Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-05-25

score several times. Inere were err
rors on both sides, and some of
them costly ones. Rider was called
country, and told to take the hay
seed out of his hair, but before the
game progressed far, the hooters
pulled in their horns and looked like
they wanted the services of doc
tor. Pitzer never played better be-
hind the bat. His jumps for Riders
high balls, batting and throwing out
at second and third bases, were loud
ly applauded Middlecamp held
short-stop in great style. .Combs
only had one chance in right field,
running catch, but he took it in great
style and by an admirable long drive,
threw g runner out at the home plate.
Cayanaugh, at second base, was in
fine shape. He never played better,
and the Winchester boys toward the
end, didn't banker to steal from first
to second. Timmons had not an err
ror at first base, and deserves con-
graduation for his playing and inn
proved batting Fatty Bowers, on
third base, was there every time, and
his throw out Of runner at home
plate was very pretty. His coaching
was also very good, "and greatly
amused the crowd and energized the
runners. Shay played great ball, hit
ting safe every time, and is valua-
bic acquisition to the team. So is
Hollis, whose long drive to left
field for three bases, set the crowd
Wild with excitement. Combs stung
the sphere for two-bases, too. In
deed tie boys all played great ball,
and but for the wet grass, the score
would not lave gone over four either
way. Winchester has number of
good players--HefIlebower Ander-
son, Moore, Colvin, etc. Moore is
an excellent pitcher and perfect
little gentleman. He received moth
ing like the support he deserved be-
hind the bat. The Winchester play
ers have the making Of q good club.
They need q good catcher, field
captain who will be obeyed, and
bit more practice. Discipline is a.
most entirely absent. Mr.. Charles
Spangler, who umpired the game al
most through, is the best and fairest
umpire we ever saw, knowing, as he
stated, mo one while umpiring." We
would like to say as much of Mr..
Grove, who took his place, but can
not candidly do so, though he is a
nice little fellow. He knows very lit
tie about the rules and is apt to IA
vor the home team at every close de-
cision We never met q more genial
or pleasanter set of fellows then the
Winchester club and feel very CRATE
full for their gentlemanly and kind
treatment. There was one trouble,
however, that ought to be corrected
in the future, if possible, and that
was the discourtesy shown visiting
club, in the sneers and derisive
shouts Of the scum of the town.
There was some of this kind of work
last Monday IT is mean and ought
to be stopped. We hope our people
will not do it. 1t is very unpleasant
and unnecessary If other people
want TO mistresC our club let them
do it. Ii is unmanly to pay back in
that kind Of conduct. Let our peo-
pie set them an example, and let the
visitor to our town, even ifhe comes
as base-ballist, be treated with
courtesy and honor as long as he be-
HAYES himself. Neither base ball or
any of the manly sports should in
spire rudeness but the very oppo-
site. 1t fact, chivalry and politeness
are elements in the true composition
OF physical skill and prowess. A bull
dozer and a dirt thrower disgrace
any cause We say this much at the
outset OF base ball season if We are
to have one, in the name Of decency
and honor. or course the club was
not TO be blamed they felt the in
justice Of the thing as much as their
visitors and guests. The game was
a pretty one, considering everything,
and we hope when the boys come
down here, they may be shown q
good time, and make a better show
ing. We wish them well. At night
dance was given to the base ball
club at which the boys enjoyed them
selves greatly.
The following is the score by in
nings
Winchester % 0 0 2 0 Ito
Martinsb'g 8 2 2 6 8 0 0-25