Evening star., 1896-06-25
NOteS.
Dad Clark will oppose Washington today

A|eAu >iaAh n VIII opIOSt w dSNlnBtOh tOCaN.
Burkett is keeping up his average in hit
ting. 20. , r.t
Lush will be kept in the game for some
Jimmy Rogers played first. base in that
Providence game
Phlladelphia is rejoicing over that timely
rain storm that saved another defeat
IN the five games between Baltimore and
philadelphia the Orioles made eighty-three
hits to thirty-tve by the Phillies
Ned Hanlon says the first division at the
end of the season will be thus arranged:
baltimore. Cleveland, Pittsburg, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Washington u,
The Philadelphia papers scof at the idea
of trading Delehanty for ranybody else in
the league. They evidently regard him as
the teams last redeeming feature saving
thompson, who is still a great favorte
Captain Joyce will clncT his local repu-
tation if he will reverse his first-to-bat rule
and do something in the way of Slisciniine
that will prevent those misundersta andtuss
that have been SO co1nmon-of date, whereby
easy flies to the short outtield are allowed
to drop between fielderS
umpire Henderson seems to be having
hard time of it all around. He is roasted
pretty nearly everywhere he goes This
may De a sign OF competence but it is not
an evidence of good Judgment An umnire
VINO cannot judiciously and equitably give
the home team the benefit of a small ma
1crlty OF close decisions without giving Of
1890
season or two in a minor league while lea rn-.
ing the art OF being tactful. Henderson
mas yet 70 put in an appearance in Wash
1ngton this year.
written letter to a friend at home that
encourages his friends He is now at old
folht comfort, and writes that on Monday
ne I umpired game for the guests and prac-
in strength, and his health is greatly i'm.
proved. Boating continues his fayori,e
pastlme. He is expected in Baltimore on
Saturday. 49, a.n - - -, =, oii
Ihere Is talk in Baltimore Of releasing
Fitcher Esper to Scranton of the Easterf,
League. ESper Is very much opnosed TO
Pitchlng Tor scranton, and says that he
wanted Manager Hanlon to release him or
1eee heep nun. ~ ne was not good enough to
keep ne would take a release Mr.. HanIon
mas not yet definitely decided what to do
EsPer Is thought to be too valuable a man
70 release. and yet six pitchers are too
Thsra aot IL .,ie cl1b TO carry when travelling
ulamono this year. Last Sunday. during
tne game at chicago with Cincinnati Peitz
the Reds catcher, made an INSULTING w.
inarh ins. 70 Anson, who went after him. Meet
ing at the plate, they exchanged blows
AnSon was very angry and if took forca -
control him. WIN iee "
Ihe Baltimore American says. apronos of
~. eHe nuihorS DTS OF base ball deals in the eastern
circuit: Washington also has a finger in
1I ame prospective trading pie. Silent sam
thompson is the goal of sena toriaj amh;-
1ion, put 1t seems on the outstart that silent
San. san Is not one OF those whom Philadelphia
"lsheS 10 unload. Earl Wagner offers to
ouy thompson, and asks the Quaker man
aeement to set its price, and the Quaker
management , says it Is not out for money.
out Will discuss a trade. Mr. Wagner
wants thompson for his hitting ability
ana mas no complaint with either Abbey or
Lusn- He says he does not desire HalIman
lor second, both he and joyce being ner-
1ectly satisfied with Jack Crooks. Mr. Wag-
ner reiterates that he will give s12. 500 for
husie' which, he says, is a standing offer"
Amateur Clubs,
Inc metropolitan Stars have organized
LOT thls season, and would like to hear
from all teams whose players are not un-
uer elghteen years. The team consists of
the following players: ]. Hunt, catcher: J.
Corrigan, pitcher; F. Madtgan1 first base:
:. Hartnett. second base; ]. Costello. thir,
pa! pase: =. c. Raney, shortStopa e. Brian,
ieIt neid; l.: Sweeney, center fiefd A. Fur.
pershaW, right field. Address all chaI
lenges to our club L. Sweeney,3T1 II street
northwest. city.
The Young Crackerjacks have organized
ior the season of 1885, and would like To
near from all teams whose players are not
over over WE'VE years of ageJ6 Address chaI-
lenges lg to G. Hammer. 2s7I4h street south