Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-15
BASEBALL 80 YEARS AGO.

following account of a game between
Wilmington and New Castle teams,
which appeared after the contest in
the journal and Statesman Of this
city,
Diamond State of Wilmington,
Del, VS.. Lenapi Of New Castle These
clubs played the second of the series
between them at Wilmington on the
18th ult. The first game came off last
year and resulted in.favor Of the Lenapi
by 10 runs This was not at all salts
factory to the good folks Of Whining
ton, but as no other chance offered it,
self OF continuing the contests 1.-THE sea
son being far advancedl they were
obliged to wait until the present time
to win back their laurels.
The game on Saturday was admir-
ably contested throughout. Although
present, wo did not keep score and con-
sequently cannot give as full descrip-
tion OF the playing as we would like to.
of the Diamond State Gibney (late
OF the keystones of this city, as
catcher, especially distinguished him
self, both in batting and fielding. He
caught two beautiful foul tips while
playing under the bat. Thomas pitched
in admirable style and also batted we'll.
lie IS new at the game, we understand,
but from what we saw of his play he
will undoubtedly make fine player
His conception Of the way to pitch Ia
the correct one, and he only needs
time and practice 10 develop his abili.
ties. McCabe made three beautiful fly
catches during the game. He has inn
proved greatly since we saw him last
spring. or the others q. Chandler's
play at first base and batting was the
most noticeable.
Brown attended to the catcher's de-
partment for the Lenapis in fine style,
taking everything within reach. In
the fourth inning he marked his play
with fine foul tip. His batting was
the strongest done on his side. Thomas
Curious enough, both pitchers names
were the samel attended TO his posi-
tion in good style, putting his balls in
quite swiftly ard with heavy twist.
Evans made the handsomest play of the
day, catching a heavily hit line ball at
centre field, and putting il to second
base in time to head off the player who
had yentured too far off it thus making
a double play. Rodney, also, made
difficult catch at short field. Buell's
first base play merits high praise; he
held everything that came to him. The
rest, at times, played very creditably.
To show that the two clubs were
posted in the points of the game, we
need only mention that they made five
double plays three being credited to
the Lenapis and two to the Diamond
State.
Mr.. Taylor, tho genial second base
OF the Diamond State, severely injured
his right hand during the third inning
and was obliged TO resign his place to
Mr.. Gouert, who filed it very credit
ably.
After the game an adjournment was
made to one of the hotels. where a
sumptuous Iepast awaited both the
conquercrs and the conquered; the
latter, however, by no means dismayed.
They ate in strong hopes of winning
the ball on that third game.
The usual ceremony of presenting
and receiving the ball was gone
through with, Mr.. Brown distin-
guished himself in the former position
and Mr.. Harrington 1.-THE president Of
the. Diamond State) in the latter. AS
eating, and not speech making, was
the order of the day, and everybody
being equal to the occasion How are
you, Gibncys) no time was lost in
doing full Justice to the fine set-out.
AT late hour the Lenapis got into
four horse stage, which had been
provided for them, and, amid the
hearty creers Of the members of the
Diamond State, drove off for home
Before concluding this account
we must express our qualification at
finding so large a number of our citi-
Zens present to witness the match.
Fully thousand persons were on the
grounds, and the ladies God bless
them y were not much in the minority.
Tho enthusiasm displayed, as either
club made a good play, must have been
very gratifying to the contestants. We
wind up our remarks with the hone
that baseball may long flourish In
Delaware, and that the ladies' will ever
continue to brighten the field with
their charming faces Wilmington is
particularly fortunate in having SO
many handsome ladies. Perhaps TO
their smiles may be laid the victory
on Saturday.
Our thanks are due to the brothers
Thomas, Messrs. Harrington, Taylor,
I,atnall, &c, for many polite atten-
tions. The score:
Dlahlohu STATED o 9-35
Lenapi .......6 3 o 0 | O-3g
Umpire-H. Fitzgerald. Philadelphia
Scorers1H. A.. Brooke Of Diamond State
WI. Black of Lenapi. Fly caiches-Dia,
nond State, s; Lenapi, Z. Struck out
Bush, l. Paddock, l. Out on foul balls
diamond State 5 times; Lenapi, times
Time of game--3h. Som.
The batting order of the teams was
as follows:
:. Diamond state-Gibney. c.; Tatnall. SIS;
Ibomas' p'i McCabe, L.; g. Chandler, lb.:
Taylor, 2b.; Bailey. 3D.; ], Chandler. CT,
Bush, RI. Lenapi-Thomas, n. F; Evans. al.
Brown. c.; Rodney, SIS; Buell.. ID; PAINTER
2b'i Driver, l.fi Warner RI; Paddock, 80.
The following notices were dis.
tributed about the streets about the
same time that there was such rivalry
between Wilmington and New Castle;
Notice.--A match game of base.bal will
oe played on saturday afternoon, at 4
o'clock, between picked mines Of the Tenant
CLUB, as follows: Thomas, Rogers, Warner
JEFFERSON, !. Massey. \. Gray, VininR'
Eccles, q. Paddock, #. Paddock Drivep
Evans, Buell. W. Paddock Rodney. q
Gray (Senator), Kennedy, Hermann.
Horse In Parlor.
On Saturday night horse wandered
from Whitemans stable, on Shirley
street below Eighth, into the parlor az
tho house No. dis Orange street, which
Is occupied by the family of Wesley
Osborne. Other than frightening \
child no damage was done. As soon as
the animal was discovered in the house
il was led quietly hack IN tho etahla