The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-06-04

American Association were rather exciting and in
terestlng The famous Cincinnati team, Of whom 50
much expected has proven TO he OF weakest
IN the arena, ranking next to baltimore Tho kthlet
les Of Philadelphia have now the lead, and n Is al
most safe TO say that they VIII manage to mant ain "
until the close VI the SEASON.. They are playing well
and have no trouble In winning majority Of games
with the oiher teams Of the Association This wceL
the following Gibbs viii meet each other. St Louis
and Pttsburgs, Iouisviles and Athletics, and pruha-
bly, Cnoinnnts and Balmores, each game being
played on the grounds of the hrst-n named clubs.
The Georgetown College team gave the
bows of Columbian College the worst defeat tbey have
experienced since the formation Of the institution on
Monday last on the Columbian grounds. The score
was is 10 o. and was remarkable for the eXtroordi-
uarlly heavy batting Of the Georgetown College team
This game the first one played by the Georgetown
College BOYS since they have rcnrgnuzed their team
material changes Of late having taken place, the
principal one being Malen In place Of Mclaughlin as
pitcher.
As the Philadclphias and Metropoiitaus
have engaged In games with tho Detroits American
Association teams are prohibited, as Ear rs this sea-
the season closes the two organizations will become
convinced that thcir policy was suicidal.
The Post Office nine have received from
" bradley Adams THEFT now uniform, made expressly
by his house FOR their use.
The Waverleys aud the Stars, of East
Washington, PLAYED un Thursday evening last one Of
the finest games that has ever taken place In this
city between juniors. The contest was stubborn
throughout the nnc ncldng aud heavy batting Of both
Into consideration the few errors wade on both sides
The game was won IN tho nuish by the Waycrcys
punching their hits, and by good base running mauag-
ing 10 obtain the lead the scoro NJ the finish stand
Ing II to II. Both Sides are eager for another game
and the contest when 1t does take place. ought to at
tract % big crowd
nine has been formed in the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, and they have Joined forces
with the Departmental League, having been al
mltted vt tho meeting on Wednesday night Tho
men Of the bureau ought TO be nhlo to get of
the best mines Of the lot for nearly every plate
printer IS y natural born ball player.
There is some talk of forming nine down
IN the workshops Of the Navy Ward for the purpose o
| Joining the Departmental League.
The Departmental League showed their ar-
probation Of the work done by TnE suNpNY HERALD
In helping along the cause 10y adopting resolution o
thanks aud making this journal the oflCinl organ Of
| the League. TitE HERALD WIN strive to do every
| thing possible under the hunots conferred
The Waverleys succeeded Yesterday al
| tcrnoou on the National Grounds In defeating tie
War Department nine by score OF IS to II. The
Wavetleys viii play the kendalls on Tuesday, and
| the stars, Of West End, on Thursday.
| On next Saturday afternoon the cadet
nine from the Naval Academy will play return game
with the Georgetown College niue on the grounds Of
the college boys. AS the last game was rather eNclt
ing, spirited contest may I've looked for. on Tues
day the college boys Plhy the stars Oi this city.
The Departmental League last night at
Its meeting adopted the Nlahn bali as the to he
used In all contests set down the regular schedule
TINS was the best ball produced before the League
aud the COMMITTEES have only seconded what every
other association In the country outside Of the pro-
feSsional league have already duuc. Tits ball Is
doubleday the best In the market to-day.
The WhccImen.
Says the Boston Couie-: cone of the
most important matters In he decided by the League
American Wheelmcn ut Its session In Chicago Is the
differences between u and the National Association
| of Amateur Athletes The latter has submitted a
proposition tn have the bicycle championships given
under the auspices Of the two associations. The
dituns suggested are that the bicycle championships
at two aud five miles 10 given ut tile annual athletic
| championship meeting, the National Association ui
Amateur Athletes to provide three handsome medals
NJ gold, silver and bronze In each contest with The
| inscription, League Of American Whcclmcn and
National Association Of Amateur Athletes, the
TO be judged by gentlemen connected with the League
ut American WheelmCn. There would also he a race
for the one mile League championship open to League
members only, and under the rule Of the League
as 1t stands at present. This plan Is said TO have the
approval Of several of the Lelgu onCers.''