Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Philadelphia Turns Apparent
feat Into Victory-Grent D""'

L IA
deIphia turned apparent defeat ih'o VIZ
tory this afternoon In the cohciuu.ne
rar,e of the series with New 10TH luz
oo,,os, uas won in the ninth inning ana
tho anisb was one OF the most excit'hs
that has ever been seen IN inns '.''.
t,-,e, tho home team went to the pat
In the ninth the score was 10 III iaN '
~ the Visitors, but Thompson uouoie,
SINGLES by Sullivan, Boyle, rrany' an"
Cross Clements bases on pails, VI. W.
times he was at bat anu
ror Melted seven runs -. p,uoao,-
THE heavy manner in which Phiiaoel-
mia hated Rusie in the eventful inning
was surprising. for up TO that time ne
had pitched very effectively. burke anu
pueie each made doubles in New fork
ninth of Carsey, but only one run 10y
Rrrke, was scored. Smith twirled lot
civ innings for the home club, ana was
relieved by Hodson in the seventh. after
he had given Farrell, the brst Datter'
base on balls
New York batted Smith for four runs.
all OF them earned, in the hfth' van
Haltren, Davis, and Dokle making o9upies
In succession. and Stafford and burke
crackin9 ont singles. Crazy, the catcher,
hated I'm place of Hodson- in the ninth.
Carsey pitched the last inning for Phiia-
y
delphia.
The weather was clear and pleasant
and 142,1 persons saw the game. Score:
'''N r. Fl. f..
New York .....O1o241oO1-s Is 2
Philadelphia -. O010020 10 10
Batteries: Ruse and Farrell; Smith,
Hodson, Carsey. and Clements.
BRooKLYNs DEFEATED.
NEW YORK, May 4-Over nine thou
sand persons went out to Eastern PARK
Brooklyn this afternoon, and saw the
Brooklyns defeated by Baltimore. Inc
visitors put Pitcher Hoffer In the box.
and he completely perplexed the Brook
lyns. He was splendidly supported. only
one error being marked against the Bal
timore team. STEMS pitching was about
the worst effort of his life. Score:
r. II. Z.
Baltimore .....2l20100s2 Pill -
Brooklyn ...... 0 100000 900
Batteries: Hoffer and Robinson; Stein
and Grim.
A CLOSE CONTEST.
PITTSBURG, PA. May 4.-With the
score a tie In the tenth inning to-day,
Elmer Smith hit the ball over the right
field fence for a home run. 1t was one
of the longest drives ever seen on the
home ground. Attendance. $500. Score:
r. II. Z.
Cincinnati ....1o000oOo1o- o
Pittsburg ..... OF Il Is 10
Batteries: Phillips and Vaughn; Haw-
ley and Kinslow.
SLOW EXHIBITION.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 4.-Throws BY
Ryan and LANCE In the third and fourth
innings of to-day's game. cutting of
runners at third, enabled Chicago TO
climb up another notch in the race for
the pennant. These plays were really
the only features OF a slow exhibition of
ball. Griffith pitched well, keeping the
hits scattered when they were most need
ed. Louisville's play was not noticeable
for briliancy.
Tomorrow the clubs are scheduled to
play, but the Sunday Observance
League may make good its threat and
arrest the players. Score: Il. II. Il.
Chicago ......... 100 0O040-7 9 2
Batteries: McDermott and Cote; Grit
fifth and Kittridge.
EXCITING GAME.
CLEVELAND, o.. May 4.-Cleveland
won the third consecutive game from
st. Louis to-day. St. Louis outbatted the
local team and had fewer errors but
their hits were scattered and their err
rors were costly. The game was very
exciting. st. Louis having two men on
bases and only needing one run to tie
the score In the ninth. Attendance, $500.
Score: r. H. T..
ST. Louis .... 2 0000O201-5 10
Cleveland ....... 2 OIL 90 Ks 10 3
Batteries: Staley and PETIT; Cuppy
and thinner.
WILSON RETRIEVES HIMSELF.
BOSTON. MASS. May 4.-Wilson re-
trieved himself for his poor work in
New York by proving a perfect enigma
to the Washingtons to-day. II was a
pitchers game. and Wilson far out
did Stockdale. Brilliant fielding marked
the contest. Lowe distinguishing himself
by sensational stop and assist Nashs
batting was also a feature. Attendance,
$500 Score: r. H.. Il.
Washington ..... 020000000-2 /
Boston ,.....s.. o 0 0 0 3 0O2x-5 10 4