The San Francisco call., 1898-08-04
TROUBLES OF
 AN UMPIRE Adventures of Charley Sweeney at Fresno. 
 IS ARRESTED AND VILIFIED OUTCOME OF DECISION AGAINST THE HOME TEAM. Raisin City Rooters Show Great Depth of Feeling in All Matters x; That Concern Their
 Club.
IS ARRESTED AND VILIFIED
OUTCOME OF DECISION AGAINST
 THE HOME TEAM.
BY JOE cORBETT.

At Fresno, last Sunday, the Sand Crabs defeated the team representing the Ralsin City in @ close and brilliant game, by the score of 2 to l.
 The cIoseness of the contest necessitat- ed a keen sense of sagacity and a lack of diffidence on the part of Mir. Sweeney, who was umpire. These qualities he had sn perfection, as was shown by him when, in the last inning he rendered a decision which was extremely close in favor Of the Beachcombers The decision was on play St the plate, and 1t gave the Sand Crabs their first run, which tied the score. Immediately after, with a man on third base and another run needed to win the game Strieb hit a grounder to short stop Instead of throwing to the plate and en- deavoring to shut off that winning run, this foolish short stop threw to first and permitted the man third to cross the plate and win the game. So far so good. Looks of disappointment greeted Sween- ey's rendition of the close decision at the plate, but nothing more. The crowd wended it's way horneward, eXtolling the work of the home boys, particularly that of Borchers, the pitcher, while the two Seams filed their way to their different abodes, and mind you, nothing said about that close decision; for both factions knew it to be correct.
 After hasty bath supper followed, and then the usual promenade or congrega- tion in front Of the hotel.
 MT. Sweeney, having nothing else to do, strolled down the street, and with out being previously admonished. was surrounded by number of Fresno root CTS who had as their spokesman Catcher Mangerina. Without any provocation whatever he abused and insulted MT. Sweeney. For this he received slap on the cheek, which was accompanied by would lick you good and adding, If there Is any one in the crowd who would like to take this up l will accommodate him"
 :: It is needless to mention that they per nlftted Sweeney's challenge 70 pass un- an observer that the rapidity of their flight was indeScribable
 The teegraphic account of this mix up was incorrect, stating as 1t did that Sweeney knocked Mangerina down. He simply slapped him, and for the truth of this statement l have the word of the en- tire Santa Cruz team, including it's man. ager.
 Just as soon as this fight. or, rather, chastisement occurred, Manager Warde of the Fresno team swore out a warrant for Sweeney's arrest, and without a chance for an explanation he was put in jail and his bail fixed at S250. Consrerna- ton and confusion enSued for brief pc riod as that amount of money was not to be had among the Santa Cruz play CTS or its manager. A prominent citf- zen of the town came forward, however, and advanced the necessary amount. Sweeney was allowed to go free with wink from the JuOS6 INdl dlI WdS Nell He was also told to appear next morning for trial but this as precauuon, for he was assured by his bondsman that it was perfectly proper for hlTEwJo leave town with the Santa Cruz team. In ac- cordance with this advice Sweeney joy fully accepted the proposition to leave town. and boarded the nTst traih TOT this city in company with the Sand On the way the deplorable and un- sportsnanlike behavior of the Fresno Uya freely discussed.
 When far into Merced County Tutle was awakened by severe tugging at his ing who would have the impotence to mar his rest, he was informed that the disturber and tormenter was no other than the constable of Newman, at which town the train had stopped. On hearing the name "constable, compliance with when told that orders had been received from Fresno to take into custody MT. Sweeney, MT. Tutle was amazed. He re- covered shortly, and directed the gentle man to Sweeney's berth, which was d. rectly under his own
 It took but a second to explain the sit nation to Sweeney. He was accused of jumping his bonds. and must return to Fresno. EXplanatOns were unaVailing, so he had to leave. the train. He attempt ed to dress himself, but time was precious with both railroad men and constable, and in consequence he was compelled to make a nasty retreat into the town of
 The train having pulled away, and with 1t all chance of immediate escape, a dressing-room was sought in a neighbor-
 The constable turned out to be a jovial chap, and was asked by Sweeney to have drink. Nothing suited his taste better, and so 1t went on, Sweeney treating, then the constable, then the saloon-keeper. Believing Sweeney to be "all right, as he expressed 1t. he said good night, adding that Sweeney must be on hand at a; m. 1
 hospitality being fresh in his mind, de- cided that escape, and at once, was ex- pedient. hurried conference was held with the saioonkeeper as to the quick est way to San Francisco, and 1t was found that but one avenue of escape of fered itself, and this included a long tramp over the railroad tries to the town of Tracy. Anything other than return to Fresno" was Sweeney's motto, and the following story of his escape I re- tramp for Tracy at about 3:30 a. m and arrived there late In the morning. HaY- Ing very little change, and not knowing inquired of a young lady in the office what time the first train left for Stock ton. I was informed that the only train recapture told her that l was drummer and had fallen off the early train and requested that she telegraph immediately to headquarters for an order which would enable me to take the expected freight train for home as l was internally injured and needed skilled medical at tendance. I must have charmed her with my story for she set to work and short y after came my order to board the freight. This did in due time and on . srain for the city"
 So ended the trouble of an umpire.
 What. oh, what! Is this baseball world 8 decision against the home team without endangering his future prospects?
 Admiral Miller Writes