THECOPYBIGUT, 1887, BY THE SPORTING LlFE PUBLISHING 00. SPORTING ENTERED AT PHILA. Poer OFFICE AS SECOND CLAPS MATTER. VOLUME 9, NO. 20. PHILADELPHIA, PA., AUGUST 24, 1887. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

down his throat. Then there was a lively tussle. Orr to hit the ball safely at critical stages." But even this le.im which will prove a winner; if not, he has to claims it was begnu by Turner, and that they rolled candid avowul was qualified by abuse of the umpire. strengthen, to get back the old players, such as he can, down stairs together to their mutual disadvantage- Impartial observers of the games iu question have as­ at exorbitant prices or else fill up \vitti men who have LATE NEWS. The p*per which caused the row is eAid to be a notice LEAGUE PLAYERS sure:! us that Sullivan's umpiring wa-> as fair aa conid CURRENT TOPICS. betn.tried aud found wanting by tho largrr leagues, In divorce proctdings against Mrs. Helnael. be, that 1m base decisions were unexceptionable, and but who have had their heads so swelled by their his judgment of balls and sliikes almost perfect, and temporary exaltation that they demand and receive NORTHWESTERN NOTES. trial his only fault was his reluctance to enforce dis­ nv.ney far beyond their d< sorts. It is in vain to make A Challenge From Beach The Brotherhood Makes a cipline by fining, thu$ giving the players a chance to Results of the League Di­ ealaiy limit?; they cannot and will uot be lived, up to. Chunks of News and Bits of Gossip About work the crowd against him, which they did mo*t Cities (hat have vitneswed goo'l ball will not patronize the Players and Clubs of That Section. effectually. How much share Mr. Sullivan had in lio - poorer exliibiriou : . an't without patronage, nu matter to Gaudaur. Move. t n'a defeats will be apparent by a glance at the scores DOLUTH, Minn,, Aug. 15. Editor SPORTING rectors' Meeting. how small tbe expenses are, they aie too large to be Fifteen errors in one game and fourteen in the other tells met. Havf-rhill, lor in-tance, can support a team that LIFE: Milwaukee still maintains her lead for the tale, and further comment ia unnecessary. But does not cost over &1.SOO a month, although that sum the Northwestern League championship. Des A Demand on the the misapplied influence of the presa was again ex­ is large. Luwcll, with its prtuU-r population, can pay Pitcher Burke Dropped by De­ Moines is in second placer St. Paul third, but League for a emplified in Philadelphia on Wednesday when 5,000 The Association to Taks Steps perhaps £2 2'K), and yet Lowell is now, in ita spectators, most of whom but a few weeki b&fore had earnest desh'o to fly a pennant, which the chancea the latter will no doubt have to give way to received Mr. Sullivan's decisions with the waimest troit The Hanlan-Beach Oshkoah thia week. The latter club Conference A Council nro ton to one it will not get, paying ia playing approbation, en masse howled him down for declar­ in the Beatin Case An Im­ three tliousaoS dollars a month and still hunting for splendid ball now, and will make a big pull for ing McLaughliu out for not touching; sec­ players. Of tha six clul»a in th'i League there is not Race General flews. the pennant. to be Held. ond base after making a three-bass hit. portant Error Corrected. one which is not paying far in f xcfs* of the limit Ret Minneapolis has struck a winning gait, and Of course everyone whj hissed knew positively that at the beginning of the season (Sl/2-iO a month). Tho McLitiighlin bad touched the base, aud there were < uly way in which thi-s evil caa bo abated is for the as a result tlie attendance at games in the Flour City flevutal who were willing to swear that ih-^y taw the THE LAST OF TJUKKE. is increasing. Sunday grimes are now played there. While the New Yorks were playing in Phila­ THE LEAGUE DIRECTORS' minor leagues to be allow* d to reserve their players, ba^e move as Mac went by. Unfortunatiy for them, MEETING. for, say, $1,000 a year, just O'Connell, Oohkueli's tine fiittt base man, is playing a delphia last week the editor of THE SPORTING however, and for a couple of the nuiruing papera ns the big lvalues do, The Detroit Club Fires Its Phenomenal creat game, and bis coaching helps to win not a few LIFE embraced the opportunity for an inter­ and ibis would only he a [partial remedy. The big which followed in the Boston papers1 wake, Mc- New York Wins its Case Againat Detroit A leagues, California Twirler After a Ilacy Ex­ gam OH. change of views with President Ward, of the Laughlin himself says that moreover, in tluir blind ptlfishne^s will not "Billy" Quinn is umpiring in a manner satisfactory he did n«..t touch tho bag, Communication From the Ball Players' allow this, not realizing apparently that they are kill­ perience. to players aud spectators alike. He is a goodetme, Ball Players' Brotherhood. Mr. Ward wa* not aud he ought to know. Here WHS unoihcr instance Brotherhood. ing tlie goose that lays the g'.Idea eggs, for it ia the Special to SPOHTING LIFE. at all backward in voicing the sentiments of toe when iho umpire was perfectly just in his ruling, and tr-tiiiing obtained iu.tl.io minor Pooh-Bah Williams, of the Milwaukee^, continues yet a partisan crowd, fired by highly-colored reports The special meeting of the Board of Directors leagues which makes a DETROIT, Aug. 20. Burke, the mammoth his great slugging. Brotherhood on important topics affecting the of tbe National League passed off without note­ plajvr valuable to tho oM^r and stronger organiza­ from other cities, subjected