New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-05
BASE BALL.

THE FCKFoRD CHAMPION NINEs-1SG3 VS.. 1869.
From 200 to 800 spectators assembled on the
Union Grounds yesterday afternoon TO witness the contest
between the champion mines OF the Eckford Club. AL
Reach the noted second baseman OF the Athletics oil
PHILADELPHIA appeared In the old nine Swande prom
ised 20 be present failed to put in appearance
and his absence not only disappointed the spectators but
necessitated change in the position OF the nine Reach
PLAYED the third instead OF first base The 1869 nine was
short the services Wood the regular second bascman
he playing In the old nlne Patterson took the second
and Egger first substitute the cenerheld John Goldie
OF the ex-champion Unions Of MOrriSania was chosen
umpire and the veterans losing the toss, we're sent to
the bat Wood took his first safe hit but In attempt
ing 10 steal the second put ont by Odcs and Pae
SON Beach made the first Manolt his second base
on a long hit TO the left field Grum went out on the fly
by Piukham. aud quickly followed by Snyder who
struck one for the Old nine The juniors failed
10 score In the first inning, Deyyr and Campbell doing
some very sharp fielding This result pleased the crowd
immensely who Judging from appearances, were greatly
i'm favor OF tho veterans one run was added 10 the
score OF the veterans In their second inning and with in
creased confidence they went 70 the hed determined 10
give the youngsters another whitewash but In this they
were disappointed, the champions did some very
heavy batting scoring = runs before ,h
third man retired. In spite OF this INC
veterans went 20 tho bat IN their third inning win an
easy assurance, and succeeded ~ getting IN anoer run
making three In ALL They were delighted Win tneit sue
cess with juniors In their third Inning WhteRashhg
them in good styo-a very pretty game ON Doth sldes
thus far the score standing 70 IN FAVOR OF INC TO-
The 1868 nine made a determined attempt 70 get
lead the Ath INNING nut came 10 Eiclt
their first whtewash The youngsters, with tho help on
a dropped nyba, by Reach scored runs. the veterans
getting another for their nfth and their young
opponents adding IN the same INNING the score
standing at the close Of the 9TH INNING ~ 10 3 against to
veterans who only succeeded IN making one run In
each Of the remaining inniugs making their
total but tho Juniors IN tie meantime AIDING
49, making their total 50. such bad beating
was unexpected by the veterans but several OF tho nine
have not played for couple Of years and therefore
were not in practice. They were much bothered 10y
Martins SLOW curves" aud made poor show at the
bat In the field Deyyr eEceed; his stopping and
throwing 20 the first base were excellent Sprugucs
pitcbinR was worthy Of his palmest days. Campbell at
frs was very good Woods al second was rs active aud
effective as ever Al Reach at third played poorly. The
outeders only did passaby Snyder doing the most Work
or the present champions the same old story can be ou
they played exceedingly well, although a little slow
their batting superb, especially Ircdcy aud Eggers
the former making two and the latter one home run.
Martin pitched rather curelessly. Allison at
first played IN ms usual hrstclass manner.
Patterson as second and Martin third played
well-althOugh the latter made one exceedingly bad
throw Jewett behind the bad he has
done well this season Tho out neld was
as usual well OF by Treacy, Eggler aud Pink
ham OF Philadelphia The Champions VIII not play again
this locality until they return from their Western trip
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