The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-29

! The opening OF the baseball season o
/ the collegiate teams. which occurerd on
/ Georgetown Field on yesterday, was an
, event which brought out a large and
! enthusiastic audience. The day was
/ fairly propitious for this inaugural an
nusl introduction Of the game, and moth
! ing married the favorable conditions whio h
prevailed. Georgetown and Maryland Ag-
, ricutural College were the opposing teams.
and the former won, 6 to o.
The new candidates for fame composing
the Georgetown team we're given a gen
erous and hearty reception by the crowd.
/ Their work was closely watched by tie
/ critics, and their good plays promptly
rewarded by applause. Upon their sp-
pearance upon the field both clubs we're
Cheered TO the echo. and while the Mary
/ land lads could appreciate that it was a
partisan audience, they were assured that
it was a friendly one. In physique the
boys of the Georgetown team seemed TO
have the advantage.
The Farmers were a sturdy aggregation,
with Drawn and brains, and gave an ex
cellent account Of themselves even under
adverse circumstances. Both clubs
HHONtu u ldfk NA peIittl training. Udut
impossible by the long continued -unfa-
vorable weather However. the exhibition
given. while it was not up TO the stand
ard, was. under the conditions. highly IA
vorabe, and gave promise OF future good
work
There v III most likely be some changes
in the personnel of the Georgetown club
made necessary by future developments.
that will probably arise. As 1t takes
time, patience, and experience to get to-
gether a winning ball club there is not
a man now on the team that will not
cheerfully give way to superior sue
cessor. Harmony in the ranks is one Of
the clubs cardinal virtues
Manager Greevy exercised a wise dis
erection in making the opening event Ia
dies day as the fair fans were out in
force and inspired the boys with their
sweetest smiles and the graceful Haunting
Of their handkerchiefs, which is always an
incentive to the rising ambitions of the
embryo diamond star.
The first event of the afternoon was the
presentation of a stand of colors by the
young ladies of the college to the local
team and its enthusiastic reception by the
boys. who manifested their delight IN the
usual rah rah, Tah, manner
Harry Chamberlain, who officiated as
umpire, with satisfaction to all, called the
game promptly at 800 O'clock, when Fa-
Their Whitney arose in the grandstand and
threw in a nice new white ball and then
the trouble began, with the Maryland Agri-
cultural team at the bat. Throughout the
nine innings the Farmers made but one
hit and no runs, and yet played a good
uphill game. The work OF Shortstop Pc
tiers was at times brilliant. Georgetown
scored In the first, fifth, and eighth in
nings, having nine hits and one error in
their score, the game ending to in
their favor.
This satisfactory beginning of the sea
son was the occasion Of much rejoicing by
the boys. as well as the faculty OF the uni
yersity. Father Whitney had a smile on |
his countenance which was infectious He |
is lover Of The sport and one Of its most |
patrons
Manager Greeyy. who has been untiring |
in his efforts in getting the team together, |
was heartily congratulated by his friends. |
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