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The times., 1898-09-08
EARL WAGNER TALKS.
Dilates Upon the InGrntitude of
Ball Players in General.

Philadelphia, Sept. president ]. Earl
Wagner. of the Washington baseball club.
said TO The Times correspondent tonight
| that the past two years of his life have
| been horrible nightmare, and that the
man who follows the destinies of a losing
team and studies the character and va
gares of the average ball player and as
certains how thoroughly unreliable the
majority of them are will naturally lose
confidence in all men.
1.-The treatment | have received from
ball players to whom l have been particu-
larry kind and considerate is turning my
hair gray" says Earl. 'If could divest
myself of all sentiments of humanity. l
would like to manage that ball team just
long enough to give the misfit ingrates on
the club an opportunity to compare the
treatment of friend with that of ty-
rant 1t would probably teach them a
wholesome lesson.
LAS a class ball players are the most
unreliable men on earth. OF course, there
are many honorable exceptions, yet taken
as whole they seem to have no appre-
citation OF the duty they owe TO their en-
ployers. In all the petty quarrels that
I originate among the players the mana
gers and club owners become the suffer-
ers in consequence. Had / not been so
devoted to the sport l would long ago
have shaken the dust of the diamond
! from my shoes.
With my peculiar temperament and
disinclination 10 enforce proper and nee
essary discipline, l have failed TO get
the best services from my players, and
/ cheerfully turn over the reins to my
successor Mr.. Irwin, who with his
knowledge of the business and profting
by my experience will bring, l believe,
order out of chaos. and will get together
club that will satisfy the Washington
public"
Mr. Wagner will leave this city tomor-
row morning for Washington
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STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

Boston. Mass, Sept. 1T was lucky
for the Bostons that they opened the
final game in the home series with the
Nashingtons with a good-sized batting
streak. otherwise they would have had
to scratch gravel TO beat the Senators
out After that first inning the game de-
veloped into a battle of pitchers, and
honors were easily even between Lewis
and Donovan. Unlike his predecessors,
Donovan had perfect support.
It was the Senators inability TO hit
that kept them from overcoming the big
lead of the first inning. Twice near the
close of the game they looked danger
Gus, but two fast double plays destroyed
their chances.
1t was a game of brilliant fielding and
weak hitting. barring Boston's first in
ming.
Anderson played an exceptionally fast
game at left, and Duffy, with less to do
distinguished himself by rushing into the
corner near the foul line and pulling
down Rietz's foul in spite of hard impact
with the fence Stahl contributed fine
catch. Herman Long, Lowe and Rietz
We're strong in the infeld, while Hick-
man handled low throws in good style.
Senators Miss an Opportunity.
Poor ball playing gave the Senators an
opening in the first inning, but they failed
TO profit by it. Mercer led off with a pop
fly, which dropped safely, because Lewis,
Hickman and Bergen each stood still ex-
pecting one OF the others TO eaten II. Rietz
reached first on Hickman's muff of Long 5
throw and Smiths sacrifice put both men
within scoring distance where they re-
mained, as both Mcclure and Farrell
fouIed out.
The Bostons made a fierce onslaught
upon Donovan's pitching in their half of
the first Hamilton drew his base and
Long followed with a double TO right Sin
giles by Lowe and Collins. a base nit by
Duffy and StahTs long fly TO Anderson
were further factors in making four runs
In the second inning the Bostons had
two men on the bases with only one out
but could not score and Bergen got
around TO third with two out in the third
only 10 be left Lewis started the fourth
with an infield hit and came around on a
wild pitch and Longs base hit 10 left.
Double Plays Save the Game.
After the first inning, the Washingtons
reached first twice in the next three in
nings on hits but in the fifth Wrigley
made their only run without the aid of
hit or fielding error. He drew a base
on balls, went to second when Donovan
was hit by a pitched ball, advanced to
third when Mercer forced Donovan and
came home while Mercer was being run
down between first and second
Hickman and Duffy were the only two
Boston players to reach first in the rest
Of the game and that was their limit
The Washingtons made bids for runs
in the seventh and eighth innings. A fum-
bic by Long and Wrigley's hit by pitch
ed ball put two men on bases in the sew
enth with only one out, but Donovans
fast grOunder TO Lowe was utilized for
a quick double play. In the eighth
Mercer hit safely to right and with Rietz
retired. Smiths single past second put
the fast sprinter on third. Mcclure then
smashed hot one at Long and in the
wink of an eye another double play closed
the inning. The score:
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RESULTS AT SHEEPSHEAD
Rhinelander Wins Golden Rod and
George BONd Seutemher StnI,cs