him to the harshest and tions, nml huudced* of players now m-tking Cnrver from the slope, who had a brief but ex­ Chris Grain1 nor, age 17, height 42 inches and weight vital interests of the players in relation to their intwt cowardly abuse. worthy incidents, and resulted, as anticipated, a national citing engagement 52 pounds, is th» Osttkush ma-cot. Attired in fashion­ rciintati.'U would never have betn heard from, h.id it wr ith the Detroit Club, was employers. Their ground is well taken, their And as in the instances above cited, so it is In many in tbe success of the New York Club's appeal. yesterday able clothe, silk hat and cane, Chris accompanied the not been for tho training school aft«»rded by the less released, and started for Oshkosh to club on its last trip. He was every where received with organization is claimed to be strong l*r others. Doubtless nearly all reporters mean to be Outside of the board, composed of Messrs. Nim- wealthy mm ambitious I'lii-ur organizations. There is Bee what ho fair, but they are as human aa the crowd that BUT- can do there. Detroiters vvere cheers. Cliris is a native of Oshkosh, and ia a bright stronger than the clubs and the public have any ick, Bay, Reach and Young, but one League no small city lut what wouldn-le.se a j-la> or, n.» matter disgusted with rouii.Je them. Ihey write the most beautiful stuff Burke after his babyish per­ aud intelligent little fellow. idea of and if their courage is equal to their magnate was present. Mr. Stearns, of Detroit, how valuable, if (hey would obtain their price, and the formance in tho game Mai-ager'Lnras, of Duluth, Is said to be about the dignity and importance of the umpire'n price vonM be no higher und*r the reserve rule than which he pitched against the hardest opportunity there will be some very important position; of the ne essity of (sustaining him md of was absent, being represented by Mr. W. G. the Washington?, refusing to leave the box loser in ihe League. at present, while tlie really valunble players would be happenings ere the enow begins to fly. Ap­ retraining the kicking players; they are enthusiastic Gray, who presented and defended Detroit's side much muro rtadily picked and go into tho Charlie Mortou ia very popular with the Des Moioes at any exhibition of firmness and cheerfully out, fi,r 81.000 a year U a field when ordered. Thursday players. pended will be found a fair summary of Mr. commend of the case the disputed Detroit-New York larire sum to a'm >st any city of les^than 100,000 popu­ he made an ass of himself again and that his attempts at preserving order and discipline when Durch, late of Brooklyn, fs playing good ball and Ward's remarks: the other fellows 'are game of June 27, to decide which the meeting lation, and tlie players tesrrved would be tow and far settled his case with Detroit. He and Briody doing some clover "(-ticking'' tor St. Paul. concerned. But they naturally between. The other evil spoken of in iu the favi-rite- A CONFERENCE ASKED. pull for the home club, and when it suffers, justly or had been called and the onlv other prominent were engaged as a battery for the Dowagiao Nagto, recently released by Oshkosh, has signed with ism shown strong and favorite players by thi- scorers "The Brotherhood is in good shape, thoroughly unjustly, through tho umpire's decision* the cwew id ball men present were AI and Walter Spalding, Club, in a game againstithe Kalamazoos, as the La Crot-se. Tommy ia a good one. altered, and to > often, of the cilios to which they belong, and this tends to Cady, who at one time played witU the Boston organized, and ready to do anything it can to in the heat of the moment of J. W. Curtis, of New York, and W. N. May, of raiaa ealaries. A favorite player is excused from leaders of the Ohio League. Instead of doing Bluea, writing, the umpire receivis more than a fair share of is now pitching for Minneapolis. advance the interests of the game. Louisville. Von der Aho wasn't there, nor did errors \\li--ro any other niiin would be sure to get tho best he knew how, he did the worst, and blame, and thi ngs are said which had better been left Myron Murray, catcher for Minneapolis, ia a fine "One of the first things it proposes to do is to unsaid. Could anybody represent him. them, is allowed bass hits ou i-rrurs of tho opposing was pulverized. pl«y«T and perfect gtntlemsm at all times. the make-up of reports but be deferred fii Mere, and ai a result is presented with a batting and A Kulamazoo paper gives the ask the League to meet it in committee and a day tho umpires would receive mure lenient treat­ The facts of the case in dispute between New following account of the slaughter. "The stores, Jimmy Coouey and Tuylor Shatter talk of exhibiting ment at the hands ot the newspaper lad*, but un­ nVM'iipr average far above what he de 01 ve-i. That the ' telephone the Oahkoeh mascot in dime museums the coming agree upon a new form of contract. The old York and Detroit are, of course, already familiar Now Encl^nd League is any woree in tins respect cffice and every business place in Dowagiac fortunately the reports for morning papers must be than any uiher, I do not bulievo, were closed and about four hundred persons were winter. Of course Cranston, Rlass., will be visited. form has outlived its usefulness. The absolute written almost immediately after the gamed, while the to our readers. In the game in question Gore and yet Ill's system out to the came, a-id a more disgusted lot Billy Murphy, of Eau Claire, ia gelling down to power which it gives to the club