The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28

old Rorcas cut short the reign OF Plu-
,fter Jubius yesterday and OLD Sol came
n the front with few smiles al the
victory. and IN consequence before an
enthusiastic audience Of not more than
three hundred cranks. half frozen and
hoArse but withai happy the Cherubs
and Jerseyitcs got together for a con-
test. after two disappointing days. ano
the Cherubs. at the conclusion OF hard
fought contest. came out the victors.
This result had been anticipated by
the cranks and despite the very dis
agreeable weather. the chilling blasts and
the lowering clouds. a number OF them,
Including many ladies. wrapped them
selves up snugly I'm their heavy coats and
"a, for two hours watching every fine
point OF the game. and sizing up the
PLAYERS. who were lighting valiantly
against the chill atmosphere.
Uncle Billy Cullingw0rth was one OF
the first cranks on the spot and num-
her OF his aCmiring friends CROWDED 10
the loeward OF his colossal figure, where
they were sheltered to a great extent
from the bowling wind. Uncle Billy was
satisfied with the work put up by the
Cherubs and he chuckled to himself all
through the game. Captain Frank Gun
ningham ana Sergeant Claiborne Epps
were also I'm place and they too. were
happy al the showing made by JAKE
Walls men. while chief rooter Jack Nc
Donald came near falling from his perch
on tho fence M hilarious ioy
The soft drinks man and the peanut
hoy. together with the chewing gum dis
penser. were absent, but they were not
missed. and the colored rooters were i"
and close together
The game showed conclusively that the
Cherubs are winners. and that they are
plaving fast ball together, with no indi-
Nidual record players among them. Each
man works for victory. regardless of his
individuality, and there are no star play
ors.
Their early training has done much for
them i'm the way of hitting. ana In yes
terday's game Lutenburg and Dundon'
TWO of the safest hitters were the only
Cherubs who failed 10 connect, all the
others putting the sphere out safely
while little Barley kain caught II for two
one OF which brought the &irst and only
run over the plate.
While both twirlers did splendid work,
the battle was not one OF pitchers, by
any means IL was brilliantly played
game all around each man contributing
his share towards making the game fast
and gingery.
turns has a fast set Of fellows uith
him. and they will give their home folks
a good account oil themselves. not only
As COOL ball players, but a. well-behaved
lads as well.
Cogan pitched good bali but at times
was wild, while the wind assisted his
wildness Calhoun. at FIRST. is long,
lean. lank individual. with a wide reach,
and is as quick as a fash. He is. also,
h.. rHf. nd ma dc
two hits that the visitors are credited
with
Hitting is the Jerseyites' weak point.
and their defeat Will be counted up be
cause of this fact
Umpire Belts and his instructions from
headquarters tended materially TO keep
down all possible outbreaks, and there
was never a slip Of the tongue to mar
the pleasure. What little there was. with
the wind whistlng about the ears and
noses Of the spectators. The whole thing
went through like clock-work. and the
result OF the adoption OF the anti-rowdy
resolutions was pleasantly noticeable.
Umpire Belts is 10 be congratulated upon
his work In the initial game OF the sea-
son.
There were several pretty plays worthy
or special Inentlpns Out OF kUffl NdN tue
double in the first inning, in which Klopf
and Leahy were slaughtered by Cassidy
and Calhoun. and another double in the
NTH. when Calhoun accepted a most diff
cult chance IN Lutenbergs /lsr and nail
ed Ieahy. who had started 10 second on
the impression that the hit was a safe
one. DUndon also made two difficult
plays. one OF them being tho fly catch
from Hallmans bat. when the wind was
rapidly carrying the ball towards Broad
street. and the other an apparently safe
hit from Grey's bat. The fielding OF Kahn
Seybold and Hallman was OF the best.
and the base stealing by Hargroye was
notable.
ichno nd went up first and klopf walk
81. BE was doubled up az second a mo-
rnent later on Lcahy's grounder 10 short.
Lu,enburE ssfed on Calhoun's error and
when Seybold choiced Lutte died at sec
ond. The second inning was equally as
chunks from the ozone and sat
down with long face; Dun
don persisted at first and Kahn walk
81. He got no further than first how
ever. for Hess went out 20 Mailman. In
the third things got interesting.
Chesbro singled. but his scalp was taken
AT second when Kiopf safed on a choice.
ne ltttf NNiNfi FffNOu anu WHl.A 10
third on Leahys out 10 hrst but there
he remained. despite the pleading Of Jacl;
Mcdonald. and Lutenburg was nipped at
first
The fourth inning was productive OF
considerable excitement and plenty OF
enthusiasm. besides a nice. juicy run.
Seyboli singled. bat died at second on a
choice when Deithanty stopped liar
groves scOrchlug liner Harry swiped
second bag and went 10 third on Dun
don's out. scoring later on Kain's single.
Hess followed with another single and a
passed ball gave both men another base.
but Chesbro waS not equal TO the occa-
sion and died at first on a dinky roll
20 Cogsn But three men were up In the
9th. Klopf singled. but was nailed at
second In an attempt 10 steal; Leahy
walked but was doubled UP ~ first when
1.utenburg Cow ont 20 Calhoun. Two
hits were made IN the sixth and Har-
-oo> rot a. far as third, but on an out
~ hrst. a strike out and hy ball III
eide retired. After two men were out IN
tho seventh. Leshy tried 10 stretch sim
gle into a two-bagger and went out az
ssoona Qviek work was done In the