The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-31

himself. He had to see the game. -.
The Norfolk delegation urea 10 KEEP
together so far az lay In their power,
though they were scattered In groups all
about the grounds. They numbered sew
eral hundred. and wore the resuiatlon
Norfolk rooter badges. The flrst Reg
ment Drum Corps were there, and the
number OF colossal horns. as. well as
small musical Instruments, and, In fact,
every denomination of noise-fnakIns lacIl-
tiles known to the nineteenth century
ball crank. ran up into the hundreds al
low estimate.
Parasols galore. of every shade, size
and quality fans of all patterns, from
the big palmetto leaf TO the Irritation type;
dark and light dresses every shade ana
fabric OF dress goods. pretty women by
the hundred, aristocrat ana urchln,
preachers and sports. lawyers. doctors;
cashiers. natives and foreigners. Old anu
young. rich and poor. educated and other
wise friends. Romans and countrymen.
Dutch, Hebrew. Irish and fellow clti-
zens-all blended into one grand. gaia
ensemble OF Heterogeneous cosmopoli-
tanism. Such was the scene when cheer
after cher, wild deIirious shouts, and
thundering peals Of vocal power an
nounced TO the inhabitants for squares
around that the Crows were buryins ne
Norfolk representatives. Just as they ala
the Petersburgs the day before
THE LEATHER-LUSG BOY.
Jim Coneny, the leather-lung boy, was
there. He seldom misses game. Indeed,
he has an idea that his presence IS an aD-
solute necessity for anything Ike success
on tae part Oh the Crows. The leathcr-
lung boy FIRST took up his position IN Inc
granG stand Long before the game was
called he resumed operations from a vo-
cal standpoint. COnelly has more surplus
lung power than any ten roOters in Rlch-
mOnd He is about as complete mus.
ance to his fellow roOters as one can Wen
imagine. When he opened the vocal cam
pligu yesterday an offer or purse Wa
made MIN 10 leave the grand stand. lie
stated that his price would be $l.5O. but
ne was finally brought down 10 - cents.
He couldn't stand the pressure pIoushl
70 bear upon him, 50 he vacated ahl
tool; I'D HIS Headquarters on the roof or
fhc reporters stand. Operator Crowder
remarked that he was the bone or hu-
man beings existence. 4 cons stable ana
a policeman escorted him 20 the top or
the dreSsin groom. and there he rooted
to his hearts content. His comments were
OF an original character. ana he MADE
some valuable observations for his own
especial benefit.
C,nelly docs the strongest vocal work
ever seen on a Richmond ball field. He
weighs - pounds IN nrst-rate roofing
form. and trains three hours each gay
before TIN game. Bare-iooted, coatlesS
and freched-face, his Identity leaves no
rom Tor speculation. Well Wei !
What's the matter with the ruMfd-neck
rooter?" Is one Of his many cnoce eN
pres-ona. He appeals 10 the bad Slde 81
evcrybOdv's nature and often assumes
the shane of "a human Interrogation point
When once you see him you can never
forget him. Nature has marked MN Ior
ifa His phys Ognomy would NOT serve as
comic sketcber. Conelly will be on hand
to-day amply supplied with the usual 'o-
Clark and McDermott favored the Wis
Gus, Mas improved with the stick
Tate ala not score once yesterday.
Those rootcrs who imbibe pop should
refrain from throwing the bottles III
front 0f the Grand stand where inc
catchers may step upon them when field
l.c ID laUt 1y - De- oarGerous. and tie
MANAGEMENT should stop it.
ColliHower did some slow work in centre
Yesterday when he allowed Tates drive
I'm the eighth 70 pass him.
Hauptman did not have a chance yes
terdav.
II the Crows win to-cay they will pass
the Crabs and take second place.
~ fOur-base hit
With speed intersc.
The ball hath hit
Beside the fence
lie runs Tie files
Until he reels.
The bleachers cries
inspire his heels
The winning run
The race must be.
Then he hath won
The victory.
a rush. Slide
dcafening shout
The umpire cried.
The players Outi'
lie closed his eyes
But sleep came not.
With weary signs.
Then up he got.
Otis vain" he said,
I've tried before
TO go to bed
Without the score"
The Richmond police are getting up two
clubs among themselves, who will play
at the Wcst-End Park next Thursday
evening FOR the benefit Of eX-Pohceman
Walter II. Fore The buecoats expect 30
put up the gilt-edge article. A large
crowd will be out TO see the game.
An effort is being made by ROOter Hay
T. Thornton and others 70 get up Fat
Mems Baseball Club TO play game at
Wcst-End Park on September 7th fl is
expected that Judge witt Judge Crutch-
field. Fire Commissioned Frischkorn.
Sergeant Thomas. and Colonel John Har-
wood will be among the members. Some
Of them have already accepted positions.
The gate receipts Will be for the benefit Of
the Virginia Hospital.
The Grows have changed their batting
order, and IL works like a charm.
Tate gathers I'm one OF Mr. Smalls
choice little VS..
Petersburg is talking about poor UNI
pirng. Well the Farmers must have
something 10 talk about.