Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-11
BASE BALL,

The game at National Park Saturday af-
ternoon between the Montreal and Wash
tngton clubs resulted in favor of the for
mer by IL to 4. Two surprises were on tap,
the poor work Of Winnie Mercer and the
fine work Of Pitcher Hughes of the visit
Ing team Mercer. through bases on balls
and hitting batsmen, allowed the Canucks
a lead of seven runs, and this handicap
gave them Sc much confidence that they
could not be headed. Then Pitcher Hughes
took the direct opposite course, keeping
cool under adverse circumstances and hold
ing the Senators down to six hits in the
nine innings and was accorded perfect
support by the men back of him. not an
error being placed against the team. In
the sixth inning the Montreals figured in a
sensational, lucky play that nipped in the
bud what looked like a substantial rally
by the home club. Two men were on bases
with no one out. Leahy, at second, tried
to steal third, and the Canucks' third base
man broke for that bag to catch him. At
the same time Charley Farrell sent line
drive at the third bag that would have
been good for two bases under ordinary
circumstances, but the sphere went directly
into the hands Of Henry. A double play
resulted and the battle was over, as the
Senators refused to come again. Too much
praise cannot be given to Pitcher Hughes
for his fine work. and this young man will
by more than one club manager in the big
league.
The Senators, dressed to perfection and
carrying new grips, gathered at the 9th
street depot yesterday afternoon, and at
$40 left for Richmond, where a game with
the club Of that city will be played this
afternoon. The Richmond Blue Birds are
putting up great game just now, having
defeated the Boston club for the second
time on Saturday. Mercer Amole and Din
neen will do the twirling for the Senator's
today.
Tomorrow afternoon the Mount ST.
Mary's team will cross bats with the Sena-
tors at National Park game being called
at AIS. The Mount St. Mary's team is
strong one. its pitcher especially being
touted as a wonder, as he struck out eigh-
teen of the Hagerstown club in a recent
game. 1t is expected that RettZ, McHale
and Wagner will arrive in time to par
ticipate In tomorrows game.
The st. Louis and Milwaukee clubs es-
tablished a record for themselves yester-
Gay in the mound city, twenty innings be-
ing played before victory perched on the
banners Of Tim. Hurst's crew, the score
being II to II in their favor. Lave Cross
made the winning run in the twentieth in
ming.
Clarence Proctor, the local player, re-
ceived telegram from Ted Sullivan yes
terday, saying transportation had been sent
him. and that he should leave at once for
Dubuque, Sullivan "renigged" on this
player after receiving letters of inquiry
from several magnates who were anxious
to take Proctor off his hands.
Pitchers weighing, Donovan, Mahaffey
and Catcher Snyder remain in Washington
and will practice by themselves at the
park today.
Bert Myers accompanied the Senators to
Richmond, and will cover the third bag for
them today. The local management are
still endeavoring to secure Bert for the
Senator'S. but Connie Mack remains obdur-
ate. The next few days will settle Myers
fate. He would certainly strengthen the
Washington club.
Richmond's Atlantic League team defeat
ed the Boston team again Saturday. The
Atlantic Leaguers were shut out up to the
ninth inning, when they hammered out
four runs and won.
The Philadelphia club has filed with
President Young the signed acknowledge
ment Of its players Of the service Of the
new rules for the suppression of obscene
indecent and vulgar language upon the
ball field. This Is the first acknowledgment
that has been received by President Young.