Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 243, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 October 1910 — CINCINNATI SECURES A STAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CINCINNATI SECURES A STAR

Dave Altizer, Who Has Contributed Much to Success of Minneapolis, Is Drafted. One hundred and fifteen minor league players were drafted by the 16 clubs of the two major leagues when the national baseball commission met at Cincinnati recently. Of these the National league secured 67, while the American league got only 48. The Brooklyn club of the National league secured 15 players; the New York Nationals were the next fortunate In the draw, as they secured 13 players; Philadelphia Nationals came next with 12 players secured; Chicago Nationals were fourth In point of number with 11 players, while the Chicago Americans secured ten. The others ranged downward to a single player by Detroit, and this one is under investigation, so that Detroit

may come out empty-handed In the draw. St Louis Nationals did. not secure a player. A little less than $125,000 was deposited' with Secretary Bruce of the commission to cover the drafts. One player in particular, Shortstop Altixer of Minneapolis, was most eagerly sought Every club In both leagues wanted him. He was finally awarded to Cincinnati. Altizer is, to take L the most daring leap of all this fall, ft is reported. He will march to the altar with one of the fair young ladies of Chicago and allow himself to be doubled up.

Dave Altizer.