The times., 1899-08-20

Vile an opportunity to get better start.
This incensed Donohue and he picked up
handful of dirt and threw it into Brodie,s
face, for which he was promptly expelled
from the game.
McGraw has given unimpeachable evil
dence this season OF his superiority as
ball player. In ail-arcund general work he
has no superiors and but few equals. In
other words, he is in a class by himself.
Like wine, he seems to improve with age.
With all his mechanical and artistic en-
dowments there is added brainy and per-
sistent endeavor; he is a fighter and
hustler par excellence, and never surrenders
until his flag is in the dust. His methods
are not approved by many of the sedate
fans and there are some things in his
professional repertoire that he could divorce
himself from without detriment to his fame.
Without McGraw and his lieutenant. Rob-
inson the Baltimore club would be me-
diocre.
Tom Burns, manager of the Chicago
Club is leading a forlorn hope with that
club. Starting out like winner and play
ing a strong and artistic game, it was be-
iieyed the Orphans would make a hot finish
for the pennant, but there came change,
and with it rumors of discord and dissen-
sion in the team. some of the players, il is
alleged, were in a conspiracy against
Burns, the team work of the club was
broken up, and defeat after defeat followed
in it's wake, and from second place, which
it once occupied, it is now in the second
division. Realizing the situation, the Chi
cago management will inaugurate new
manager for next season. At least such is
the rumor that comes from Chicago.
The Inauguration OF the promised new
league has not yet reached the zenith o.
expectation Indeed, 1t has not yet ap-
peared above the horizon of eager expec-
tation, and at present there are no por-
tentous forebodings OF its approach
Therefore there is no necessity Tor the Ma
tional League magnates to fly to the cy-
clone cellars to escape the impending blow.
When Wagner was taken off of third
base and placed in right field by the Colo
nels il was pretty well understood that
Brooklyn could have him, provided Han
lon was willing to pay the price asked,
and Leach made good as guardian OF
the third sack The consideration is said
to have been between $4,000 and $4,000.
Pitcher Killen may be signed by Louis
Vile.
It will not be necessary for Louisville
to transfer any games On account OF the
burning down OF its grandstand.
Pat Tebeau says Hunt is the most eyre
gious freak ! have ever had experience
with upon the diamond" Good eye,
Patsy.
The batting of Hickman since he has
been playing in left field for Boston has
been strong enough to keep him in the
game as a utility man. Selee was going
to release him on account Of his poor
showing in the box, but he will probably
change his mind.
The "Perfectos" are now known in st.
Louis as the Cigarettes
If every city in the country was as loyal
to their ball club as is Baltimore the team
would never lose on the home ground.
| Men, women, and children are imbued
with this spirit of loyalty to their club.
| McGraw and Robinson own the town and
could be elected to any position within
the gift of the city, from poundmaster TO
! mayor
Of expectation at Baltimore and it is likely
he Will be returned TO Louisville in ex-
change for Dowling.
Jake Stencil was recently robbed of a
valuable diamond stud. Ball players are
| entirely too careless with their diamonds.
| DeMontreville is now playing the game
| of his life for Baltimore. II is high time
| for the young man TO quit MS fooiishness
and get down TO business.
| Roach, who took McGanns place al
first in Saturdays game after the former
had received ticket of leave from Mani,
saw, did we'll. barring a muffed ball, which
Old Sol hid in his rays.
Ned Hanlon is at present walking upoI
the hot Goals of doubt and uncertainty
The easy manner in which the Champion:
defeated his Superbas On Saturday has oc-
casioned some apprehension as TO final re-
| suits.
sThe "Pittsburg News" man should not
| let his disappointment get the better oi
his common sense, as seems TO be the trou-
bic in the following story: ''Of course the
showing of the Pirates at Baltimore was
bad. When an opposing team scores thirty
runs in two games there is not much need
to go further to look for causes of defeat