The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13
OUTDOOR SPORTS.


The coup d'etat OF the National club last week
was me sensation OF the day, and the manner In
IN Its effects upon the League clubs The situation
OF AFFAIRS previous TO 1t was about as follows: At
was passed giving the National club Of This civ prior
right for Ambulance in that organization over all
other ON elites This was virtually an admission as
had been purchased by the League and were held 10
advance their interest The National Club under an
and Carroll, of the Providence team, provided club
IN the West was admitted to take the Buffalos'
place. The directors Of the League were nego,iat.
ranks, and were very confident the deal would he
consummated up to within ten days, when at meet
ing OF tnat cuo they unanimously agreed to stand
by the American Association. This was damper
on the League, and almost immediately telegram
from Chicago announced that the League would
play the season Of 1856 with but six clubs and as
this despatch was said to be authorized by Spalding
some credence was given II. With only six clubs in,
ganizaton, with no future before 1t even as an in.
dependent team, About this time communication
was received by Manager scanlon, inviting him TO
come to Philadelphia to attend the meeting OF the
American Association for Tuesday OF last week
a nne meaning , o. me communication soon leaked
grand bounce and the National Club admitted TO
their place. Thus 1t will be seen TINT while our city
derives the greatest benefit, 1t also allowed the
American Association an opportunity to give the
League rather deep stab in lis vital parts for
another for their ally, the "Mets, )" who have hSen cen
used Tor several seasons as the means OF making
known all important measures that come before the
Association. While many may regret that our city
will be deprivedof League membership, the majority
OF baseball enthusiasts agree that 1t is the best
place for the National Club, a club that years ago
was the originator of the present American Asso-
citation No underhand work was performed by our
home directors; they simply acted as business men
would act under the same crcumstanccs They
were enthusiastic over their chances Of getting into
the League at trst, but as they saw the same grad
ually drifting away they gladly Joined ranks with
the American Association, who admitted them un-
hesitatingly into their organization Washington is
the League by their dickering have thrown away a
golden egg an opinion that President Young, Of the
ionger.headed baseball man never Existed WSs the
party who engineered the OF the Nationals
is due.
offered Manager Scanon 5000 IL he would refuse
to go into the American Association This is the
scheme for only six clubs, and finding what nice ice
plumb this city was he changed his tactics and he
came very DESTROYS OF seeing this town In the
League.
through with only six clubs they will commit an act
next to suicide. 1t will elevate the American Asso-
have Newark in the East, and Indianapolis Milwau-
kee, and Cleveland to select from in the West to
make make up their quota Of clubs; Newark is FIRST.
Grass paying baseball city, as 1t has nearly 10000
Inhabitants.
Paul Hines has made known his intention OF again
attempting to catch ball thrown from the top of
the old chestnut alone.
By the deal with the American Association the
National Club Is to secure Lynch and Cushman as
pitchers, and Holbert and Reipschlager catchers
This will make their team about follows, leaving
out, Of course, the Providence players: Barr LYNCH
and Cushman, pitchers; Fumer, Heipschlager, and
ond-base; Gladman, thirdbase Houck, short. stop;
Burch, efteld, with the two other places yet be
filled. 1t is more than probable that Hines Will
come here.
harI Snv hlIuba
here some time ago turns out, as THE SUNDAY
msEaLD said i would to be lie made out Of the
Jones, OF the Cincinnati club.
Sam Crane, who played last season with the Buff
falo and Providence clubs, will play next year with
the Nationals 10 the right field Crane believes him
sell to be pitcher, who, II given chance, would
make it Interesting for all bafsmen He is the cham
pion long-dstance thrower, lisa sure catch, and an
falos, Is also wanted by the Nationals, az it now
looks as II Fulmer would be made to stay in Balti-
and Trott, OF the Newarks and il he does he will
let Fulmer come back TO Washington.
Hines says he will not play in st. Louis or Phia-
delphia aud is very much incensed at the idea OF
the League holding him up for sale. The National
Club would like TO secure him, but they will not
give one penny to purchase his release.
Maybe White and Cook don't regret the step they
made by signing so fast with the Loulsvles Now
both OF them have got TO go and build up a new
reputation IN a city where the least naw will bring
for little whi!e where they arc known and appre.
ciated, how much better they would have fared
Rowing.
II the Light Infantry puts up an eight-Oared shell
Tor competition at their fair 1t will excite great
rivalry between the Analostan and Washington
clubs. The Capital Club would also enter the race,
and might prove the dark horse
Who will be the successor to President Coon, of
me Columbus? The HERALD is positive the gen.
teman's name commences with the seventh letter
OF the alphabet.
Capt. Doxson, of the Poomacs, having served one
year in his trying position, will gracefully retire at
the next annual meeting. The friends OF Claude
would make 1rst-class Officer, and would wear his
honors most proudly. MI. James Durant isanxious
70 be nrst Lieutenant, while Second Lieut.. Fisher
be reelected II he so desires.
Charles Kintner says he must let boating alone
next summer, as business Is TOO combining now to
admit OF his training. II Charley Keeps up his plan
q retiring each year he Will BECOME as famous as
Maggie Mitchell ami her farewell perform
ance. The first touch OF balmy spring Will wait
Kint. over to tho clubhouse next year, and he will
not leave until all engagements have been filled.
Where will the N; a. A. Q. hold It's next annual
meeting? Again Washington is being urged to
accept me INITIATIVE. What's the matter with the
clubs Of the Schuylk Navy?
The question Of crews next year will not worry
the Potomacs much, as they have admitted no many
class will be hlled easily What fine senior crew
could be made out Of McRae, Kearney, Elmore,
Fisher rs, and others: Reynolds and Becker are two
Of the trophies lost last year, An eight made up
Reynolds, Cornwall, Warden, sprapgc, Wheeler, !
and others would do well at the sharpless regatta.
At $40
We place on our counters tomorrow morning i've
styles satinlined chinchla and kersey mems over
COATS None better at s25 to $50 In the city. Call
and see them, saks Company
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