, 1879-08-24

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CAPT. ANsON.
Patrons of baseball in this city will learn with
keen regret Of the absolute retirement from the
Chicago Club for the remainder OF the playing
season Of 1879 Of Adrian G. Anson, the famous
Captain ind first baseman of the White Stock
ing nine, on account Of serious physical dtsabilt-
ty. It has been well known for seTeral weeks
past that Capt. Anaon was the victim Of an
acute affection Of the liver, and that he WAS sul
ferlng degree Of i1l-health that had sadly i'm
paired his strength and capacity for play. But
the big man, big in the biggest sense OF the
word as applied to baseball player,
stubbornly refused to acknowledge himself
sick, and day after day went On the field and
playcd bis position-and, more than that, main-
tanned his position as the best batsman in the
League-wheu most men would have gone to
bed and sent for the Doctor. his whole soul
was bound up in the SUCCESS OF the Club, and
he refused to go on the stck-list until falling
strength and fresh complications IN his ailments
fairly forced him to retire. Even then he would
make his appearance regularly on the GROUNDS
at the usual hour every morning to tulnli MS
functions as Captain aud manager, anu not
game was played that he did not visit
fully watch from his seat in the grand
stand, or, more latterlv, an, an armchair on
the porch Of the clubhouse. Within the past
few DAYS the melancholy truth has been forced
upon him that be is very seriously III, and must
will consequently take part in no more games
this year, and will not accom- oany the Club on
its final Eastern trip. To 6ay that his loss Is IT.
reparabe is no reflection upon the other PLAYERS
OF the Club, for, as President Hubert puts it,
nine nlayers that could possibly be gotten to-
cether.' No man ever held SO high place IN
The esteem and respect OF Chicago audiences as
that held By Anson no man has ever been more
notable figure In baseball than he. Since his
connection with the Chicago Club Anson has
been in greater demand among club managers
in other cities than any player IN the League.
But Chicago was his chosen home, ana no
amount Of inducement could even make him
consider proposition to go elsewhere. he was
literally tower OF strength. What with his
magnificent physique, bis pre-eminent ability as
batsman and a fielder, hts skill aud tact as
CaDtaiu and manager, his unhagg1ng zeal ana
earnestucss which infected his loW-plaYers DIS
modest, quiet ways when dealing with e-he1r the
unassailed, and unassailable integrity, all these
qualities united made him, what he was almost
universally conceded to be, the best ball player
in the world. Chicago will not soon looA upon
his like again, and ont Ut the genuine afecuon
which is felt ior him here among patrons OF the
rane viii 90 to him the deepest sympathy With
Ills misfortune and the warmest wishes Tor bis
speedy aud entire recovery.
CHICAGO VS.. CLEVELAND.
The White Stockings are keeping braced M
wonderfully we'll, and, after laying out the But
falos two gumes, started In on the Clevelands
Yesterday with vigor somewhat astonishing to
the Young men composing that nine, since when
they met the Chfcagos two weeks ago the latter
were in such state Of Generalization that It
was no trick at all TOR Cleveland to win two
games from them. Yesterday things sero dit-
fcrent, and the visitors thought themselves in
luck to secure one run, which they earned by
two base hits and some fast running on
the nart of Phillios. In the balance OF
the game they were unable to score, 50 effective
vas the pitching Of Hankinson, it being we'll
suoported by all the Whites except Shaffer, who
failed to handle couple OF right-deid ground
ers. Williamson's error was perfectly ezcns~
allie, being made on difficult ball to handle.
Gore playel first base. as an enthusiactlc spec
tator remarked. s:lke house abre." Ills
record oil fourteen men put out tells for itself,
and in several instances the throws were low
fot ones, none Of which, however, he failed to
ho1d. Peters was also at HIMSELF and looked
after the interests Of short~1eid 10 style that
he has not before exhibited this season. In the
dfth inning be ACCOMPLISHED double play, max
;np beautiful running stop OF Carey's hot
cronnder over second, forcing Eden out at that
base, and then retiring the striker ~ nrst oy
QUICK and accurate throw. Oa!rymp!e was aiso
exceedingly active in mis- territory, retiring three
men in fue style; while Relnsen TOOK the oolg
av that came his way. In natt'hg'
the Chicagos we're not pastEu'asl5
strong, Flint and Kemsen leading the score VIII
II single and double-baser each. In the n'nta
inning Williamson sent the bail 1ving down to
the ceutrc-tield seats for three Bases out dlo
not tallv, this being his only bit.
The first run for Chicago was secured IN tne
SECOND inning, after the Cleyc}ands had been
twice retired without scoring. shaffer, the hrst
man ut bat, reached lirst By reason OF Cafevs
mutf of an easy grounder, and at once stole sec
md. Gore was thrown out at iirst bY carey,
shaf1er taking third or tue pay HON. hot an1 eac
line tly to lift field. Quest WAS thrown ont o.
frst by Mccormick, and as Hankiuson Struck
mi Flint was left On third, having gone TO sec.
ond while Quest was being RETIRED and 10 tnlfo
on passed ball.
After McCormci had been put out BY Peters
nnd Gore, Phillips hit into the netting Tor
hase. Edens grounder to right Vas mntted u q. oy
Shaffer. the striker reaching first, anu Pallips
rninr to second. On Carcy's long 6nse-hlt to
Ttrnf he came home. Warner bit to Peters. who
threw ] to Flint, putting out Eden at the home. I
nlare. Glasscosk's hot bounder along the Il1, nne
Of third basc was not cle7erly hAndisn OF WIZ
tamson, the striker reaching. first, Warner sec
md. % and Carey third. With three men on oas9s' @
| GiiI;oan had chance to distinguish himself,
Int grouuder to Peters settled bis fate.
| The White Stockings also made one u tnls
inning, Remsen and Dalrymple leading on VIII
sofe rrounders over second. They advanced II, !
hase aoiecc on Peters, grounder to Phillips, the
o11t bv G1asscock, Reu1sen tallYing, ana "a
rvmnle eoing to third. Williamson stolt
second and in trying to home &c On aRf f1f
NAV. Dalrymple was put out. In tne HI
itnn}nr Dairymple scored. Remsen preceoe9
him Nth q tvo-base hit over the r1gh1-neo
fence. but in trying to reach third on Dalrym
HAS bit to Casey, was caught between the oases
apnd finally run out by Warner. Glasscock tnen
eot the ball, and threw 1t SO badly to fhuhos tna
Darympe took second tall5ns on rstes salt snf
! Chatter thrown out at first By Carey.