The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-17
THE CH1IPIONS Won.
Roanoke Was Unable to Solve Tannehi1l's
Delivery.

IhOaDOht Ndt 10 'oift
Delivery.
Tobias Tibbs has gone to work once
again. He commenced operations over
on the right-hed fence yesterday after
noon In the presence of about thirty-five
hundred intelligent fans" and he ma
nipulated the black and white with such
dexterity that when the game was over
his wooden ledger showed that the Cham
pions had crossed the plate four times,
while RoanOkes efforts were represented
by that symbol which indicates zero on
all well-reguiated thermometers.
The weather was perfect and the game
was exciting. The Champions were easy
winners. and consequently every one was
happy. when. after ninety minutes play
ing. the contest came to an end without
one of the visitors having reached that
bag that is presided over by Dad" Pen
der.
TANNEHILL'S GREAT WORK.
Tannehill was in the box, and while
he took things in an easy style, there
was never a moment when he gave Roa-
aoke a show. He was in great form,
and pitched a perfect game. Boland was
behind the bat and the way he kept up
with the procession was most gratifying.
while the whole team TO man gave
Tannehill perfect support. not even the
semblance Of an error being made.
AS inning after inning was played and
Roanoke failed to score, Tibbs' JOY knew
no bounds. and he executed several war
dances upon his lofty perch at the immi-
nent danger Of falling therefrom and
dislocating his dear little neck.
Roanoke. while they were defeated,
played a clean, hard, honest, and gentle
manly game. ana made many friends
for themselves.
They fought out what was a foregone
conclusion most gamely, and not until
their last man had been retired did they
give up hope.
UMPIRE CLINE IMPARTIAL.
The roofing on the part of the local en-
thusiasts was comparatively mild, and
they applauded both teams equally. and
recognized every pretty play most lib
orally.
The game was played with a pleasing
snap, and there was no kicking Or bitches
TO mar II.
Umpire Cline. in his becoming uniform
OF navy blue. gave perfect satisfaction,
and clearly demonstrated that he has a
good eye. knows the game. and that he
intends to be respected and obeyed.
WON IN THE SECOND.
The Champions won the game in the
second inning. when. after Groves had
been given his base on balls. Boland made
the first hit Of the season by driving the
ball against the left field fence sending
Cnn home with the first run. In the
NTH they proceeded 10 take out mort
gage on the game after the following
style:
Berte, the first man up. put hot one
just over the third bag. then Sweeney
took three trials at Coon's assortment Of
curves, but failed 10 connect.
Tannehill got one where he wanted
II. and II 1t had been a few inches
higher IL would have gone over the right
field fence. as IL was. the hit netted two
bags. and Berte paused on third Then
Kain drove a hot one TO Sullivan. who
fumbled and threw wild TO Williams
10 catch Berte. AS result OF this bit
OF ragged work Bcrte and Tannohill both
scored. and Kahn went 10 third, but 10
cross the plate few moments later on
Dad" Pender's double 10 left field.
This was the last time local player
crossed the pate. although in the eighth
Richmond had man on third and sec
ond, hat Wells tried to come home when
he had no show and the side was re-
tired.
COULD NOT BUNCH THEM.
Roanokes defeat was due 10 their in
ability 10 bunch any OF the six hits that
they maze.
sGochnaur was the only man 10 get as
far as second, and this occurred in the
NTH inning. when he ard Chesbro made
successive hits. Three OF the six hits
made OF Tannehill were secured in the
NTH, but they awaited nothing.
There were TWO plays Of the sensational
order and these were made by Kahn and
Wrigley In the first Wrigley drove
long, high fty 10 deep right. which Barley
secured. after a brilliant run.
WRIGLEY'5 GREAT THROW.
In the ninth Kahn was hit and took
first; ne stole second; and then Pender
drove a hot one out back OF third; which
WYigley made a lovely stop Of and Put
the ball 20 Williams in time to shut Kahn
of at the plate.
The fielding and batting OF Tannehll.
and the fielding and batting OF Sweeney
ana Wells were the features for the
0hamp1ons. while WTigleX Cockman. and