Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-06
SHOIHERED SENATOR'S.
OAKLAND TRAMPLEs ON THEM, AND
RUNS INTO FIRST PLACE.
The Enemy Came in as if They Meant
to Return yictors, and
They Did so.

The Oaklands came to Sacramento in
style yesterday and went away in blaze of
glory. They came to take the lead away
from the Senators, and they accomplished
their purpose. Everybody expected the
visitors would win. and consequently none
were disappointed. The crowd that assem-
bled at Snowflake Park was the noisiest
that has ever attended ball game in this
city. The Oakland excursionists numbered
about 275, and of these about 100 were
ladies. The men were all provided with
miniature csiliopes, Colonel Robinson
was faultlessly attired in his favorite blue
suit, and on the side Of his straw hat 9
young rooster was pinned.
The crowd of excursionists was a merry
one, and the vast amount Of noise made by
the comparatively small body was surpris-
ing, but the band spoiled the brilliancy Of
the occasion. If it is the regular city band
of Oakland. then it is not to be wondered
that the people there do not want to inaugu-
rate season of open-air concerts. 1t was
of the Salvation Army order The must
clans made themselves heard, however,
and this was probably what they were paid
for.
The game demonstrated the fact that the
present Sacramento club will be nowhere
in the League race with such competitors
as the nine from Oakland. The playing of
the visitors was noticeable for its sharp
ness and life, while in comparison the
Sacramento club appeared to be composed
of very slow going lot Of ball-players.
One thing is evident, aud that is that the
Senators need one or two new pitchers.
Harpers work for the past two months has
been failure, and he showed how easily
he could become confused yesterday before
two innings were played.
He was nervous from the start, and the
Oaklands took advantage of him and won
the game in the second inning. Every body
hit the ball, and the outfelders were chas-
ing the long hits continually. Two three
baggers, two doubles and two singles were
knocked out, and these, with s couple of
sacrifice hits, were sufficient to allow eight
men to cross the plate Harper retired
after this inning, and Hoffman went into
the box. He pitched a good game, and
allowed only three runs during the re-
naming seven innings.
In the second inning Bowman succeeded
in getting his regular foul tip on the finger,
well, but will never DO as a backstop on
account of his slowness in throwing to
second base, and his poor judgment on or
binary high fouls.
A delegation of Sacramento hoys occu-
pied portion of the grand stand, and each
one of the party was provided with cow
bell. About twenty fish horns were brought
into use at times, and even all this encour.
agement could not instil any ginger into
the playing or batting OF the home club.
They did make an attempt at batting in
the third inning but before the fourth was
over they settled down again into the same
matter of-course mood. The score stood II
to in favor of the Oaklauds, and the band
which escorted the club and excursionists
to the grounds escorted them away to the
tune of THE Girl l Left Behind Me-
The Oaklands simply batted out their
victory in the first part of the game, and
by playing ordinarily well in the field
easily held their opponents at a safe dis
lance. Cobb, whose arm was in excellent
condition from having rested one week,
pitched good enough ball to win an ordi-
nary contest, though he was touched up
freely at times, especially by Cedar and
DAILY.
Goodenough played good game in the
field, and 10 striking contrast to Roberts,
who appeared to be in the mood into which
be often relapsed in the first part of the
season. Neither of Roberts chances were
easy ones, however, and he might well
make the excuse he was tired of chasing
the three-baggers knocked out TO the back
fence.
Bowman was a very poor substitute for
Hoffman at first base. His two errors were
on very easy chances.
McHsle used very poor Judgment in the
eighth inning while playing in right field
DUNCAN was at third base, and Cantilli0n
to Dat. The latter knocked q long foul fly
toward the blackbo and after long run
McHale caught ii, but DUNCAN was afforded
plenty of opportunity to score after the
ball had been caught. McHale should
have let the chance go by and by the bat
ter being compelled to strike again Dun
gan would have been held on third base.
Godar's hitting was the feature OF the
game, and Reiz' and Days fielding was
noticeably good.
Charley Sweeney and actor Lane, of the
Midnight Bell' company acted as UNI
pires. Lane used to be prominent nm
pire in the East.
1t is estimated that the crowd at the
game numbered about $500.
Representatives of the Call, Chronicle,
E1ami7er, Post and the Oakland papers
came up to see the game. and occupied
seats in the press box. Following is the
score: