The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-06

ington Base Ball Club to Mr.. A. w. Coleman, |
of Coleman & Coleman, the lawyers, of 1906 F |
street. The cause of this move by President |
Hewett was that he did not consider it judicious |
to pursue the business any longer at dead loss
to himself. The club has not done well this !
year, as it was hoped it would witha twenty-five |
cent tariff good playing association, and clubs
evenly matched The location of Atlantic Park
was too remote to catch the crowd, and then,
too, the club took such an awful tumble in their
play that people became thoroughly tired, and
would not take the long, hot sultry ride to see
the games. Last week a move was made by
which Capital Park was secured for the rest of
the season, and the attendance became larger,
but still 1t was not enough to justify President
Hewett in remaining at the helm, so he made
the assignment. The players salaries are due
for portion of June, but they will be paid.
Assignee Coleman will sell the team to any one
desrous of purchasing, while President Hewett
announces he is willing to take certain num-
Der of shares of stock, provided joint stock
company is organized. The future of the club
is at present in doubt, but they will continue to
fill the schedule out as arranged.
Sunday base ball playing received its quietus
on Sunday last, when the Sheriff of Alexandria
County swooped down on the grounds and ar
rested Treasurer Burket and the players. The
intelligent justice of the peace of the locality,
colored man, without hat, Shoes or collar, held
court in the grand stand and fined the whole
crowd S47, which was paid, and the game pro-
ceeded This did not suit the Sheriff, and he
stood around vowing vengeance He prevailed
on the "JudgeE to issue warrant, charging
Mr. Burket with running an unlicensed game
and as this is iailable Mr.. Burket received the
quiet tip and left unceremoniously, hotly pur-
sued by the Sheriff. 1t was race in buggies,
struck the Long Bridge the Sheriff was hun
dred yards behind Erit Sunday base ball.
The Columbia Athletics were successful in
both of their games on the Fourth, at Hamp-
ton, Va, scores being ga and GA. Green
played wonderful game at second, having
many difficult chances, and accepting them all
without an error. The other features were the
batting of Dickinson and Wells, and the pitch
ing of Dashiel. Capt Stinemetz's presence
had the desired effect on the Columbia boys,
there being marked improvement in their
work. Manager Sims is elated over the sue
cess of the trip. The Hamptons are a team
of professionals, comprising such players as
Lee (late of Indianapolis,) Smith, of the Rich
monds, and Mike Gaule, a professional from
Baltimore. The Columbias should feel proud.
In the National League the heavy batters are
in this order: Boston-Lowe leads his League
with record of AT; Tucker is the only other
Boston man whose record is 300; his is .304
New York-Tiernap, .315; Burkett, .312; Ester
.301; O'Brien, 1903. ladephaaaoschriver,
1885, Clements, .316: Hamilton, 300. Cincin-
nati-Reilly, .312 Knight, 309 Mari, 200.
Chicago-Burns, .329. Pittsburg-Decker, 1926.
.264.
There is a big growl in the Buffalo Club.
Jack Rowe doesn't seem to be good manager
or captain, says the Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph. One player declares that there was a
lack of team work. Rowe had an idea that 1t
was best for him to hit the ball out and won't
sacrifice, and, of course, his players will not
follow suit. On Wednesday Wise was hit by a
pitched ball. He actually declined to go to his
base 1t was on this kick that Hanlon was
| fined S6O Wise didn't 90 and finally m a6a a
base hit. That was all he wanted.
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Umpire Valentine, of the Atlantic Associa,
tion, could not be at the Jersey City game yes
terday. mo delivery at the post office on the
4th prevented him getting before the 9TH his
letter of appointment dated the 3d.
The Washingtons when they do play bad bal
make it tiresome for the spectators. Theil
morning exhibition on the Fourth was of the
''chumpiest kind"
Mace has been taken back into the fold. He
is good pitcher, but must remember that gooi
pitchers easily break down when they go at il
at too lively pace.
Jordan seems to have come back to his ole
form, AS he is hitting the ball q ld Brouthers
Keep It up, Mickey; .,'s:. we know you can do it.
Wentz is playing great ball. In the meal
time Jerry O'Brien is regaling himself with sun
baths on the players bench.
Gleason acts as if he was shirking sharp hit
made in his territory Better work is expected
than this
Daniels is getting into form, and his pitchin!
is now regarded as equal to Phillips's.
AS soon as the club assigned they commenced
, to play good ball.
/ Assignee Coleman seems to be mascot.