The Newtown bee., 1894-08-10

ment. Their decision was prompt, out. Two out, scorer called out. In the meantime the enraged Sodaite, who had forgotten his rage at the mishap to his head gear, or was prevailed upon to fore go his bellgerent intentions, had arrived at his goal, or rather. where the goal should be. He did not hear the umpires decision, but heard the statement from the scorer. This he took exception to and for 8 moment all the suavity of Fan ny was called into play. He succeeded in placating all hands by allowing the latter run to score, but did not change his figures as to the number of outs.
 The next at the bat was the well known heavy batter and safe hitter of the New York club, but his eye and arm were too slow for the gyrations, of the ball from the hands of the Soda's pitcher. With Tommy-trot twist the latter almost made spiral of his body in his efforts, while his conferres almost burst their vocal cords in applauding each new contortion of their favorite. He f did not strike the batter out, for the lat ter was allowed to take his base on balls, all of them having passed back of the striker; but iJ gave him courage appar- ently for the next. "Jessy, 2d, to the bat" called out the scorer. A drop curve ball flew out from the pitchers box with d graceful sweep. The youthful wielder of the ash struck it squarely on the under side, aud an equally graceful fly went out towards third base. There was an in. stantaneous rush from the outer and in. ner field for it, but all gave way when they saw "Mullins" standing looking skyward, one hand shading his eyes like fan, and the other twitching in eager expectancy. It's upward journey done. down came the ball, like hawk on de | fenceless brood of chicks. Together came | the hands of the third baseman like the | inverted claws of steam dredger. Into it went the ball hot and hissing; out il came with a rebound and over his head il flew, "Mullins' eyes and head following it's backward flight. He lost his balance and toppled backward, falling full length. but just in time to catch the errant mes senger from the sky. Instantly he arose and from between his vest and shirt bos- om, where it lodged, drew forth the ball triumphantly. There was doubt express ed at first by the other side as to the
 matter, but one look at the surprised face of the third baseman settled it. His looks of astonishment were too great to be any
 thing but genuine emotion. He looked | as though he had found V in his disus- | ed inside vest pocket. You cannot simu. late that feeling. ssThree out!'' called out ssFannyn before the unpires had time l to formulate an opinion or consult the | frayed and tattered book, which was the recognized authority for this and al league games. The umpires seemed al the point of resenting this unwarranteo assumption of power by the scorer. but
 one look at the returning field nine tow. ards the batting stand and incidentally | tls. ,,ln nI tho To oc
 semblage about the place of the foamine beverage prevented an outbreak. They hurriedly joined the procession. The
 scorer called sstime ;'' and he also fell in
 to line. And thus ended the first half o1 l the first inning.
 ssPlay ball' cried the scorer, half AT
 hour afterwards, when thoroughly re | freshed. the Hops came to the bat. This
 inning lasted just three minutes; one ou
 on three strikes, one fly, and foul caugh
 did the business. It was then suggested
 by the master of ceremonies that they
 have dinner, as everything else coule
 wait, but clans were only good wher
 hot. Then followed long intermission
 some hot talk, good natured railery ant l feasting.
 The chestnuts on Cady mountain hat
 sent their shadows we'll across the rive
 ere the game was resumed. The feas
 proved too much for the Hops and twt dropped out of the ranks. It was impos
 sible to fill their places, but in view 2
 the score standing to their credit, th'
 Sodas decided to go on without their ful compliment and lend two men to thu
 Hops. The proposal was rejected witF scorn. Pitcher Lakegorg volunteered t 1 do double duty and sent his short stop t second base. The third baseman offered I to look after flelders' work in addition tt
 his own. So they took their places ane