The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15

PLAYING good ball, and receiving good no
tees in return They We're proyokingly
slow In realizing this, despite the fact
that they were spoken OF as they played
and acted. The change, however, has
really asserted itself. The games Of late
have been 80 per cent better than they
We're three weeks ago. The people are
gradually becoming interested, and the
way, they cheered and applauded during
Sundays game at Recreation Park only
goes TO demonstrate what the outcome
VIII be, If the teams continue playing in
their present form. And l can see no rea-
son why they should not if they continue
to practice, and exhibit the same lively
spirit so conspicuous of late.
The Second Battalion of Washington
ball team, and is quite anxious to try con-
illusions with some of the teams now
playing around and in San Francisco.
| have been endeavoring. to arrange a
game for the pleasure of the soldiers, but
those clubs with whom | have talked on
the subject are overburdened with sched-
nled games, and regret exceedingly their
inability to compete. Any team wishing
to play them can complete arrangements
by addressing a letter to baseball depart
ment of The Call
The Golden Gates, who on last Sunday
played the Watsonviiles, claim that in
stead of being defeated they were robbed
This team for an amateur organization Is
second to none in the State. and It's claim
Is that it defeated the Watsonvilles in the
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pire, who. after calling a hit fair which
gave them three runs and the game,
changed his decision and said the ball
was foul. The Golden Gates refused to
continue the game after they had won 1t
fairly, and the umpire therefore complet-
ed his unfair work by giving the game to
the Watsonvilles. Queer methods these.
The Golden Gates have won fifteen
as follows: Carroll, shortstop; Sullivan.
catcher; Dougherty, first base; Welsh.
third base; Bulger pitcher; Tracy, left
field; Monahan. center field; Crawford,
second base: Walters, right field.
Pop Lockhead is in the game again
and demonstrated last Sunday that he
still retains his old time rapidity. His
style of hitting seems to have improved
materially.
Tim Shanahan, the star center fielder
Of the Brewers, made the greatest catch
seen in Sacramento this season in Sun
days game. After long run he caught
hot line hit off Deans bat when the
ball was within a few inches of the
ground.
Sykes. the tall first baseman, is COM
PEELED, owing to broken finger, to retire
from the game indefinitely. His retire
ment Will be a severe loss to the Oak
lands, who at present are slightly on the
toboggan.
Henessey's return to the game last Sun
day, when he played first base for the
Brewers, was, hailed with delight by all
crowd of the season assembled to wit
ness the game, and gave DOC" very
fattering reception. In return DOC"
played a beautiful game at. first and 1t
is hoped he will remain in the game.
Catcher Peters, the clever backstop of
the Stocktons, has been released. 1t is
a mystery how SOME of these teams get
along. No doubt next week Peters will
be heard from again catching for the
tail-enders
Ham" Iberg is again in line, having
settled his troubles with the San Jose
management. If McGucken's letter to
Iberg was anything like the one he wrote
me. l cannot see how. he could refuse to
return. Really, Nc, 1 never gave you
credit for being such a clever fellow.
holding down short stop for the Athletics
has caused no end of speculation as to
the teams pennant chances. 1t was
rather weak at times In that position,
but If Stultz can keep UP his good work
the team will bear very close watching.
Pyne should be played in the outfield.
as he will show to better advantage and
can do better work.
kid" Peoples is playing the game of
his life at third. He is, however, playing
in hard luck with the Stockton scorer, as
every time he goes there he has been
charged with an error, when, it is said,
there was no possible chance for one be-
ing charged to him. The Kid Is gain
ing some reputation as a "bunter," and
occasionally works the hit and run. his
style of play is very scarce out here, and
more of it would be appreciated.
Ed Hutchinson, who was captain or the
Cedar Rapids team until 1t recently dis
banded, Is to be signed by the Gilt Edges.