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The morning call., 1890-04-07
BURLEsoUE BALL.
The Stocktons Play Wretched Game
Against the Senators.

The Stocktons Play Wretched Game
Against the Senators.
SACRAMENTO, April cit rained hard
last night and early this morning and in
consequence the grounds were in bad con-
dition. Both teams arrived from Stockton
at As o'clock in the afternoon. The Stock
tons began to kick about the grounds be-
fore the train stopped and at first refused to
play, but after good deal of kicking the
game was called at 3:1O O'Clock.
The Stocktons made burlesque of the
game and fairly disguised the 1000 specta-
tors present Borchers, who was billed to
pitch, attempted to play right field and aft
erward changed to first. Swan started to
pitch for the visitors with Selma as his back
stop and he was hit all over the lot.
Selma tried his hand at pitching in the
fourth and soon gave way to Fudger, who
merely tossed the ball to the plate
With the exception of Fogarty. Fair
hurst and Cahill the visitors did not try to
play ball, and such yellow work has never
been seen in an amateur game.
The Senators played a fine fielding game
and would have shut the StocktOns out but
for dirty ball-playing on the part of Kelly.
With two men out and three men on bases,
Borchars hit an easy grounder to Reitz, but
Kelly, who was on first, deliberately fouled
ReitZ so that he could not field the ball and
as the umpire did not see the play the run
counted.
Baltz. who has been signed by Zeigler
pitched great game, considering the wet
condition of the grounds Stapleton knocked
the ball over Holidays head for a home
run. He also made beautiful three Dagger
with three men on bases.
SUMMARY At Sacramento, April 6,
1S90-Sacramentos Sc, Stocktons 1. Earned
runs-Sacramentos 9. Home run-Staple-
ton. Three-b base hit-Stapleton. Two-base
hits-Bowman .. Roberts 2, Fogarty .,
Goodenough. Sacrifice -Goodenough,
BaltZ, Borchers. First base on errors
Sacramentos 10, Stocktons 2. First base on
called balls-Sacramentos 10, Stocktons 6.
Left on bases-SacramentO s, Stocktons
8. Struck Out-Baltz 5. First base on hit
by pitcher-Godar, Stapleton, Baltz, Bor-
cheers. Double plays-CahiIl. Kelly and
Fairhurst; Baltz, Stapleton and Reitz;
Bowman and Cedar Passed balls-Bow-
man 8. Selma 1, Fairhurst 2. Wild pitches
Swan q Selma 4.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
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President J. j. None of the California
Baseball League, was born April Z, 1849.
in Boston, and arrived in San Francisco in
May, 1864, to spend his school vacation with
his parents, who had settled here several
years previous. What was intended as a
months visit has been protracted to twenty
six years, he having not been outside of
this State during that time, except when
Obliged to do so on account OF his law bust
ness. Shortly after arriving here he engaged
himself with Charles and Arthur Nahl, now
deceased, who will be remembered by all
the early residents of this State as artists
whose brushes, pencils and palettes have
made pioneer scenes in California familiar
to all throughout the world, and whose
pictures and the portraits painted by them
may be found in many of the residences of
our wealthy citizens. Feeling that after
years study and assiduons application. he
would be neither a Rubens nor a REM
Drandt, he discarded the brush and became
loentned with several debating and the
atrIcal societies, being the President of the
Philodialesian Debating Society and Hes
perian Dramatic Society, which fiourished
here before the advent of the railroads and
furnished theatrical and dancing amuse-
ment at the old Turn Verein Hall and
Platts Hall to many who are now advancing
on the stage to what is called the prime OF
life. About this time, at the urgent request
OF gentleman now deceased. who was the
closest friend of David G. Broderick, who
was slain In duel by the late
Judge Terry. Mr.. None was induced to
study law, and entered the law office
Of McDougall, Sharp & Lloyd. The
senior members of the firm have crossed
the river and joined the great majority,
Senator McDougall having died in WASH
ington twenty-three years ago, and the
Hon: Sol. A. Sharp about twelve years ago.
Mr.. Lloyd and Mr.. None are still associated
together. The latter has but two amuse-
ments, and those are looking at game of
baseball and cutting out and preserving
clippings from the press of anything re-
lating to California pioneer times. He is
now and for the last ten years has been q
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William III. Young, Sacramento's popular
scorer, is a Native Son of the Golden West,
having first saw the light of day in the Cap
ital City on the oath of August 1866. "WiIl"
commenced his baseball career on the sand
lots within sight of the Capitol, and while
in the kindergarten division of the game
gave promise of being shining light in the
profession. But Mr.. Y ung had other aims
and did not adopt ball-playing as means
of gaining livelihood. He played with the
amateur Knickerbockers, the team from
which Newbert and Goldie of the Los An
geles Club graduated, guarding center field
and going behind the bat when called on to
fill that arduous position. He met with sew
eral accidents on the ball-tield, and in 1886
had knee-cap so severely injured that he
decided to retire from participation in fur
Their contests. As fielder he proved to be
sure catch, and as a backstop was an I'M
firing worker and played his game ably
be frequently, however, INDUCES in prac-
tlce with the Sacramento players, and occa-
sionally takes a turn behind the plate. Mr.
Young began scoring for amateur clubs in
his city nine years ago, and for eight sea-
sons has been official scorer of Sacra-
mentO's principal clubs. he is courteous
and obliging to those who come iu contact