may have been sting of defeat is still keen, ami consequently words was hurt at a stage of the game when Detroit can bf seen hero in ull its beauty, and its disadvan­ than they were before the game was half work, and ia again pitching winning ball. necessary at the time it was first made, but times are loss carefully considered was almost sure tages can be seen, an1 have been iu tho p;wt. There Gciio Moriarity, Ge^rKo U"okn and Jevne, the three and their effect loss to win. New York wished to it no better fit-ldor or baso-runner in ihe New Eng­ over couldn't bo found. Briody, before the game be- have changed, base bull is a different game, ball measured than would be the case were the matter to substitute Brown, but Detroit, for some reason, an, remarked men who cover the outfield for La Cioase, are among land League tJum Gil Ilatfit-ld, of the I'.irtlai.tl.s; hone that Burke would strike out 27 men. players are not the same men and it is no li« written up iu cold blood the succeeding day. objected, fa the first few innings the Ivilamaznus lined out tbe the fluent in the land. longer Doubtless many a well-disposed reporter has been and Umpire Valentine sustained the ciiu excel in his position Cud worth, of ihe Lowells, or ball iu every direction. In five inuings 11 hits were John C'orhett, of L^uleville, Is playing second for La necessary that the clubs should possess such an H8t'>ni?hed at the strength of bis remarks when seen in objection and refused to permit Gore to leave tho Petteo, of tlie f-'ulema, and yi-t each of these made, five of which would have been home runs but Cros.se i in-inner that elicits admiration. arbitrary power. .A new contract which will game. As New York could not finish with eight nion luivo thoir records so bolstered up at home as to Ted cold typo the next morning, too late to either modify make tht^m appear to the outside world much hotter for the crowd and ground rules. Tho Kalamazoo K ;.ei!y is now pitching for Des Moines, and, represent the equities of both parties and stand the language or undo the harm that has been done. men, and Gore could not play, the game was forfeited, crowd I am pleaded to say, is doing good work. under protoat, to Detroit. New York based her than they are, and these are by nomeaus tho only ones yelled themselves hoarse, aud tho Dowaginc a legal test is needed. Such a contract can be And so t-.o often the poor nnipiro, and with him the whose records »re so "fattened crowd guyed Mr. Burke aud repeatedly asked him Klopt, the boy pitcher, ia twirling effectively for guod repute ot the National game, suffers at the hands case upon Valentine's refusal to pass upon tiie " If 'the bright young Minneapolis, beet secured by the League meetiug a committee from nature or extent of Gore's injury. The rule nu-n wh-i do the crowing in this League would only where he'U'arned to pi'cn. He was disgusted aud tbe Uroiherhuod (which means practically all of tu< so who ought to be and generally mean to be the dropped tho bull in the box to quit, aud t .Id the crowd Gentle Willio Murphy is not doing any very brilliant the best fri-n.lsuf baseball. makes him the sole jiHge of a player's dis­ realize that tbe.v «ro hurting their favorires far more of kickers to take work for Minneapolis. But just wait until he "gets League players) aud in a spirit of mutually honest con- ability by reason of injury, aud under it Mr. Valen­ than they are helping them, and in ways, which will his place. For the take of his repu­ cessiuii wgrueing ui>ou its terms. As to Umpire Sullivan, he has come to the conclu­ strike them if they stop to consider, tation five innings is all that he could stand, and the his eye in." sion that honest men nro not wanted a* umpires, as tine ehould have ruled for or against Gore. But ho dt- they will ua- The other day Captnln Krelg was booked to play right "1 d j not anticipate any opposition from the League clinert to do either, according tu the affidavit of Cap­ doubtodly stop this in»me and stupid practice. The right fielder took his place. The Kalamazoos hit him to such a proceeding. Our proposition is certainly a ho puts it, and sent in his resignation Saturday night. until Briody cried for mercy, and they purposely field for Minneapolis, but just before the game he His umpiring in the Philadelphia-New York games tain Ward aud others, on the ground that he was not writer does not pretend so be infallible and his scores, Struck out to came in and said to "Ownv" Pattou, who was on the fair uiie. It will receive public sympathy, aud organ a physician and could not decide. Of course that when ho keeps them, may not be correct, but ihiw far retire tho *ido." President Stearin izaii as we are, it will be better fur all parties concerned was unexceptionable, and if he did anything like as iu hie career his leanings have remarks that it isn't oftou he gets fooled on bench, "PaU'Hi, you play right to-day." Patton looked good work in Boston (ua impartial observers nay he did) blocked the game, through no fnult of the New York been far more to up lazily and, turning to fhe captain, renuukfd: to settle the matter amicably. If the Leaguo shown a Club, which i-h.nild not have lost the gumo by forfeit severity than to leuiency, and this I* a good mle for young blood pitchers, and the way Gruber disposition to meet ua fairly they will find m not atull we fail to see what the Buatoniana had to find fault all young scorers to go Igr, »nd Befttin have panned out substantiates "What's the mutter; high sky to-day, I guess." The with. Sir. Sullivan is au