Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-01

o. washington, ana inc Excelsior Clu0. OF
Chicago. was playe constituting the feature
Of the Third day OF the base ball tournament.
The ExceIsiors sustained crushing defeat,
only scoring runs to the Nationals 40. This
never have been achieved but for the incom-
petency Of few Of the Excelsior nine: the
pitching in particular afording the athletes Of
,ns National foT knocking me
alone that the large score Of the Nationals is
attributable. Had the pitching Of the Excel
siors been a. good as that Of the Forest City
Club, the result would have been different.
The game was an excellent ore. Never did
the people Of the West witness slch fine IL
lustration or the national game. and it will be
them AGAIN Both cIubs were in excellent con-
ditien, although the tour Of the Nationals af-
forded them q more thorough practice. The
exhibition made BY the Nationals on Thursday
misled many as 10 their real strength. The de-
feat which they received from the Forest City
Club caused many 10 regard their defeat as
sure thing blythe Excelsiors. How mistaken was
this ePinion the result OF yesterday evidences.
The Excelsiors lacked the great essential of
success-muscle. 1reyT re spare. They have
not the strength OF arm which their opponents
nave; The Nationals are athletes, robust, and
sturdy, whom no exertion tires, and who at
the bat are terrific. Their exhibition of bat.
ting capabilities yesterday was splendid, and
the manner in which they punished their op-
every bit sent the ball outside the line of bases
into the fields, and thus enabled them without
dlfhcul'y to secure bases. In the field, also,
they performed wonders. Almost all the hits
OF the Ex celsiers went in the direction Of shor.-
stop and SO we'll were they handled that inva.
riably the striker was cut off on the first base
The sky balls Of their opponents were also
neatly held and several Of the most difficult
catches ever made were accomplished by the
Nationals. With the Excelslors l. was vastly
different. Their batting was miserable. Blu,
Two or 'hree hhs went outside the base line.
Their fielding, with exceptions, was nearly As
bad Several spent sky balls were muff.d
Second base was inadequate 10 the occasion,
Lett field was m affined wretchedly. Short stop
was In the pitching. McNally neither watch.
ed the bases nor pitched with sufficient velocity
and precision. This was not his fault It was
his want OF ability, not his non exercise, which
ena oled the Nationals to strike so we'll and
tally so easily. His want OF precision also
enabled them TO steal bases on passed balls;
for in many instances: despite the efforts of
omn!presen, Stsarns, he was unable to stop
McNally's wild pitches The experience Of
Rlaksley as pitcher was also very bad. The
change was at The critical point OF the game,
standing McNally's inability, it was evident
his pitching would never have yielded the
Nationals score of q in single innings as
hiaxsiey s did: The defeat Of the Excsls.ors
was a crushing one. and excepting the marked
defeat OF the Pecatnn: ca Club, at Bloomin eton
is without precedent. They were thoroughly
WhiieWashed The attendance was the largest
ever witnessed at a base ball latch ia Chicago,
AT least TO- 0th persons were on the grounds
eht there in every conceivable species of
vehicles Express wagons drays, and the
Morse and steam cars were used by the CLOVER
crust" while the s.nobby,'' the wealthy, and
all that could afford il arrived n vehicles
more snowy and more expensive. As early as
O'Clock the crowd began to arrive, and
until TAR In the afternoon UNINTERRUPTED
line OF vehicles poured in at the gates. while
every few minutes trains Of hundreds streamed
up to the entrance OF the park. Inside there was
extreme difficulty IN assigning places for the
vehicles. but this was at length obviatsd, and
q GORDON OF carriages and buggies was drawn
mp IN circle around the ground. The num-
Der OF laoles present was comp limentary to the
CANT barouches ard CIarandons on the gronnd
miRht he observed many ladies OF the ton. with
handsome and prepossessing cavaliers in
attendance. The statement OF MANY that the
National Club sought a defeat from the Forest
CITY Club is absurd. The National is one of
the most espectable clubs IN the country its
members are beyond all mercenary considera-
tions, and the statements that they threw the
game on Thursday are absurd. They ac.
knowledge fair defeat. and the many who
witnessed the game viii! attest the same. The
truth OF their defeat on that occasion is that
they were physically "played out" by the
many games elsewhere, and the travelling done
on their tour They all attribute their defeat
in great measure TO the splendid pitching of
Spaulding of the Forest CITY Club.
