Salt Lake Tribune | 1904-05-13 | Page 7 | "Slats" Davis is Given Release

"SLATS" DAVIS SS GIVEN RELEASE Former First Baseman Is Discharged by Manager Gimlin for Voicing His Opinion in Street Carl - &CC LATS" DAVIS, the popular first baseman of tho Salt Lake club, was yesterday handed -his releaso by Manager Frnnk Gimlln. The following noto will explain why the action ac-tion was taken: "As you are not satisfied with the management man-agement of this club, and tuko occasion to volco your opinions In a loud voice in a crowded street car. this is to u Jfy you that from now and this date you arc unconditionally un-conditionally roleasod from service. "FRANK GIMLIN. Managor." Davis Is ono of the oldest members of the local club, having been transferred to this city when the Portland club franclsc was purchnscd last summer. Davis held down tho first cushion until ho received a fractured arm In ap exhibition game some weeks ago. Since that time his place has been filled by Kcllackcy. "Slats" was ono of tho most popular balltossers that ever played here, and won a homo with tho fans with his sunny disposition and ability to "Josh." Since ho has been out of the gamo with a broken arm. he has been on tho coaching line oach day, and his familiar figure will no doubt bo missed by tho local fans. Davis has not yet decided what ho will do. Ho had several offers earlier In the season, but declined them all, thinking that he would remain with the Elders, a u "Dad" Clark held down the Initial sack in yesterday's game, and will probably bo played thoro In tho future. He Is a good first baseman and will bo ablo to handlo everything that comc3 his way. Kcllackcy will be used as a change catcher and general utility man. This wns the Intention of the management" v.'lion "Kcllack" was first signed, but ow-. lng to tho injury of "Slats" Davis, he was obliged to play first base.. He has dono vorv well and Is well liked by most of tho fdn3. Ward will rcplaco Clark in center. o Jlmmlo Wiggs played a star fielding game yostorday afternoon, making two put-outs and ono assist in ono Inning. Ho also nssistcd ln a doublo play. Pitcher Hosif desires to havo It understood under-stood that ho Is no relation of "Piggy" Ward and that ho Is not connected with tho "Ham" show. Bort Dclmas was not quite himself yesterday, yes-terday, owing to tho fact that ho is suffering suf-fering from an Injured hand. a Todav Is ladies' day and all fair ones who apply will be ndmlttod to the grounds nnd grand stand free of charge. Umpire McCarthy's eyo was a trlfio to tho bad yostorday afternoon, but as ho has been good in tho past wo will forglvo him provided he docs not havo on "off day" too frequently.