The Washington herald., 1910-04-17


a Texas Lacquer over Collins head. Bob
struck out in the ninth. and simply be-
cause he was peeved al a strike called on
him. lie struck at the first and had the
second called on him. The third was
wide one. and a vicious swing retired
him.
Clyde Milan was there with the stick.
TOO. he hit two hard luck ones. which
looked almost safe. Fast fielding alone
robbed him.
II IS doubtful II Washington rooters
ever gave themselves over 20 such wild
bursts OF enthusiasm as were heard yes
terdGy IN that ninth inning From the
time Lelivelt gCt on base until the crowd
broke on the field, and long after the
lines We're struggling down TO Seventh
street. the noise continued. II was a
typical won-in-the-ninth finish
After Collins had reached third. Baker
drove the ball 10 right. Gessier came in
on the run, and, without stopping. threw
in 20 Gabby. The ball literally cut the
plate about two feet high, and held Col
Inns al third. Seldom has such accuracy
and speed been shown on throw from
the outheld
Although Kmlfer was in the game for
but a short time. and gets no times at
bat in the scoring. IL was certainly a
display Of the right sort OF lighting
spirit which counts. With everything
against him. he waited it out and won
the game
Eddie Collins displays the same speed
and agility that made bis reputation lie
is quick 10 take advantage OF errors Of
commission as well as those Of Omis-
sion. Many Of his hits are made by his
great speed in simply oufooting the
ball 10 the bag. In addition to this. he
is a truly great fielder.
The commotion In the grand stand at
one time was caused by q small fire.
Some one dropped a cigarette in crack
IN the floor. and when the smoke started
there was some CONSERVATION. The blaze
was subdued by a generous application
Of bottled soft drinks. In passing, it may
be well 20 observe that while there were
a few disgruntled ones who were put out
OF the aisles on the crowded opening
day. due TO fire regulations. just such q
small accident might have done a great
deal Of harm had the alsles been full.
The fans had their first glimpse OF Wild
Conroy on the bases yesterday. lie ran
FOR Street III the ninth.
At that Dixie Walker was lucky 20 get
away with 81. He had not the speed or
control that he showed here at the first
few games.
The high wind PLAYED pranks with the
ball While there were no errors I'm the
outfeld. It was quite amusing TO watch
the antics Of the felders. Several times
the men would start IN and out, and final
IL chase the ball until the wind carried II
FAR foul On ball which finally went
into the stand, Doc Gessler described four
distinct curves before he gave it UP.
doc" Gessler was right there with the
fence rail When the doctor does connect
| there is something going on. That three
Dagger was one Of those healthy svats
which the fans have been looking for in
| the games TO date His single in the
ninth helped some. too. as he carried In
the winning run.
Many Of those who derive their fun
from the crowd as well as the game in
detail observed that that dyed-in-the-wool
| fan. "Frenchy. had all sorts OF palplta-
| ton Of the heart in the ninth. He held
both hands over his heart after Lelivelt