The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-11

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10.-Undisputed SUI
periority in every department OF the
game should give the intercity amateur
championship TO the Cornell Company
team. winners Of the Capital City League
pennant. and champions of the District
OF Columbia,
CornelIs hungry Tigers bounced upon
their prey in a business-like manner here
to-day. and It was almost shame 20
take the money. The Philadelphians
never looked dangerous, although they
not only scored first, but held the WASH
ington boys well in hand for four in
nings After that they played poor ball.
and the Paperhangers practically won as
they pleased.
Absolutely no comparison can be made
OF the three clubs. the Capital City lads
not only being older. but possessing the
necessary experience TO land the series.
When the Cornell nine marched on the
field they were greeted with a vociferous
shout of welcome. but as the fans took
a second look. the roar subsidized, and a
busy buzz Of comment went the rounds
the players. However. when It came time
TO play ball. no unfavorable criticism was
made OF the Washington team. and the
crowd was generous with it's applause
whenever the occasion presented.
To-day's celebration here under the aus
pices OF the Inquirer Amateur Associa-
ton will always be remembered by those
who were present, not only because the
two ball games were thoroughly enjoyed,
but because Il was practically amateur
day In Philadelphia. Conservative esti-
mates OF the crowd rated il at between
1900 and 1900. and the big bail park OF
the Philles looked like II could hold but
a few thousand more Men. women, and
children, all with bright. happy faces. saw
the opening contests for the Eastern anna
teur title Naturally the Philadelphia
boys were given a hand at every turn. 1t
was. Hit il out Willie or smash one,
Bill" or maybe from a girl in the stand,
Show them what you can do. boys" and
the Quaker CITY lads responded as best
they could. Although badly defeated IN
the double-header. they could not have
Ultu any ndi utl-
Washington's representative did not get
on the field until ten minutes before the
tine for the first game, owing 20 their
late arrival The hag-raising and parade
around the field was postponed from 100
until after the preliminary practice
Promptly at 1:5j the three teams. COM
prislng the cream OF the amateur talent
of three cities, formed in three long rows
al the home plate. headed by Kendalrs
First Regiment Band of sixty pieces.
which in turn was led by Ross c. VIII
liams. ex-president OF the Philadelphia
Association Of Amateur Clubs, marched
down the bah field 10 the big flag pole
where the pennant for which they were
soon to fight was hoisted IN the air
When a hard tug at the string unfuTled
the banner on which the inscription,
New York CO., Philadelphia-Was
Champions. $780, and it, with "Old
Glory floated on the breeze. scattering
hundreds Of small American flags over
the players. which they gathered up and
took home as souvenirs, the band struck
up the star Spangled Banner" and as
one person the great crowd arose to its
feet and yelled like mad. Good baseball
weather. the large attendance, and the
intense rivalry made the orening to-day
one which will forever be a pleasant
memory.