Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-27
low the Clubs stand.
Notes of the Game.

Notes OF the Game.
Umpire Lynch was right in his decision
when Abbey. running to second. was struck
with q batted ball. Playing rule Al. Sec
ton IL. declares that the base-runner is
out II q fair ball strike him before touch
ing the fielder, and in such case no base
shall be run unless forced by the batsman
becoming a base-runner. and no run shall
be scored, or any other base-runner put
out.
The umpire threatened to place a fine Of
$25 on Joyce because that player made a
single remark from the bench. The New
Yorks. however. talked as they pleased.
After a questionable decision, during the
early part Of the contest. Manager schmelz
played out under protest.
The attendance Of ladies is increasing In
an encouraging manner. Until further
notice music is to be provided for each
In young Murphy New York has secured
jewel He plays every point Of the game
for all II is worth. and the Washington
fans. as evidenced by their applause. ad-
mire his work greatly.
Manager Schmelz's determination to give
all his men q good trial has proved q wise
one Without intending to disparage the
base and center neld. it may be said that
the army Of spectators would not object to
seeing other men given a trial in those
positions. Tebeau is handicapped with
as he ought. Setback can doubtless play
center as well as right, and he IL a treas
ure. while everyone knows that Paul Rad
ford has no superior as q right fielder.
He Is too apt to strike out or hit into the
air. Radford il surely his equal at pres
ent when the team has its innings. The
Star advocated a fair trial for Frank Ward,
and II isn't by any means certain that he
isn't all right, but just now he IL suffering
from case Of uncertainty, which sends
| shivers through the bleachers whenever
| ground ball goes to him. Hassamaear
proves that he won't do. without causing
any complaint
Umpire Lynch didn't favor the home
team yesterday. but there is no use getting
the reputation as an umpire killer In the
beginning of the season. 1t won't do the
town any good with the rest of the staff
Give Lynch credit for honesty. anyhow.
To be sure. he gave Davis his base for be-
ing struck by a pitched ball. when every
body thought he hunted II, and should have
been given strike. but then Lynch was
there and he may have been right In his
decision. Anyhow the people that always
blame the umpire are generally being
beaten on their merits.
Somebody IL keeping score Of the number
OF times Joe Sullivan stumbles. II his hits
would only equal his falls he would be a
slugger. But then he plays hard, and
esrnestness always tells with the WASH
ington crowd.
Does anyone see much difference be-
tween Farrell and MCGUIRE this season
Mac Is in splendid condition, and as he
isn't playing second fiddle this year, is
putting up a strong game.
1t Is a pleasure to see Setback handle the
ball. He wastes no time passing after
getting 1t, but sends 1t to the infieid
promptly. He made a wonderfully accurate
throw to the home plate on Wednesday.
Abbey il a great favorite. He puts I'D a
very earnest game. Few ball players can
| beat him to first base.
Captain Joyce walks like a tragedian.
He has q fine carriage. and is playing ball.
| too.
Cartwright doesn't fear collisions at first
| base. It's doubtful II Roger Conner could
upset him. He is very firm on those rotund
| pins.
Midget Murphy is very popular, and de-
servedly so. It's question, though, IL his
| slight physique can stand q long summers
campaign. But he's all ball player, what
there In Of him.