with him in the baseball business, and is
well liked by the players in the league team.
Visiting clubs have always spoken highly
OF his impartiality and fairness toward
them. Mr.. Young holds responsible po-
sltion under his father, who is State
Printer. For a number of years the SUBJ
1ect of this sketch has been baseball CORE
spondent of The CALL in addition to his
other duties.
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Waller Wallace, the veteran scorer,
writer and ex-manager in baseball, con-
fesses to A years of age, during the half
of which time he has been actively engaged
in the game. From the Peconics of Brook
Ign, in 1866 he emigrated to this Coast,
Joined the Eagle Club and in the following
season pitched and won his first game. In
1869 he organized, managed and pitched for
the California Theater team, composed of
gentlemen, many OF whom have since won
distinction in the theatrical world, viz: w.
A. Messenger, Ed Marble, E. J. Buckley,
Willie Edouin, w. f. Burroughs, Z. 3.
Holmes, George T.. Evans and j. C. Will
hanson. Mr.. Wallace was the official
the Recreation Grounds and acted in
like capacity during the visit
of the famous Red Stockings of Cincinnati.
He also scored for the new California
League, which opened the Center-street
grounds in Oakland in 1879. In 1881 he or
ganized the CALIFORNIA; and introduced to
the diamond Reub Levy. John T. Cahill,
Henry Moore, Tommy and Robert McCord.
In 1SS1-S2, with Andy Piercy, he leased and
managed the Recreation Grounds, and dur
ing this season organized the popular
Haverlys, which were acknowledged at the
time to be the strongest team ever formed in
the State. This team won the champion
ship of the State from the Intrepids of
Marysville at Sacramento in 1882, and the
magnificent trophy which went with the
championship was presented to Mr.. Wallace
by Captain james Mcdonald. With the
exception of two years since 1882 Mr.. Wal
lace has been one of the official scorers of
the California League, filling the position not
only with credit to himself, but to the sat-
isfaction of the managers and players alike,
and in the ranks of the latter has made
many firm friends. This affable gentleman
has been correspondent for Eastern base
ball papers for years, and at the close Of
last season, when managers were seeking
new players, it was to Mr.. Wallace they APP
piled for advice and assistance. Through
his influence Tom Power and Danny Long
secured positions in the Baltimore team.
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Joseph w. Stapleton, who presides over
the Dress-box during a majority of the
games in the California League, is native
of this. city and is in the twenty-second
year OF his life. He received thorough
classical and scientific education, and, al
though graduating from q prominent local
college at an early age. carried off first hon
ors IN his class in the higher mathematical
branches. His fame as an algebraist did
not die within the walls of the educational
institute, but followed him in his pursuits
OF life, and the courteous Joseph is fire.
quently consulted by business men to I'M
tangle knotty problems. From the time he
was a youngster in knee-breeches Mr.. Staple
ton was an enthusiast in the national sport,
and while attending college participated in
many intercollegiate games as an out
fielder He relinquished active field work
several years ago and settled down to scor-
ing, He commenced doing the book
WORK oil the game as far back
minor leagues playing in this city. Before
the season OF 1889 opened his worth was
recognized By President None, who ap-
pointed him one of the official scores. As
the season progressed the greater part of
the work fell to Mr.. Stapleton and at the
close of the Championship series the labor
OF compiling the averages was assigned to
him. lie performed the latter duty so sue
cessfully that he was paid the high compli-
ment Of getting out the most complete aver
dBce VI tuo iedBut ever puUllsDeu. when
scoring he is accurate, quick to decide ON a
troublesome point and his decisions are sell
dom disputed. Mr.. Stapleton has in his
possession every newspaper article relating
to baseball published in this city for the
past four years, and also bound copies of
the Sporting Life dating back to 1886. and
his scrap-books would furnish interesting
reading for crank for month.
Gibson T.. Kelly holds the book and
pencil over the league clubs appearing at
the Banner Island grounds, and in his
kind, pleasant and agreeable gentleman
into severe and impartial judge who
hands down his decisions without fear or
favor. Those who know Mr. Kelly through
his news paper connections only, are proba-
bly, not aware that at one stage of his
the professional baseball arena, yet such
is the case, and his early experiences in the
game have been an advantage TO him in his
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corners. He hit for double to right and
took third on Ebright's grounder to Stick
ney. Buchan's liner to right allowed
Sweeney to score. First blood for San
Francisco against Oakland.
SUMMARY-At San Francisco, April G.
1890 postponed game from March 29th)-San
Franciscos s. Oaklands Z. Earned runs
San Franciscos 8. Oaklands 1. Two-base
hits-Hanley 2, Ebright. DUNCAN, Young,
Sweeney. Sacrifice hits-Ebright 2, Bu-
chan, Stevens. c. O'Neill. DUNCAN, N.
O'Neil, Mcdonald. First base on errors
San Franciscos 2, Oaklands l. First base
on called balls-San Franciscos 8, Oaklands
8. Left on bases-San Franciscos 4, Oak
lands IL. Struck out-By Young 4, by
Meegan 8. Wild pitch-Young.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
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LEAGUE LINERS.
Improvements i'm the Stockton
Team Suggested.
The Cleveland Cub May Come to California
Captain Fogarty's Sensible Idea
About Winning Games

