National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10
BALLS, BATS AND BASES.
Yesterdays Contest on the Ma
tiOnal Grounds.
A Tie Game between the Nationals and
the Providence Club-some Good bat
ting and Sharp Fielding Time
Called at the End of the
Eighth Inning-Game tobe
Played or To-day.
The National Game.

Tho lovers of baseball were given a more
acceptable day yesterday for the enjoyment
of this sport, and asa consequence there was an
increase in the number Of spectators that as
| semblcd at the National grounds 10 witness
the second contest between the Providence
and National clubs. Doubtless those persons
present feel amply repaid for their visit by
the pretty exhibition of ball playing to which
they were treated, and regret that the home
club permitted the opportunity for victory to
slip from their grasp.
Both mines were satisfied that they had q
strong foe, and both went forth confident of
winning. Each watched tho other with cat
like vigilance TO take advantage of every
chance that would bring profit to their ro'
| srective sides, and permitted no opportunity
to pass that might rebound TO their benefit.
Mr. William Mclean certainly Is n man Of
promptness and business, aud at 4:l5 o'clock
Snyder, for the second time having lost the
toss, was ordered to put his first batsman at
the homo plate, and the game commenced.
Mcclellan led Off but was quickly disposed
Of by York. This was not bright opening
but better results followed. Baker changed
matters by driving n hot ono past third base
Then in turn came Powell, Lynch, Gerhardt
and Dgnan with safe hits. Derby handling
he ash for the first time this season, could not
accomplish much, aud struck out. Gerhardt
had been sent around to third, but, in his
anxiety to score, was fclded out by throw
of Hines to Gross. When the innings closed
| the Nationals had three earned runs to their
credit, and their colors were flying high. On
the Providence side Dorgan opened with n
base-hit, and reached the second on Starts
dying at first. Hines then hit to Mcclellan
who in attempting to field the ball. was
roughly and cowardy run into by Dorgan,
under the disguise of the latter's effort to
reach the third base. The umpire very quickly
aroused him to a sense Of mcekness, and de-
clarcd him out. There was some grumbling
at this, but on consulting the rules it was
quickly discovered that the right Of way must
be given 10 the fielder. What made this at
tempt to obstruct Mcclellan more palpable was
the fact that the line of the bases was open
for Dorgan, but he was compelled to 60 out of
his way TO collide with the short-stop.
The innings closed by Hines being battcd
out at second and the ProyidencCs getting
whitewashcd.
Nationals failed 10 score, as tho fielding was
very sharp, and they suddenly dropped on
the streak Of batting with which they opened.
In tho third and fourth innings the Prov-
dences scored singles, earning one of them.
Snyder started off with two baser in the
seventh innings, followed with singles by
Baker and Powell. Baker was enormously
declared out at second, the only mistake of the
umpire during the game.
IN the same innings the Providences man .
aged 10 secure two runs and tie the score off
a single base-hit This may seem strange,
still it is true. Dorgan, the first man, went
to his base GU called balls. Start, by base
hit, advanced him to second. Hines aston
ishcd the spectators by striking out. Gross
then went to the first on called balls ana that
| filled the bases.
Here was pretty and exciting situation.
Farrell came to the bat, and after sending n
fly ball to Gerhardt, retired. Two out, no run
home, and three on bases. York then stepped
to the homo plate. He had done nothing dur
ing the game while at the bat except wait for
called balls; and lie is good waiter, and not
much was counted upon as coming from him
He hit to Mcclellan, and Mac, not steadyinq
himself Let it 30 to first. 1t went wide of the
base, aud two runs were scored. Gross tried
to follow with the third, and with assistance
of Gcrhardt and Snyder, Warner killed him al
third base.
In the following innings both sides drew
blanks. 1t then being too dark to finish the
game, the umpire called time and playing
ceased.
The fielding with few exceptions was good
on both sides, and at the bat Dorgan, Start
Gross and Ward of the Provdences and Baker
Powell and Snyder of the Nationals, excelled
Appended is the score: