New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-12

a she past, but tkat under the shadow Of
coogsns Bluff yesterday afternoon surpassed
them all The Giants were forced 10 forfeit the
game by a score OF TO o. thanks TO the ac-
lions OF the crowd
Toward the end OF the seventh inning the
crowd began 20 start for home, as II looked then
Is x the Giants had no chance to win with the
score OF TO against them. For the first time
IN the history Of the game there were no po-
Hcemen on hand to keep order. Instead OF pass
ing out through the exits the crowd wandered
out on the field. The eighth inning was played
under difficulties, and then the umpire called
tine, expecting that the crowd would leave the
1sld but instead it increased. In less than five
minutes the diamond was black with people.
ana the players were swallowed up in the mob.
Seeing that It was impossible TO clear the field,
The umpire declared the game forfeited TO Phil
ndsphia, the score at that time standing 10
IN favor OF the QuakeTs.
So soon as the game was over scene OF the
widest disorder took place. Cushions were
scaled out from the grandstands and bleachers.
They were caught up by the mob and sent fly
Ing back. Some one found little bank Of snow,
Gnd n a moment there We're half a hundred
persons enjoying themselves pelting the crowd
With snowballs. The cushions were used as foot
balls, and IN short time the field was strewn
With excelsior. Finally the crowd tired and
gradually fled out through the gates before
here was any serious accident
ASIDE from the young" riot the opening was a
success. New Workers are used 10 any brand
o. weather. and they were not surprised when
tney found the diamond in first class condition,
Genough the previous day It was covered with
mantle OF snow. The grass was Ike velvet,
- except Tor a few soggy places In the out
Sslo inc grounds were in almost perfect con-
81 H4nnG 80 4arl
10y Were waiting for the players to appear they
TT,yOyeo a long musical programme 10y the 9Th
sssseeInent Band Nearly two hours before the
s-l9 seheouled for the game to start Roger
s5lIssnahan and Dummy Taylor brought forth
cns nrEt cheers when they trotted out on the
lsto' IN rapid succession the OldtimerS pranced
" ana were heartily welcomed by the fans,
"Ho mad been alternating for q long winter.
ny seymour. George Browne. Arthur Devlin,
an MeGann, spike Shannon, Bin Dahlen,
AZ Iron Man McGinnity. "The Great Matty''
nea Anes Lefty Witse all received the
SO 80 hand as they came out Of the clubhouse
ro o-r were recognized by the crowd The new
ssSLlets' Tommy COrcoran. Mullin, Hannifan and
10y. were watched with interest, and the
fion u Wa not slow in showing due apprecia-
1Sn o. every good play.
soon after three o'clock the PhilIies in their
- Ia gray suits, and the Giants. in white
~ -,SI1lhs' assembled back Of centre field. Led
~ me band, the customary parade across the
s--LnohQ 10 the home plate began. The. enthusi-
shs 1 Deloie had been spasmodic, but the moment
49, SaIdoe started the crowd rose en- masse
80 drowned out the band with one continuous
rsSe which did not end until the players broke
VT = was an imposing sight. The various stands
go go oecked out with flags OF all nations. while
e, on nc Two tail poles futtered the pennants
If.aS' 1AaLe o. the superiority OF the Giants in
80 ana 1900. Old Sol, one OF the best OF the
g. 60. tOokeu down on the scene and smiled. So
- mere had been nothing 10 mar the opening.
So Sseh came the usual preliminary practice by
=. ~ issuing and home teams. The crowd cheered
4. re good plays and RrOaned at the bad ones.
80 So -. hlem the UMPIRE appeared on the field.
!, vsehslon was so strong you could almost feel
rrrs ~ lle absence Of Mayor Mcclellan, big
sullivan heaved out the ball.
-, --luon, a tai, thin young man. was selected
- 1uifay, the Phillies' new manager, 20 do
80. wiring, with Jackitsch for his backstop.
,ssseSs.illty and Bresnahan acted IN the same ca
fsIlsy Tor the Giants
~ &ey1 was on
CO. 1kene isn't lot 90 say about the game ex-
lSsss, .saat u was disappointment 20 1888
sis.s ssans. The young man. one MCGEE, who
aDS s, ssit held for the Phillieg hit out a triple
1lis -.Iee singles out OF four times at the bat.
IN, .saln mates made SIX other safe hits. That
ff.,e 80 spoiy, Tor they an came IN at the right
Wiz. Solfloon, with the exception OF a little
osiS-- $3.50 ~ ~ the flFst two innings. practi-
49, Mglnclble. ''Cy' Seymour got q weak
C.,s.. nna that was the only hit made by tho
1he New Workers had several good