The morning call., 1890-10-27

Colonel RObinson's denunciation of UNI
pire DOnahue, in stating that this official
was drunk in last Saturdays game. places
the manager in no very favorable light. 1t
was bold and serious accusation. and one
which his colonelship will experience con-
siderable difficulty in discriminating, as per-
sons who conversed with D0nahue both before
and after the game are very positive that he
was perfectly sober, and never once during
the performance of his duties in that game
did he give the slightest indication of iutoXi-
cation, either by word or manner Donahue
has proven himself capable, honest and
fearless referee, and probably on ac-
count of this latter laudable qualification
has he incurred the enmity of the Oakland
nagnate and his "power behind the throne"
who, by the way, are alone in their very
unwarranted and unmanly attack upon him.
1t is safe to say that at the meeting OF the
Directors of the league Donahue and
Sweeney, who is charged with similar
offense at Sacramento, VIII be fully vlndl-
Gated, and an open apology Is certainly due
both gentlemen.
a meeting of the Executive Committee of
the California Base ball League will be held
at the courtroom of Justice Stafford. new
City Hall. Larkin-street wing, on the even
ing of October 2Sth inst, at o'clock. at
which the following business will De trans
acted:
l. Investigation into the charges made
against Messrs. y. O'Neil and Cantllion
of the Oakland Club, for unbecoming con-
duct on the field during the games played IN
San Francisco October 25th and 10Th lnsts.
2. Investigation of the charges made by
the Sacramento Club against Umpire
Sweeney during the game played in SacIa-
mento October 10Th inst
3. Investigation of the charges made by
Manager Robinson of the Oakland Club
against Umpire Donahue.
4. Hearing OF the protest made by the San
Francisco Club during the game played in
Sacramento, October 26th inst, against the
playing Of George Borehers in that game.
The Frscos' uniforms are sadly in need of
renovating, as the appearance OF some of
the players On the field Is positively Disgrace
full, and instead of being called the
"cripples" they could more appropriately be
termed the "ragamaf1ilS." Several of the
players have seen the necessity of purchas-
Ing new hosiery, which only serves to make
the stockings worn by Z right and Shea
more fadei and grimy looking.
a few dollars expended in new set of
maroon caps TO match the stockings, and
general laundrying of all the suits w ould Iut
the metiopclitanS in more presentable
shape.
A large crowd was present October 18th
at Brotherhood Park, Boston, when the
pennant was presentcd.to the Boston Club,
the champions Uf the Players League. A
tive-iuning game was played by the cham
pions and the New Yur&s, in which the lat
ter scored a victory by to 2 Brown and
Siovey of the Boston team each ran the
bases in the alleged time of IA 2-5 seconds,
in an attempt TO beat the record.-EXchange.
THE record belongs to Gore of the New
Yofks, who made the circuit OF the bases
In IA "a seconds
this season, Seattle is and Tacoma and
PeFftsIIaHiId:2sff eath. the latteFteam were
nine players from the California League,
only two of Whom-Cahill and HuIn fin
ished the season. The California players
seen wearing the Portland uniform were:
Perrier, Cooney, Levy, Barry, Borchers,
Mccarthy, O'Day, Hulin and Cahill.
Since Isaacson has been on first base for
the Frlscos he has shown up in admirable
form, and, although his hitting is not very
heavy, he has peculiar faculty OF worrying
a pitcher into giving him his base on balls,
which counts for as much as a safe hit.
1t is reported that Pitcher Huston and in
feeders McGuirk, Ward and Philips will be
with the spokane team again next season,
and that the big round sum of $1,000 will he
divided evenly between the quartet monthly
for their services,
Phil Knell was the most successful south
paw" twirler in the Players League. Pull
won q OF 81 games he pitched, giving him a
percentage of GIL. Billy Daley of the Bos-
tors ranked next with $40 as his percentage
Oh victories.
Commencing this week the games for
Thursdays and Saturdays will be called at
80 O'Clock. At Oakland the Friday game
will be called at o'clock. This is most
welcome change to both public and players
alike.
The Sacramento management did n wise
thing in reinstaiing Jack Daily, and showed
still greater wisdom when they assigned him
to second and sent Reitz to short field
Little Carsey is the FriScos' stumbling
block, they being able to do but little with
the Kid in the box, and Carsey puts them
up the center aisle, too.
Frank Fudger has been reinstated by the
Stockton management, and is playing an
excellent game in the field. Hoffman has
been assigned to short
Pop SWEET sports a 'spark'' on his little
finger which 10 size and brilliancy is said to
rival the famous KOoh-i-nor
Horace Wilds. the catcher, lost valu-
able diamond pin at the Haight-street
grounds yesterday.
1t Is not at all improbable but that Staple
ton will have Josh Reilly at second with his
San Diego team.
Britain, late of Tacoma. is laid up with
badly sprained knee, sustained recently in
game at Fresno.
Little Ward and Stevens, with their pic
colo voices, can easily discount the Colonies
caliopes.
Catcher Large, who made big success
with the Port Townsend team, is now In the
city.
Speer's injury is such that he will be I'M
able to go behind the bat for at least a week.
Hen Moore will probably play with one
Of the Southern California teams this winter.
Matt Stanley Is putting up strong game
behind the bat for the Fresnos.
The Senators made very natty appear
apce on the field yesterday.
Willie Walter Veach is now in Sacramento
with his family.
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washing.