Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1917 — In the Arena of Sports [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

In the Arena of Sports

“Kitty” Bransfield, Umpire When William E- (“Kitty’*) Bransfield makes his debut in the National league as an umpire he will find_few In the gante who knew him as a player. “Kitty” was for years first baseman of

the Pittsburgh Pirates and since he was traded hi 1904 to the Philadelphia Nationals Pittsburgh has failed to secure a first sacker who could acceptably fill his plape. In the twelve seasons that have elapsed since Bransfield departed Pittsburgh has tried out no less than nineteen men.at the fiipC corner. After leaving the Pirates “Kitty” played fine ball for Philadelphia, but eventually retired. It remains to tie seen whether “Kitty” can handle the indicator as well as he could cover first base. ' '

Golf Course For Ball Players. An eighteen hole golf course will .be added to the attractions at the Dover Hall club near Brunswick, Ga. This is the organization that baseball men are interested in, and it is understood that Ban Johnson, Captain Huston and Colonel Ruppert have each contributed liberally toward getting golf started. Donald Rose will lay out the course. American Association Umpires. Thomas Hickey, president of the American association, announced the names of his umpires for the coining season. The list includes Bill Brennan, George Johnson, James Murray, Gerald Hayes, W. J. Carney, W. Frield and L. P. Knapp. - Red Sox to Play Columbus. An exhibition game between the world champion Boston Red Sox and the Columbus team of the American association will be played at Columbus, 0., on April 6.

Photo by American Press Association. WILLIAM E. BRANSFIELD.