Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-09-05
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Mr. EDIToR:-The Chronicle of last week
contained an article under the above caption,
in which the writer prOfessed to give a fair
and impartial account Of the match game of
August 25th, between the Bloomfield Club
and the Mahoning, of Warren. Knowing
that the facts were misrepresented therein,
though u~nIntentional it may be, we feel it
our duty TO submit the following
Before proceeding to notice the playing,
permit it to be said that the reception of the
Mahoning Club by the Bloomfield was not
the most courteous or cordial indeed, with
the exception of G. and f. Wing and Os.
born of the latter, and Hatfield and Burton
Of the former, non of the parties belonging
to the respective clubs were introduced to
each other, thus rendering it impossible for
Mr.. Briscoe, the scorer of the Mahoning, 20
decide at the time, the omission of a poor
batsman in the third innings, and the pass
ing over of several in the ninth, of which
we will speak hereafter.
The first innings was played in Il fair
and honorable manner but during the next
seven, the Bloomfield boys, with the excep-
ton of Osborn, played what is Familiarity
known as the 'baby game :" that is, refus.
ing to knock until the preceding man had
made second base. Several of them were
charged with such playing at the time, vet
none Jaw fit to make a denial. True, the
umpire should have called balls, but he re-
fused to do so, although spoken to a number
of times, by Capt. H, concerning it.
The second innings exhibited no unfair
ness, except the ''baby game" just spoken of,
and the M~ahOnings are willing to admit be-
ing whitewashed.
In the third, however, Powell, who, by
the way, was not the best of batsmen, was
passed over, thus, in accordance with Art.
18th, of the regulations, rendering null and
void the tally made by the next striker
Again the Mshonings acknowledge being
fairly whitewashed.
In the fourth, Lanterman was ruled out
at first base, though it was apparent to every
one, that the baseman failed TO hold the ball,
and hence we deny the fairness of the white
wash. Further, as Brown, of the Bloom
field Club knocked out, making the third
hand out, Powell ran in, for which he was
given a tally, contrary to the rules of the
game.
In the sixth, Hatfield was foplea oat on n
ball which he dad not toucA.
IN the ninth, Brown should have been the
first man of the Bloomfield Club to take the
bat, but some how or other he was overlooked
and G. Wing knocked first, then Proctor,
and after him F. Wing; then we behold
them passing over, Osborn, Haskell, Smith
and Powell, and putting In Bushnell, whom
they considered their best batter. The rea.
son of this is obvious.
And now, Mr.. Editor, the Mahonings
claim q drawn game: first, by reason of the
Bloomfield Club being credited with a tally
in the fourth innings which they did not
make and of which we have spoken before;
secondly, on the omission of Powell in the
third, and the changing of knockers in the
ninth.
There are several other points which
might be referred 10, but these, in on ropin-
ion, are sufficient. In regard to individual
playing, we merely desire a reference to the
score sheet as published by themselves.
You observe that while Haskell made one
out to three runs, and Bushnell two outs to four
runs, Sherman made no outs to four runs
again, while Wing is credited with two outs
to two run Osborn three outs to three runs,
and Proctor four outs to two runs, Hatfield
and Burton each were two outs to three runs
Yet, in the face of these figures your CORES
pondent remarks that the above named gem
tiemen of the Bloomfield Club "played like
veterans" while of Sherman and Hatfield,
he has nothing to say, except that they were
prominent and effective
The truth is, Mr.. Editor, the playing on
both sides was very poor so much so, that a
member of a Hudson Club standing by, re-
marked, with a grin. that cit loas a good but
terHaiK game" Another enthusiastic young
man declared with emphasis, that the
Bloomfield boys played a good country
game" but as it has since been ascertained
that the young man was intoxicated, the
statement is not considered as worthy of
confidence. Yours, S. I.
Warren, o., Sept. Sd, 1866.