independent, competent but should have had a chance to play it out. The no matter who it is. WHEW. look Kreig then bestowed on the diminutive "Owny" unreasonable. We will aak fur nothing bui what we board oi directors took Now York'N view of the cane his statement, Briody says ho is black and blue from think to be right, and if they show us that any ol our and strictly honest man, of independent meaiic, head to foot as a result of the punishment he received would have chilled an iceberg. STRONG MAN. who simply gave his time to base ball, not and declared the forfeiture off, thus reducing New THE »I>EACOV INDIGNANT. demands are uutair, we will be perfectly willing to York's defeats aud Detroit's victories each one game. and wants to know if he is oxpecttd to catch for any* modify them. for the revenue to be derived from more rural clubs. Baldwin haa asked President PAT POWERS' PETS. it, but for love of the game, over which he ia enthusi­ The game will probably be played over again either He Takes Decided Exceptions to the Deci­ "Ball players are at present forced to subscribe to Sept. 22, 23 or 24. Btearns to permit him to rejoin the club, but tho lutter contracts giviug the clubs the nio^t absolute control astic, or rather was, as his experiences have dampened sion ol the League Uoard of Directors. ays nothing will be done ia the matter uotil tho team Picking: up in Their Work The Jerseys to his ardor considerably. His resignation is to be If any other business was tran-acted that fact waa over them, aud many of the grievances of the players, not divulge.!. There was absolutely nothing in the&i-n- INDIANAI-OLIS, Aug. 18. Editor SPOUTING gets home. Stick tu the League to the Last, Etc. with which the public have become 1'auiiliar through greatly regretted. In parting he pays Philadelphia Dotroitors aro highly indignant with Watkins for JERSEY CITY, Aug. 9. Editor SPORTING this compliment: "If umpires were treated as well in Btttioual chestnut about investigating crooked hall LTFK: Base ball has been played now for about LIFE: the press, are authorized aud, to a certain extent, pUyers, published in a Pittsburg Sunday paper, and taking the chances of putting Conway in the box The fine playing of the team is the means of legalized by thtse o,n;racts. other League cities a* they are in Philadelphia by the fifty yeans. During that time the decisions of when he liad such reliable material at hand as Gruber Philadelphia Club officials, players and spectators, the of course It did not receive recognition from the the umpire have always been considered final, drawing large crowds to tho grounds. Since iny WHAT A CONTRACT SHOULD BE. board. There is no crooked play nowadays. It can and Beatin. MAT. path of the honest umpire would be lesa rocky, and whether the game may have been played by the last we have met Rochester and won two out of "I believe a contract should be agreed upon which it would be almost a pleasure to officiate behind the not be successfully done, as detection is inevitable, three games from them. Then came the should itself deiermine all the relations which are to plate." the punishment too sevtre, MnJ tht-ro are too many urchins of the street or by ihe highest priced THE HAN3LAN-BEACH RACE. safeguard* thrown "Bisons" fresh with their laurels, having won exist between the player aud his club, without any about tho game and its exponent*. base ball talent. For a "dead Red" or for the reference" to any document* on the outside. Thtf MISTAKEN POPULAR IMPRESSIONS. A communication wai received from the Brother­ Mr. St. John Tells Why He Backs Hanlan two straight games from "Hackett's" men, but National championship, his judgment has been present form declares th« player bound "by the con­ hood of Ball Players requesting a conference wiih the respected. After all the hot arguments of the Haiila 11 Kx|iects to Win. fate alloted it that we should check them and stitution of the League and the articles and covenants Spalding League at the close of the season relative to more Not a One-League Monopolist game and the loud talk deemed necessary to Special to SPOUTING LIFE. we did it by taking both games by the respective of the National Agreement." Yet, it is simply im­ Chicago and New York equitable contracts between clubs and player* after Favorable to this season. It was carry the point of argument, still has his judg­ CHICAGO, Aug. 20. Edward Hanlan left thia scores of 7 to 3 and 7 to 5. Thirty-two hundred possible for a plajer to know what thote documents Percentage. not divulged what action was city at noon yesterday for San Francisco, people paid to mee both games- and had it ijot been are. They are changed from time to time and one Uken upon it. The Board was iu session about two ment been final. My object in writing this let­ such threatening on Monday the attendance would cannot keep track ot thuiu at all. If the player is "If any one supposes that A. G. Spalding, of Chi­ hours. ter is to^call the attention of the base ball world whence ho sails Aug. 26 for Sydney to row willing to concede the right of reservation to the cago, is bleeping uu his plan to unite all the clubs Beach have been double that number. "Chapman's" pets to tint higii-haink-d outrage that has just been perpe- for $2,500 a side and the world's cham­ draw largely here. club, let that be stated in the contract, and if there into one great stock c< mpany, they aro mistaken. ASSOCIATION MATTERS. trat d uu the National gtiuie by tho Leaguo directors pionship. Of this stake Hanlan furnishes There have been rumors going around