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

Johnny Ward has become thoroughly
philosophical In his views of newspaper
''gridironi.g." and he no longer chafes
under peppery criticisms. 1T Is the
easiest thing in the world" he said to
the writer, ito 81. down and theorlze
n figure how games might have been
won when 1t is all over. Indeed. the
papers at times 20 into such elaborate
c%ritiques on the game that the public
is extremely well educated as to mis-
plays-after they are made"
Speaking Of new players; Capt Ward
for . fielder. Camp, the new man: Will
not reach the East until next month"
Tommy Esterbrook has an idea that
he would be "A aluahle acquisition to
New Yorll's team. He has repeatedly
offered himself to Ward and Talcott.
Dispatches from Louisville say that
Barnie will be deposed from the manage
ment of the Loulsvilles. This Is always
the fate Of a director Of n losing outfit"
Umpire Elmslia made his debut this
season on the Polo Grounds yesterday,
and his work was admirable.
President Fat Powers OF the Eastern
his many friends for the loss OF his wife.
who died yesterday.
Fred an zant. the keen young ball
player of the Oritani Field Club nine,
Is sure to make his mark as a financier
one OF these days. What he doesn't
know abou playing the Oritani Club
magnntes 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
an amateur 90 with the Staten Island
club. on the floor of the Stock EN-
change this tim $3.50 was raised to per
suade" Van Hsnt TO remain with the
Oritanis.
Although still sixth in the list OF
League standing. Brooklyn has steadily
OF very few games is the gap between
the "Bridegrooms ard the third place.
Those who saw Umpire S~wartwood's
work OF n week or so ago and who
attended yesterdays game at Eastern
Park could hardly believe that a mis-
tax had not been made In posting the
name on the board: His decisions on
balls, strikes and plays left absolutely
nothing to be desired. and. excepting
one instance. gave no room for even a
gentle "kic!t' on tho part of either
team.
There was no DENYING that clean four
proceeded from the black ring on Days
bat. Tom has his eye on 1t In the very
finest style.
out a homer. just to show his contempt
for II straight speedy ball.
II Corcoran had run on the bunt which
three Porkopolitans allowed 10 go through
them. IG Chances run would have tai
lied and he would have had his base,
Run II out, Tommy.
Arlic Latham can do almost everything
bat Held his position. His coaching OF
the batters OF an opposing club and his
demand for . new white ball'' were
at Eastern Park ycsterday, and reminded
the b,eaChers that the Dude had not dis
located his m~out1plecc.
Brooklyn allowed the visitors a trihc
too much latitude when they 'let up
would hav" been necessary hal not Fout2
known just what to do with he last ball
fieldcd,
President Young, viii have a number
or afrdavi's placed before him regard
ing the Sten2el-Dailey collision AZ East
ern Park last Thursday. and will be
asked to take action upon the case.
which might have been still more dan
rerCus The action taken by President
Bryne Is in no manner viniictlve. and
IL solely intended to secure punishment
a stop to brutality ms unnecessary
r~oughness among League players.
Harry Taylor, OF last seasHr,s ORR
oles, but since practising 10 bin this
state, VIII report to The Bal;ehelre team