The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-06
THE NATIONAL GAME.
A Brilliant Contest on the Union
Grounds.
Ten Thousand People Present-The White Stock
ings Defeated by the Mutuala--
Score, Eight to Five.


the TWO strongest clubs In the country. and between
whom there Is, perhaps greater degree OF rivalry
existing than between any other two clubs In exist
ence, met yesterday on the Union grounds, Will
liamsburg, and played the first OF three regular
series OF games for the United States champion
ship. The principai cause Of so much feeling
between the Mutuals and the White Stockings
is the claim which EACH at the close OF last
season, set up TO the-at tnat time--bauble cnan-
pi0nship. Each club claimed that they, and they
alone, had the right to IT, whereupon great deal or
paper and printers Ink was wasted on the subject,
the result OF which was the muddllng OF the a.'air
and the leaving OF both themselves and the public
IN state OF utter mystifcatlon. When the present
season opened II witnessed the formation by both
clubs OF the strongest mines they could possibly get
together each OF which bent on the defeat ofthe
other. Some time before the season for play COM
menced here the chicago club got all their players
together ana went down to Orleans for the purpose
Of getting themselves into proper training for not
only tie Mutuals but all Eastern clubs, by play
ing
THE STRONGEST TEAMS
the South could present. This no doubt had the
desired effect for Immediately upon their return
they attacked some OF the strongest mines IN the
West, and at once proved themselves to
be In most excellent condition to meet
were they that until yesterday they had not lost 4
game this season, Notwithstanding they had had
Tor their antagonists such mines the Olympics,
the Bostons, the Eckfords, the Kekongas and the
two Forest Citys. Many persons had really began
to think they were lnvnc ble-tHat a sort of charm,
similar to that which surrounded the famous old
Cincinnati In 1869, had encircled them and that II
would not be despoled by any cub during this sea
son.
Yesterday was looked forward to with almost
FEvERIsH ANXIETY
by the lovers OF the sport ever since 1t was first
announced in the HERALD that the day had been
set apart for the first grand match between the
Green and the White stockings New Workers were
little uneasy as to what the result would be; for
they knew full well the strength OF the Western
lads ana had seen their own club most disgracefuly
defeated by the .naymakers;' but still they offered
TO bet freely the "Mutes" determined that ii they
were defeated they would share their Illumination 10
the extent OF the utter depletion of their pocket
books.
AS early as one O'Clock in the afternoon the various
lines OF IN this city whose eastern ermn are the
Williamsburg ferries, and those M Brooklyn which
pass hard by the Union grounds were crowded with
persons or every degree In the social SCALE oil bent
on seeing the bali match. Rapidly the spacious
grounds began to fill up with the inpOurlng torrent
OF men, women and boys, and soon every avail
able seat In the enclosure was occupied.
Vast numbers conrregated on the long porch
OF the club house; the beautiful sopmg, grass
covered banks along the SIDE OF the groupds and on
the emerahued plots just outside OF the Iielders;
the beautiful pagoda, ~ The lower end or Tue
grounds, from the TAM taperiDg Iagstan oil which
waved maJcstically
THE WHIP PENNANT
of the Mutuals and the newly erected stand, inst
at the right OF the main entrance, were alive win
beautiful ladies and gallant men.
was indeed beautiful and one long 10 be remembered.
Outside, in the Streets temporary stands were
erected by some enterprslng individuals, who
showed their appreciation OF that rascalty article
commonly known Us the ''alulghtg dollar ny let
ting out standing room at fifteen cents a head,
White the honsetops and the windows oil the neigh
boril;. b. .talcfs overlooking the grounds were
literally back wish Sne crowds ofpSope who had not
the requisite tn pass themselves through the gate.
or whose friends or acquaintance occupied the
houses. The many 1agstafrs ON aud about the club
conspicuous among wnch was the Mutuals' new
club nag, first given to the breeze upon this occa-
Both clubs were promptly on the grounds and,
as usual, INDUCED III little preliminary
stand in one Corner of the grounds was progressed
with at a lively rate. The odds being 100 to 50
IN favor OF the Mutnals. Mr.. Theodore Bomesler,
of the Eureka Club. oil Newark. was selected TO odi
cIate as umpire, and the Wnite Stockings having
the toss, The Muuals went first TO pat. A. lar
as sale batting Is concerned
did not open In a very suspicious manner for me
New YORK toys; Tor Pearce, who was the hrst
made three desperate attempts to dc so; but never
theess he got to first base by means OF Hodes letting
ny King at centre lied and Start fouled our To
McAtee at first, Mac taking, The ban, winch
Now the side should have been out FOR "duck's
egg,n but instead or this, by means OF some good
hitting by MUS ana Hatfield, aided 10y wild throw
Tie "Whtesf succeeded III getting IN Two runs,
both OF which they earned by virtue OF sale hi
by McAtee and "a brilliant nome run ny King.
The next ianing witnessed the scoring by the
Chicagos Of two more earned runs, the whitewasll-
Ing of the "Mutes,u and as pretty double play by
"A X
nam was ON second base and Lettlein was on first,
when McAtee batted grounder to pearcc, VINO
picked it up IN time TO touch Pnkaam he was
running 10 third, ANA then threw IL To irst 100 qucA
LIVELY pEpEsrRtASIsa.
In the next five innings The Chcagos were, owing
to the remarkably sharp fielding OF the "Autes'' aud
but blanks while the Green stockings, IN the fourth
inning, scored fonr runs, all OF which they obtained
through fielding errors OF their opponents, Treacy
dropping q pretty ny for Smith, aud Duny
and Hodes making each very Wild throw.
Sharp play was now the order OF the Gay.
Every man played as though his life depended upon
the issue, aud as each club drew blank after blank
the enthusiasm OF the assembled multitude knew no
bounds In the firth inning the Chicagos had
man first and another on second base, when the
umpire gave Woods his base on called balls.
THIS, OF course, moved each man along
looked as though the Whites would get ut least
In this time, as they mad but one man out, and
Simmons and 1reacy-Uoth trle0 men ana truc-tO
follow at the bat. As simmons took up the bat, and
faced VOTERS with IN evident determination OF do
ing his best towards clearing the bases, the
throng Of ten thousand spectators, who were
eagerly looking on, became SO excited that
they arose In one solid mass and awaited
the result with eager eyes and aDated breath. But
they we're not long held suspense for in less thau
a moment Simmons had sent up regular SKY
scraping foul, which Smnh tenderly took IN out OF
tue weather Trcacy followed with q sharp grounder
TO Pearce. who Heded 1t to first base almost with
the rapiiity Of lightning. The crowd now gave
vent 10 their feelings IN long and continued
BURSTS OF APPLAUSE
which well nigh shook the ground
In the eighth inning the White Stockings sue
ceeded In scoring one run by means OF passed
ball, the only one NILS had charged 10 him during
the entire game. This made the score eight 10 i've
In favor OF the "Mutes,r and IL was never altered
The Western lads struggled hard IN the ninth inning
to change the aspect or AFFAIRS but nll TO no pur
pose. The Mutuals were too much for them, and so
they were compelled w leave the feld defeated
party
Nils Is deserving Of especial mention for the man.
ner in winch he played hts position. Ferguson,
Pearcc Smith, Patterson, and IN fact every one of
the nine did nobly, and established beyond doubt
the TACT that they have superlors. H. indeed any
EQUALS In the profession. The following is