tbat ceitaiu are any limitations on the ri^ht, let them also IKJ It is a p*t scheme of his aud a good many of the in utUrl.y i^nuriug the juilgnu-ut and dbcicicn of un­ $1,500: Mr. St. John, of St. Louis, $500, and an stated. Let the wurds of the contract itself contain leading managers are with him, but fear to enter Decided Steps in the Beatin Casf to be clubs in the League were ou the verge of disbaud- into such a stupendous pin- Vuleutiuti iu the game Mew York vs. Dotroit Eng! ; ' " ' ' " " ' ' T.'tOO. Mr. St. John ment. That may be, but we beg to be taken from the entire agreement between club and player, then any game, because of a fear that Taken This Week Au Important Mistake BUrted Jim" '21, the list. It CBD be put down (hat Jersey City will be player may at any time know what to expect aud puMic knowledge of such a scheme aud the suspi­ Corrected. Urnpi.ti Va'e-jtJae was appointed by tho piveldept of txi,!, iug Hanlan: what is expected t n» "(;._.__.--- ...... u race with Beach. not pennant winners either. The management of tho "I do not think the time liasyetcomewhenbaBe ball ness." Cleveland Plain Dealer. members, lie is still HCtiug iu that capacity. No Hanian could. My idea was to hare Jinn la n club has the reo,uteito funds anil wh*n needed it will can do away with the reserve rule. The great major­ Spalding doesn't favor the stock company or sociation in the Beatin matter this week. Pres­ prouulB hav.'beeu made ag liast him since this re- beat Beach, and upon hid return have GuuJaur be forthcoming; no benefit gann-s needed in this town. ity of players still favor it, though they thiuk it needs tho one-league scheme- We have his own word ident Wikoff and Chairman Phelps were in a luarba' U* iKr.si^ii ot the Li-n^uo directors w;ts arrived modification. The time during which n club challenge him and beat him. That would be cue way We have aa grjoii Inll paring city ae any place in the n**y ri tor that, and he cannot imagine how he was quandary how to act, and asked Mr. Byriic't) as­ at. Jly ia still «liuv\ed to no bufure th« public as au to give Juke the championship of tho world. Aa bo- League, baning none, and if we are not in the Inter­ terve a player eh >uld ba limited to, any three or firo umpue. lu-iiher has the president of tho League ap- years aud the uuuiber of reserved ehould possibly be fathered with tho^e projects, aa he never in­ sistance in the matter. The latter, however, has tweoii IIaiiI*n and Itauch, 1 think Ned ia tho better national League next Bauson we will Mud a ulaci* just in the past been so much abused and misrepre­ pruached Air. Valentine iu any way for any in format roan, anil if he rows on tho Nepcan course as ho did at ai gord. reduced. Of course the player miftht stay after the dorsed them. He ia lully aware of the fact that tiou. on tho gruiiuds of his decision nor for any evi- PuHmunon Decoration Day, Beach will lio beaten. In the last two games Titcomb pitched a^alnet Ro­ reservation time lituit had expired, if he wished. competition ie the life of trade and that the ex­ sented for acts strictly in line with his official denco ih.it mixlit h;ive rjt-aring on tho in tit tor. Ball About nil tn-it Beach knows about rowing he admits chester and Buffalo he htis struck out sixteen men and "Contracts should be signed for une,two or five years istence of two great organizations keeps up a duties and for the best interests of the Associa­ playero, as u«i;al, never think of renpectiug the umpire. that he learned from ILtulan." allowed them eleven baie hits including four ba^es on if agreeable to both paiti-ji*. A player could then take tion, that ho was disinclined to take any hand He it always "rotten," a "thief," or a "rubbf rn when hit family with him aud sort of rivalry which adds to popular interest . Haulan BD.id yesterduy: "Here'a the cage In ft nut­ balls. lie ia ilow in one form, and I will eay that he feel secure of his stay for a at all in the matter. Since he has been in the his decinkiLH do in t quite suit, but to read tho "Official definite time. and keeps enthusiasm alive and advertises the Guide" one would think that the shell: I want the chain pi onohip of tho world lirouKbt ie the best twfrler la the League. West, however, he has been prevailed National League tack to this country. I am willing to undergo the Jack Huston was relented to reduce the club's ex­ VI dou't believe In contracts for the year round. They game better than anything else could do. There­ upon to was aud is his friend, and that th«y look upon him aa trouble of training and woik involved aud tho HOD'S penses and signed immediately by the Sunbury. Pa., could accomplish but little good while there are many fore he hopes to sec the Association maintain ex­ change his mind, and some lively developments an licLUitl man at least, und une thoroughly fitted for share of expense. Now, in view of all this, I dou't Club. serious objections to them. istence. Of course, he wants the League to re­ may be now looked for, as the aggressive little hia p-.