The morning call., 1891-08-07
STARTING In EARLY.
The Colonies Win Their One
Game the First Day.
Nearly a shutout for San Jose-Story Of the
Reconciliation of Buck and
Mike.

struck the ranks of the San Jose team
simultaneously yesterday afternoon. Total
abstinence from poker is what brought
Buck back and three virgin triples from
the bats of the Oakland team is what
started the Waterloo.
Colonel Robinson's young men threw
precedent to the winds, and actually re-
versed the order of their one game per week
scheme by winning it the first day. Score
10 TO 4. They will probably take things
easy now for the rest of the week, and II
the Colonel says anything they can point
with pride to this untoward event in their
crab-like career.
1t did the Colonel's heart good to see how
his young men can land up against the ball
when they want to. Before blow had
been struck they unlimbered their heavy
artillery in the third inning, when O'Neil,
Dalsz and CantilliOn each touched off the
first ball pitched for a three-baggeT, which
made Mr.. Look abaugh feel very uncomfort-
able. He didn't say anything, butt looked
at the fielders with the pain-stricken eyes of
wounded gazelle.
Youngman continued the fusillade with a
single, and when the inning ended Oakland
had five runs, with privilege of more later
on. They got four in the sixth and another
in the next, which completed the string.
BalsZ had his ola phenomenal feeling again,
and it was pitiful to watch the abortiye at
tempts of the Gardeners to collide with the
balls he pitched. They failed to score until
the eighth, when Balsz weakened. He could
well afford moment of weakness.
SOME FALSE RUMoRs.
Ehright was not responsible for the de-
feat He got the only three Dagger for his
side, but sadly missed the cheers that
greeted him while playing with Oakland.
There were a few short, sharp yelps and
screeehes when he made his three-baRger,
even if the hit was a little late. Even Buck
knows that things of this kind are better
late than never.
The affecting reconciliation between Buck
AMI Mike, and which resulted in the reStura-
ton of Buck to his old-time haunt on third
base, took place in San Jose the other day
Those who saw Buck on the bag yeSter-
day knew he was back, but didn't know
how it happened. Phil Bazaar, who thinks
he knows everything, said it was on &C
count of the uniforms.
Phil WAS telling round that Buck was so
cramped for room in those stingy Oakland
trousers that his mind was on the point of
giving way. Any man whose business COM
pels him to stOOp much, like a third baSeman
Tor instance, can appreciate MIR. EbrlghtS
mental condition.
Then Bazaar further said that McHale
the generous boomers furnished by the San
Jose management. de was lonesome, he
said, and wanted to be nearer to his clothes
if possible. That is why Buck asked to be
traded off for McHale as he thought both
would be better suited, so Phil says but he
Is sorry.
THE RECONCILIATION.
The way Buck really did get back was
this. He lives in San j ose. So does Mike,
and Tuesday afternoon while both gentle
men were out taking the air they met on the
street. 1t was the first time since the poker
party and both felt little shy as they stood
watching a sprinkling cart.
Finally Buck spoke.
How do you do Mister Finn ?" he said,
smiling some-dayP l-wande r- back-again
smile.
just tolerable like, Mr.. Ebright," replied
the Duke, in tones that caused Buck to in
voluntarily turn up his coat collar.
The conversation Jagged for several min
utts. as neither could think of anything
more 10 say. They had entirely forgotten
the weather.
There's money in the sprinkling bust
ness, L shouldn't wonder?" EbTight ven-
tured. after long pause, during which the
cart came back.
Yes" replied the Duke. ITS a good
paying game now, but sprinkling-cart stock
was way down during the flood"
Very warm weather we're having n0w?"
Yes; It's due to the heat, think. How
is it in the city?'
Quite cool; but Oakland is the chlliest
town for ball players ever struck"
so | have heard" replied the Duke.
by the way. how is your little boy, Mis-
ter Finn?'
Hes quite well. thank you"
Say, Mickey" said Buck, as he spat on
the sidewalk and rubbed it thoroughly with
his foot 'I've quit"
"Quit what?"
"Poker."
"Yes?" said the Duke, with rising in
Election.
Pm not never going to play no more,
and amt mad at you. neither"
If that is the case, I'll put you back on
third base" replied the Duke kindly, be
cause any man who is able to ring in as
many negatives in one sentence as you can
certainly means what he says"
NEARLY SHUT OUT.
That is how McHale happened to play for
Oakland yesterday and Buck with San JOSE
Both played good ball, but one man can
not win game. 1t was lively contest,
and viewed by larger attendance than
usually witnesses Oakland's efforts But
for An error by Reitz in the eighth, San
Jose would have probably suffered another
shut-out. There were two men out when
Reitz made wild throw to first, and two
runs came in afterward. Aside from this
one break, ReitZ played fine game.
Jerry Hurley did not get in on time to do
the backstop work for the Colonel, as
billed. Hines caught the game In fine
style.
Jim Mcdonald and Jack Sheridan did the
brother act in umpiring the game, and
everything passed of smoothly. Mcdonald
received hearty greeting from his old
time admirers in the grand stand. He will
hereafter fill Donahue'S position in the UNI
pire department.
This afternoon San Jose and Harris team
will open four-game series at the Haight-
street grounds. with Messrs. Young and
Harper in the box. Young is still troubled
with lame arm, but may be able to fool the
Gardeners. Following is the score:
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