San Francisco, similarly TO last year,
leads the league in the early stages OF the
season. Stockton, by taking two games
from the Colonels and one from Sacra-
mento, landed into second place, and the
loss of two games yesterday rendered the
Oaklands a poorer third. The Senators are
in the tail end, but will not be there long.
The record:
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John Sheridan, California's most popu-
lar base ball referee, although thorough
San franciscan, is not native Of the city
by the Golden Gate, but is a product of the
State OF illinois. having made his first ap-
pearance on the worlds field In Decatur, on
the 30th of April, 1862. His parents decided
to emigrate to the Pacific Slope in the latter
part of 1868, and as Jack was not the auto
GRAFT then that he is to-day, though he did
have voice in the family, he was forced to
travel westward. Sheridan blo0med out as
q professional ball-tOsser in 1882 when he
played with the Renos, holding down second
base. The following two years he played
the same position for the HaYerlys, and in
1885 signed with the Chattanooga (Tenn.)
team. He remained with the club for few
months and then went to the Rochester
On. W team. His first umpiring was in the
Southern League, and the manner in which
he filled the bill brought him to the atten-
ton OF tile International League, in which
organization he umpired for a season. In
the spring of 1887 ''Sherry" returned to
California, and was given a place on the
California League staff. The TACT of his re-
appointment for three successive years, this
season at an increased salary, speaks of his
employers appreciation of his value. Sheri-
dams fame as an umpire Is not confined to
California alone, but has spread beyond
the Rockies. When Spalding was here with
his globe-trotters he was so impressed with
Johns field methods that he offered Sheri-
dan place on the National League staff.
At the close of last season he had several
fattering offers from Eastern leagues, but
wisely concluded to remain at home under
O higher salary.
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AT VALLEJO.
The Home Team Take. Game From