-eiiion. Such being tho ca^o, why is he utterly think that liime is any true oarsman who would be­ Tom O'Brien wtill k^eps up hi§ heavy slugging and THE BUYING AND SELLING EVIL. main tbe superior organization. He wouldn't be man from Brooklyn is a good fighter, knows his iguor-'d iu this matter? grudge me what honors I win in case I am victorious. makes his hits at the proper time, for just as sure as "The new contract should be drawn in such a way RS business and makes no mistakes. lie certainly Nuw, the directois of the League, in thia decision of The race ia to be one of the great men of that body if he didn't. th.'irs, have aa much as told Mr. Valentine that his rowed on Nepenn River, between 3 there is a nttm on a base when Tom comes to the bat, to do away entirely with the buying and selling of made none while he was chairman of the Asso­ and 4 p. H.t on Nor. 20. It is a straightaway conrto, in cornea that run. [.layers. I dou't think this should be a very difficult Furthermore, Spalding, like Day, of New York, judgment \\aa wrong, and that he did New York au the current beinjr about a mile an hour. The exact Joe Brown is again playing, and fields and bats in matter. A club hag a right to sell ita claim on a is much more liberal and of broader mind than ciation. He has had a conference with Messrs. injustice by not seeing that (Jure was injured in tiiat distance to bo rowed Ja 3 milrs 030 yards. This is my bis old familiar form. Ho is a great favorite. player under contract to it when the player aJso agrees people give him credit for. Chicago and New Wikoff, Stearns and Schmelz, scoured all the in­ game at IKtioit, and that ho erred in his d> cisiun in second visit to Australia. I went Manager Powers uot allowing II; own to go into the half-plnycd gaaie there in March, lias the making of a first-class to the transaction. But let it be distinctly stated that York are making considerably more money formation possible about the entire case, 1884, and came away in April, 1885." pitcher in young Daily, and knows a good man when in such a case the buying club buys only tho uuex- and will this week, as secretary of the to cutch Tiernun, whom tlie New Yorks wauled to "Are you a stronger sculler now than then?" he sees one. He should bo given a trial with Murphy jtired term of the contract and not tho right of reser­ under the guarantee system than they did under pitch tho remainder of the game, a^ he (Mr. Valentine) "I must be fully forty seconds faster now than I to catch fiim. vation or sale, and at the termination of the contract the percentage system, but neither Spalding nor Arbitration Committee, mabo a formal should have kuowu that Jira O'Rourke n»ver catches was then. I will wnger $1,000 that I can row three Have yon heard that Mutrie is after onr own "Pat the player goes free upon the market. This would Day would hesitate a moment to return to the request on behalf of the Association to for a left-hand pitcher. He should also have known miles on Lake Qmnsigamoud in 19:10. In 1883 I Murphy." Well! wellt soon put au end to the selling of players under con- good old system, if for the good of the League the president of that body, Nick Young, for a special that it was t-ni'jnt. Mr. By me says he The only excuse tbat I cnn make for this poor dis­ carriage by Mnnager Powers iu behalf of the team. will insist upon a strict compliance with the letter of play of judiinifiit on th» part of Mr. Valentine is that MEADVILI.E, Pa., Aug. 20. William Lay ton, of tolerated as a release of a player trom one club to hn- hesitate to admit that the percentage system is It is a boy and weighs four (CPU pounds. FIRST BASE. other. This choull be carefully worded and carefully the law, neither more uur less. he ia an old bull player himself and that ho lun prob­ Bradford, Pa., and Ed Ryan, of Detroit, fought six the most equitable and best for all interests in The date for the Association special meeting wilt ably, during his career as a player, beeu hit by a rounds with tight glovep, Marquis of Qucensbprry stated in the contracts. ball DES MOINES' DANDIES.; the long run. probably be changed from Sept. 3 to Sept. 5, as a matter in a similar manner to Mr. G.ire, and that "through rulrj, n*Hf this city last niglit for a purse of §100. A COUNCIL MEETING. of accommodation, the 3d falling upon Saturday. That good, hard experience, he knows that in ten or fifteen The battle was witneaaed by about 100 sporting men, "I The Team Doing: Well Abroad New Play­ wrote an unofficial letter to President Young be­ HASTINGS HAPPENINGS. is not only a busy day for all tho Eastern clubs, but minutes a playt-r should feel no effects from such a and WUB bitterly contested. Tho purse \\aa awauled fore the Asbury Park meeting, but have heard nothing unfinished business might entail a lay-over in New blow, and bu iu aa good condition lo finish the gtuno to Ryan. although many considered the mill a draw. ers Purchased, Etc. from him yet. The council of tha Brotherhood represen­ Pitcher Nlcholsou's Unique Feat Swell- York over Sunday. Tho percentage question is cer­ as ho wag to start if. This lei him to thiuk that Gore DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 16. Editor SPORTING tatives from each chapter will meet at Etirlo'a Hotel, tainly gaining ground daily, aud there is now a strong might go on as other players do. The main object of Bench Challenges Gaudaur. LIFB: There isn't much base ball news here. New York, Aug. 28, when sjme positive action will be Head Home Players Liberal Patrons. probability of its adoption, along with some other very the retirement cf Mr. Gore be must have in some way Special to SPORTING IAVK. Des Moines still occupies second place, but St. taken." HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 15. Editor SPORTING important nipa^ured, the purport of which will be de­ overlooked, as he could have no motive in committing LONDON, "Bug., Aug. 20. The latest mail from Sid­ Paul is moat unpleasantly close. It has been LIFE: Since my last letter Hastings has met veloped In due time. The advocates of percentage, thiti