Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-27


three balls, on passed bail to Hatfield he rot
to his third, ana then home By 8 wild throw OF
Waterman. Norton fouied out by Jewest.
bearman out on the first BY bail well fieided
Peters got his first on three balls. Hatfieid
struck daisyoptter TO centre field, brirg,,Ik
Peters nome, and making his second JeWett,
by a safehit to right, made his frst and sent
Hatfield to score. Devyr, by a high bail o yer
parkef's bead, made his first Mcmahon
struck ball to third, which Fox failed to get,
Trsnaing cManon to first, ana Jewett home,
Pike. by a hard hit to second, made his second.
and sent Devyr and McMahon home. Hunt
made his first by good hit to centre, and by q
mnned ball sent to Wright, Pike came home.
whereby he gained his base and brought Hunt
nome, Waterman sent a. flyer to Norton,
which was we'll held. Side out, and seven
runs Tor the New Workers. Score, IL to IS.
EIGHTH INNING.
Flescher at the bat, who got to first on ball
muffed by Waterman Smith out on fly
taken by Peters. Parker also victim to Pc
tiers by foul bound. Williams made his first
on red hot bali to second base, bringin 2
Fletcher home. Wright, by a sscorcher'' to
left field, which Jewett couldn't see" made
his second base. Hodges followed. and by a
and was afterwards put out at third. Three
runs. Waterman made his first. Peters out
on fly taken by Wright. Hatfield got to first
Waterman to score. Devyr out at frst by a
ball well taken by Wright, and nicely fe,ded
TO Fletcher. Hatfield came home by good
strike of Mcmahon s, who made his first b.se
Pike, by red hot grounder to center, made
the boys stare. and while Mcmahon got home
PIKE followed, and made home run; the ball
fully tieided by Hodges, Norton. and Parker
Hunt made second on high ball batted to
center. and afterwar came home on q wild
throw by Berthrong. Bearman made his first
on good bit; afterwards got home on q badly
INJURED ball by Norton Waterman sent good
hall 70 Norton, which he muffed, and sent
waterman to second. By wild moving, he
afterwards got home. Peters out on foul fl v
taken by Berthrong. Score, ID to 36.
NINTH INNING.
Although the game had virtually ended. for
forms sake the ninth inning was commenced,
with Berthrong at the bat, who struck live
~ ball to the centre, and made his first Fox
out on foul Norton, by q heavy ball batted
TO centre field. sent Rerthrong home. and m de
OF Devyr. Smith out on foul bound, taken
by Hatfield. The Mutuals now went in to
make all they could. Hatfield the first striker
went out on a foul bound, taken by Wright as
catcher. JeWett sent in one to centre Held
and Sc cured his first base. Deyyr out on a
ny taken by Fletcher. Mcmahon put a heavy
one to centre field, bringing Jewett home, and
making third base. Pike. by good hit to
left field, made first base. Hunt sent high
ball to left, which Smith wouldn't take, bring
ing PIKE in, and by wild throwing succeeded
second, and made his first. Waterman ont on
foul, caught by Wright which put the side
out, and closed the game at 6 s.
1t was generally conceded that the batting
sfandard-they made some very awkward
movements. and played as though they were
TOO much excited. The play of Fox OF the
Nationals. was generally good; hrongs
catching was deserving of much praise, and
"Hhams' pitching was eq nal If not superior
to that OF Peters, of the Mutuals. On the part
CT the Mutuals, Devyr. at short stop, and
Bsarman, at first base, proved themselves no
of hof
catching at the right and centre field was
splendid. Hum, Waterman, and Pike are
heavy batters
While the sixth inning was being plaved
President johnson made his appearance, in
his carriage, and having been elected as an
honorary member of the Mutual Club, he
wore their badge, which was besto wed on him
At an interview had by members Of that CLUB
with him during the day, stated in vester.
DAY Htar. He was escorted to comfortable
seat On the balcony of the clubhouse by a
committee from the Nationals, where he re-
NAMED until the close of the game.
A1'er the conclusion OF the game the PLAYERS
OF each club partook of fine collation., in the
club house, where brief speeches and toasts
were made and proposed by members Of each
club and The occasion was one OF interest and
good feeling.
THIS morning, where they expected to play a
match game with the Pastime Club. Of that
city.
The grounds OF the National are rapidly
approaching completion, and will, when fin
ished. compare favorably with any in the
country. A large tWo-story house has been
buiit and arranged in the most comfortable
manner for the use of the club. The front ball
cony OF this house had been neatly decorated
with flags and streamers. and when crowded
as IL was with beautiful ladies, presented q
handsome appearance.
The seats Tor spectators are well arranged,
and before the game was called they were
crowded 10 overfiowiRg with ladies and gen
tiemen, who were present to witness the game.
This crowd was being augmented every few
minues by crowds who had svailed Them
selves Of the increased street railroad facilities
o. special cars on the 18th steeet road) to be
present. Among the audience assembled our
reporter noticed large numbers of our best ciri-
Zens, who all seemed anxious to see the crack
GIMP OF washington prove victorious.
The Mutual Club is considered one of the
best organizations Of New York CITY, but three
or four others taking precedence. The CLUB is
better known for their fielding qualifications
rather than fer their being proficient in bat.
ting. The nine presented yesterday had never
played together, and fears were entertained by
known abilities of the Nationals their favor
lies would suffer. Great reliance was, how.
ever, placed in the skill and ingenuity Of
Young Peters. the pitcher, who, although quite
''some On pitching" In this opinion they were
correct. for the pitching of Mr.. Peters fairly
bothered the National boys.
The Nationals had not practiced for this
game. and being careless and confident of vic
tory al first, they afterwards became some.
what excited at the success OF the Mutuais.
and throughout the game did not do all that it
is now known they are capable of doing.
THE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF Mr.. Crow.
LBY.-An account OF the fatal shooting Of
Francis Crowley by Joseph Manders. which
occurred at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon
at he Centre Market. was published in the
Star. Later in the day, Justice Walter. in the
absence OF the Coroner, held an inquest over