The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-02
The standing of the clubs is as follows:
AMERICAN.

The Philadelphia in Fridays game put in use a
sort o. system Of perpetual motion in the way in
circuit Of the bass The great base runners of the
visitors, with their knees padded would don these
oblivious Of Bakers Intellectual throwing, and, in
one or tive daring instances anchor at third in the
sane mastery manner. After reaching third IT.
drst, where by that time they generally seemed to
have another man. The man on nrst would then
the bases. or course this sort of thing could not
happen with Gilligan behind the bat, bat at the same
time 1t wa. glorious exhibltlon-for the Philaiel-
phlas. Upon our part we tried to beam upon them
with an approbAtive smile, but are not sure that
we fully concealed the hollow goneness of our frame
Fridays game has no doubt carried Its lesson that
doubtful expedieat. A better nrs,.baseman one
would have to 90 far to see But you cannot change
aleopardis spots. Baker has done well In a general
way behind the bat and the same is true Of mis-
work In the out neld but guarder OF the nrst bag
ne takes rank with the best in the country. We
man at first, Start or Baker, but local public Opinion
home games at least. solOnG as Baker keeps up his
uniformly good play the management will best
please lib patrons by placing him on fret base.
Any one who can suggest a nrst-class, available
catcher for the Washingtons should 90 and bore
scsnion. Inc crowd does not want to be panied
again by witnessing Baker play out Of his right pO-
sitlon.
Bars delivery has not yet come up to the stan
dard Of last year. He dldas well Casey in Thurs
days game, however.
The rapid increase Of the crowd which witnesses
the ball games from oeyond tho fence Is enormous
and Ia past being considered Joke. All kinds Of de-
vices are employed 10 obtaining view over the
above the fence line. 1t seems Impossible that sny
full-grown man with any self.respect about him viii
cooiy drive team or make use OF team for the
which business men Of Washington have expended
or VIII expend thousands Of dollars to AFFORD legit-
male amusement for CITY, Worse than this, they
pay sm all fee to an irresponsible cOlored driver Of
decrepit team piled with dry goods boxes and con-
grstniite themselves on their economy Atnorough
cept In the case OF the rrecaimabe, would be or the
management 70 hire photographer with an instan-
strategy the times of exposure could be rendered
uncertain. Then post the pictures In conspicuous
suggest that the management Join the Knights Of
Labor and have the originals Of the photos boycott
The crowd on G street en- route 10 the ball
general attention from the fair employees OF the
printing ONCE. The windows were crowded, and 1t
stitching department.
that unlawful and reprehensble habit on the part
OF their great bsse-ronners Of stealing the bases.
shield and ali. When he saw The frst attempt Of
Wood In the third inning to steal our second base
he quickly passed his authority down 10 Policeman
got away with the base. 1t ls proper TO say, how
ever that Wood was not run M but was allowed 10
is upoh b gvns ns personal nal
Knowles sized them up.
fewell should improve his score card The only
type-setting there ID In 1t from game to game con-
seem TO be taken with these TO Keep them in line
with the ta6ulated part There ought TO be pront
enough in \ 70 provide complete score card with
places for recording strike outs, passed balls left on
Dases, etc. The present old electrotype has done
duty long enough, Then the umpire has ceased to
nave any recognition on the card.
:, Every one got In hit in the opening game except
knowles and Shaw. Carroll and Ggan hit for two
bases, and Gladman for three.
The Boslons play here Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, and as these will be the only Opportu-
mites TO see the club play til near the fst 81 June
the boys should turn out largely and give them
good send OF. The fact that the BOstOls were only
defeated by scratch hit In the opening game with
Inc New forks IL evidence that they Will play good
ball.
Manager Scanlon last night released Mike Hines
he ssSlng proved unable to M the place required Of
nun; Hines VIII play In the future with the Charles
ton Club, OF South Carolina.
Crane will hereafter be change catcher, Baker
gong 10 the right Held permanently.
Shaw and Gllligan will be the battery against the
Boslons In Mondays game.
President Wood, Of the District League, has ap-
pSinIea C O. Sens.ensy, n " Parker, and Howard
A picked nine from Washington played q tie game
With tue naval cadets at Annapolis yesterday, the
score being bto6. The game was marked BY many
brilliant fielding plays, with the cadets slightly SUI
perlor al the bat The honors OF the day belong TO
Anderson, who pitched a nne game for the cadets
The cadets were very attentive and courteous 10
their visitors
Rowing.
The item IN THE HERALD OF last Sunday In rela-
ton 70 the time OF holding the nth Potomac regatta
was the cause OF much talk among the rowing men,
aud Tor once there seems unAnimity upon the sub
lect among the three leading organizations. Mr..
W. ii. Gibson, OF the Colnmbas, undoubtedly one
OF the beat boating authorities OF The club and river
says that he thinks about September would be the
most acceptable date and would sui, the ColuInbas
Capt. Zappone, Of the Polomacs, thought that Sep
TENDER was beyond question the best mont, Ia ihe
year to row. and said that his club had always stuck
gu. for that time III all regatta neetinas. The same
opinion ID expressed among the Analostans and II
would seem as II for the clubs would be agreed
10 selecting Tue date OF the regatta.
Among the Polomacs there is mere activity than
has been shown for years, the new men, OF whom 70
much sexpected,showlngu up nearly every Afternoon,
and under the eyes Of some Of the old Oarsmen are
putting IN good deal Of preliminary work on The
water The hopes Of the club are very bright indeed
Tor this season, brighter than for years past as the
new Iuen are heavier aud more muscular. than any