The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18


he used 10 wing EN- out and call all the
helders IN: but neither Of these dia-
mond heroes ever got away with any
thing like the stunt which Mitchell
mastered
This man OF deep mystery was taken
out Of the box IN the eighth inning
with one out just after Vernon had
tied up the score. He had been pitch
ing fair baseball. but the Villagers
were hitting him hard and the men be-
hind him were helding like q lot Of re-
cruits from the brush His removal
came as the result Of orders from Man
ager Danny Long, who was beside him
self with nervousness for fear the Seals
would toss the game.
Mitchell just walked out OF the pitch
er's box and made his way over to the
bench. Grabbing hold OF his sweater,
the thoroughly disguised pitcher beat
quick retreat TO the clubhouse.
The crowd started to cheer as Mitch
ell wended his way along the left field
fence. Everybody seemed to be with
him. He loOmed up like a martyr and
there was no chance to convince the
fans that he was not subjected to a
grieVous wrong. Away down deep IN
their hearts they sympathized with
him
Meanwhile Henley, who took UP the
burden which Mitchell was forced to
drop, was roundly hissed. The fans did
not want him. Neither did they want
Captain Mohler or Manager Long. They
were for Mitchell. He was their idol.
their star, and they could not see any
body else on that ball field.
They did not even look at Henley
while he cieverly chased the Villagers
away without any runs IN that round.
In e few minutes the hero of the hour
made his appearance. He walked
around By tho right aeld bleachers this
time He had shed his ball uniform and
reappeared attired In e natty brown
coat gray trousers. tan pumps. gray cap
and black Kid gloves. He was a dream,
3 regular fashion plate.
Nobody had eyes for the ball game.
II was all Mitchell. The applause which
greeted him was only equaled by the
Kisses and jeers hurled at Long and
Mohler. The rooters had turned against
the Seals and were cheering shouting
and boosting fer the Villagers.
Mitchell is no Innocent retiring
youth, either Instead of losing him
self, as most deposed pitchers do. he
saUntered. right into the grandstand
and IN moment he was surrounded by
hundreds of wild eyed. anxious fans.
They were fur OF sympathy and regret
and Mitchell wss full OF tears
Finally the game ended, San Fran
cisco winning out IN its half Of the
ninth round But the excitement had
only just begun. The crowd followed
Mitchell out into Valencia street. where
traffic was soon stopped. The cars could
not get by and automobiles were halted.
Tina squad OF policemen on the job was
poWerless 20 calm the Mitchell ridden
mos. So long as he remained in sight
-ra1ic was at a standstiII
Il & few minutes the man Of mys-
. terry forsook the street for the office
. u the bah park. But he found no
privacy tllere. The fans ali but broke
down the doors ard windows in their
efforts to get near the uamasked CHAM.
2iQa C. the baseball cause.
speech. speech yelled the thirsty
crowd -he CRY soon became a deafen-
ing roar, and in order to appease the
appetite of the mob, Mitchell responded
with the following nicclg worded little
talk.
ladies an6 gcatiesnea, I thank you
'lor ttss. reception Now don't bic me
tle mara geuleafrfor what happened. X
~as All Lor the best san FIaasiseo