National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-24
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.
Records Of tho Base Ball Clubs-Daily
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Records Of tho Base Ball Clubs-Daily
Released - Tho French Derby
Knocked Out In Thirteen Seconds.
The third week of May sees the two great
base ball organizations under full Roadway,
and closed by the Detroits, Of the League,
and Sc. Louis Browns, Of the American
Association, in the lead Of all competitors.
The brilliant playing Of the Detroits has
caused considerable surprise among the
knowing ones, as the practice games In
dulged in during April did not give promise
of the good work that thoy are now doing.
However, the greater number Of their VIC
tories have been gained upon their own
grounds, and when tho club takes Its trip
east this week O change may come over the
spirit OF their dreams. The Chicagos are
in the second position, and are more than
likely to retain their advantage for some
time to comet New York third, st. Louis
fourth, Philadelphia fifth, Boston sixth,
Kansas City seventh, and The Nationals last.
This record will no doubt be very mate
rally changed by the games to be played
this week, and local bah patrons, while re-
| GREETING that the home club has been so
unlucky as to lose every game II has so far
| played while away, still think that when the
nine face their opponents at Capitol Park to
do battle for victory, the tide will turn, and
| defeats will not be so frequent as they have
been Of late. The Nationals are badly handi-
capped for the want Of another good bat
terry, and will never be in proper trim until
such players are engaged, although, be 1t
said to the management's credit, they are
making vigorous efforts to strengthen the
weak spots In the club. Daily, who IL was
| thought would prove valuable man In the
| pitchers box, has turned out complete
failure, and was released Saturday night In
Detroit. This leaves Shaw and Barr as the
only available twirlers on hand. In order
| to secure a third, Mr.. Hcwett went to
Newark last week and again made an
exceedingly liberal offer for the release
| OF Smith and Daily. No definite conclusion
| was arrived at, but II money can get these
two men away from Newark they will play
| with the National Club.
The Nationals would also like 10 buy
Cooks release from Louisville, and II that
good catcher is willing to again play In
Washington and can get his release from
the club from the Falls City, Cook will don
the uniform Of the home club, and give his
valuable services to the local team.
Much has been said concerning the In
activity Of the management In not securing
frstclass additions to the club, so as to
make It formidable competitor to the
other League teams but where are these
additions to como from2
After suffering two defeats In Detroit thu
Nationals will again to-day try conclusion
with the Wolverines and fight hard for vic
tory. Tuesday the local club will leavt
Detroit, and arrive here on Wednesda,
evening. On Thursday the champion Chi
cago nine will make their first appearance
In Washington since 1880, and rs the publi
arc anxious to witness the contests between
the Nationals and the visitors, the larges
crowd 1.-THE season will no doubt be In at
tendance.
The standing OF the clubs In the League
and American Association up TO and includ
ing Saturdays games follow: