Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
Record of the Clubs.

The two games at National Park Satur-
day between the Washington and Pittsburg
clubs were from local point of view a
most enjoyable exhibition of base ball, and
the large attendance of spectators was en-
thusiastic over the results. The first game
was won by to l, and the artistic work
of Gus Weighing was responsible for the
victory The second game also fell to the
Senators by to 4, and this contest like
the first, was won through the effective
pitching of Billy Donovan.
1t is question whether the Senators
have played better ball at any time this
season than they did Saturday. OF course,
the pitching was unusually effective, but
the fielding was of that steady character
that is bound to be felt tremendously
when effective twirling figures on the same
side. The Senatorial infield in the two
games worked like clock work, and but
two mistakes were made, Reitz fumbling a
hard hit grass cutter, while Donovan threw
wild, while the outfield confined itself to
two misplays that were costly only in the
case of Andersons throw.
young professional player named Eagle,
hailing from Rockville, Md, made his first
appearance with the Senators, taking left
field in place of Setback, whose ankle has
been SO badly twisted that it is doubtful
II he will be back in the game again this
season. When Sci. was injured in Thurs
days game Mr.. Wagner thought that Don
ovan might be able to fill the gap in left
field, but his sorry exhibition In Fridays
game made the local magnate skirmish
around for an extra fielder. Eagle has
been playing all season with the Auburn,
n. Y, club, and but recently arrived home.
Mr.. Wagner was aware of the young play
e-'s return, and Immediately wired him to
npia
came to Washington by the first train. and
was in time to get into the first game.
W lille his appearance was Disappointing TO
the prophets, his work demonstrated con-
clusively that he is far above the average
as ball player. In fielding Eagle had lit
tie to do, so that no line could be obtained
on his ability in this respect, but at the
bat he gave an exhibition of pinch" hit
ting that set the onlookers wild. In the
first game he laced out a single and
beautiful two-bagger, both hits scoring
runs while his single in the second game
shot through the infield like a shot, AMI
brought in much needed run.
Eagle will leave with the Senators for
the west tomorrow. and it is the wish of
all the friends of the club that his good
work will be continued. Of course, 1t is not
expected that he will fill the large shoes of
the German Senator. but perhaps luck has
come Washington's way for once. and We
have picked Up first-class ball player.
In the first game the Pittsburgs had
touched up for only eight hits. but they
were of a timely nature. and drove runs
over the plate in pairs in the fifth and
sixth innings. The Pirates on the other
hand. drove but two hits outside the dia-
mond. and their only score was made in
he second inning on Gettman's error.
The second game brought forward twirler
Billy Donovan. the boy with the lightning
curves and drops and his opponent on the
rubber was the celebrated pitcher. Billy
Rhines of last years Cincinnatis. The
young man had the better of the veteran,
but seven hits being made off of his de-
livery. while sixteen hits, for total Of
nineteen bases. were the sum total regis
tered up against the veteran. The delivery
of Donovan was apparently so speedy that
it seemed Impossible to locate the ball as
it flew over the plate. and bases on balls
were heartily welcomed by the visiting
batsmen.
Empires Emslie and Hunt divided up the
days work behind the plate and in the
the first game. while he took it easy in the
second. judging the play on the bases
Both gentlemen did their work entirely
satisfactorily.
Chicago Took Two.
Only two games were played in the Ma
ticnal League yesterday and they came
under the head OF a double-header between
the Chicago and Brooklyn clubs at Chi
cago. Both gamss were victories for the
Orphans. the first by to 8 and the sec
ond by 9 to O. Callahan held the Grooms
down to four hits in the first game, while
Thornton shut them out without a hit in
the second. The Orphans played perfect
ball, not an error being made in either
contest. The attendance was 10000.
r. H. F..
Chicago. ....... o 2 0 o x-4 II o
Brooklyn. o 0 0 0 % 8 3
Chicago. ....... . Q oos- r i E
Brooklyn ...... 0 0 0 0 90 0
Other Saturday Scores.
Baltimore, 8; st. Louis, 1.
Boston, 9; Cincinnati, 1.
New York. 4; Cleveland, 3.