New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

hand, but the loud applause was soon
drowned in the dull roar OF base hits.
George Burns. the first man to face
him. sniote n single. The rally was on.
Three seconds later Marquard whipped
one over 20 first and Burns was dead
as the herring you've heard about
That play soaked the Giants in a vital
spot. for after that Doyle. kauf and
Fletcher singled. Only one run re
suited from the four hits where the
contest should have been over with the
Giants on their way out Of the morgue.
Five men had faced the Rube. and
as four OF these had peeled Oft base hits
Robby ditched the southpaw for Larry
Cheney, who came on with .unners at
third and second, two out and Fred
Merkle up. But Fred had about FIN
ished his days assignment His sys-
tenn had already lost three doubles. so
he famed TO add that variety which is
often said to be the spice Of life 1t
was, Il you happened TO live in Brook
Ign.
In spite Of this setback the Gia
had another rare chance in the
eleventh. where fate for moment
lifted the pail Burns famed for
starter. but Robertson slipped in his
third single. Doyle then pumped ons
az Cutshaw, which bounded so queerly
that 1t was officially scored a two
base hit. kauf was purposely passed,
filling the bases with but one out.
Any old thing but what followed
meant a run. And shere was Art
Fletcher, up. with four safe wallops al
ready under his skin. But Fletcher,
like Merkle. had about done his share.
and so. like Merkle, he swung three
times in vain.
Whest's Telling Blow.
When Daubert and Stengel opened
the twelfth with base bits there was
little else 10 IT, Wheat's smash scored
Jacob with the only run needed TO
ram the Giants still deeper into the
Dismal Swamp.
There were other episodes Of con-
siderable note In the fourth Dave
Robertson robbed Cutshaw Of a triple
by launching his gaunt form into mid
air for a one-handed catch. still
more daring piece Of burglary greeted
Eddie Roush in the tenth Sent in 10
lead the attack, Roush slammed one on
"A line far into right. As the ball sailed
over Stengels head Casey jumped and
stuck up one paw for catch that saved
victory on the spot.
In spite Of the breaks against them
the Giants have no kick coming over
the days result. They butchered up
their own game. II was the old story.
A strong attack. but a reeling defence
that always cracked in time Of danger.
Brooklyn should never have scored two
runs in the ninth.
After Olson singled and Meyers
doubled, Johnston, batting for Smith,
tapped 10 Fletcher. With an easy play
on Olson at the plate Fletcher threw
INTO the dirt AZ Rairden's feet and the
runner scored. A moment later Hi
Myers raped one at Doyle. which Larry
iumbed, and while he saved an error
By force at second, the second tally
vas over the plate. Il was a tough
break for Anderson. who should have
retired the side without a run.
The Giants scored first in a queer
way Fletcher singled. and Merkle's
twisting right field hit went for two
bases. Sherrod Smith then evidently
crossed his catcher. for the ball took
. sharp turn from the chiefs NIT and
both ben scored. Kelly followed with
ong triple 20 centre, but he got no fur
er
brooklyn got Dach run IN the thifu
IN singleg by Wheat and Mowrey and
-utshaw's sacrifice fly. They got an
)ther in the sixth. when Kelly booted
)aubert's tap and Wheat cracked a
ripple 10 right centre.
The Giants took the lead again in
ne eighth. when Fletcher singled and
Merkle's double brought him across.
The rest Of il having been recounted,
here is nothing 70 do except wait for
Monday and see what, IL anything, hap
,ens then