The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-21

TIE NATIONAL GATE.
THE MASTER MUrysLS.

Defeat of the Athletics, Of Philadelphia, orr
their Own Ground VIA gnificcut a:a ue and
"A Splendid Victory.
Ii the Mutuals continue as they are doing at pre-
sent they Will almost succeed in emuatna the feat
or the Red Stocking nine OF Cincinnati IN ls6o-viz,
IN going through an entire season without losing
game. They cannot exactly accomplish that extra
ordinary performance, however. as they nave, I'M
fortunately, already lost one game; but with that
solitary exception, there appears to be no reason
why they should not carry all before them now.
They are batting better than they have done
for some seasons, and their fielding Is
FAR IN advance OF any thing they have
hitherto exhibited. Having succeeded In
defeating the Forest City nine, or Cleveland, on
Monday their engagements lei them yesterday In
the direction OF the Quaker City, where the Ath-
leiics flushed with their victory over the Olympic
club, or Washington. Oh Saturday. prepared to
give them very warm reception and send taem
back TO the Empire Ciiy sadder II not wiser men.
"han proposes, but God dsposes,' and the kindly
intentions OF the celebrated GROWERS" were lrus-
trated by the efforts OF the Mutual nine themselves
who the Phladephans found could givc rather
more than they likely to get. The Mutual nine
under the fostering projection OF the courteous
Aeck Davidson, proceeded by tue hati-past eight
O'Clock A. NJ. tram yesterday, accompanied Dy
very large deputatlon OF New York sports, who pro-
fessed every confidence IN their pets ability TO
WHIP THE QUAKER LADS,
and who carried with them sufficient stamps to
show the Phiade phians they m ant to back their
opinions The day was extremely hot, almost too
hot to play Win anything Ike comfort, cut TINS
proved no bar to in excellent attendance on the
ground about 1000 persons being present. and, IL Is
almost needless TO Oh erve, all Keen and enthusi.
as;c lovers OF the game. Of all The rough, one sided
crowds TO DC seen on any bali ned III HE states the
Philadelphia ones, however, bear oil the paltnS
indeed, they could, In TINS Respect,
DISCOUNT ANY OTHER AsSEEBI.AGE.
The betting III Philadelphia had been pretty brisk
for some days. 100 10 - oeng aid on the Mutes on
saturday; Dut when news arrived OF the Athleti1
victory over the Oiympics, Athletic stock rose, and
on Monday evening there were hty poos sold AT tiN
average price OF
ONLY 100 no o. ON THE NEW YORK BOYS.
One gentleman, Il persistent backer of Inc duies,
purchased ioriy out OF the fifty pools, aud is no
doubt auatng himself cordially AZ the present
tImc on ms extraordinarily good Judgment. None
but the brave deserve tae tar, and tins w apply 10
base ball, which Is q out as uncertain am nckle as
the aircst O the Ialr herself.
Tue Athletics made tnelr appearance on the
ground at an early hour, ami were soon followed by
the MuteS the appearance Of the latter being greeted
with sckly sort OF cheer and u FAINT tapping OF
sunshades aud waking sticks the seats, but con-
would consent to oGiciate Mr. Bomeisler was the
selection Of HE Mutes but he at first deemed TO act
III consequence or previous
MlSCO*DUCT or THE PHILADELPHIA CROWD.
HIS scruplcs were al last overcome, aud III 800 the
game commenced, Ferguson. VINO had won the Toss.
sending the Athletics 10 the bal They did not re-.
main long there, however as they went out In tho
order oil Striking without making u base fne Mute5
were rather more successful rs Pearce made one
base, but no run was scored, ana the Mutual want
OF success was, OF course cordially received by the
assenlb age. fine Two base hit ny Fisher and one
by Reach In the second lnnin. enabled the Athletics
to put Oh one run, but this was all they could do
PRETTiLY DROP ED FLY BY fEARCE
allowing nim to make "A nice double play. The
Mules now gave the "Growers'' taste of what
they could do with the willow, ten OF them going to
the bat, and seven making e.even nrst base hits.
They scored nve runs. but as Ka,cn made slight
nun AT critical point Only three were conslde red
earned. The Phiiadelphians, much To the dis
gust OF tncir patrons and friends were now put OUT
four times III SUCCESSION, Ia cne two. three order,
while the Mutcs increased their scO.e by two runs
in the third inning the core ut The beginning or the
seventh inning being seven to one AGAINST tho
Alll etlcs. In this Inn.nv, however, mum by
Pearce who may he cxN used as he was lame and q
badly thrown ball by Patterson, which Waters,
however. ought to have secured gave the Az lletics
three runs their success being greeted with such
CIio Us or YELIS, WHISTLES AND CHEERS
as woud have completely dcinoraled any less har-
dened set OF men than the Mu es. In TINS lnui ng
also VOTERS made tue prctesi MT OF the Jay, but
lie did not meet With the success ne desired, as ne
was left on tnird. Two more runs added to
their score by the Athletics In the eiglth iun;ng
Only Que of when was earned, aud Tor an instant
the New Workers looked as II they were about 10
become denolalized, but they rallied themselves
steadily to their WORK ana played out he game
beautifully. The Pniiide phia crowd were now In
great gee the score beng oniy to IN favor or
New ork. but that was Sufficient a. the Mutes put
them out handsomely In the ninth inning without u
run, ana then made one themselves Just 10 make
even numbers. he foil lowing Is the scorc:-