New York. Sept. THE two stake
events decided at Sheepshead Bay this
afternoon aroused a lot of interest and
helped TO attract 5000 persons First in
order came the Golden Rod, and the tai
ent plunged on the Western colt, King
Barleycorn. John E Madden added
Rhinelander but the tip was overlooked
and he went TO the post at ) to l. He
led practically all the way and won in
drive by neck from King Barleycorn.
who was his most dangerous opponent
throughout
Stakes and visitors looked forward to a
great race. The regulars pinned their
faith TO George Boyd who galloped over
his field in the stretch and won by two
lengths Summaries:
First race-Five furlongs. Anitra, to
!, won; Incandescent, second; Effie Aims
lie, third. Time, I;04 is.
Second race-One mile and a fur
long. Algol, to ., won: White Frost
second; Lady Marian. third. Time.
Sc AS
Third race the Golden Rod Stakes-Six
and half furlongs.' on the turf. Rhine
lander. to ], won; King Barleycorn sec
ond; Sir Hubert, third Time, 1:23
Fourth race. the September Stakes-One
mile and thre furlongs. George Boyd, 5
to 2 won; Candle Black second; Kappa
hammock, third. Time. 2:25
Fifth race-Six furlongs. Killikinic, II to
TO- won; Typhoon II, second. Time, 1:l6
Two starters. 1.s
Sixth race-One mile and a sixteenth, on
turf. Continental Ii TO s. won: Octave,
second; Lansdale, third Time 1851 Is.
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throughout the Summer and it will take
exceptionally good men to fill their places.
Arthur Irwin has always been fortu-
nate in getting together strong team of
ball players. He now has the opportun-
ity of his life to build up a team, and he
will have fun scope for the exercise of
his genius and will be well backed by all
the money necessary to make his efforts
successful.
Under such fiattering conditions Ir-
wins success is assured. He will find
the Washington public loyal and true.
All they ask IN return for their money
is club that will play good ball. A
first division team will satisfy them, but
give them a team that will stand two,
three or four, and the seating capacity
of the grounds would have to be en-
larged.
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WINNERS AT MARLBORO.
A Good Crowd Witnesses ExceIIen
nrf


Sport.
Upper Marlboro, Sept. THE races to-
day at the fair grounds were well at
tended The track was fast and the sport
excellent. Summaries:
FIRST race, 2:20 trot-Purse 5000; best
two In three heats Unfinished.
Second race, 2:22 pace-Purse $3.50.
"A. u. Martins ch. g. Durango. l !
Hawaset Stables b. &. Johnnie B.. Q 4 2
j; E. Georges 5. g. Oakley R..
W. A. Browns b. &. Nominee. 4
Time. 2:2S Ia: 2:25 1-2; 2:29
william g, Pine Knot and Ida c were
all distanced in second heat.
Third race steeplechase-Purse SIPS;
about two and three-quarers. Bevel
tRoberts), to 1; Tanniger (Goldie). 2 to
l, and McFouso (GrimesJ. to S. once
More and Rushton also ran. both throw
ing their riders.
Entries for tomorrow:
First race-216 pace, 21S trot, mixed.
Nina Noble, Peaches, Evalin, Hoppy Et-
Ia, Lottte Joe, Cassie Fletcher or Mack
B., j. r. or Tom Girl.
Second race-227 class trot Princess
Oildon, Stranger, Oncha Wilkes, Maggie
Carroll, Cyclops, Jr., Enfala c. Three
Feathers and Grover c.
Third race-Half mile heats hest two in
three; running. Ramon Cita, Wah JIM
Jay Hawkes.. Maria, Ponce de Leon, Vol
mont, Boston, Briggs, Hillside, Harry
Warren. Confuse, Baxter.
Fourth race-Three-fourths mile dash,
running. Knobby. Bushwood. Zoe. Emily
Farrell, Lillian Maxwell, Ninas. Earn,
Iallow, Iencarth, Mrs. Reeves, Weary
Willie, Avon, Leonidas, Guardless.
Fifth race-Steeplechase Decapod. De-
esmond, Melrose. Harm. White Garter.
McFonso. Dare Devil, Princeton
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At Toronto
ARTHUR IRWIN'S TASK.
Reorganization of the Senator'S Will
Require Much Work

The reorganization of the Washington
baseball club under the direction and i'm
mediate supervision of Arthur Irwin is
looked forward to with much interest. The
team as constituted at present is COM
bnation of doubtful possibilities and fur
nishes but slight foundation upon which
to build a ball team that will stand the
wear of a seasons championship race.
To begin with, take the infield, where
| there are only two positions that can be
called strong-second and third base. The
| first base and short field are very weak.
| In the outfield there is only one good
man, Selbach. Thus it will be seen that
| only three positions are in competent
hands. Therefore 1t devolves on Manager
Irwin to secure proper and capable guar
dians for the weak points on the team.
The new manager will start in with
good staff of pitchers from which to select
! his regular twiriing corps, there being no
less than eight at his command. viz, Kill
! len, Mercer, Weyhing, Dineen, Donovan,
Baker, Williams and Suthoff.
In the catching department "Old Re-
liable Jim Mcguire and Duke" Farrell
| have played honest consistent ball
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RESULTS AT NEWPORT.
Five Ont of Six Favorites Dash Tn
der the Wire Winners.


