The Washington times., 1894-04-07
KIDS Hit THE BALL HARD
Maui and Petty Did Not Pitch With
Very Much Effort.
VETS NET WITH GRIM DEFEAT
Aided by the Poor Pitching Of the Old Twirl-
ers the Youngsters Succeeded in Bagging
Another Game-Brilliant 0utfelding by
selbach and Abbey Relieved the Monotony.

One of the principal features of the ball
game yesterday afternoon was the failure of
either Maui or Petty to let themselves out,
and they were contented to simply lob the
ball up to the Kids, who, as a natural conse-
quence, drove out safe hits in profusion and
won the game with ease. Egan pitched for
the youngsters, and he tried to fool the Vets,
succeeding to some extent in doing so. He
was wild, giving five bases on balls and hit
ting three men, but he kept the hits fairly
well scattered. His support. while not gilt
edged, was good, the left field play of Selbach
being particularly fine, he accepting all Of
his seven chances.
Stocksdale made his initial appearance at
second base, but had not much opportunity to
show what he could do in the infleld. Catcher
Mcmahon put up better game than either of
his previous essays, and is rounding into
condition. Abbey gave really clever exhi-
bition Of fielding, capturing four flies and
throwing out two runners at third. Ward
put up strong game at the bat and in run
ming the bases, but marred his base play by
horrible throw over Cartwright's head. the
lucky Paul Radford make the circuit of the
bases. scoring the first run of the game for
the Vets.
Only handful of people saw the game. and
these were Drawing fate in the shape of pneu-
monia by doing SO. The wind was chilly,
and no pleasure was experienced in looking
on at the walk over of the Kids. 1t would
seem as if it proved better policy for the vet
eran twirlers to let out link or two in these
exhibition games. so as to see how the young
sters would succeed in batting at something
else than drop balls. In all likelihood their
batting averages would be considerably lower
than at present. Ii the Vets are not yet in
shape to exert themselves little, they could
work their pitching arms in the morning, and
so get in condition.
Maui certainly did not do himself proud by
his performance yesterday, as in five innings
he gave eight bases on balls, hit one bats
man, made wild pitch, and was batted for
six singles, three doubles, and home run.
He wore in addition to his regular uniform n
stock smile, which played all over his counte-
nance and stuck there, no matter how lively
his curves We're touched up. There is one
thing about Maul's smile, and that is it's a
sticker and no mistake.
Manager Schmeiz is being urged to make
up a first team to be formed of the men who
will probably be permanent fixtures on the
regular nine and let the players become ac-
customed to each other. The impression is
general that by this arrangement much better
results can be achieved. Mr.. Schmelz. how
ever, is saying nothing. but keeping an eye on
the work of each man and will take action
shortly. His principal task will be to locate
the outflelders, as he has Il surfeit of good
material to draw from for these positions
Abbey. Hassamaer, Radford Tebeau, and
Selbach are all clever lelders. and the cranks
are kept guessing as to the lucky three.
Young McMahon has been hitting the ball
hard and safe in the last two or three games
but he will find it rather a different matter to
do this when the pitchers commence twirling
in earnest. Sullivan is putting up the same
good and bad game as last season. and it may
be that Selbach will beat out both these can
didates for shortstop. Joe Mulvey has been
showing in good shape. but he realizes that
joyce Is a faster man and will most likely bag
the position. Yesterdays score was as fol-