The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
SPORTING MATTERS.
The Chicagos Demonstrate their Superior
Ball Playing.

CHICAGO, September 3O.-There was an
indescribable scene OF tumultous cheering
and hatswinging at the White Stocking
Baseball Park this afternoon at the
close of the ninth inning. when it was Ger.
tain that victory had again perched on the
banners OF the home team, giving them an
almost undisputed claim to the National
League pennant. They defeated the New
York stalwarts by score of 2 to l, with
an inning to spare. The attendance was
IL 300, and this despite Il sky which con-
stantly threatened rain. The audience
was kept clear OF the field, however, to pre-
vent any possible interference with the
| work OF the out fielders, and by this means
no ground rules were necessary. The
Chicagos scored their runs in the fourth
and seventh innings, both OF which we're
earned. The first was made by two-base
hit from Dalyrimple's bat, followed by a
one base hit by Gore. bringing in Dalyrimple.
In the seventh inning with two men out,
Pfeiffer second a clean home run over the
right field fence. The New York team
scored their run in the ninth inning, when
the shadows were thickening very fast, by
two successive throws on first base from
the in-feld to Anson who was unable to
distinguish the ball, and failed to get it..
The game was a splendid and exciting con-
test throughout, and until darkness began
it was totally devoid OF errors.
OTHER GAMES.
PHILADELPHIA, September aO.--Athletics
5, Pittsburgs 2.
BALTIMORE, September 3O.-Baltimores
l, Louisvilles Is.
ST. LOUIS, September 3O.-St. Louis 3,
Philadelphias s.
BROOKLYN. September 3O.-St. Louis 5,
Brooklyns 13.
BUFFALO, September sO.-Buffalos 3,
BOstons 5.
New YORK, September 3O.-Metropolitan
3, Cincinnatis /.
DETROIT, September 3O.-Providences 5,
Detroits 8.
ENG LIsH RACING.
LONDON, September 3O.-At the October
meeting at Newmarket the great handicap
was won by Janet, Hop Scotch second,
Stourwick third. Eight starters.
GREAT STALLION RACE.
BosroN. September 3O.-Following is the
summary in the great stallion race at
Mystic Park to-day:
Special stallion race for the Spirit of the
Times cup, valued at $1,000, with an
added purse of $7,125.
J. H. Mays, Augusta, Maine, br. s.
Pilot knox."::.................. l
r. B. Conklin's, Greenport, L. l., br. 8.
King Wilkes. ................,...........2 2 3
NJ. L. Smiths Iona, Mich, b. Mont
gomery
A. J. Fesk's, Syracuse, n. u, b. S.
King ............................44 4
J. H. Pages, Wyoming Territory, BIS.
acknowledgements. Or.
Time. 2:19a, 2:2OA, 2:2O.
TAME FIGHT.
DENVER, Colo, September 80. - Two
thousand persons were present at the Ex-
position building tonight to witness the
sparring contest between Jack Burke, the
Irish lad, and John P. Glow, champion of
Colorado. Local celebrities had amused
the audience for an hour or more, when
Sheriff Graham announced that both prin.
cipals would he placed under arrest if a
single Knockout blow was given, and di-
rected the contestants to use none
other than six-ounce gloves. All bets were
then declared off. Burke announced that
any persons believing him to be party to
a hippodrome could get their money at the
door. Four rounds were then fought,
Burke in each showing his immense superb
ority over Glow. No decision was given.