The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

The Paterson team came into town early
yesterday, and anchored al the LeXing-
ton. The disagroeable weather prevented
the game. although upon several occa-
sions the sun tried 20 get through the
clouds. and the dowucast expression upon
The countenances OF the cranks lighted
Up.
But the game was not 10 he, and the
enthusiasts bore the disappointment as
well AS they could. The Cherubs went
out TO the clubhouse. where they told
yarns and played checkers until late IN
the evening.
The park itself rcsombled a lake with
its CLASSY covering of water but by noon
to-day, II no more rain interteres' the
grounds Will be in condition.
The Cherubs have four games 10 play
of-one with Reading. caused by rain.
TWO ties with Newark. and one with Pat
erson. going over from yesterday.
The addition of Norfolk and Richmond
has made the Atlantic League one OF the
best minor leagues in the country, from
the financial standpoint. As far as the
strength of the teams ia concerned. there
is none better. Let the cranks turn out
and help things alOng.-Paterson Call.
Richmond IS with you, also, in trying
20 keep the reputation OF the League up
10 rs present standard. All that THIS city
wants is clean ball playing.
Tho Richmond populace think Captain
Gilman has a set Of pennant winners.
Their quiet conduct has won them many
Southern friends.-Newark Advertiser.
Right you are. The Mosquitoes have won
us. and we will always be glad 10 sec them
at Pinel Park. The Cherubs Will extend
10 them old Virginia hospitality hereafter
MUST OBEY THE RULES.
President T.. c. Barrow OF the Atlantic
League has addressed letter 10 the
managers and club owners, as follows:
Gentlomen-At the very beginning OF
our season a serious state Of affairs con-
fronts as. and II not remedied at once
we will soon be back into the disgraceful
scenes and brawls of last season. / am
sorry 10 say that al Of the many prom
Uses OF reform for 1897 seem to have been
forgotten entirely by some Of our man.
ayers who have allowed their captains
and players TO break rule after rule ana
act in an ungentlemany and ruiiianly
manner during several games.
To speak plainy-and I want 10 say
right here that there will be no beating
about the bush" I'm my administration
the chief offenders have been the Lam
caster and Reading clubs. The players
4. themselves are not 10 blame half as much
as their captains and managers, for II
the players see that the manager and
captain do not care for the rules, or re-
spect the umpire and his decisions. they
surely cannot be blamed FOR not doing so.
I am not going 20 defend the umpires-
only so Tar as the rules are concerned.
From one side have 70 that the umpires
were an right. and from the other side,
that they were an wrong. But no matter
how bad his Judgment. or how rank lis
decisions. no captain has n right 70 break
the rules act the rowdy. or forfeit
game From non-interested parties who
saw the games at Norfolk and Richmond
] have secured the information that the
players not only broke the rules by kick
inc. but they. as we'll as the captain LETT
their positions and gathered around the
umpire delaying the game and abusing
and using foul language 10 that official
10 As really too bad that the trouble
should have occurred I'm our new towns.
fust where we wanted 10 make a good
impression: hut II is not too late yet
20 remedy the matter. and / trust the
other clubs who visit the Southern cities
Will DO AN I'm their power TO wipe out
tho bad impression made by the recent
trouble there.
What ] have written IS known and
should be realized bv every owner and
manager In our League and I ask your
support in my efforts 10 stop the trouble
before 10 is too late. The games in
Newark. Paterson and Hartford have
gone through without a kick Of any
kind. fact that Is very gratifying 20
me- and should be TO everybody in our
League. I pledge myself 10 furnish com.
petent umpires. and II I find that any
Of my present stan arc not so. ] will
certainly replace them az once. I am
going 90 try and collect every fine that
Is levied. and II I do not get the proper
support from our League owners and |
managers IN doing so. ] will appeal &c
the National Board for help.
Another thing that should be more
carefully watched is that the captains |
and players should learn an the changes |
and rules thoroughly.
I do not think any fair-minded man |
will take offence az what ! have written |
or consider me arbitrary or ofncious |
have tho best interests OF the League AT |
heart and will do an ia my power 20
further them az an times. and assure |
YOU again that I shall tse my best judg- |
meut without fear or favor
Sincerely yours.
j. c. BARROW.
NICK YOUNG'S ADMONfTION.
President Nick Young. OF the National /
Baseball League has issued the follow
Ing letter 20 league umptres:
Il beg 20 call your attention 70 rule % |
I'm relation 30 baking and 10 impress /
upon you the importance OF its strict /
enforcement II IA also equally import
ant that your rulings should be- uniform
The patrons ~ baseball enjoy base run
ming. and the many violations OF this
rule must be stopped
THE pitcher should be permitted 10
step out 10 throw 20 any base. providing /
he first steps out directly towards the
base he intends 20 throw and make no
forward deceptive motion whatever with
either arm. foot or body 10 deceive the
base runner.
ANY motion which does In fact deceive
the base runner. whether intentional or
not. 10 balk. The rule Is clearly made