National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
THE BALI STARTED.
Opening Game of the Nationals.

opening NSame OF tne Nh'iOhb''s
A large crowd of spectators were present on
the National grounds yesterday afternoon to
witness the game between the National and
Kendall clubs. The principal attraction was
to see the new professional team, as 1t was not
supposed for moment that the other nine
would afford nn opportunity for anything like
close contest. Affairs at the grounds are
rather in an imperfect state a portion OF tho
seats have been removed to make room for
the grand stand, which is to be extended aud
will soon hG In the course of construction.
There was not sufficient accommodation for
tho spectators. aud as q consequence many of
them took to the field, cncroaching upon and
greatly interfering with the freedom of the
players, especially the cntcilcrs.
The debut Of thc Nationals 20 far as uni
form of dress was concerned, was rather
grotesquc They presented varigatcd APP.
pcurance, no two being attircd alike c1p-a-pie
This was owing 10 the fact that the uniforms
ordered some time ngO did not arrive at the
time agreed upon; but as they are expected
daily this trouble will soon he rcmcdied Each
man played in the position it is expected that
lie will Gil throughout the season, with the OK.
Ccptinu of TiOtt and Baker. The former hav-
ing started hmRcr.uail while nraclicing, it
was deemed advisable that he should not go
behind the bat so Baker exchanged positions
with him aud rrutt took centre field. which
he played for all IL was worth, capturing two
long lly.bulls, and making no errors. When II
is rcmcmhcred that the nine have
not cniOyed but two or three days
practice, aud never played together, 1t
can I've easily perceived how unfair
| it would he to take their uliying Of yesterday
rs q sample OF their ability. Still, were IL done,
every man would have record that he need
not be ashamed to confront. II is unnecessary
TO speak of the old players, for they are too
| we'll known to require any mention. The new
quisitious-NIcClcland EIlick, Farrell, and
Derby-gavc marked evidence that they were
not strangers to the field, aud practice was the
| only requirement requisite to make them pro-
tcient In batting they gave an excellent OK
hibtion of strength which application will
| improve Suffice it to say that the Nationals
have gathered good material, and it will be the
fault OF the management of the club il IL is no,
developed with satisfactory results.
Tho Kendall Club exhibited the same de
sidcratum respecting fielding and batting
| While they did not expect to, and cannot
cope with any hope of success, with such clubs
MS the National still practice will make them
skillUl players and strong club among anna
tours
Tho game terminated at the close of tn,
eighth inning by Il score ot - to in iayo
| Of the Nationals.
Tomorrow the Rosedalcs will meet the Ma
tionals, and it is believed that II better gam
will be played. In order to rid the ground
aud spectators of the annoyance of the labbl'
that congrcgatod yesterday on account OF beini
allowed FREQ admission, n ten cents odmittanc'
fec viii lie charged to witness this game.
Saturday next the baltimore ninc-a stronI
tcam-wll visit this city and play the Nation
ais. If report he true, the Monumental Cit.
has placed nine in tho field she need not h
ashamed or and which is likely 10 give tn
, professionals trouble to defeat.
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