the Santa Rosas.
VALLEJO, April 6.-The Vallejos and
Santa Rosas played an interesting game to-
day, the former winning by score of to 6.
The weather was cloudy in the morning,
but the warm sun dried the ground suffici-
emily to allow the contest to be played.
There was good attendance and consider
able enthusiasm.
SUMMARY--At Vallejo. April 6. 1890.
Valleios s. Santa Rosas s. Two base hit
Cook. First base on balls = Vallejos 4,
Santa Rosas 8. First base on errors, Val
lejos 6, Santa Rosas 2. Left on bases-Val-
leios 6. Santa Rosas 4. Struck out-By
Boyle 3, by Seymour 8. by Callen 6. Double
play-Cook and COLLEEN. Passed balls-Utt
4, Pace 3. Wild pitch-Bogle.
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and 1887, having led the league in hitting
in the latter year. Since his appointment
as league umpire he has performed his
duties very satisfactorily, considering his
newness in the position. He was re-
appointed at the request of the Sacramento
and Stockton arrangements. Ae has started
out well this year, pleasing the towns in
which he umpired and will undoubtedly
become favorite referee before the season
Closes
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AT THE HELM.

Men Who Guide Affairs In the California
League.
Understanding the general interest felt
In ball, not only in the league towns
but throughout the State, THE CALL this
morning presents to its readers sketches of
some of the men who have aided in bring
Ing the national sport to its present pros
porous condition. The short biographies OF
the scorers and umpires will also prove
Interesting.
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great fire of II. Then he came to
the Coast in the winter of 1875. Since that
time he has been attached to various news
paper offices, achieving O reputation as o
brilliant. polished writer. He steered clear
of baseball until he went to Stockton,
some months before the season of 1889, and
got into the swim again. To use his own
words, he may be set down as confirmed
crank. Mr.. Kelly is at present holding the
Office of city editor of the Stockton indie
pendent. Among newspaper men he is ex-
tremely well liked, and there are many
younger men in the business who will re-
member the kindly assistance rendered
them by Glib" when little encourage
ment and a few timely suggestions
smoothed out the rough road of the Journal
istic tyro.
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ARRIED,

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In this city March 10,
1890, by the Rev. J. Telleen. Carl Lindberg and
Tekla BorgeSon
Observation-Disclosures this city February
Is, 1890, w. II. WesterfeId and Dora A. Mannix
DONLAN-YOUNG-In Oakland, by the Rev Dr.
Mclean, Charles II. Donan and Helene A. Young
both of San Francisco.
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John f. Donahue was born in San Fran
cisco in April, 1865. He first played ball with
the amateur Quickstep Club from which
many prominent professional lights grad
uated. In lSS2 he was with the Nantes.
under j. j. Mone's management, and in the
fall Of 1888 signed with Henry Harris Hav-
erlys. He played with this team during
the seasons of 'S4. 'S5. 's6 and 'S7, and was
then traded to the Pioneers for Charley
Gagus, and finished the season Of 1888 with
Firms team. Donahue was signed with
the San Francisco Club at It's organization
and played until last September. He is a
clever second baseman when in practice and
had good record as a batter during 1886
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DIE ID.

HILLERs-In this city. April g. $780, Auguste be-
loved wife OF Henry Killers ana mother of Chris
tan and Emma Killers aud sister of John
Gottsche, native of Neuendorf, Holstein, Ger
many. aged % years. months and days.
81 Friends and acquaintances respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day.. at O'Clock p. NJ, from her late residence
3O5e Sixteenth street. near Guerrero. Interment
1. o. o. F. Cemetery. 80
HARKINS- In this city, April 8, 1890, Margaret
beloved wife of Ben Harkins and daughter of
Ellen and the late James O'Brien and sister OF
John, Hannie, Nellie and Neay 0Brien, native
OF Boston, Mass, aged % years. Boston (MaSs.)
papers please copy
RT Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
in Vited TO attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day. at IL O'Clock A. from the residence of her
Cemetery. ss
PERREr-In this city, April 5. 1890, Stanislaus,
beloved son OF Eugene and Josephine Perret, o
native of California, aged years.
R1-Friends ana acquaintanees are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day.. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. from the residence
road. Interment 1. o. o. F. Cemetery. &c
SHlNE-In this city, April s, 1890, Patrick be-
loved husband of Ellen Shine, native of Newc&s-
tie West. County Limerick, Ireland, aged So
years.
Es-Friends and acquaintances are respectfully In.
vited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day., at $3.50 O'Clock A. NJ. from his late resi-
dence, 81 " Garden street, between Harrison and
Church, where arequiem mass will be celebrated
for the repoSe OF his soul, commencing at
O'Clock A.. N. lnterment Holy Cross Cemetery. 80
QUILL-In this city, April 5, 1890, Michael Quill. q
native OF Bally McClgott County Kerry Ireland.
aged 81 years.
Es- Funeral will take place THIS DAY (Mon-
day., at IL O'Clock A. NJ, from the undertaking
pariors OF McAvoy Il Gallagher. 20 Fifth street.
train. "
BURNHAM-In this city. April 5, 1890, Annie E.,
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present connection with the California
League. Mr.. Kelly was born in Michigan
In 1916, and began ball-playing way back in
the sixties In Chicago. He played two years
in NJ ilwaukee and then returned to Chicago
In 1870 he left the diamond and engaged
in business up to the time of th Q
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES

