The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-26
N0TEs.

Behne played in short yesterday, in the
place of Berte. who sprained his shout
der in Lynchburg in Wednesdays gan e.
Bertes injury is not serious and he viii
probably be at his old place in a few
days.
A small shade roof has been built over
the seats OF the Richmond club, to pro-
tect them from the sun.
There was some talk some time ago
about Kain's playing indifferently in or
der TO obtain his release. This does Bar
ley a great injustice. as his recent excel
lent playing shows. At first he was unac-
customed TO his new position, and besides.
the left fell was very rough. Recently he
has been hitting the ball hard. and there
is no better base-runner In the League
than the little Hustler. He is doing good
work. Keep 1t up Barley!
Spec. nisjudged Hager's high foul in
the second inning. but he threw the batter
cut at first a few moments later
Turkey and Tannehill let Hauptman's
fly drop between them In the second. Ibis
was piece OF dark judgment on some
body's part.
McCreary was member OF the junior
law class of Georgetown College until a
few days ago. when he left college 10
join the Crabs
Behnes error In the second came near
costing two runs. Turkey should have
thrown Hoffman out on the same ball
Sneeden called Groves safe at first when
he was out. and then. few moments
later, he called him out on ball thrown
by the pitcher TO catch him. when Groves
was clearly safe.
In the third inning, while sliding to
second, Houseman was accidentally
spiked by McCreery, and the fourth
finger on his left hand was partially sew
e.ed 1t will be nearly a month before
be can play again.
Guying the umpire is as uncalled-fOr as
II Is ill-timed. The Richmond public are
guilty i'm this regard in the extreme.
Corcoran's three-bagger was deep.
long drive TO centre { ger Turkeys read.
1t was a beautiful bit.
Kain's work in left yesterday was gilt
edged.
Tannehill was presented with bouquet
OF flowers when he came to the bat yes
terday 1t was too much for fanny; he
struck out. ...
Both the captains OF the Crabs and
Ehlstlers play at the initial bag.
O'Hagan has not forgotten how to kick.
Corcoran was away off yesterday: one
Of his errors was inexcusable. He, how
ever. is a good. hard PLAYER
Bertes double in the fourth was sur
prise TO the rooters. II was a beautiful
drive to centre. Keep 1t up. Bert.
Geier is a youngyter. He has the max
ing of a good catcher; but. like all new
men. he, thinks kicking is ball-playing.
Five Of the Crabs spell their last name
with an II. They sometimes have need
for the letter.
The Duke was off on catching foul flies
yesterday.
Spec. MCGOWAN has shaved OF his
moustache. The little third baseman is
a perfect Adonis now.
Herr. the Norfolk pitcher. was evidently
the hero OF Rider Haggard's novel. she"
Flynn caught CvrcoTan mapping at first
in the sixth.
Sneeden is a good. firm umpire He
fined O'Hagan SO for kicking. II had a
wholesome effect.
Hager's two-bagger In the sixth hit
the left-held fence.
McCreary and Corcoran's double In the
seventh was quick piece OF work
Specs capture OF a hot liner from Me-
Cams bat In the seventh was a beautiful
catch. The midget had to don his cap.
Knorr is good one In the coaching
Lille.
The Hustlers had nineteen assists.
Corcoran. Hager. and Hauptman ala
the hitting for the Crabs; each had two
hits.
Flynn was Wild yesterday. He save