The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-05

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detected antlered monarchs from the
wilds of Gotham,
For three hours long they dlsported
themselves on the Island green, and at
times when the band struck up some
stirring tune, there flashed into their
eyes the fire of earlier days. One time
they threatened TO withdraw from the
arena. owing to the bands striking up
1--WE May Have Seen Better Days" The
band master had to explain that no Of
Tense was intended, and that he didn't
know whether they were playing as good
ball as they did when they were young
This was Interpreted by the keepers 10
their charges by means of sundry wlnks
and signs. Then things resumed as at
first.
II was a great event. The rock-rib-
bed "fan" who hasn't had chance TO
root for many and many moon, is a
happy man to-day. Wheeling beat New
York Mansfield Parkersburg and
other hamlets may walk all over Wheel
ing for the rest OF the year, but the glory
of yesterday can never be furnished. The
Wheeling Elks are better ball players
than their New York brethren laying
them low to the tune OF IL to 10.
Interspersed with, preceding and sue
ceedIng the game were all kinds OF fun.
The natives OF this old burg who saw the
parade or sat In proximity 10 the at
tachments at the ball park, or those who
attended the seance at Ariun hall, got
the worth Of their money. II was Elk's
day, and there wasn't man, woman or
child for miles but knew 1t.
The New Yorks who are on tour OF
the country running up against the ball
clubs OF their horned brothers, arrived
in the city yesterday morning, and were
quartered at the Mcclure. In the after
noon they played base ball, and at night
gave n vaudeville entertainment at
Arion hall. Preceding the ball game the
visitors, and the local Elks. all In car
rlages were driven over the principal
streets, headed by the Opera House band.
The first carriage in line was that con-
tanning Frank Mansfield, with a small
hogshead OF ginger" and Ben Hork-
heimer with a Fourth OF July shirt.
There were thirteen In the New York
party, and following them came the local
reception committee, other wheeling
Elka. and Elks and their friends from
Steubenvllle, Sstersvllle. Washington
and other nearby towns.
The game was witnessed by one OF the
best audiences this season, 1t was
large audience. and especially large OF
heart. II was very compassionate, and
an error was greeted as an old acqualnt-
ance. The New Yprks were surprised
at the way the grand stand laughed.
The old building simply shook Its sides
when player and ball wouldn't con-
meet. Visitors from other towns ex-
pected at least to hear chatter from the
bleachers. but they were as timid as their
neighbors under shelter. They said
something about being used to seeing
errors, and had grown callous to that
sort OF thing.
When Wheeling Won.
But when Wheeling won, all was dif-
ferent. The bleacher lay senseless for
moment, then asked himself could II be
dream. Then seeing the waving hand
kerchefs and umbrellas In the grand
stand he pulled off his coat and took
part In the Jubilation.
1t was after $3.50 O'Clock when Umpire
William Trainer of Steubenville, cried
"Play ball" aud Il was near the hour for
the vesper hymn when he called the last
man out Mr.. Trainer by the way, had
his troubles yesterday afternoon. He
was very nearly rent In twain once.
Chief Coacher Harry Wheat pulling one
way, and about seven New Workers the
other way. He favored the lone hero.
but the New Workers claimed he had lis
tened TO the tempter whispering in his
ear: "Pabst's." And they said the decls-
ion cut somewhat OF figure In their
rune.
But the spectatnrS-and they ought TO
know. for they always do-were OF one
opinion. and that was that neither team
was trying hard to win. For Instance.
when Captain Mike Warner had
chance to put three men out at once, he
wouldn't do II. because he said 1t wasn't
right. And Jack Sheppard refused to
touch the ball n couple Of times because
he said II hurt his hands. And II the In
field let the ball go past, the outiield
Just for spite. let II 60 past too.
Jack Sheppard started In to pitch. He
pitched the first inning, then the mir
grew cold, and as he is warm weather
player he said au revOlr to the slab. VIII
White. the veteran diamond spark. ex-
changed places with Jack. and did fair
~ well. The only other change made
was in a later stage OF the game, Mike
Warner vacating second bag tn give
room for ex-Burgess j. c. Cnrran. Of
Washington. Pa. whose long hair We'd
with the weeds In right garden for
length Some youth In the bleachers
yelled out to Mike, Eyer playln's rotten"
Mike couldn't stand that, although he
was captain NJ the team.
Third bag was held down by Jim"
Burley, Of Moundsvllle. IIe shot the
bnp across 20 Barney" McKeoWn, the
millionaire, Of Washington, Pa, who
owned the Interstate team OF that city
last year. covering first base. the posi-
ton he occupied yesterday 10 good adj
vintage. He was very much In evidence
at the bat, having double and three
Dagger. The first time he came to bat,
n colored KID presented him with band
box. The bouquet Inside consisted ora
nice ripe cabbage, which Barney" soon
knocked into alaw.
w. W. Hanlon. OF Barnesvllle. worked
the garden out In centre for all II wns
worth, but owing 10 the wind and rain
II wasn't very productive while ho was
there.
Sam Chambers, Of Elm Grove, caught
a good game. but the star playing OF the
day was done by Jack Wright His run.
ming catches and stick work were out ot
sight. lila work In the ninth inning was
considered by many to hnvo won the
game.
Tho visitors started out to do great
business In the first inning After that
they had to piny hard for all they rot,
II the locals had played as good ball In
the early part Of the game M thoy dld
afterward they could have easily won
by a larger margin. The chief attrhc-
tion for the crowd In the New Workers.
was Sam Crane. The famous John NJ.
Ward didn't materlnllzp he and Wester.
welt leaving the team nt Pittsburgh.
The game was greatly enjoyed, There
wnn good article Of ball put up az