Cincinnati, Sept. THE Grand Army of
the Republic parade interfered greatly
with the attendance at the Newport
track today, but the patrons were treated
to an afternoon of good sport, more en-
joyable as five of the six favorites won.
Jesse Mathews had a great day in the
saddle, riding three winners. Summary:
First race-Six furlongs. Loneta, 25 to
l, won; Fireside, second; John Boone,
third. Time, 1:l5
Second race-Five and a half furlongs
Donald Balm, to 5, won; Carl c., sec
ond; Air Blast, third. Time, 1:G9.
Third race-Mile and fifty yards. j. II.
c., to 2. won; Braw Lad second ;
George Krats, third. Time, las.
Fourth race-One mile Arturus, to
5, won; Sue Nell, second; Rotha, third
Time, 1:43 IA.
Fifth race-Seven furlongs. Annie Old
field, to l, won; Ada Russell, second ;
School Girl, third. Time, 1:30 1-2
Sixth race-One mile. Bon Jour, to
s, won; Ma Angeline, second; Libation.
third. Time, 1:41 9-4
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Tennis Tournaments.

The third annual tournament of the
Eleventh Street Lawn Tennis Club will
be held next Monday and Tuesday at the
clubs splendid double courts at the cor
ner of Eleventh and n Streets northwest
Besides local contestants, several crack
players from Baltimore Philadelphia, and
Camden, will vie with each in an effort
to capture the elegant prize offered in the
singles and doubles. Admission to the
tournament will be free.
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POOR SPORT AT HAWTHORNE.
Two FavOrites Win on Card of
Cheap Horses.

Chicago, Sept THE card at Haw-
thorne today was made up of lot of
cheap horses and the sport was poor.
The track was dry, but lumpy and slow.
Only two favorites won. Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs. Cutter, TO l,
won; Canova, second; Friskal, third.
Time, lis
Second race-Five furlongs. Vie La
mont, to l, won; Flomacita, second
Nora c., third. Time, 1:04 1-2.
Third race-Five furlongs. Espionage.
8 to 5, won; Good Hope, second; Cora
Havill II, third. Time 1:03 IA
Fourth race-One mile. Hosie, to /,
won; Umbrella, second; Locust Blossom,
third. Time, LAS.
Fifth race-One ana one-eighth miles.
Four hurdles. Nobilis, 31-2 to /, won;
Troll, second; Michael G., third. Time.
not given.
Sixth race-One mile. Marzella, 2 to /,
won; Branch, second; Con Regan, third.
Time, Las l-2.
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BUILDING OF THE SHAMROCK.
WoIframina- an Aluminium Alloy,
Will Be Used In It's Construction.

London, Sept. 7.-Sir Thomas Upton in
an interview represented himself as de-
lighted at the reception which had been
accorded to the representatives of the
Royal Ulster Yacht Club in New York.
II is probable that Mr. w. G. Jameson.
member of the council of the Yacht
RACING Association, who for several sea-
sons managed the Prince of Wales's cut
ter Britannia, will act in the same capaci-
" Tor Sir Thomas Upton during the
matches for the Americas cup.
In regard TO the rumors concerning
the building of the Shamrock. it is said
the boat will be constructed of wolfra-
nina, one of the strongest and lightest
OF aluminium alloys! tt was invented and
is manufactured by Harland & Wolff, of
Belfast, who will possibly only supply the
material, while the construction of the
cutter Will be intrusted to Will Fife.
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Three-base hit-Long. Stolen bases
Lowe and Collins. Bases on balls-On
Lewis, /; off Donovan, 8. Struck out-By
Lewis 2; by Donovan, .. Hit by pitched
bail-Nrigley and Donovan. First base
on errors-Washington, 3 Left on bases
Boston, 4; Washington 5. Double plays
Lowe, Long and Hickman; Long, Lowe
and Hickman; Rietz and Farrell. Umpires
Hunt and Connolly. Time- hour and IS
minutes.
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First base on errcrs-Cleveland, 5; Lou
isville. /. Left on bases-Cleveland, 10;
Louisville, s. Two-base hits-Dexter, Hoy
and McAllister. Three-base hits-Criger,
O'Connor and Blake Sacrifice hit-Pow-
ell. Double play-Clingman, Ritchey and
Decker. Stolen base-CIarke. Struck out
BY Powell, /. Hit by pitcher-Tebeau
Bases on balls-Off Powell, 8; off Bowling,
s. Umpires-McDonald and O'Day. Time
. hours and 10 minutes.
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THE FIGHT TONIGHT.
Kid Wilson and Jack Mcconnell
Will Meet at Stubener's.

