The times., 1897-04-24

There was many sigh ndheart-rending
noon, and the Senators had to bow down
to Barnies Trolley Dodgers for the
second time in succession.
The ninth inning was an occasion ex-
ceedingly wearing on the nervous system,
and many were the futrerlngs and great
was the suppressed excitement when Billy
Lush tried so hard, but, alasl in vain, to
hit the ball safe and send the winning
runs across the plate
II was ladies' day, which many OF the
Senators declare is a hoodoo but the fair
fans should not feel bad about it, 1t was
not their presence that caused the home
club to lose; nor was 1t hard luck. The
solution OF the defeat is shown in the
score, which silently, though effectively, at
tests to an even dozen Senators left on
bases, and denotes the absence OF hits
when hits meant runs, and runs would
have returned victory instead of an un-
welcome defeat
II was the first opportunity that the
ladies have had TO avail themselves of the
courtesy extended them by Mr.. Wagner 5
little cards and they turned out by the
hundreds If not thousands. There were
staid matrons and giddy girls, also bicycle
girls, pretty girls, ugly girls and girls
large and small. Tasty spring costumes
were mingled with fetching wheel suits,
and short dresses and leggfngs ran an even
race. as to numbers, with long skirts and
other toilet trimmings in keeping.
AS to maSsipg OF color, had perfect
Il a., nd hot rnI r
self over the grand stand seats the maze
could not have been more variegated or
Kaleidoscope. The general effect of the
mingling of every hue known to the eyes
was really beautiful, and the view from
the front reminded one of huge bouquet
banked against wall. Asis their custom
the ladies were enthusiastic and loyal,
and their disconsolaUion over the defeat
of the home club was deep and sincere
The Trolley Dodgers came In for the
full vent of their indignation and dislike
voiced n such expressions as mean men,
robbers $50 impolite" and other terms
the fair fans have in their vocabulary to
denote their disapproval of happenings on
ball ground.
The game was a tantaliZer of the worst
kind. For four innings the Senators were
pigmies in the hands of Dan Daub, and The
audience settled back resignedly in an
ticipation of an overwhelming beating.
Then came the grand rally In the fifth
when three singles, a two-bagger and Capt.
Browns homer, miXedin with q fielder S
choice, base on balls, and hit by
pitcher Of O'Brien, showed seven runs
across the plate.
The dropping spirits of the crowd revived
as if given an electrical shock, and joyous
Reilly led the head set in a war dance on
the diamond.
But that was all. The run getting
ceased then and there. Manager Barnie
pulled Daub out of the box and substituted
the lanky Kennedy, whohas always proved
a stumbling block for the Senators. Brick
Dust pitched like his life depended on
winning the game, and one hit by De-
Montreville was the best the local Leaguers
could secure off Of his delivery.
But more elements than one enter into
the winning or losing of ball game. Aside
from the excellence of Kennedy's pitching
and the inability of the home club to hit
the ball at opportune times, the first base
play Of George La Chance saved the game
for his side.
His wonderful stop Oh Jonnny " brlen s
hot drive in the eighth and his headlong
dive to first, beating O'Brien by an eye
lash, prevented the scoring of three runs,
as King, DeMontreville and Selbach were
at the plate when the marvellous out was
completed.
1t was pretty, hair-raising play, and.
though 1t lost the game for Washington,
the audience could not refrain from ap-
plauding the big fellow. King, DeMontre-
VILE and selbaoh were on the bases, with
two hands out, when O'Brien came TO bat,