outrage on the New York Club. Mr. Valentine ney, PARTISAN REPORTERS' BLUNDERS. however, should not damage their chances by over- wan there only us the representative of the League, N. S. \V., brings a challenge from J. Deeblo, the mining ?o much up North that few games were "Goldsby's Golden Giants," of Topeka, in three principal backer of oarsman Bvach, offering to hack interesting games. Nicholson, by his superior confideucp, but keep the main point steadily in view. aud hit* duty waa t-j decide ail tho points of play, and the chanipiou against Jack Unudauron tho Paramatta played the past week. Instances Showing How L,arge a Share of Aud right here it may be aq well to correct according to the rules he was to bo the only judge in pitching, won the first and last games of the chaniDionship course fur £500 a aide or upwards. Tho The shut out of De9 Moines by St. Paul is Umpire Troubles Cau be Laid at Their an important error inio which the percent­ the matter of changing any of the players during the present series. The clwllerigt; was at once cahinl to Mr. St. John, backer of worthy of mention. Ilutohinaon occupied the Boor. record of winning two age advocates have fallen. Mr. Phelpg, we believe, pro^rws of tho game, llie judgment was rendered, the AnuTtcau, aud a re^Iy iu boiug anxiously waited games from Topeka by one pitcher in a single some lime ago thought he discovered that last winter an! the New York C:ub would not abide by his duci- box for our boys, but didn't have his pitching The cowardly attack last week by the Boston the for. garments series has never before been accomplished by committee appointed to revise the constitution cision und forfeited the game. on for he wa? hit f.>r nine singles and gave hoodlums and the Boston papers upon League accidentally omitted the section making a two-thirds Now these '-three wts-* men from the Bust" have three bases on bslle, but he struck out six. Veach is any pitcher in tho Went or u League until the record vote necessary to change tlio constitution St. Lonis Club News, ag'tin playing good ball after hn rest. Umpire Jerry Sullivan and the troubles which made by Nicholsou la-tt week. Nicholson is the iu any re­ met together. Lone of whom saw the game, aud tukeu Special to SPORTING LIFE. followed champion light-weight pitcher of the Western League. spect in their report. Were this true five votes in­ tho testimony of interested parties, and over-iido the Kennedy pitched a nice game at La Cropse yester­ in tie wake of Ted Sullivan, of the As­ stead of six would be suffi:Ieut to carry the percentage decision of Umpire Valentine, who waa tliore aud saw ST. Loins, Mo., Aug. 20. Sylvester, the general day and La Crosse wails that if he had pitched as good sociation, brought into striking prominence one He is tl)o smallest pitcher in the League, but he knocks them alt out. system. But Mr. Phelps is mistaken. By request, Prt-si- all and knows perfectly well that it waa one of the ntiliiy mat) of the Browns, was released last night by a game for them he never would have been released. of the gravest obstacles to a proper solution of dent Wikoff has made an examination of the original many tricks uf ball plajcrs to make a change of play- President Y-m der Ahe. Sylvester will expeiiencti no I)es Moines has at last secured two good moo. Certain players in tlie Hastings team have been lion­ the vexatious umpire question, viz., the partisan ized entirely too much for the written draft of tho revised constitution signed by era during tho progress of the game for which rules trtmble in securiuc; another engagement. The Browns Daw Force, who l^d the short stops in the League good of the club, and all the club presidents, and has found th«t the two- were provided, aud will bo trtkeii tu California thia winter by Geo. Muu- in 188C with a fielding average of .90S, an J this year base ball reporter. Ted Sullivan did well in the the playern themselves. It certainly IIAH proved di-iaa- tho umpiro was there to enforce tioud in the case of Wehrle, whose effectiveness aa a thirds section was not omitted. Therefore the percen­ them to the l*eet of his judgment. What will be tho on for Mr. Yonder Ahe. JOE PRITCIIABD. leads the Southern League in batting and fielding, International League and entered the Associa­ tage adv catcs may at well make up tht-ir minds that romilt of this outrageous decision? WHS playing with Memphis, but haa been secured by tion with bright prospects. Unfortunately for pitcher l>a% been on the decline for sumo time. It causes indiffert-nt playing by a team, when two or th«y will nct'd six club voU-s to carry tlieir deservedly At auy time that the captain, of a club wants to Changes up tlxc State. Des Moiuee, and will probably play at short. Force ia himself he was assigned to begin at Baltimore, popular and righteous measure through, and bend nil change a nrm one of his players feigns sickness or Special to SPORTING LIFE. a veteran in base ball and yreat work is looked for. three memlsave one, that weeks, within 100 miles of this city; the Spider not It is hard Co determine just how the Cincinnati Club his appearance. The first close decision was the mouths' existence for Hastings in the Western League. of attendance, but in that respect one of the The Boston Club's Late Oiler. to weigh ever 119 pounds, while Murphy agrees to will treat the percentage m*Uer. It is to the interest signal llohrer did some great work at short the past week for jeers and howls of disapproval. More for Hastings. Doc. most important, if not tho most there is still