The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-12
BASEBALL In RICHMOND.
The Dispute Between The Managers Has
Been. Settled Satisfactorily.
FIVE GAMES TO Be PLAYED In THIS CITY.
Luck to Havo n New Pair of Trousers-The
Benefit Contest TO Take Place To-day-An
Original Idea by the Squire.

Richmond will have five games of base-b
next week.
IT'S sweeter indeed for managers TO dwell to-
gether in brotAerly unity than few games
of baseball with intermnablo andmonotonous
kicking. Far better no games at all than for
eighteen men 10 dance about the diamond
with tho agility of Comanches and the da-
bolical expressions Of Siouxs. and far better
is it for the National sport never 70 be heard
of than for two managers 10 agree to disagree
But the differences have been healed. Mr..
Donatl and Mr. Baitty ore friends. Iney
have signed new contracts. and 20 on their
way with big, happy smiles Illuminating
every feature Of their faces. With his rotund
figure. his jolly fat face, his almost double
chin. Manager DOnati went about yes
terday with as happy countenance
as he did when the Richmonds defeated the
Winstons and though Mr.. Batty was little
slow AT the quarter ON smiles. he managed 70
get an excelont one before the half was
reached and he came INTO the stretch with
grin that was near approach TO Joy Tor
ever
PATCHED UP.
Since the disagreement at Island Park on
Tuesday afternoon tho enthusiastic deyotees
of the game have been discussing now the
matter could be patched up. hr. DOMAIN
was seen by several. while Mr.. Baitty mad
like number 70 call on him. The matter was
discussed cussed and rediscussed, and final
IL yesterday morning the two managers hAu
long talk over the affair.
Mr. Batty said there would be no more
kicking and Mr. Donati said that no dld not
intend there should be any. Mr.. Batty said
he was willing to play the games With that
understanding, and Mr.. Donat salu ne WAS
willing TO sign q new cOntrat.
discussion then ensued as 20 terms the
two men did all possible for each other. and
finally the contract was signed. There are 10
be five games in this city. two in Lynchburg
and four in Winston. The financial part hay-
ing been arranged TO the satisfaction OF Doth
sides. Mr. Baitty said he was glad. Mr.. DOMAIN
said he was glad Mr.. Baitty was glad, and as
if congratulating each other on such M uni
nimity of opinion, they imbibed glass OF
soda water at neighboring store and went
on their way with glad rejoicings IN their
hearts.
no KICKING.
IL is special stipulation OF the new con-
tract that there will be no kicking by either
side. Each team shall have a captain. who
will he the only man 10 question: decision OF
tho umpire and while any such argument Is
existing the players III the held or on the
benches are 10 remain as they were or be
fined for interference.
The Richmonls this,afterno0n VIII contest
ceeds Of the game TO he used IN buying the
new uniforms for the Giants.
No more laudable object save the establish
ment of a crematOry or the suppression OF
diphtherla could be found in Richmond.
Just think of the happiness that will exist
when Luck will not wear Ohourkes
trousers or be compelled TO don Tate's
blouse. None have been more pa
tent or long-suhering martyr than be.
One day he appears IN an uniform that is
three sizes too small and gives the grand
stand spectators an illustration OF harle-
quin, and the next day he looks as though he
were on his way TO join Barnums show ana
fill the position of head Humpty Dumpty.
Foster too. has been toiing on in clothes that
were never intended for him. One day he
will oficiate in right field with blue suit
like unto bathing costume. and the next
day he will be on first with red flannel ar
rangement that reminds one Of fireman
going 10 a conhagration.
To-DAY's GAME.
The game this afternoon should receive the
patronage of every crank" Manager Do
natl has, during the summer. worked early
and late for baseball playing, and there Is
far more interest taken in the sport this sea-
son in Richmond than in 1890 With gener--
Gus support he intends to give Richmond
good playing and 1t Is whispered that II lie
comes out tbs season with any money IN his
pocket he will make strenuouslefOrts to get
the Richmonds in the American Association
next season. OF course there is nothing GER
tain about the work at present. but If plans
are successful Richmond admirers Of the
national game can expect splendid playing
next summer
Manager Donati is hoping that the new uni
forms will arrive on Tuesday fcT he has made
arrangements for the parade OF both the Rich
monds and Winstons. If, however, the cloth
ing does not arrive he will give the public the
benefit of an original idea and by doing this
cal the attention of all people to the fact
that there will be baseball at Island Park.
The idea. If carried out. will be splendid
one. and there is but little doubt as to the
success of it.
the Richmonds to-day. and it is probable that
Mcclure and Keeier will play for the Old
Dominions.