The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
CHIPS FROM THE DIAMOND.
The hghting Rochesters today.

Stafford's three-bagger came as a sur
prise yesterday and it turned the tide Of
victory toward~the localities.
Hayward did not play yesterday and
Young Kennedy the son OF the famous
Doe Kennedy filled I'm i'm right. Hayward
is too light timber for the Eastern
league and should journey back to the
wilds of Lewiston.
The Rochesters fairly smothered the
Worcester aggregation with base-hits yes
terday. but will be up against different
proposition i'm Corridor today.
Silver Braun again officiated as ufn-
pire yesterday and his work was very
satisfactory.
All the exchanges are crying about the
black-listing OF Tommy Leahy. the local
catcher, who enjoyed brief sojourn in
the American league. The popular Tom
by the way did not Jump any contract
with Manager Murray the first of the
season but was simply allowed by Muir
ray to go TO the big league for a chance
TO better himself A sort OF farming in
process. as IL were.
Jack Halligan is still as spry as of old
has got the ball players gout and his
journey from left field TO the bench re-
quires nearly five minutes every time he
comes in To bat.
little dog was one of the most per.
sistent rooters yesterday and his antics
caused considerable amusement I'm the
stand. Every time the spectators APP
plauded he would give vent to his enjoy
mt IL Sh hnFf "a lrl nd han,
would rub his paws together I'm a most
comical manner.
Mike Kelly, late OF indianapolis and
who was wanted by Worcester has sign
ed with the st. Paul team.
Cy Young has won l6 games, Griffith
Is and MeeiiHH4ts ~, -MeGiRaiiai lrivs- -f-l,ip--
ed In most gamIs--2l. " other pitchers
have record OF double hgLr,s.
will insist on making John r. Il,sh pros
ident of the National league at the close
of Young's term this fall.
The complete record OF Outhelder Muir
ply Of the Bostons, while with the New
Havens. was put outs. 90; assists, 5; err
rors, q: fielding average. .95f, sacrifice
hits, u; stolen bases. %, two-bases, g.
triples, a. home runs. J.
Carey's home run yesterday was one
OF the longest OF the season. 1t cleared
the left field fence at high altitude
and gave the small boy awaiting outside
a long chase.
A large number OF the fair sex were in
attendance yesterday and they appeared
TO greatly enjoy the game. II Is noticed
that nearly every lady carries a score
book and most OF them are experts on
the fine points of the game.
Several OF the Providence PLAYERS and
some spectators in tho grand stand had
n couple OF Interesting conversations
during the progress Of the game ycster-
day Such a thing is not conducive 10 the
best interests Of the game and the play
ers would do well not 10 notice the alb
surd remarks OF misguided cranks.
Pete Cassidy played wonderful game
Of baseball yesterday and the successful
ending can be attributed TO him lie was
very fast on the base. wizard ia the
field and giant with the bat.
The Livingston Baseball club OF Wash
iugtOn village u fast forging To the front
in bail circles ii scored another victory
last Sunday this time defeating the we'll
known Clydes. aft-r "a most exciting and
hotiy contested game The score stood
is 20 10 in favor OF the Livingstons.
Pitcher Swanson. who has been Sc
cured by the Livingstons. maintained his
record OF the past and did some wonder
ful work Ills control OF tho ball and
curves ara above par and doubtless he
will be heard from In higher ball circles
before long. lie was loudly applauded