The Washington times., 1903-04-23
National League

Yesterday was a banner day in Wash
IRgton'z baseball history, both from the
viewpoint of attendance and enthusi-
asm. and last. but not least. a cIean-cut
victory for the Senators over Clarke
Grifnth's newborn New York Club.
The turnsuIe recorded 10000 persons
having passed into the grounds. while.
as matter OF fact, hundreds were pres
ent who did not conform with the for
maIity Of passing the revolving bar
rier- So great was the pressure at the
bleachers' gates, and at the grandstand.
too. that many impatient ones climbed
over the rail al the sides Of the gates,
and made their way hurriedIy TO points
Of vantage in the stand, bleachers, and
field.
An unbroken fringe of rooteTs extend
ed from the right field bleacheTs, en-
eircling the entire field, and ending at
the extreme end OF the left field stand
IN consequence. It was made neces-
sary TO establish . ground rule, and any
{ hit into the browd netted but two bases,
TriumphaI Procession.
Prior to the game, q street parade,
headed by band OF music. trsversed
the streets. which but served TO increase
the fans enthusiasm. All along the line
OF march It was tFiumphaI procession,
the ball players the cynosure Of all
eyes and the object Of adulation from
the adoring multitude. Players and di-
rectors alike were cheered TO the echo,
and withstood the ordeal with heroic
fortitude. The ubiquitous Gene" Cor
eoran was the master Of ceremonies, and
right well did he I'll his trying role
The game was fast and well played On
both sides. True, each team was cred
tied with two MOSQUES, but the chill
bleak wind which swept across the field
chilled the players TO the marrow, and
i Is wonder that more fumbIes and
dropped balls did not occur
Grifhth's team IS lightning fast. and
il is plainly evident that it has not yet
gotten going. When it does, look outl
/ is dollars TO a plugged nickel that Il
II does not finish first il viii al least
give the leader a run for the money
Chesbro had an of day His opening
inning vas fraught with three bases On
balls. Yet. strange 10 say, no runs
crossed the plate. His support was gilt
edged and no one member Of the team
played more brilliant game than the
Teiuvenated Herman Long. This agile
little Dutchman was all over the dia-
mond and the one error Chalked up
against him was an excusable one. The
team played like clockwork, and will
soon hit its gait
Senators on Edge.
The Senators surprised even their
most ardent admirers expectations
Orth. Delehanty, and Robinson were the
particular stars. Smiling Al Ortiz
pitched q superb game, vas cool and
steady AT critical moments, and. while
his support WIS not Of the lightning
variety accorded Chesbro. he was equal
10 all emergencies and covered himself
with glory.
Robinson proved d buIwark Of strength
a. short. covered a vast amount oil
ground and the two errors marked
against him we're the result Of wild
throws. one OF which sent Long around
TO second Fortunately, however
neither Of these throws resulted in runs
DeIehanty. Ia boring under a ton 0.
flesh made his first appearance and got
IN his Jrusty hit. q slashing single t
left. scoring Robinson.
Connolly roasted Del on the Ball-and-
strike proposition, but in this respect
he was impartial, since New yorI
Jared 10 better at his hands
The iHaeld worked together 70 a man
backed Up well, and took everything II
that came us way. Bill Clarke caggh
q good. steady game. and his throw Il
seccBd mailing Davis On an attempted
steal was beauty
Tho outaeld accepted every possible
chance that went into tae outer garden
while Ryzns eaten OF Coaroy's long line
drive VAS the most sensational of the
game and possibly saved The day fol
G-ashinztau.