The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26

The Nationals returned Thursday morning from
their disastrous trip they only winning three out OF
the ten games played. The play on the part OF the
team while away was poor, very poor defeats being
credited to them where If hut their ordinary game
and with hands down. The loss Of the games is
not due TO any particular players the bad plays went
az around ne ten men, eacn taking tneir turns,
trip was tho weakness OF the pitchers, as both
Powell and Gagus were suffering with lameness,
and were consequently Of the mercy Of the heavy
batsmen 81 the other clubs. This should not have
been SO, as both have less work 70 do than any
pitchers In the Eastern League The club had
grand opportunity to win the championship, but by
reckless and loose playing have virtually II not
entirely lost that chance The showing has mate
public, who are fully aware that they are capable
OF playing better and stronger ball, and 1t will
require grand rally on their home grounds to
re-establish the confidence OF our public "There Ia
q nine In this city outside the team that lately made
ns snh n af a1 a t over s
says Manager Scanlon and he Is willing TO bet upon
1t. Let us hope the games this week Will revive the
Interest In the sport despite the bad showing recently
made.
The Nationals were to have played the Detroits
Thursday, but they received notification from Presi-
dent Mcknight, Of the American Association. that
be prevented from playing them. Manager Scan!on
Immediately notified the Detroifs not TO come as he
did not wish to jeOpardlze games with The Cincin-
natis, LOnsvilles, Ptsburgs and st. Louis here this
month and nsxt. After the season closes 1t Is In
the province OF the Nationals to any club, and
there will be ample time for them to arrange games
with League teams. Nobody can blame the man
ayers OF this team for this action.
The Lancasters win play here Monday and Tues
day, aud as this club has shown their ability TO sue
cessfuly cope with the Nationals good games are
naturally to follow. The rapid strides the Lancas-
ters have taken In the championship race OF late
shows that the material Of the club has been advan-
tage0nsly disciplined for they are playing remarka
! bly, strong ball. They are now number TWO In the
champion race.
The yirgnias, Of Richmond, started In last spring
with eleven players and have kept them together
ever since. They haven't engaged new man or let
one go. How many clubs can say THIS" klmber
and Pyle have done all the pitching.
| The Cincinnatis have let shallix and MountIoy
two Of their best pitchers) 40, depending upon Nc
Keen and White for the remainder OF the season,
| Corc0ran, the noted pitcher OF the Chicagos, has
been sheyed by that club. After having several
years Of constant employment and hard work oat Of
Corcoran the directors cut him oil In the midst OF
the season without pay. such IL fame. e. Calvin
viii hereafter battle for the Pitisburg club That
| stray team Of ba-payers who have been roaming
through New Jersey with such disastrous results
| reached this city last Thursday, when they were
casually recognized al remnants OF the National
Club. They quietly sought their quarters and stayed
there until force Of circumstances made them come
forth 10 play al Capitol paIk; They are slek,look-
ington boy who Is keeping up his record OF good
plays, az Hines, Houck, and Snyder do not ngure 80
successfully Joe 4 the ten-sirke OF ballplayers;
Barr and PHI Baker VIII play hereafter In all
| games at Capitol Park
Trott, lately OF tue BaltimOres, has signed 10 play
with the Nationals the rest OF The season. " Babe
|
| and splendid Datsnan.
Manager scanlon mas arranged Ave games with
The American Team oi BALTIMORE, 10 be played lInIne
dlaiely at the close Of the playing season; line
games will be for the championship OF the South
Two being played In Baltimore TWO 10 this city, and
tue nf,h BY toss.
The National players say the season Is early yet
and II the public VIII only have confidence In them
they Will bring the championship here.
II now iranspiIss that The reason The Eastern
| League deposed Secretary Didd,ebock from hii
place was because the nmpires OF The League were
being defrauded Of lner salaries by this person
Now II the League will only follow up It's good worl
and adopt ball ~ place OF the " shioe lhey WI
money from the Association.
Beaver, q local pitcher OF East Washington, Is it
be given chance by the Nationals. lie pitched IL
the game OF Friday against picked nine with Bar
and Irolt among them and did wonderfully wen
A queer sight at Capitol Park yesterday was tn,
appearance Of the Lancaster team with Grape OF
their arms out OF respect To Gen. Grant Outside
the Stiffness OF the sight the gang played IKE the
were at a funeral, and for decency sake they ba'
better discarded II.
Glsdmon led the team In batting on their last trip
Let's hope he viii continue 10 mud way 10 hit th
ball
J Mountain or Mouniioy would be good pitehe
for tue Nationals 10 secure now that ihey nave e
Gagus go IL Is probable that both Gagus and Nor
rissey will 90 10 the Bostons.
Manager scanlon yesterday released Gagus an
Morrlssey and signed Trott Tor the balance OF fb
season. TIott II IL UNDERSTOOD viii catch and pla
! iirst base when Baker Is not playing. II H. ais
understood that the manager is In negotiation for
, new pitcher.
Beside9 the LancasIers on Monday and Tuesday
tue Nationals VIII also play the Ifen.ons on Wed
nesday, Thursday, and Friday, and the Eewarks o
Saturday This 10 an array OF games that ought I
bring out the largest crowds OF the season, as q
the clubs are playing excellent ball
{ Moving.
I The second meeting OF the Potomac River regalt
: committee was held Thursday evening, al the Polt
: mac boa,-house- There was a fuN attendance Z
y members, aud good deal Of routine business va
transacted necessary for the OF the big ever
y OF September 10. The following committees wef
appointed: on transportation, Arthur d. Kerr j. .
HolllsteT, w. W. Boarman. and II. Il. PalrO: TeceI
4 ton, DR.. W. r. King, $. w. Stinemetz, and w.