Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-17

changes have caused the championship
season 10 open up with all the men more
or less uncertain. but the club. as it
stands, is the club that will finish the
season. Patrons used to be much divided
in their opinions OF the club, but it is not
SO this season. Every promise that has
been made for the club has been faithful
~ kept. and the general verdict is "all
right" Manager Wells has been compli-
mented, and the enthusiasts have nothing
but words Of praise for his judgment.
The work Of the team has been all
right, and as soon as this war excitement
cools of a little and good old steady
times settle, the fever Of 1895, 1876. and 1897
viii be left in the shade, for at last the
club that the rooters have been kicking
TO get has been selected. Crowds Will
doubtless journey 10 the park and the
regular army of rooters will be found in
their accustomed seats.
Since the return Of the club from Char
lotte there has been no chance for the
men 10 do a great deal 10 improve their
condition, on account Of bad weather but
they have done all in their power 10 get
fine" for the season. At any rate, they
have done well, and it is not a question
now Of their ability. They Will go into
the real game and present q strong ar
gument in the Atlantic League.
It looks rs II there would be some hot
old games with Norfolk again. The CLANS
have a great ball club, and Mr.. Cunning
ham. the popular owner Of the club. has
gone right into the business. with the in
tcntlon Of getting the best club that city
has even seen. He has done so. and with
Richmond Virginia VIII be right I'm the
race. on the opening day. next Monday,
there will be quite a demonstration, in
which the rooteN will take part.
In the afternoon before the game
parade will take place. and the game will
be opened in great style. Governor Tyler
and his staff Will II Is expected, occupy
reserved seats. and Mayor Taylor will put
the first ball into play by throwing the
new ball from the grandstand 10 the
catcher.
Jake Morse sporting editor Of the BOs-
ton Herald. Sporting Life correspondent.
and conceded 10 be one Of the best base
hall experts I'm the country writing 10
Sporting Life. SAYS;
1.-THE Richmond Club Of the Atlantic
League. has certainly covered itself with
glory this year. Boston was extremely
lucky 20 win one game out OF three PLAYED
with that club this spring.
surely the trio Of Richmond pitchers
Schmidt, Stocksdale. and Chesbro-are all
right.
'The last game played between the
Rostons and 3ichmonds was errorless.
which leads me 70 comment upon the
splendid I'm and outleld OF the latter. Dun
dom at third, was a splendid selection 10
take the place Of player who had won
the public rs strongly as had ElberfeId.
In the three games with Boston he stop
ped about everything and threw splen-
didly. Not only that but he hit the ball
I'm good style. Another good man Is the
shortstop. Klopf. Klopf was hurt I'm the
game on Friday. and Kahn was called IN
from right-fleld 10 finish the game. Even
with the shortstop out OF the game. Rich
mond came within an ace Of winning. Had
II not been for Hamitons great capture
In that game Boston would not have won
the game. In the game at Petersburg
Klonf was unable 20 play. Pitcher