Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-20
League Clubs Standing.
National League Clubs, Standing.

Patriots day was indeed an event In the
history of the American League in Boston.
1t stands out alone and distinct from any
other 10th of April since base ball has bean
played In this commonwealth. Record
breaking crowds bring about this distinc-
ton. The total attendance at both games
was 27704 paid admissions. S,357 in the
morning and 1881 In the afternoon. The
previous record for a Patriots day game
was made a year ago. when 1920 persons
were present at the afternoon game.
That Boston succeeded In winning two
games. each by single run. added to the
satisfaction of the Immense crowds, for
they not only saw close games, but saw
their favorites twice victorious
So early did the advance guard arrive
that 1t was suspected the members thereof
had camped out In the vicinity during tire
night preparatory to a daybreak attack
or the grounds. Long before the gates
opened there were lines of eager. but order
ly, patrons of the national game stretching
hundreds of yards from each entrance and
ticket office. Those who had figured that
they would avoid the rush by attending The
morning game found themselves mistaken.
While the morning game was an exceed
tngly clever exhibition of base ball, It was
too much OF a pitchers battle to be the
Kind of contest'that the fans most enjoy.
There was little hitting and base running
and none of the Incidents that arouse en-
tEusiasm to the height that makes The
spectator forget that there is anything Ill
this vale of tears except base ball.
winter and Dunkle each allowed only
four hits. and with the exception of one
little slip on each side their support was
perfect Washington never threatened to
score but once. which was in the eighth
inning, when Dunkle made bid for his
own, game with single and Moran sacri-
need Inc next two were quickly disposed
OF and the opportunity was lost.
The only run made was by Boston in the
third inning. Dougherty singled, Collins
sacrlted and stahl hit for base. giving
Dougherty desperate chance to score
from second, which chance he accepted
successfully.
In the afternoon the batteries were Young
and Criger, Patten and Kittredge. The first
exciting incident occurred early In the
game.
Moran hit to left field and the ball fell
safe among Dougherty, Parent and Collins
Moran made a dash for second but was
caught by Parents splendid throw to Fer
rls. The next two were easy victims. Bos-
ton began scoring at once. Dougherty slid
SO hard into first that Stahl muffed Pat
tens throw and the runner was safe. Col
Inns singled to left and Stahl sacrificed both
men along sack. Freeman's infield out
let Dougherty jog home.
NeltHeE sue was threatening In the
ond, but Washington started trouble early
In the third and Cy Young got himself in a
, bad hole. With one out Patten singled
and went to second on Cy's wild pitch. Mo-
ran got base on balls Cassidy was
thrown out by Criger. but Young presented
Setback with a base and filled the sacks
Then he hit Stahl. forcing in run and
tying the score. A fly from Mccormick to
Parent prevented further trouble and Cy
sighed sigh of relief.
The home team had no inclination to let
the score remain tie long, and in their
three Dagger. Collins single, a base on
balls to Stahl and a single by La Chance
scored two runs 1t was big Georges hit
that sent the runners across the plate
There was no more scoring except in the
fifth. when Cassidys three Dagger and Sell
bach's fly to right counted one. After this
~ allowed only one hit, Patten none and
in the last three innings both sides went
out in order.
A fierce snowstorm prevailed last night,
ana the thermometer throws wintry wealth
er today. At o'clock this morning the Of
ncials thought it doubtful II todays game
could be played. Score: