The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
CREW OF MARYLAND
Rapidly SINKING INTO THE
DEPTHS or OBSCURITY.
Professor sammy 1wirls for the C"er"os
and lie IL Wei. Supported . Big
Victory Resulting Accordingly

Trio team left here last week WIN
90 Give a rood showing OF them
selves. and they most assureoiy hop' "e'
promises. from the
hand of the umpire was a square o"o'
and two games OF the three played were
taken by the Cherubs. Not "i'nou' a
struggle. however, Tor pen's h"
hovs arc much stronger than when the
season started. o.or,
In Lancaster things were dinereh'.
I-mr,re Weidman. according 10 the state
mcnt of Captain Wells, whose woru no
one doubts. had II In for the cherupS'
and they received the short END OF every
thing one. and possibly two, OF the Ian
caster games would have been to the
credit OF Richmond had the umpire con-
ecicntiously performed his duties.
The third game at Lancaster was los'
through inability TO cope WIN 'he OPP
posing PLAYERS. and was lost honestly
In Norfolk the result was far better
than had been hoped for. TWO out OF
three was "A great victory. and Is much
more of "A victory when the circumstances
attending "a game in that city are 'hoi-
cughly appreciated. 49,.
No-folk had the second game easy ana
the crowd were as gentle as lamDs' po'"
with umpire and opposing PLAYERS.
~
Rut the last game belonged 10 Rlchnioiiu
<rou IT'S early stages. Neither the dues-
s,onoble decisions Of Carlin nor the rep
rnbensible work of the Brooms could nave
changed the result.
The result OF the recent trip Is "oS.
encouraging. and the crank want TO get
I'm the game at once and give the 'hetuoS
a bit of well-descrved praise.
Fifteen games are to be played at nome
49,. cAaa quay again. anu
~ the present superb work OF the 'heiups
is maintained. they may be expected 10
n. awav up when they go away again
The pretty badly-shattered ship. Mary
lane. anchored In these waters yester-
dav. Besides the weak. sickiy ana dis-
abled crew. a good number of passengers
and sympathizers with the feeble tars
came up from the City by the sea.
AS soon as they landed the sympathizers
spread themselves broadcast throushout
the city. and made bold remarks about
"doIng up" the Cherubs so badly 'ha'
they'd never recover.
Along about 4:30 o'clock in the after
noon some 2.OoD enthusiastic admirers
proceeded out 10 Pinel Park to sec how
badly the Crew of the Mary Jane would
do up'' the Cherubs. They felt anxious
about the latter. for their splendid play
ing on the trip just ended had encouraged
the local fans TO put lots Of confidence
in their work. and they were ready 10
do their best for them.
II turned out. however. that the
Cherubs were in need of no assistance,
for they went after the sad sea dogs
In a manner that convinced the Norfolk
rooters who were present that they were
in shape 10 put them 10 shame.
PROFESSOR SAMMY DID II TURN.
Professor Sammy Lever tossed the
sphere for the locals. and he was sup
ported in excellent shape by the Cherubs
behind him. He had speed to throw
away. and was held nicely by Steelman.
Jake Wells and Brownie Elberfeld did
stellar work at their corners. and
Hargrove. Elsey. Stuart and Steelman got
in two hits each.
In the third inning Umpire Carlin called
a strike on Weddige, who grew so angry
that he tossed his bat half across the
field. The umpire promptly and correct
~ fined him. and then Smith got In the
argument. and was also fined.
All the rrand-stand playing was done
IN the fifth inning. McFarlan was at
tempting TO make home on a single by
weddige. when he was thrown out at
plate by Hargrove. who put the ball in
from far center to Stcelman.
In the other half Elberfield and Elsey
did some fine base stealing. The Brownie
was caught between second and third. and
Elsey ran down To second. Weddige.
Leahy. We'll. WentZ and Clausen were
after Elberiield. but he lodged them all
and captured third. Then they both
scored on Stuart's single.
Another pretty play was a double play
in the sixth. Harry froZe on TO Wentz s
sky scraper and put the ball back time
enough to catch Weihl between secoru
and third. where he died.
GINGER ON THE START.
The Brooms went to bat on the start,
and things looked lurid for the Cherubs.
while the Norfolk enthusiasts grew bois-
ferrous. McFarlan had two strikes called
and then tapped n nice one on the nose
for three clean bags. Leahy went out
from Stuart 10 Wells. Weddige singled
and Mac scored. knowles sent a hot
one to Elbcrfield. who fielded the ball
perfectly and chucked II over to Stu
art In order 10 cut off Weddigc.
Chauncy stumbled. however. and Wed
dige was safe; Knowles. also. went TO
FIRST safe on the choice. With two men
on bases Weihl went out 20 Elsey and
Wentz struck out.
Not another run came in. although.
In the third. McFarlan started the ban
rolling again for two bags. and i'm the
FIFTH ne barely got taught at the home
Plate In his effort to steal. Also. in the
txth Knowles got safe on Mcdonald :
>rror In fielding his ball too Slowly. and
ras passed around 10 third by Weihl with
Dis double.
NO FLIES on THE CHERUBS.
In their first half the Cherubs didn't
yet any grass grow under their feet.
Harry was given tho walk. and went TO
second on Clausen's error i'm allowing
kain's easy hunt TO pass through him.
This error also placed Barley safely on
nrst- The Brownie struck out. and FL
sey singled. bringing in the two runners
thead OF him. who had pilfered a base
bach while Charley was arguing with
Snyder about the weather.
Elsey was caught attempting 10 pilfer
and Stuart went ont TO Wentz.
The fun for the local enthusiasts didn't
yop there, for in the next inning. the
)econd. Mcdonald failed to connect with
Clausen. and Jake placed the ball out for
lhree bags. scoring "A moment later on
6teelman's single. Lever was given the
walk and went TO third on the hit. while
Sseelman scored. Then Harry sent "A
nice one on, TO Smith for one base. but
the ball was handed so badly that he
vent TO second and Lever scored.
THOUGHT IT WOULD RAIN.
After that the Cherubs hustled things
through In order TO make the five innings
before an Impending shower caught the
game and nippcd victory i'm the bud. No
runs were made In either the third or
fourth innings.
But wnen the clouds began TO break
away aud scatter. the Cherubs again set