Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-21
WORLD OF SPORTS.

DEMOCRATS DO UP THE AMERICANS.
 After many weeks of anxious suspense and uncertainty, two hines from the EVEN ING DEMOCRAT and American offices crossed bats yesterday afternoon on the old Water bury grounds Considerable talk had time previous to the game, and close and exciting contest was expected; but alas how different was the result. For the first two innings both sides played an even game, but in the last of the third inning the terrific slugging and daring base run ming of the DEMOCRAT team gave them 8 deserved victory, and proved Waterloo to the American team. Rain and dis heartened and badly beaten team being the obstacles in the way of a continuance. One remarkable feature of the game was the daring sliding to bases of the DEMO- GRATIS left fielder Swift. Twenty odd hits were made off the American pitcher, and but two of the DEMOCRATS twirler. The rect account was impossible. The score stood at the end of game, Democrats 23, Americans 2.
 A dispatch from Boston says that the release of Campana of the Manchesters has been purchased by the Bostons. He will --Al>;-a- -haao fl,. 4a.o DusuoTo -------""-
 In the last Chicago game Clarkson was put out for turning to the left. Umpire Valentine would not allow the play. The rule is very distinct on this point, and yet few umpires have the sand to stick to the letter of base ball.
 There was only a small attendance at the Waterbury -Norwalk game on the West End grounds yesterday. Fitzgerald and McAlenny and Collins and Fitzpatrick composed the batteries. The score was to in favor of the home team.
 Reckoning the season at six months John Clarkson, Boston's $10,000 pitcher, who will probably not pitch more than an l average of two games a week during the season, will be paid the handsome wages of $333, ,331 an hour or $5.55 a minute for his services. | The Cleveland club last night released Pitcher Mike Morrison, and he is free to go where he chooses. His work this season has been very bad, and he showed no dis position to obey Snyder or gain control of the ball. Stemmyer was also given the option of laying off without pay or being released.
 The weight of ball bats will run from 33 to 40 ounces, only the heavy weight players using the latter weight. Connor, Kelly and Anson all use the 40 ounce bat, but | GucIc dIo uoG uduy p1dJoAo oA VAoV SoAAoAe in the country. You will find that the average weight of the bat used by profes sional players to be about 34 ounces.
 What does the Waterbury newspaper nine say to having game Meriden vs Waterbury newspapers at Bridgeport, or the Fourth of July. Let's hear from you Waterbury. You accepted our challenge Now let's arrange details. s.-Meriden Re publican. You issued the challenge and should allow Waterbury to select the grounds. Our nine is ready and anxious but would rather play at home. However if you can arrange for game at Bridge port we're wid you.
 First Citizen-What do you know about
 base ball to-day. Second citizen-I know nothing whatever about it and don't want
 to. It is beneath my notice, and hold ir
 profound contempt all those who connect } themselves in any way with it. It is a dis
 reputable, disorganizing, immoral, repre-
 hensible, gambling waste of time and
 money First Citizen-Well, I'll bet you
 $100 the Washington boys win the pennan1 ! this year. Second Citizen (eagerly)EII l take that. Put up your money quick. despise the game, but Pm no fool-Wash } ington Critic.