among those who
have not reported. I
The men who have reported are, for
the most part, big men, but one little
fellow has made his presence felt. This
is Michaels, who lays claim to being
the smallest shortstop In organized
baseball. Michaels stands five feet,
one inch in playing toys He is fast
and sure, but handicappedsby his lack
of height in covering second. He bats
left handed and should prove con-
slant worry to opposing pitchers. A
majority Of the players are eligible to
the six-foot squad, and many OF them
are proportionately large.
IL The diamond showed no ill-effect OF
the over-Sunday rain, and was in good
condition yesterday, The moisture, in
fact. hal been OF benefit, having packed
the diamond so that with a good roll
ing yesterday afternoon the infield was
practically left in ascompleted condf-
ton. The outfield is still rough. but
this defect is to be overcome by q
steam roller application. The holes III
the outtield have been filed, and after
being tamped down the roller will be
used.
Work on the bleachers vas begun
Tuesday afternoon and the stands will
soon oe ready.
Button Supply Exhausted.
The button sale, contest at Musca-
tine. conducted by the Musky Booster
Club. was called off Monday because
the supply Of buttons was exhausted
and the club could not obtained the
buttons fast enough to supply the de-
mand.
Manager Frank Boyle, of the Mus
ycatine team. gave his men their first
try -o1t yesterday. The men who have
reported to Boyle are Lyle Sours. Rob-
ert Hasbrook. John Scanlon, Charles
Bersch r. W.; Stagner Cliff Lee. Her
man Maier, "A. w. Heckstein, George
Keiser. George Barrett, and Charles
Zachert