The Detroit times., 1910-07-01
y Are Sorry 10 Hear
Umpire Sheridan Is To
Quit the National Game


$3.50 49, Of a close decision.
sheridan isn't the active man he and the umpire besides
being "rotten," be active also
He can't get to get near enough 10 inc p'
sshSy HIMSELF.
In other words Umpire Sheridan quit because he fears
cannot do the game justice.
s fears longer capable filing the position OF umpire "
important in its relation great national game
sheridan has long been recognized the best umpes the
business s ~ $780,
The sporting represented in the big league un
In extending this recognition.
And we viii venture there baseball enthusiast in any the
regret of his passing from the diamond
In the heat Of they him assassnated the
horrible pObeaing always of course upon someone
else to the blood splitting
From grandstand bleaoh they have delivered themselves
opinions such as gho and others that come to MIND
more readily game and the home team behind
They may have hooed that in the seventh
inning and average isn't responsible person
hv. laid down their hats and rubbed the sand
for time out while they expressed with regard to the one
he called strike.
They have suggested for him trip ocu to their minds
the third one over the other hand the pitcher has o'ne0
At the thrown his glove and fit at the same ume II m
called ball.
Players compelled meeky fade away by the wave OF n
hand and ON the way to turned several times to send
bk looks carrying omnous forebodngs for the next meeting
But the shower bath cooling effect has always come between
the umpire ggreved player by the time they have found them
selves again each Others presence
Sober reflection has recalled banished that Sheridan was
only acting under the rules
PLAYERS and the followers game alike will regret the passing
Of Umpire Sheridan.
nue the time he players ont at the plate when
II would winning shall miss his tone and
sha always who guided by the laws the
game ands to them, faithfully and feariessy
That 5 the Amercanism in u.s.
appreciation OF those who have one n part wen
toward keeping it honest and clean
spirit commend and applaud those VINO are true
position public or otherwise and this spirit which
brings regret at passing of Sheridan
HI. hnestv his fairness loyalty his Ameanim have
putsd Umpire Sheridan retired which step he would take
u the interest Of the game
his decisions ne saw tne without preudce ano
His eve was on the ball and players
no ides.
Casey had been that his amen had passed into
the last stage and that there was no hope
His first request they send for Riley his for
Riley came to the walked the bed where Casey
lay with his hand held out
We have had many argument fight Some Of the
whipped you them again. whipped But now the doctor tells
Riley time has come and it's no use thinking Tor us to part
bad all Of little difficulties Riley down In the bottom
nv heart always respected you and citizen and loved
aAnd always thought great deal of Casey said Riley "of
course my temper would lose but there
time Casey that sold the
There's feelings Casey I'm to hear you've
Goodbye Casey"
Goodbye Casey They shook hands, their
Riley started for the door.
He had his hand the knob, when Casey called him
'what is 1T" asked Riley.
DEow might get do h. little talk here
don't go"
There is some question president of the league will
accept Umpire Sheridan's resignation.
and Sheridan should read this and later
mark we feel charitable enough only
human.
7rTN the past monthtwo distinguished citizens Michigan
their regard for him in sentiments noble and sincere
by the Hon James Angel unwilling of his