The evening world., 1894-06-12
BASEBALL CHAT.

Johnny Ward has become thoroughly
"grldironirg." and he no longer chafes
under peppery criticisms. ut Ii the
easiest thing in the world" he said to
the writer. ITO 81. down and theorize
and figure how games might have been
won when II Is all over. Indeed. the
papers at times go into such elaborate
is extremely well educated as to mis-
plays-after they are made
Speaking OF new players. Capt, Ward
said: The boys know that I'm looking
for p fielder. Camp, the new man. Will
not reach the East until next month"
Tommy Esterbrook has an idea that
he would be a valuable acquisition 70
offered himself to Ward and Talcott.
Dispatches from Louisville say that
Barnie VIII be deposed from the manage
ment of the Louisvilles. This Is always
the fate OF u director Of a losing "outnt."
Umpire Elmslie made his debut this
season on the Polo round yesterday.
and his work was admirable.
President Pat Powers OF the Eastern
League. IL receiving the condolences of
his many friends for the loss of his wife.
VINO oieu yesteTuay
Fred an Zant. the keen young ball
player OF the Oritani Field Club nine.
Is sure to make his mark as a f%inancier
know about playing the Oritani Club
magnates against the New York team
officials isn't worth knowing. Van Zant
Is an expert. too, in working both ends
Of the string. as will be remembered
when two years ago he signed with New
York, u was induced to continue a.
an amateur, 60 with the Staten Island
change this time $3.50 was raised to per
suade',' Van Zant to remain with the
Oritanis.
Although still sixth in the list of
League standing. Brooklyn has steadily
drawn nearer the leaders. and n matter
OF very few games Is the gan between
the B"ridegrooms ard the third place.
work of n week or so ago and who
attended yesterdays game at Eastern
Park could hardly believe that a mis-
take had not been made in posting the
balls. strikes and PLAYS left absolutely
nothing to be desired. and, excepting
one Instance. gave no room for even a
gentle "kiclk' on the part OF either
team.
There was no DENYING that clean four.
biggcr over the left-tield fence tina,
proceeded from the black ring on Days
bat. Tom has his eye on 1t In the very
finest style.
Griffin simply couldn't resist pounding
out n homer, just to show his contempt
for a straight speedy ball.
II Corccran hal run on the hunt which
three ~Porkopolitans allowed to 20 through
than 70 fhlppp's RIM WnnlI hnVe fal.
lied ana he would have had his base,
Run II out, Tommy.
ArlIe Latham can do almost everything
but field his position. His coaching OF
the blttcrs OF an opposing club and his
features that lighted up the proceedings
at Eastern Park yesterday and reminded
the b'eichers that the Dude had not dis,
located his m~outlpiece.
BROOKLYN allowed the visitors n trlhs
too much latitude when they "let up
after the third inning. A tenth inninl
would nave been necessary had not Fout1
known just what to do with the last bal
iicldel.
President Young will have a number
OF afidavi's placed before him regard
ing the Stenzel-Daiie collision at East
crn Park last Thursday, and will be
asked to take action upon the case,
Dai.ev is still suffering from bruises
which might have been sui more dan
Ferous. The action taken by President
Bryne Is in no manner vinilctlve. and
is solely intended to secure punishment
for the offender, as Il precedent to put
a stop to brutality and unnecessary
roughness among League players.
Harry Taylor. OF last seasons ORR
oles. but since practising law In this
State. will report to the Baltimore team
1 aa back atou and general utility man