The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-17
PORTSMOUTH.
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t1arSrONe, c. f......
Reman, l. f........4 i L o
Hail. b........... o 3 2
Hellnan, g. S....... L o
LeaCh, p............ 2 O
Totals ..........32 4 8 81 IS 8.
The score by innings:
Nortolk ...............0 o 0 0 0 0 o.
portsmouth ..........0 0 0 0 0 0 A
Summary: Earned runs-Norfolk. 3:
Portsmouth, 3. Two-base hits-Stephen-
son 2 Mari. Leach and Heilman. Wild
pitSh-Leach. Bases on balls-OT Plan
miller, 3. Struck out-By Pfanmiller, G;
by Leach. 3. Left on bases-Norfolk.
I; portsmouth. 4. Double plays-Ramp
TO Wentz: Heilman to Hall to Mari:
fiargrove to Hall. Stolen bases-Wentz
and Glenn. Umpire-Betts. Time
Two hours.
NOTES OF THE GAME.
1t Is evident to the most prejudiced
that Norfolk and Portsmouth both
nave good teams, capable or doing great
work, as the game of Yesterday very
plainly proves. a more interesting game
VIII not be seen in season, and with
the Few exception noted above. there
VIII hardly be a cleaner. The one TINT
comes out on top will earn it's glory. If
their present playing is any basis upon
which to found Il conjecture.
The work of both batteries was suniarb
though II Will be seen that Pfanmiller
was more effective than Leach, having
fewer hits made off of him. and striking
out more batters. He gave three bases
on balls, however Leach also pitched
a wild ball. which cost base when
bases came high. Both men displayed
Judgment and nerve
Undoubtedly the pliattiest PLAYING of
the day was WentZ at second. 1t has
rarely or never been equaled on this dia-
mona. He accepted every chance and
they were nearly all difficult Out of
-FOUR times at the bat he knocked four
sare hits' every one of them going
straight TO centre field. His work was
In marked contrast to that of Hall.
who tielded the position for the visitors.
Lilly Langsford showed up great, and
II there wele any who thought he
couldn't play ball they dont think so
now. He fielded his trying position
faultlessly and won many friends. He'll
man was equally as effective for the
visitors and batted the prettiest ball of
the day-a hot, clean two-bagger.
Stephenson's playing was great and
worth of comment. His fielding was
errorless and as batter he is u star.
He went To the bat twice In the eighth
INNINGS and lined out n two-bagger
each time. He also has a single to his
credit. Another thing about Stephenson
is that he has his whole heart in the
game and plays equally as we'll with
his head as with his hands and feet.
Ramps catch of Mars high liner has
already been mentioned and glance
at the story of the game and the score
VIII show what a good article of ball,
with SEVERAL exceptions in the last two
innings, was put up by members of
both teams.
Umpire Belts was strictly in the game
and filled the bill very satisfactorily.
1t is we'll to mention the excellent or
der that was preserved, nothing what
ever of a disagreeable nature occurring
though of course there was an immense
amount of good natured guying. The
special officers had snap:
Street car accommodations to the park
might have been better, though Of course
there was an unusual rush. Every body
got there some way.
a few stools or bench in the press
box would be pleasant surprise. 1t is
hard TO report game standing. Mana
ger O'Neill promises to have everything
fixed up TO the Queens taste by the time
of the next series.
The positions of the two teams will
be the same to-day as Yesterday with
the possible exception of Portsmouths
second base. which may be played by
Mcnamara, and then. TO be sure. the
pitchers will be changed. Mailman will
so in for Portsmouth. and Redding for
the home team. If the latter will keep
up Pfanmlller's gait no one on this side
OF the river will kick
Pitcher kagey, of last seasons Lynch
burg team. and who was given a trial
by the New Yorks has been given no.
tice of release by Irwin.
The Cleveland Club has sprung
surprise on the other teams All the
games scheduled in Louisville have been
transferred to Cleveland. while Cleve-
iand games will be played In Louisville
ny ms arrangement Cleveland will fin
ish me season at home after its last East