The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-05-10
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
EASTERN LEAGUE,

Several bicycle riders who have gone TO the base
ball games at the Capitol Park on their machines
complain that the management does not provide
space for them inside, and that they consequently
have to leave their mounts to the tender merces OF
the fouball chasers outside. Mr.. ScnnlOn would do
well TO provide for the admission of all wheemen
through the rear B-street gate. A bicycle would
take up no room to speak of in the centre right
Held. Amore generous attendance OF the numerous
wheelmen of the city would result.
The Nationals viii play the last game of the
present month but one at Capitol Park tomorrow,
| having as opponents the Rchmonds. On Wednesday
morning the club Will leave on Its first trip, during
which IL Will meet every strong team in the Eastern
| League. II they play anywhere near the strong
game they have exhibited here the past month there
no reason why they should lose any OF the contests
though there Is possibility of the other clubs win
proyer6al. They will return here on the 18th to
play their great rivals, the Baltimores. The first
game away from home takes place Wednesday next
In Rchmond, and the play of the Nationals in this
game will be watched with considerable interest, as
u Will tend TO show their playing strength away
| from home and friends. Manager Scanlon will ac-
company the team.
At this writing 1t is apparent that the Nationals
VIII have to walt some time before the climax IS
reached that admits them into the fold OF the Ameri
can Association. 1t was determined by the Metro
politan Exhibition Company early this week to pay
under protest the $500 nne that was lately put upon
them by the Associaon-an act the justice of which
is questionable. The Metropolitan Exhibition Com
pany Is composed OF Messrs William Appleton, John
nected with the Nationals Of this city, in specula-
i've way and was very eager early In the season for
tle NETS 10 ulsDanu, IN 0rQer tnat the Nationals
might take their place; but since the visit of the
New York League team here and the exposure of
their dsgracefu conduct the public he has changed
somewhat, and IL now rather lukewarm in the
matter. In conversation with Capt. Nelson, OF the
team, at Capitol Park, Wednesday, that gentleman
season through, as they had surprised their man
ayers by the good crowds they were drawing at the
Ts ey wsre wsS as lar as
before, and he thought as soon as their pitchers
become themselves again better bail would be played
% yy "a. ant Naia fho Maj
were strong team and would do credit In any
Association batting being their great stronghold,
with plenty Of fair helders.
Members of base ball clubs that visit this city are
struck with the total mpartality OF the gatherings
that daily hock to witness the national sport. Here
they say fair play is always guaranteed, and players
tempts on the part of the umpire give partial de-
csions In favor Of the home club VII! be promptly
met with dsapproya from the people THIS is as It
everything and do not desire to see victories given
ne home team by the umpres. This does not JUS
themselves the duty OF the umpire, much less the
paper That upheld them, is witnessed In the game OF
Tuesday. The nmpires IN the Eastern League get
are supreme on the ball held II tie pSher Stepped
dence to do with ii, or that portion over in Wall
street?n Nothing at all; and they should have
minded their business. II the pitcher stepped out of
the box he made balk, and the Datman Is entitled
70 his base after the captain OF the club had detected
y and called the umPire's attention TO the same.
dressing the remark 10 the crowd who were guilty
OF continually yelling at Gagus that he knew who
There is not, there be, any excuse for those
who figured IN the attempts at buldozing In Tues.
days game.
The papers up North have again started the ques.
ton OF the possibility OF catching ball dropped
from the top OF the Washington Monument. THIS
u settled The bail cannot be caught, its velocity
becomes TOO great.
McCauley, the excellent catcher Of tho Wayerleys,
OF tnlS city, anu who last Dlayel he
Portsmouth (ohio) club, Is being tried by the Ma.
tlonals 80 far he gives general satisfaction, ana no
doubt, under Manager Scanlon's care, will develop
into a nrHt-Class man.
JACK Lynch signed contract 10 play with the
Meis on Tue 2slh OF April. He Will not play nniil
people are incensed al Shaws action, and are talk
iiig Oh back.llsling him Inc playerson the black
Gleason, Mullane, Weaver, Atkisson, and Bradley'
:: Con. Murphy, the "snake-curye pitcher OF the
Newark club, writes funny letter TO Gagus, pre-
diIiing that MS club Will wipe the Nationals up
when they meeI. lie Is a crank says Gagns. -. |
The Wayerleys Will endeayOr 10 get games win |
Ihey Hlll possibly get on contests with the leading
clubs OF Baltimore Old reliable jim KnOwles, al |
game in his position but he leads Inc team IN bat
ing. HIS pebble.throwing act affords much ainnse-
meni to ne spectators White has picked up IN
KID Gallery" al the grounds affords visiting clubs
plenty Of time TO pass away their extra moments
caanlng me boys who gather there Capt. Nelson,
OF tue Nets commenced 1t Wednesday, and was
greatly elaed OF his success until the boys by their
natural aud ready street wit aud slang, eo the best
Of him, when he wanted the whole crowd dred on
Tue grounds Powell has caught on again In his
aaliiDg anu Is now making tho other side hunt
would give all their wealth to secure both Barr
ane Fnlmer for their team. No better battery
never let them go: Old Morrssey, al third, may
make errors, but mis- batting is what we waLt.....
directors viii that the out-feld Is Thoroughly
rolled ana put In frstclass condition Al present II