Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-25
UMPIRE THEISEN
 HAD HIS TROUBLES
Prodisals Defeat Springfield in . Close Came-Crook Taken
 Off Field by Police.


 cause both twirlers, Bronkie and Mill Ter, were pitching masterly ball and were tying the hitters on both sides into knots, trying to connect with their benders. There was scarcely a choice between the two, for Miller had just two bad innings, the first and eighth, in which two runs and one run were scored respectively and BrOnkie had one bad inning, the fourth. in which ne was really re- sponsible for the one run made by the visitors. Sensational plays and sensations in other ways marked the progress of the game and the bitter rivalry which had cropped out al- | most at the beginning was continued to the end.
 In the very first inning the first sensation of the day occurred. Me- Andrews had been retired by Burke to first. McCabe, the next man up, failed to dodge one of Miller's fast inshoots and the ball cracked him on the back of the head like pistol shot. It almost knocked McCabe from his feet, but he took first, although dazed a bit, but was caught trying to steal second. Swander then got his base on balls and then came sensa- tion number two. Nichols is a terror for hitting fast ball to the infield He sent one toward young Burke at third, that screamed as it cut the air. The young Bristol player braced him. self for the stop and just as he was reaching to pick it from the ground, the ball struck pebble and like a shot from rife, it struck Burke be- heath the left eye, laying open his cheek. Burke staggered blindly around the field, as he clapped both hands to his face, while the blood streamed through his fingers. The players from both teams ran to his assistance and after he had recov- cred from the shock, he was sent to the bench. while Dr Hayes attended him. Dillon took his place at third Miller became frustrated over the two accidents and sent straight one over the plate which Wagner ham, mered down the third base line and it went clear to left field before it was recovered In the meantime two runners had crossed the plate and Wagner. who should have remained on second, tried to stretch the hit into a three-bagger. but was thrown out at third base.
 The next sensational scene was enacted in the fourth inning. Both pitchers had been doing fast work. Bronkie allowing but one hit up to the fourth and Miller allowing but two in the first and another in the Prodigals' half of the fourth. In the visitors half of the fourth Tansey and O'Connor. the first two men up. singled safely. Flanagan forced O'Connor at second while Tansey went to third. Bronkie tried to catch Flanagan of the first bag. but threw wildly and Tansey came home with the only run, as 1t transpired, that Springfield made during the game. Luby. the next man up. struck out and then came the trouble of the day. Standard dropped one on the plate which Thackara bounced upon before the umpire could get his eyes in working order. Like a shot 1t went to first and Stankard was called out. The Springfield players protested and argued that the ball was foul and many of the spectators sided with them. Theisen was irrevocable in his decision and this so angered Tom Crook, that he said things which are not found in the umpire's baseball dictionary. He was ordered to skid doc to the bench. but he went out on first bag to play his position. Cap tain Fitzpatrick protested against taking out Crook. as it would crip- pie his team. as Burke had already been forced out by an injury. Thei- sen was inexorable and refused to budge from his stand. Captain Fitz- patrick and even Manager Dan oNeill said some things about the umpire which sounded like the low. rumbling of thunder. but Crook had to quit the bag. As he came close to Theisen on his way to the bench he was white with anger. He said some thing In low tone to the umpire which caused that official to imme- diately turn to a policeman and ask for Crooks removal from the grounds. Oficer Flsherty performed the hon. ors. Then another change was made In the Springfield lineup. Robarge went to left field and Flanagan went to first base.
 Springfield did no more scoring sf- ter that fourth and was only able to get one safe binTo on Bronkie's de- livery. which came In the sixth. The ProdigaIs fared better. for in the eighth on base on balls to Thack- ara. hit hy Bronkie. a sacrifice by Ar~a a~A IL A run was scored. Standard ended this Inning by his sensational catch of Nichols line hit. for which be had to jump into the air and pull down with one hand. The score: