The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-13

arguments. The judge took the papers, and
said that he would give decision on Tuesday
next. The question hinges upon the judicial
Interpretation of the words ''work'' and "busi-
ness" The Sabbath Observance Society is aid
ing the county officers. To play ball on Sun
day is worth to the Baltimore club thus far
fully 50 900 game. Manager Barnie says that
snould the decision of the justice be adverse to
tiny boys" an appeal will not be taken, al
though such result Of the present trial would
be regarded by his people as little short of out.
rage.
The Washington assignee received notice
Yesterday from Messrs G. G. Cole and Edwin
Sutherland, representing NJ. B. Scanlon and
other creditors and stockholders of the club,
in which they state that the assignment is void
and If he disposes of any of the property he
does so at his risk. Pres ident Hewett said the
notice was all rot. ''If these parties were so
eager to secure something now why didn't
they help us out when money was needed The
assignee will go ahead and pay no attention to
the notice." said Mr. Hewett.
The Washington Stars have organized with
the following players: Garner and Gilroy,
catchers; O'Brine and E. Macknay, pitchers:
Davis, 1b; White, 2b; Williamson, 3d.; j.
Macknay, SIS; Henderson, If; Kelley, c.f.;
lenges to Thomas Davis, captain, 2313 street
northwest. The Stars would like to hear from
all clubs whose players are not over sixteen
years OF age.
The Abbotts defeated the Whistlers, the
champions of the Northwest on Friday by
score of 16 to 10. The features of the game
were the pitching of Conlee, Of the Abbotts;
the batting of Hamaker, O'Donnell, and Con-
lee, and the fielding of O'Donnel and Fergu-
son. The Abbotts are desirous of playing
clubs of seventeen and under. Address F. A.
Armstrong, 1858 Eighth street northwest.
Mr.. Coleman, assignee of the Washingtons,
low ra1n acolN iohn oh0Io
questonably one of the best men on the team,
and it seems odd for the club to travel without
an extra catcher. Nicholas yesterday de-
manded S1S5 back salary, but Treasurer Burket
den led that anything like that sum was due
him.
Jerry O'Brien has been released. When he
was paid off he discovered that there wasn't as
much money coming to him as he expected, So
bracing his nerve with a little firewater, he
went in search of Assignee Coleman to 'do
him up" Luckily for Jerry, he didn't find Mr.
Coleman.
CHICAGO, July. 12..The Chicago Tribune
says that the mission of President Spalding, who
is now in New York, is to buy the franchise of
the New York League club from Mr.. Day, and
that no one need be surprised to see him as
sumo control of the New York club in the near
future.
The Washingtons leave to-day for two
weeks trip abroad. They will play the follow
ing games this week: Tuesday and Wednesday,
Hartfords; Thursday and Friday, Worcesters:
Saturday, New Havens. They will return home
on the 2Sth, and will then meet the Batimores.
The International League, which embraces
clubs both in the Dominion of Canada and the
United States, walked the plank last week. The
dissolution of this club throws on the market
some splendid young material.
The League teams are commencing to double
the Brotherhood in point of attendance, though
that isn't saying much for the crowds at any of
games. They are not half as large as they were
last season.
Doran, the pitcher of the New Havens, struck
out fourteen Of the Worcesters in game last
week. He is Jim dandy.
Bird is doing some very strong batting at this
time. In fact, he seems to be the most reliable
hitter on the team.
Wilmington is playing splendid ball just at
this time. 'rhe Blue Hens'' may yet catch up
with the Senators.
The Jersey City people say there is no fear of
their club disbanding, and that they will play
the schedule out.
President Young, Of the League, is sanguine
that every club composing their circuit will fin
ish the season.
Kidd, the new pitcher of the Hartfords, occu-
pied similar position with the Wesleyan Col
lege team.
The League officials deny emphatically that
they are eager to make terms.
The game Thursday against the Wilmingtons
was of the chumpiest kind.
Wentz, of the Washingtons, loses his head at
critical points in the game.
Kinslow, of this city, is star catcher of the
Players League.
Who will be the first to succumb in the
Brotherhood?
Extra men are being unloaded by the clubs
There is trembling along the lines.