Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1887 — A FAMOUS BALL-PLAYER. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A FAMOUS BALL-PLAYER.

Arlle Latham, ’Third Baseman of the St. Louie Browns. Rumors of the base-ball deal by whioh Von Der Ahe is to assume control of the Philadelphia Athletics are rife, says an exchange, and it is said that if the deal is consummated Von Der Ahe will transfer Latham, the great coacher of

the St. Louis Club, to Philadelphia. Should this be effected there can be but little doubt that the Athletic Club will again rise to the place it held a few years back. Beside this, it is reported that Latham and Bushong do not agree together, and that a change wonld therefore be somewhat of a diplomatic stroke. It will be remembered that Latbam and Bushong indulged in a fight on the Baltimore grounds early in 1886, and that the manager, Barnie, of the Baltimores, prefered charges against them, which resulted in their each being fined SIOO, the fine being levied at a special meeting of the Association managers held at Columbus, Ohio, Jane 9, 1886. Latham is the greatest third baseman in the Association, and as a coacher he stands unequaled.