Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-16

The local ball club returned from its last
Eastern trip of the season yesterday, with
one victory to its record for the entire jour.
new. The players all looked in good condi.
tion, aud were as merry as if they had
won every game on the trip. Defeat GER
tainly had left no sad impressions on their
countenances. Manager Hanlon, however, was
somewhat disconsolate about the disastrous
trip, and talked frankly about it.
THE players" be said, "were weary to start
on the journey Eastward. They had played so
many hard games at home day after day that
many Of us were sick when we started for the
East. l felt very sick. indeed, and Dunlap was
far from well. Our pitchers were all out of
form. and altogether, we were in a very bad
condition. ] am in hopes that we will brace up
from now on until the end of the season. The
end is not far of now, and think we will win
good majority of the games we have to play.
Excepting three games, we play all the balance
Of the season on the home grounds"
THE TWO NEW PITCHERS.
Referring to the two new pitchers that are ex-
pected to Join the club, the manager said: II
don't think that Hess will come but if he does we
will give him a trial. He was highly recon-
mended to Mr.. Nimick, and that's all know
about him. have not seen him pitch. How
ever we would like to try him. / don't know
anything as to whether or not Jones, of Home
stead, will join u.s. That is in Mr.. Nimick's
hands. understand that he is a very promis-
ing pitcher"
"Will Morris be retained?" was asked.
"Now cannot say anything about that. The
matter is not in my charge, but is left entirely
with Mr.. Nimick and the directors. cannot
say anything on the subject"
The team will tackle the Clevelands to-day
for the last series of the season. There is very
little enthusiasm about the games, entirely be-
cause of the poor showing of the club during
its last trip. The Clevelands, however, have
lately been something of mascot for the home
club, and it may be that their presence here
may change the path of defeats to one of vic
tory. The Babies, however, are playing a strong
game and it will not be surprising if they win
two out of the three games that they are ex-
pected to play here. The home team is un-
doubtedly once more in difficulties with its
pitchers; and as there will be many extra
games to play here, the probability is that the
finish of the season will be just disastrous as
the former part has been.
PITCHER CONWAY DOUBTFUL.
1t is not expected that Conway will go into
the box any more this year. Some Of his friends
think he will and if he does not maui will be
called in to pitch.
Morris case is still undecided but the direct
tors may determine this week. by letter, what
will be done with HIM. If he is released it is
not probable that he will play any more this
year. He is inclined to stay at his home and
manage his business.
Calvin will pitch for the home club to-day
and either O'Brien or Gruber will be in the box
for tine visitors. 1t may be that Jones will be
given try against the Clevelands either to-
morrow or Wednesday. If he is to be tried at
all the best opportunity seems to be this week.
He has many admirers in and about PittsDurg,
and they are wistful that he be given trial as
soon as possible.
After the present series with Cleveland is
finished the home club will go to Indianapolis
for three games, and return to the home
grounds to-day week. The WashingtOns will
then be here and will be followed by the other
three Eastern clubs. Boston will close the
season. and il is probable that the close will be
exciting because of the close struggle between
the Bean Eaters and the Giants. This fact may
% make the closing games Of the season the most
exciting of the year.