Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-09

occurred yesterday the ball missing Ely's
hands entirely, and 1t came down right
back of the shortstop's position.
Another reason given, for the winning
ball the Pirates have been playing is the
good work that has beeh done by the corps
of pitchers. If any oneAwiH take the trou-
Bile to look back over the scores they will
remarkably good work
The signing of Catcher Bowerman by
Pfttsburg probably means the release of
Catcher Morgan Murphy II Manager Fred
Clarke is after a first class man, here is
his chance.
Grand Old Man" Arson on first and act
ing as captain-manager for the Phiilies is
not bad move. As drawing card Arson
Is one Of the best. and perhaps the Quaker
boys will appreciate his kindness better
than did the Orphans hailine from Chica 90
1t would be good thing If several of the
base ball writer's Of the country would look
ing the suppression Of rowdy bali to the
Cincinnati presidents resolution Is simply
silly. The Brush resolution deals exclusive
ly with profane language on the bali field
nothing more Every magnate agreed to
give the umpires a show this season. and
the agreement has worked to a charm
Senseless kicking Is done away with and
gingery playing is not hurt at all
There Is no kick coming on the hustling
ability Of ]. Earl Wagner this season Tom
Brown was retained, as he had done excel
lent work with the men last fall The men
would not pull together for him and Jack
Doyle was given charge of the team, Nc
Hale proved to be a dead one" and a big
stin price landed Anderson inside the Sena-
tortal breastworks. When it was seen that
Tommy Leahy would not do for third. J.
Earl acceded to Wagner's terms and placed
him on third. The Homestead boy was
new to the position and told Mr. Wagner
he would do the best he could, but again
the weakness was easily observable. Again
negotiations were opened in earnest. and
To-Day Bert Myers is thrust into the breach
with large price placed to COMFY Mack's
credit. 1t is not too late to draw big
crowds to National Park, and should the
team strike winning streak the bad work
OF the early games will quickly be forgot
ten. The Senators makeup today has all
the earmarks Of a first division team, and
the bright prophecies of early spring may
yet crystalize into hard facts.
Mr.. Hanlon's statement that he would
not sell his best players is borne out by
what President Pulliam said to a friend
yesterday afternoon. 1t was that he had
been trying hard to buy Catcher VIM. ].
Clarke, and that Mr.. Hanlon had refused to
sell his release for $4,000
Umpires Heydler and Cushman were as
putty in the hands of the Bostons today
The Beaneaters kicked on decisions and
openly fnsulted the umpires by such re-
marks as, you're the worst ever saw"
You'll not hold your job long" and re-
marks of similar strain without receiving
serious call. Tenney went SO far as to
make personal remarks on the subject Of
President Brush's influence over umpires
Mr.. Brush being In the grand stand at
the time in plain view of Tenney-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Mr.. Hanlon denies the Philadelphia state
ment that he wants to transfer games.
He said that some time ago he had received
letter from the Philadelphia club asking
more to Philadelphia, and that Secretary
Shettslne had renewed the request yester-
day. but that he (lMr. Hanlon) had not con-
scented to do so. He said Philadelphia had
made him a tempting offer, but that he
had not accepted it, though there was a
possibility of his accepting later.