The morning call., 1891-08-31


rolled it out like cigar, and, pushing one
end through the stats, he stuck it onto the
coin and gallantly hauled it out. He then
modestly stuffed the gum back into his
mouth and chewed 1t some more, as If
nothing had happened.
Those were troublesome times at San
Jose yesterday, and it was all laid to the
umpire. At last accounts Jim was leading
his pursuerS, and we sincerely hope he
reached tall timber in time to save his neck.
What will happen to Mcdonald if he ever
goes back to San Jose is, at this time, simply
matter of conjecture. He will probably
be boiled in oil.
What caused the greatest rumpus was in
the fifth inning when Jackrabbit Hanley
took header over Hurley at the plate and
was called out. We did not see the play our
self and even II we did we probably could
not tell whether the umpire was right or
wrong as we have lately come to the con-
clusion that we do not know it all. The
umpire is supposed to know his business
and If he DOESN'T who does? Answer, the
audience.
Mankind is naturally sympathetic and the
ball crank particularly so. His heart and
soul goes out to one side OF the other and if
he thinks justice Is not being done to his
favorite he sets up a wide thick howl. Peo-
pie sitting at right angles TO the plate think
they are in better position to pass judg-
ment on balls and strikes than the umpire
who is directly in line. Thatis why they hiss
so long aud loud sometimes
IL is a fact that many professional ball
players do not fully understand the rules
governing the play, and this is one reason
why there Is much unnecessary kicking.
In fact all kicks, or nearly all, are unneces-
sary, as they simply delay the game without
securing pardon. or even a commutation
OF sentence The umpire is all-powerful,
II not all-wise, and what he does is pre-
sumably for the best. AT least let us
hope so.
queer breaks on the field that are not base bail
and they raise a fuss when corrected by the
umpire Once during a game between Os-
wego and Syracuse Bill Sweeney of Oswego
knocked long fly to left field. Bill thought
1t was sure out and so instead of running
he went and sat on the bench quite mad at
himself. The fielder muffed the ball and
Sweeney got up and made dash for first.
lie was much hurt when ordered back by
the umpire.
During game between New York and
Cleveland, Shannon of the former club was
at bat. There were two men out and run
ner on third, and New York wanted the
run to win. Gruber was pitching. and just
as he was about to deliver the ball Shannon
stepped upon the plate, threw up his hands
the middle of his delivery. The umpire
called it balk and the man on third came
home. This was one instance where the
umpire was wrong and the gaae went to
protest.
The first nine of Santa Clara College has
been reorganized for the year with the fol-
lowing officers: Patrick Foote, 5. j.. MAI
ager; Frank Robinson of Sln Francisco,
captain; James Nealon and Henry Nc
Derby, pitchers: Thomas Heffron, catcher;
Frank Robinson, first base and catcher;
Richard Bliss, second base Edward Kel-
ley of Wats0nvlle third base; William
knightly, shortst1p; w. Carroll, left field;
George Martin, center field; Henry Nc
Derby, right field.
The vote for the most popular player in
tie San Jose Club resulted on the first count
as follows: DOoley 81, Sharp 70, McVey
80, Hanley 81. Speer "a. Stalings 90. Everett
A, Ebright 81. McGucken 40, Lookabaugh
u, Harper II. sold-headed cane will be
awarded at the end Of the season to the
player having the highest number If votes.
returned to his work Friday, playing his
first game since the injury received by him
at Sacramento about three months ago. He
was warmly welcomed back TO the diamond
by his many friends in attendance, and did
the usual excellent work for which he is
noted.
Bill Bowman's presence in the Sacramento
team is great help TO that body, as he al
ways keeps his head, and his timely shout
directs many plays that would probably 90
by default.
Since France, Sunday, Work and Hutch
lnson went TO Tacoma the Northwest team
has been winning games in the same ratio
TO that in which the Senators have been
losing. But wait until the new combination
gels in good working order.
1t is reported that the reason for the de-
lay in the wedding of Shortst0p Everett is
caused by the intended brides objection to
residing in the Garden City. where so many
pretty Normalites have their abode.
Center fielder McVey of the San Joses is
the only bachelor. ia that team who has so
tar WltlEtOO1 the lIanli btpent nf the fair
sex of the Garden City.
Danny Long has many warm friends in
San Jose who were pleased to welcome him
back on the diamond.
McGucken'S white rat was killed at Sac
ramento, and the San Joses are now with
out mascot.
On account of n slight injury to BUCK"
Eoright at San Jose on Friday he has been
placed on the sics-list. Stallings takes his
place at third and Sharp will play right
field until Buck RECEIVERS.
1t may not be generally known, but it is
fact that while the Oaklands are tail-enders
the San Jose tram fear them more than any
other club in the league.
Since George Derrick has acted as scorer
at San Jose there is less kicking heard
among the players.
Left fielder McGueken of the San Joses
has taken to novel reading. The cause of
1t resides at Santa Clara. and her papa has
taken great fancy 10 the ball-tosser.
1t is reported that Henry Farmer, an en-
pioye IN the, Custom-h0use aud former
Santa Clara baseball tosser, will shortly
wed a sister of Mrs. Nike Finn.
Hanley, second baseman for the San
Joses, Is not sprinter, and the boys take
great delight in giving him an opportunity
to steal base and then running him down.
Stallings, who, during Chic Speer's iluess,
acted as backStOp for the San Joses, goes
back to his old position in right field
First baseman Dooley did some very
sRtf hf ~ l.. -