The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-13
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Empire VS.. Eagle.


As was generally anticipated the first game be-
tween the above named clubs, which came or
Yesterday at the Elysan Fields, proved to be the
casion of an old fashioned Hoboken gathering.
Both organizations are well known as being
prominent among those who have labored dill
gently to make base ball playing an agreeable pas
time and the source Of friendly emulation between
the clubs, more than a species OF business or the
cause of encounters ending only in dissatisfaction
Being veterans IN the ranks OF the fraternity, and
numbering among their members gentlemen of high
standing IN social and business circles, their coming
together could scarcely be characterized by other
than the most friendly spirit Year after year for
decade or more have they met in friendly rivalry
and no matter which party was victorious, the
feelings of genuine friendliness have been more
firmly cemented. Many OF those VINO helped to
advance the game almost from Its infancy are still
on the active lists Of the two clubs but lattery they
have by one, retired from participation in match
games other than as interested spectators Their
places tie field have been transferred to younger
members of the MISUNDERSTANDING styled
"cotsr-- who seem to have inherited the feelings
which animated the cold 'uns,i and go into the
match games with the determination to DO their best
Tor the clubs they represent, and uphold the honor
which attaches to the names OF the clubs, and pro-
mote at the same time the integrity OF the game.
At the Elysian Fields there was assembled a large
crowd by whom the liveliest interest was
shown throughout the game. Among the
crowd were many VINO have renected credit
| on the clubs IN years past. Yates, the
| old eagle with as much moustache as ever; how.
| with his usual Jolly, good natured smile; N. B:
Of Interest and excitement, and Others OF The "old
| birds" Among the veterans OF the Empire were
| Bloomfield, with his easy going SWING; VOORHEES,.
| nervously good natured as usual; Bynes, full OF
smiles; Gaunt stu belying his name; wilson, as
brain; Hart and many others, not forgetting the
ponderous and chronically Jolly Porter The latter
.tsout' party was so much elateo at the result OF
no at q determined
and bring with him to the Cholera Banks on Sunday
next seect few" to show show them mi, that ne can
somewhat premature, and before entering further
on thai subject 1t would be well to take lock at
THE GAME.
The necessary arrangements having been COM
| peted with the selection OF Mr.. Hatfield, OF the
Mutuals, to Offciate as umpire, the Eagles opened
play at the bat. Norton popped up OF those de-
ceIvng twisting balls Just back OF short stop, and
in holding 1t, and Norton got his base. Hicks then
sent high hy to left field but Gedrey was there and
the ny was nlpped: BY good batting aided by a
| four runs before the side was disposed OF. Tie
Empires then went in to try tue effect OF the pota
Of the Endeavor Club, was TO do the pitching for the
Eagles, and although he did very well
score was tied before the innings closed.
| Two missed ny-catches by Gaughan and two men
Bus hepe the scoring along ateray ne lead
which the Empires gained IN the second innings-as
may be seen from the figures given oeow-they held
hits by Gallagher in the fourth innings served IN
| each case TO make the game more eHcltlng In the
fourth innings, after the rst two strikers had been
| disposed Of and there was 'blank'' apparent Tor
the Eagles the next three players secured their bases
by sale hits the Empre su,% were p aS pretty
vancIng more than one base at time. Gallagher
| came TO The bar, and by heayy hit 10 left
| field sent all three home, and MADE a clean
| home himself. He event and did like
! wise" in tue eighth innings, when one hand
pretty sharply IL Is unnecessary 10 detail the game
further. AS regards the fielding the clubs were very
evenly matched but, as the score shows, the Empire
| dir safer work at the bat. Among those who de-
| serve notice for good playing may be mentioned
| Fleet whose GOODNESS and neatness in caring for
centre field was very marked: Hicks catching, I'M
der difficulties arising from very sore hand and
rather wild pitching, was quite effective as was ais
his watching, aud throwing to the bases Nortons
| marred by one Or two NUTS; Brown, al lett field,
| attended well to all he had to do Kane's
short stopping was generally good, as was
| also the pitching OF Murphy and Stevens.
| or the Empires, Hghams general play In the
ne1 ana len a,duc was decided eerc re
| ,:.aYna 81 "Josephus," Kelly and McGowan on the
| naass eta .saTnly at short although somewhat
| throws was p ,as wi OLE very good The pitching
| by 'Howard" ali CT Sang by Miller were very fine
and voeges work as eare pec1er IN lhree innings
the last ball Of the Eagle, are deserving OF much
praise In fact, OF all the players lt may be said
they did their duty well and faithfully The errors
which occurred are such as practice only VIII enable
| them to overcome; and from both parties the
| 'heavy" amateurs will, no doubt, hear something
IL would be unjust t. cz.e without taking occasion
| to comment on the unlylrin- Of AZ. Hatfield. The
only fault which could be foulii with n..l was that
| he at times rather lenent on the ptohers-that
Is to satisfy stIcklers for strict Interpretation OF
ers pretty evenly at their work, and by his prompt
ness GOODNESS and mdspuable mpartiality COM
manded favorable comment from all present
The score OF the game Is as fonows:-
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