The morning call., 1892-09-16
NO RUNS FOR nike Finn.
Oakland Takes the Dukes
Down a Peg.
COULDN'T HIT MR.. HORNER.
The Tsilenders Accomplish the Truly Remark
able Feat Of Winning Two Games
in Succession.
COULDN'T HIT MR.. HORNER.

Winning one game is in itself remark
able proceeding for Oakland, and the state
ment that they have taken two in as many
days almost surpasses belief. But then
strange things happen at the ball game as
well as elsewhere.
The tailenders signalized their second
great exploit by whitewashng the Dukes,
by a score of to 0, in an unusually rapid
performance, sngularly free from Dlots and
blemishes of any sort whatsoever. Threats
of summary dism ssal seem to have infused
large quantities Of much-Eeeied ginger into
the OaklandS.
Little Jack Horner, ably supported on
every side, was responsible for the mishap
that befeil the champions. The Colonel
told this same Horner at the conclusion OF
Wednesdays game that his days in Oakland
were numbered, and that he had better be
looking around for a cut-rate ticket East.
But one nights sleep upset the long mag
mates plans, and he concluded to retain the
pitcher on his large and ever-changlng staff.
With new lease Of life the little twirler
sailed in and pitched as though lie had just
tackled fresh job.
From start to finish he had the Dukes
completely at his mercy. They got but
four lone singles scattered over wide ex-
panse OF territory, fact which both startled
and greved the champions. The Oaklands
put up great game, Irwin's miss Of
hard chance being the only error. His
work was feature of the game, particu-
larly his throwing across TO first, and it
was through the timely hitting OF himself
and Wilson that the COlOnelS captured the
game. The Dukes were not slow them
selves, but they experienced great difficulty
in timing their hits.
Lookabaugh officlated for his owner in
his usual felicitOus manner, allowing but
six hits, and was well supported. The
game abOunded in sharp play on both
sides, and 1t was not nntll the fifth inning
that tally appeared. Then the tailenders
flushed couple, during which sad acci-
dent happended to Mr.. Wilson of Oakland.
Bill Brown opened the inning with base
on balls. Irwin famed out and O'Neil bit
for two bases. Wilson singled TO left, scor-
ing Brown and taking second on the play
by daring slide.
HOrner sent long one to left, which Nc
Quicken captured and threw to the plate,
but O'Neil beat the ball in. Wilson made
rush for third, but Clark threw to Denny
and caught the agile youth before he reached
the bag. Mr.. Wilson slid in, greatly to the
detrimeDt Of an important part CT his uni
form, and the game was delayed while he
retired 10 an anteroOm and traded trousers.
Oakland scored its last run in the seventh.
With TWO men out on double play, Irwin
iammed the ball out for two sacks. O'Neil
was given his base. and another single by
Wilson sent him home. O'Neil tried to
score on Wilson's steal of second. but was
clevery trapped at the plate by Ebrignts
rapid return OF the ball.
In the next Mr.. CantiliOn tried the same
thing on McQuade's steal. but missed con-
nections and got his thumb stepped on be-
sides. This caused another delay, after
which the game was finished without
further disaster to the young men.
The score: