The morning call., 1890-04-07

The trouble yesterday, which resulted in
the forfeiture of the game to Oakland,
should have never occurred, and the dis
puted question ought to have been settled
long before the clubs appeared on the field.
O'Neil was not to blame. as he was simply
acting under instructions from his manager.
Robinson maintains that an agreement
had been reached between himself and
Finn whereby both the San Francisco and
Oakland bali parks should be considered
home grounds except when the two cities
are pitted against each other. In other
words, when Oakland and San Francisco
play together the Captains shall tess for
choice of innings; when the Colonies play
either Stockton or Sacramento here, or
Frisco plays one of the country clubs in
Oakland. then the bay clubs shall be
considered to be on home ground. Finn
does not deny that such an agreement
had been reached but did net trouble him.
self about peaceably settling the squabble.
He told Captain Ebright to toss for choice
of innings, but the player declined to do
so, saying he was acting properly in base
ball sense, and wished to understand his
position in the matter. Finn should have
compelled Ebright to submit, and the mat
ter would have ended there. Sheri-
dams decision, however, was perfectly
correct under the existing circum-
stances. The league schedule provides
for games across the bay, the first contest
being dated for last Friday and so far as
the umpire knew in his official capacity the
Oaklands had grounds of their own. His
decision was based on Rule 90 of the Ma
tional League playing rules, which reads:
The choice of innings shall be given to
the captain of the home club, who shall
also he the sole judge of the fitness of the
ground for beginning game after RAIN"
The forfeited game will count in the league
percentages. Manager Robinson after the
filed 81 nTOtpSt AGAINST Shnridnp's da-
csion.
stockton has been winning a few games
lately, but mark my words, the team will
undergo several changes if the Directors
wish to keep up with the procession" so
said gentleman few days ago who has
been ON the Coast year in the interest of
an Eastern sporting-goods house. 81
think" he continued, IF the club was
placed in my charge | could bring it up to
the level.of the other teams in the league.
Buckley in center and Osborne in lett The
latter is a Colorado man. who is heavy
left-handed batter who led his league in
hitting. would place Sharp, also a Colo
RADIO league man. at short, where he would
do better than Fudger, and his hitting
would be of great value to the club.
Fadger would pitch occasionally, but
Borchers would be obliged to go into the
box three out Of every four games. | would
have the nine under one manager
WiLuOuL DCiub ny u DOdIu Ol
Directors and pay less attention to record
playing, which. ] understand, is closely
scrutiniZed by the,club's controllers. would
also secure Sam Barley, who played with
the Pittsburgs and st. Louis Browns. He was
at one time captain of the Pittsburg team,
and one year led the second basemen in
fielding and batting in the National League.
He would come here at very moderate
salary. and is anxious to secure an engage
ment in California. AS captain and first
baseman he would prove star in the
league"
The first triple on the Banner Island dia-
mOnd was made Saturday, Mcdonald, Stick
ney and Isaacson participating. Mcdonald
gathered in hot line drive from Fairhurst's
bat. Kelly and Dallas, were at first and
lead, expecting that Fairhurst had hit
safely. After catching the ball Mcdonald
tossed it to Stickney. who touched out
Kelly. Dallas made frantic effort to get
back to first, but the ball, propelled with all
the strength at the command of Cannon
ball" Bill, beat him, and when Donahue
called runner out" the crowd in the grand
stand gave whoop loud enough to wake
McGinty.
Since Henry Harris left the Stockton Club
many people have been curious to ascertain
by what right he takes an active part in the
affairs OF the league. He was asked the
question recently, and replied: Il take
part in the management Of The league by
reason Of being Secretary and Treasurer of
the Haight-street Ball Ground Association,
and also on account Of my interest in base
ball matters generally. l wish it to be dis
tinctly understood that have no more con-
troll of the San Francisco Club than the boy
who pays 10 cents to occupy @ seat in the
kindergarten. My interests are with all
the clubs, and want TO see the best team
win.''
Club pride is strong among the Stocktons
this season, and the nine plays harmoni-
ously. 1t doesn't matter If you do lose a
game or two now at the commencement OF
the race" remarked a person who takes
great interest in baseball to Fogarty.
Yes, 1t does" replied the Stockton Cap
tain; "a game lost is a game lost, and It
counts just as much now as at the end of
the season. We want to win at the start.
| and keep on winning, and that's what
we're going TO do" You bet," Clipped
| in two or three other members of the team.
who were standing near.
| Len Stockwell. in a letter to friend in
| this city, says he is highly pleased with the
| Cleveland team. He has been assigned to
catch and will not play an out-feld posi-
| ton. He says Smalley has been showing
| up well in exhibition games and is quite a
| fav0rite. Veach has not touched drop of
| liquor since he went East and is playing
| good ball. The club is anxious to come to
| California at the close Of the season, and il
| the team finishes in good place StOckwell
| says the trip will probably be made.
When the Stockton management first an