The Republican says:
OF the general playing OF the Nationals We
can speak in only the highest terms A better
exhib bitiou of the skill and beauties OF the game
than that given by them has never been seen
Az thelr movements were prompt and rapid.
ano MADE with admirable Judgment. Their
drll seemed perfect and their sction, directed
by Fox, was in complete obedience to order
Every man knew his position, and there was
ne impeding OF play one BY the other With
these general remarks 1t may seem superf1nons
10 speak OF individuals, and yet we cannot re-
fraln from so doing. Parker is a strong bat.
ter, and at the second base played admirably
Williams. the pitcher far surpassed the work
done by him on Thursday, and proved him.
self worthy OF the national reputation he has
earned He is a very strong batter an excellent
and swift thrower. and q fair runner. Wright
Is most accurate and strong batter, good
runner, and splendid thrower. In his posi-
non as short stop he on Saturday played in
a manner that defied competition Robinson
MADE prompt and reliable fielder, and was
strong at the bat. Fox proved ii ne baseman
both In CA ching and throwing He is active
ana reliable In the field, and at the bat very
powerful, though not so reliable as Wright or
StudIsy. Fletcher, on the first base. played
with remarkable promptness and skill, "muf-
ning only one ball during the game. He is
DID catcher. 1t wou Id be hard to find his 60 ual
He threw swiftly and true to the bases and
maee 1air batter. Studiey made po werful
prompt in the field and good runner Bar
tbrong, as general player, ranks among the
best in the country. He is certain in the field
covetlne an opportunity to catch fly, and
never missing; q good thrower; a strong one
at the bat; and as runner of the bases un-
surpassed.
The game they all PLAYED Saturday at the
bat and in the field was vastly sup riOr to
their play OF Thursday. This is to be attributed
to several cause.-the day was more fayora-
BILE, the grounds in better condition, the pitch.
ing OF their opponents was much weaker ana
they wanted to win.
RETrRN OF THE NATIONALS The National
base ball club OF this city which has PLAYED 60
many successful games in the West losing
"only one" in their Atre tour returned to the
city yesterday evening by the o'clock train
l he base BAH fraternity turned out en- masse
10 welcome them home. Heald's Band was
present at the railroad depot aud as the VIC
torious nine alighted on the platform, struck
up Sweet Home'' and "Toss the Ball. or.
der having been restored Major Ellerbsck
president Of the District Association delivered
10 the successful "champions OF the South the
following address:
'sGentlemen Of the National Base Ball Club:
am pleased to be the person selected to offer
you welcome home from your lengthy and
glorious trip. l refer with pleasure to your /
numerc us victories and gentlemanly behavior.
We extend the hospitalities OF the citizens, and
Of the Base Ball FRATERNITY. on
his occasion, and will have the pleasure g of /
leDdering you banquet, at the Ktrkwood |
House, or Friday evening. Yeu will accent
this b. half of the base ball men anu the c,tj
zens generally. We will be pleased to see Won |
On that evening, when you Will be entertained. |
we hope, to the pleasure OF all concerned
Knowing that you are anxious to repair to
vour homes, we will now bid you adieu until |
Friday evening" |
As The Msjor concluded his remarks three
rouslng cheers were given for the Nationals
AFTER which the assemblage formed in PROCESS |
sion With he party uRder escort, and marched
10 Cronln's Base Bali Heaaquarters wnere the |
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