Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-25
EIGHT RUNS TO SIX.
THE BALTIMORE CLUB DEFEATS THE
RICHMOND TEAM BY THIS SCORE.
some Good Playing Done In the Opening
Game, Which is Witnessed by
Large Crowd.

tlce contests between these two organlSa-
tions, and was fair sample of what the
lovers of the national game here may ex-
pect to see for tho next four days.
The evening was marked by only one
play OF any special brilliancy, though
there were quite number of good ones,
and on the whole the exhibition was su-
perior to what the public expected.
THE aRoUsDs.
The grounds were in far better condition
than even the management had hoped to
have them in time for playing yesterday.
Though newly made and graded they
were quite firm. and there. was very little
either of slipping or miring. The stiff
wind Of Sunday, followed by q strong
breeze and bright sunshine Yesterday,
caused the freshly-carted earth to dry ra-
pldly. Besides, the space back OF and
about the home-plate was well covered
with saw-dust, and the heavy city street
roller, with six mules hitched to it. was on
duty tho whole day and did effective ser
vice The roller was kept at work on the
lower end Of the park all during the after
noon except occasionally, when the driver
and mules would rest for few moments
and watch the playing.
In a dav or two the park will be in ex-
cellent trim: but il will never be fit for
use in rainy weather until there is a sod
on 1t.
The attendance was about as gratifying
az the character of the entertainment.
Under the circumstances the crowd was
splendid one, numbering perhaps as many
as one thousand persons. Quite a number
OF ladies occupied seats in the grand-stand.
The cOlOred contingent, which was large.
sat on tier OF seats especially provided
for them.
HONE BoYs TO THE BAT.
Ford. Of the home team, filled tho posi-
tiOn Of umpire. Some OF his decisions pro-
voked slight criticism, but they were as a
rule impartial and fair. He certainly
seemed to be actumted by the most honest
intentions. and from an impartial stand
point it did not appear that either side
profted to any considerable extent by his
decisions.
Manager Barnie won the toss and the
Rchmonds were assigned to the bat. while
the boys in gray trotted ont to the field.
Three times IN succession the home side
was retired without getting man further
than first base, and III the fourth round
Stanhope. who made the first hit of Shaw,
got rs far as second, where he was left when
Foster and Quarles both struck out and
McCaTrey sent the ball into Longs hand.
The Baltmores. though, were making
| better use of their opportunities. In tho
first inning O'ROurke was sent to first
on being hit by n pitched ball and Rays
single landed him safe on second. Power
made sacrifice hit which advanced these
| two one bag each. while he was cut of at
first. Long famed out, and the inning
| ended. In the second inning Shaw made
a safe Int, and by good coaching. aided by
/ two errors ON the part of Stanhope, the
/ Baltimores scored two runs. In the third
/ inning they got a man as far rs third.
/ where he mad 10 rest, and in the fourth tho
same thing was gone through with, but
neither man could slide homo by any
means known to the profession.
OUR FIRST TWO.
/ II was in the fourth inning that the real
| fun began and the home talent begun to
/ push itself into recognition. Hill reached
/ first on an error of ROche's, and House
/ holder. who followed him, drove the ball
down between right and centre-feld with
/ tremendous force. He ran nicely and
| reached second. while Hill trotted home.
! The crowd applauded Justify. Cain tapped
/ tie bali to third. where Roche did not han
/ die It well, and tho batter reached first.
/ while Householder advanced one degree.
/ Kelley and Widgin both struck out, Foster
/ was given his base on balls and StanltOpe
| made a clear hit. which brought House
/ holder home, thus recording tho second
run and tying the score. McCahrey was
put out az first.
/ O'Rourko now took up the stick in the
name of the Monumental City and dealt
/ the iall square blow. on,which he made
his base. RAY followed suit, and these
/ two made runs In the accomplishment Of
! which they were aided by an error OF
/ Quarles.
RULED HIM OFT.
In the sixth and seventh rounds the
/ Richmonds worked hard, and TO some ex-
/ tent they We're fortunate, but not rs mucA
| so as 10 get in a run. In the latter there
was every indication that one or two men
would score and one actually crossed the
plate. but there was an irregularity that
sent him back TO third.
This is how it occurred: Kelley, who
. led Of at the bat, made a hit and reached
second on on error. Widgin was put out
at ceutre-held and Foster and StanhoDe
were both sent TO first for being hit By
pitched balls. This put Kelley on third.
/ McCaffrey tapped the hall near second base
and it was picked up by Meruck. Foster;
| in attempting 70 reach third, pushed
/ Werrick down. and the ball was Knocked
out Of his hand. Kelley went home, but
was sent back by the umpire, and Foster
was ruled ont for interference. 1t was not
entirely clear that he meant TO interfere
but the umpire thought so and acted ac-
c0rdingly. Quarles wa put out at third,
and the inning closed with three men on
/ base.
The Baltimores added two runs to their
number in the seventh inning when they
made two hits and received the assistance
Of an error.
THEIR BEST INNING.
The eighth inning was the Richmond's
best one. Ii was here that four runs were
made after two men had been retired. Hill
struck out. Householder got his base on
balls. and Cain was caught out by Henry.
Kelley tapped the ball to short-stOp and
reached first on an error. Widgin put IN q
/ solid lick. on which he went to second and
. Householder scored. Foster. Stanhope,
and NcCaflrey each made hit. bringing
/ Kelley. Widgin. and Foster home. Quarles
struck out, and this closed the only round
OF the day in which all nine men had
chance at the bat.
The Baltmores now, when the score was
tied, took their chance, and to start with
Shaw was given first on balls. Werrick
made a sacrifice hit, and was put out at
first. O'ROurke went To first four balls I;
Raw made a two-bagger. his third hit du-
ring the evening, and Power sent the ball
way down in the field. and went to third
base; O'Rourke and Raytscored, putting
/ the visitors two ahead. The next inning
did not affect the result.
A GOOD GAME THROUGHOUT.
As will be seen from this epitome the
game was well played and full OF interest
/ inc events. The two mines were pretty
/ evenly matched. but the home boys lacked
discipline and practice. There are few az
successful coachers as Power who has
! been made the Baltimores' captain. House
! holder does we'll in this respect, but he re-
ceives very slight assistance from his men.
| The battery work on both sides was good
especially that of the Richmonds. Quarles
pitches with great force, and is hard 10 hit
| Shaw, though very slight Of stature. IS an
| excellent man in the box. and Is very
/ puzzling. Barnes men showed greater
! efficiency IN fielding.
THE SCORE.
The appended score tells the rest;