birth, marriage and death notices sent by mail
Will not be Inserted. They must be handed In at
either OF the publication offices and be Endorsed
with the name and residence of persons authorized
to have the same published.l
BORN.
BRoWN-Tn this city. April 8, 1890, to the wife OF
Frank A. Brown. daughter.
McCABE-Il this city. April 2, 1890, to the wife of
James w. McCabe. a son.
RoGERS-ln this city. March 81, 1890, to the wife
of NJ. Rogers son.
MARTINEZ-In this city, April 1, 1850, to the wife
OF Gregory Martinez, a son.
DAVIs-In this city. April 5, to the wife of Ansey
6. Davis, son.
HUNT-Iu this city, April l. $780, to the wife Of G.
+. Hunt son.
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several railroad and other corporations.
How he became identified and built up
baseball in this State was published few
weeks ago in THE CALL and is familiar to
the public.
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LATEST SHIFTING INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived.

Arrived.
SUNDAY. April 6.
Br shin Celtic Chief, Owen, So days from New
castle. NSW; 1888 tons coal, to Macondray Il Co.
Sehr Mary Deleo. Gruggel. days from Byxbee
Landing; wood and posts, to Heyman & Mayer.
Foreign Ports.
QUEENSTOWN = Arrived Apr 6-ShIp Noel
Tycoon, from San Francisco.
Movements of Transatlantic Steamers
NEW YORK-Arrived Apr 6-Stmrs Umbria and
Adiiatic, from Liverpool: stmr Rugia, from HAM
burg.
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AN ARTISTS BILL.

He Was Not Afraid to Give a Detailed
Statement.
An artist employed in decorating the prop
critics of an old church in Belgium, being re-
fused payment in lump, was asked for de-
tails, and sent in his bill as follows. The
amounts have been put in American money:
Corrected the Ten Commandments .....,. IS IL
Embellished Pontius PLATE and put a ribbon
IN MS bonnet. s OF
Put new tail on the Rooster of st. Peter and
mended his comb
Replumed and gilded the left wing of the
Guardian Angel. ....:....................... 4IS
Washed the servant OF the High Priest and
put carmine on his cheek. 512
Renewed heaven. adjusted two stars and
cleaned the moon. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. z Is
Terminated the flames OF purgatory, and re-
heVrSu souis 8 O6
Revived the flames of hell, put a new tan on
eral Jobs for the damn ed............ 7 IT
Rebordered the robe OF Herod and readjusted
ms WIZ 90
Put new spotted dashes the son of Tobias
and dressing in his sack. Q 90
Cleaned the ears Of Balaam's ass and shod
Observation-Disclosures. o.
Put earrings into the ears of Sarah ....,... o.
Put new stone in David's sling, enlarged
the head OF Goliah and extended his legs 8 OF
Decorated Noah's Ark .................... q Oh
Mended the shirt of the Prodigal Son aud
Cleaned his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 90
Total. ........................s59 10
Boston Transcript.
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The Brazilian coffee crop is reported as
middling. 1t is estimated that 10000 tons
will be available for export.
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Umpire-J0hn Sheridan.
Scorer-J. w. Stapleton.
Time of game-Two hours.
Attendance-6O0O.
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Umplre-JOhn Dnnahue.
Scorer-Will II. Young.
Time of game-2 hours and 10 minutes.
Attendance-20O0.