The San Francisco call., 1898-04-11

at the foot of a towering flagstaff that nao i been erected c><er the left field fence. mere was a hush of expectancy while President McPike strengthened out the nalyards, which was broken by the na- ional anthem, while a colorless bundle snot snot up to the peak. Half way up the and the shapefess mass was transformed into the glorious stars and stripes. hin iihstlnctiveiy each ball-player grabbed while pandemonium fGun broke Msn Ioose Peo in e the grand stand and on the bleachers. Men, women and children sprang to their feet as though electrified, hats and handker- cnie1s were waved frantcally, while the cheers were almost deafening. The band changed to the "Star-spangled Banner" when the, flag foated at the peak, while tne crowd continued to cheer.
 The incident lasted hardly five minutes, but 1t was enough to give ample evil dence of the spirit of patriotism that anil mates ma every person who lives beneath the folds of the flag.
 Both teams started the game with a vigor that promised an exhilarating con- test, and the flag-raising, episode only played in an hour and twenty-five minutes, and while there were some holes in 1t, the excitement continued until the last man was out.
 Fresnos Eastern battery, arrived just Tn time to come up with the team, and aftnough al Iowney was in the box his lack or condition was very evident. He proved, however, that he has great speed and good control of the ball, and had 1t not been for the sixth inning, where the locals punched on him, he would have Snyder, his receiver, did not feel equal to going behind the bat, so he played second, SC; while Henry, a diminutive chap made receiver-general. The others were lively on their feet and swatted the ball hard, but were unfortunate in placing it out of reach of their opponents.
 local nd hot foI by chance. to considerable extent, and gave proof that they have something to learn yet about team work, but Manager Bunker is going to give them large doses of practice from now on and will soon have them in shape.
 Hughy Smith, he of the famous old having just been. appointed to the staff. and gave general satisfaction. He was called upon to render. several difficult decisions, which he did with excellent every promise of ranking with Mcdonald and Sheridan when he becomes thor oughly familiar with his position.
 Fresno was first up and started right to work. Brittan famed, but Ferguson made the circuit on missed third strike, the ball rolling through knothole in tho and Held Not Anna) laced out single to left. Snyder tried to reach third, but was headed off and retired in trying to get back to second. Courtney drove out
 
 Laughlin struck out.
 Frisco scored one in the second. With one out and Lee on first, Stroecker plant ed single in left and Lee was caught at third. Stroecker stole second and scored on a high throw to nail him at third.
 The score was evened up in the third, when Murphy reached first on a tumble by, Snyder. Krug bunted the ball to third and was retired at first. Murphy was headed for third by that time, and Held threw high to cut him off, allowing him to score
 The Tigers took the lead again in the fourth, Held being hit by a pitched ball, going to third on Courtney's second double and making daring steal home on short passed ball.
 Then came the disastrous sixth, when Frisco won out. K. Krug started the trouble with single to left Hearty hit to Mclaughlin, and went to second on the latter's low throw to first, both run ners scoring on Kellys long single to center. Lees questionable double to center, which looked to some as though Donahue misjudged the ball, sent Kelly home, and Lee followed him moment later on Stroecker's two-cushion shot. Tawney steadied down then and further disaster was averted.
 The Tigers took another turn In the