The morning call., 1890-05-19

At the league meeting Saturday night it
was the unanimous opinion of the Directors
that President None should take the UNI
pires in hand and compel them to enforce
each and every rule that tends to make play
lively, interesting, business-like and respec-
table. Personalities in coaching were al
luded to frequently aud the general opinion
seemed to be that they should be sup
pressed. The leniency of umpires in
the matter of inficting fines was con-
demned and Mr.. None stated that
henceforth there would be better conduct
on the field or heavy fines would be in
flicted. Several suggestions were made,
among them being that players be COM
PEELED to run on and off the field during
game; that no one but batters and coach
ers be allowed to leave the bench, and that
the man next on the batting-list should be
compelled to be III readiness to step to the
plate. None yesterday informed Sheridan
of the wishes OF the Directors, and the in-
provement was decidedly noticeable. There
was less offensive coaching and the time be-
tween innings was very short. The entire
game occupied only Sc minutes-one of the
quickest games played in the league.
Borchers is in disgrace. AS the finale of
big spree lie tried to clean out restaurant
in Stockton, and when his friends remon-
strated with him he got mad and began
lay hands on. Two policemen were neces-
sary to take him to Jail, where he was left
over night In the morning his swelled
head had considerably reduced. He was
taken before the Police Court and fined $40.
Inc fine was paid by Fogarty. Borchers
promised eternal sobrety to the Judge, but
was hardly released before he was at his
old tricks. The management suspended
him for the remainder of the season and
fined him 500. Borchers had considerably
aF1r xNn nd iC hoh in ar hot
ahead. When suspended he was broke, aud
the boys took up collection to send him TO
Sacramento. But Borchers did not 60
home. he went to Sacramento and got
drunk on the money given him. The Stock
ton Club is to be congratulated on having
got rid of such fellow.
When Hapeman pitched against the Sac
ramentos Thursday at Stockton they banged
him a will, sizing him up for fourteen safe
hits, with a total of twenty-five bases.
Saturday he was III the box against Sacra-
mento again, and the Senators gleefully az
ticipated another smuggling picnic. but they
were ingloriCusly disappointed. At the end
of nine innings the Senators had just as
many hits as they commenced with-none,
and Hapeman was apparently as fresh as
when lie first went into the box.
The season will soon be two months old,
and no preparation has been made for get
ting out the averages OF the California
LCdouCs -NOL d las Dtbu
in fact the special book made for the pur-
pose has not been ordered. 1t is Secretary
Firms duty to attend to the compilation
and publication of these interesting data. but
one OF Sir Michaels axioms is never do to-
day what you can POSTPONE till tomorrow"
Fairhurst has been released by Stockton
at his own request. He persisted in taking
such poor care of himself that he will prob
ably never have good use Of his throwing
arm again. While catching in the game
Slfl dnNr In frlsa to hal ...l 1t
right arm dropped helplessly by his side,
the muscles twitching and quivering in a
slckenlng manner. He has been unable to
properly throw to bases for some time.
The Stockton management are now begin
ming to comprehend what mistake they
made when they allowed Harper to 60 and
replaced him with Borchers. Just when
Stockton needed pitcher Borchers was
found wanting, while Harper is man that
can always 10 depended on. Harper is
pitching great ball for Sacramento, while
Stockton is engaged in the disastrous ex-
pertinent OF trying 'phenoms."
rumOr was started last week that Pur-
cell would soon be in baseball again, and
that he had consented to pitch for the San
FranciscOs. The report grew out of re-
mark made by Purcell that he would like to
play ball again. He was seen by Finn and
stated that while he would be pleased to
pitch again for exercise his position was
such that he could never again enter ON
Dave Levy. Barry and Cooney went yes
terday evening to Portland to Join Harris
team. Perrier and Jack Hayes will go
North to-day. A number of other local
players will also be signed by Harris. In
cell was offered situation In the team, but
he declined to 60. The salaries paid in the
North almost equal those paid here.
MIR. Finn, although a street contractor,
baseball manager and Secretary of the
California League, finds time hanging
heavily ON mis- hands, and has entered the
political arena to be kept busy during spare
moments. He was elected President of
political club Saturday night
Hapeman performed a remarkable feat
Saturday in preventing the Senators from
getting hit off his delivery. 1t will prove
one OF the notable incidents liz the history
Of the league. BY the way, was not Hape-
man blacklisted by Manager George when
he skipped from Sacramento last year with
breckenridge?
Cobb played right field Saturday for Oak
land, and at the end of one inning con-
Guided 1t was not worth while to 60 to the
bench, as there was little likelihood of going
to bat. He sat down on a cross-beam on
the fence, and was fined So 90 for his lazi-
ness by Manager Robinson.
AT the league meeting SATURDAY. night