The twenty-round mill between Kid
Wilson and Jack Mcconnell will be
pulled off at Stubner's road house, on the
Bladensburg pike, tonight. Preliminary
to this event will be two curtain raisers
of four and six rounds. the first between
Jack Williams and Fletcher Wright and
the latter with Arthur Jones and Billy
Clinton as manipulators of the mitts. The
boxing will begin promptly at o'clock.
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THE PHILLIES TODAY.
Return of the Much-Defeated Sem
ators to National Park

The Senators will arrive in Washington
this afternoon at O'Clock and at 4:3O will
meet the Phillies at National Park. Glenn,
the new shortstop, will probably take
part in the game Either Weyhing or
Killen will be on the rubber.
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Two-base hits-Dahlen (2), Mccormick
(2) and Vaughn. Three-base hits-Dahlen,
Lange and Ryan. Stolen base-Lange.
Struck oHt-By Breitenstein, Z; by Grif-
fifth. 2 Bases on balls-On Breitenstein,
4; off Griffith, q Umpires-Swartwood and
Warner. Time-2 hours.
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Mcclure Tries out Glenn.

Boston, Sept. Manager Mcguire of
the Senator'S gave Glenn. formerly with
New Bedford trial at short in today's
game and he did very well. He will ac-
company the team to Washington.
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POWELL IN FINE FORM.
Shuts Out the CoIoneis, Allowing
But Five Hits.

Louisville Sept. louisville could not
hit Powell today Bowling was also eff
fective until the final innings when he
became discouraged at his bad support
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wrirIey Hit in the Groin

Boston, Mass, Sept. 7.-Zeke Wrigley
was hit in the groin by pitched BAH in
the seventh inning of today's game, and
so badly injured that he was forced to
retire.
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ROUTING OF THE REDS.
The Colts Find Breitenstein for
Fifteen Safefies

Cincinnati, Sept. z-Breitenstein was
hit harder than Griffith today and the
Windy City man received the better sup,
port. Corcoran was out of the game be.
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IT is THE same OLD STORY
FOURTH STRAIGHT DEFEAT
GAMES YESTERDAY.

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The herald., 1898-10-21

bulldoze them by the Republicans. The
story they tell is as follows:
A pastor of one Of the colored churches in
this city, who is not and never has been n
politician, but who has always and does now
take a great interest in the advancement
of his race, was to be speaker at the union
meeting The colored men allege that such
influence was brought to bear upon this man
that he feared he might injure the cause
of the Master" if he took any part, even if
he did not take sides, in the political strug-
glol now. being waged, and hence he. with
race. The colored men allege that the in
fuence brought to bear was sought for by
the Republicans among the pastors of that
political faith in this city, and they are up
in arms against the use of such methods in
endeavoring to suppress free speech.
EAST SIDE MEETING.
The Democrats, Populists and Silver Re-
publicans of the East Side held a meeting
at the Banquet hall, corner Chestnut street
and Downey avenue, last night, which was
addressed by Judge A. j. Utley and Earl
Rogers. The attendance was larger than
was expected for what is known as "neigh-
borhood" meeting, and the addresses were
made on the basis of plain talk "man to
man." Both speakers took up the'issues of
the campaign and discussed them fairly
without throwing any mud or descending
to billingsgate in their references to candi-
dates. The audience evidently appreciated
the fairness of the speakers, as not man
left the hall during the time the orators oc-
cupied the platform.
AT THE WIGwAM.
Next Saturday night Burdett Cornell, the
great Peoples party orator, and w. H. AL
ford will address the citizens of Los An
geles. The wigwam is growing in favor.
There is plenty Of room, plenty of pure, fresh
air, plenty of light and excellent order main
tained at all the tent meetings. The meet
ing Saturday night will be Of unusual inter
est and all are invited. There will be
chairs for ladies who may attend reserved
on the platform, if they desire to occupy
them in preference to seats in the audience.
Tonight the Hickory club will give re-
ception to the nominees on the Union party
city ticket at their club rooms on Broadway.
1t will be an old-fashioned Democratic recep-
ton. There will be short speeches, songs,
stories and something good to eat and drink
The idea is to get the candidates together
and have them meet the people call at
onct" and hence, as the Hickory club al
ways does, the doors will be wide open to
the voters.
r. H. Hewitt, member of the Democratic
city central committee, and r. H.. Hewitt,
chairman of the Silver Republican county
committee, are not one and the same man,
and those who address letters to either of
the gentlemen will save a lot of trouble by
bearing this fact in mind