The Boston Club's offer to its players of $2,500 scale at 11 ti pounds. of the Cincinnati Club to retain the guarantee plan. rattles and unsatisfactory games. And this much "i to be desired. The six clubs aro most and the proceeds of a benefit provided they win think it Is the only true and real way of conducting was repeated in Philadelphia for the same reason. Umpired Valentine Tired. tho business," said President Stern the other day. "I A BRIEF STORM. evenly matched, the games are close and excit­ the pennant would have come with belter grace am of the opinion that if a city cannot support its own Worse umpires have officiated here and been let off ing, and, although Portland is still in the van, and been more likely to accomplish ita object Special to SPOHTINQ LIFE. easier, but the press bad not had a fair chance to gtta club it has no business in the Association. On the Columbus Threatens to Withdraw From tho winners of the pennant are by no means hai it been earlier in the season, when tho team INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Ane:. 20. Valentine was too other hand, in its deadly work on them. Sullivan couldn't please the Ohio League Because of an Obnoxious ick to umpire yesterd.iv and haw decided to quit work there is such a thing as an emergency decided upon. And yet, with everything had an opportunity to capture tho prizes it ia plhn. I won't eay I will vote for the percentage plan, no matter bow hard he tried and the Philadelphia Umpire. until his broken arm gets better; it is in bad s^apo and neither do I want to go on record aa against it. crowds settled him; he quit. faVOT able for good attendance there is no city not likely to have again this season. However, to not impruvuij. He left for his home in Brooklyn Jerry Sullivan started in at Philadelphia several The Ohio League experienced a row of large- in the League, with the exception of Lovrell, it is just as well that the offer came late, und last uifeht. It is just this way with me: I want to do what it is for the best interests of the Association. weeks on trial and gave as good exhibitions as had sized proportions last week, and was duo to a which is drawing paying houses, and even the would have been better had it never been mado I know that what will benefit the Association will ever been seen here. That was the judgment of THE kick by Columbus over an umpire and President latter place is not doing New York Fails to Get Shaw. SPORTING LIFE, backed by the opinion of Messrs. as well as it should at all, alike for the credit of tho directory und for the benefit the Cincinnati Ciub, and I see that it is im­ Voegele's refusal to entertain a protest. Tho with a population of nearly 75,000 people to good of tho team, which haa been already Millloiently Special to SPORTING LIFE. perative to the welfare of the other clubs to have the Reach, Rogers, Wrlght and all the spectators. He was accordingly appointed and all went well until he Columbus Club was to play at Sau-iusky last draw from. The reasons for this arc many and demoralized by offers of record prize?, injudicic'ns Uni­ WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 20. The negatiations of percentage plan, and that is why I may vote for it. tary und unreasonable condemnation. Iu fact, all tho New I do uot think it just or equitable. I can not see what reached Detroit, where alas! so many, many umpires Monday and appeared on the ground, but Man­ various, differing in each city, und it would take too York Club for the release of pitcher Fred come to grief and where even Dotscher was goaded to much such offers ought to bo deprecated for their effect ujxm Shaw, of tho Wiujlihigton*, have come to un ,endt and right the other clubs have to my receipts. However, I ager Gifford refused to play under George Bell, valuable space to outline them even; suffice it to tho players of other less fortunately situated and poorer How York will n,»t get the left-hand wizard. * have LO petty quarrels to stand in my way, and if I the point of resignation. Jmt at that time Detroit an obnoxious umpire. Gifford offered to let one say, that it is not because i>aso tall is played had been going down hill, and Sullivan got a "roast." out in New England, far from it, and club*. Tho Boston and all other players arc hand­ think the percentage system the beat for the Associa­ of the Sandusky Club umpire the game, but this 3888 somely paid to uso their beat efforts to <* in for their Bamie Releases Kuouff. tion I will gertainly vote for it. I do not know what From that time to Uiis he has had mote or less trouble will undoubtedly eoo anoth*;r,nnd perh.tps B'.ill stronger, in every city ho visited, until matters culminated ia was refused, and Bell gave the game to the San- League iu existence iu ihe smaller cities of tha clubs, ar,d tho offering of extra inducements is simply Special to SrouriNC LIFE. coui>e 1 will pursue now, and will not until I meet the ';OId culcula/ed to lead to a system of indirect oxtortion and other members and talk the matter over." Boston. On Saturday the home club won, but the con­ duskys by a score of 9 to 0. These facts were tele­ Bay State.1' As usual, tho Now England Loa^uo has BALTIMOBE, Aug. 20. Pitcher Ed Knouff ho* been test was uncomfortably close, aad the papers next day graphed to the trustees of tho club and they resolved developed eome strong playere, who will undoubtedly consequent shirking v,'b large sala­ deuce's exponcnco tn 1884 and 1&'^5 proves that. LONDON, Aug. 20. John Palgrave Siinpaon, the em­ Club at tbifl time when the club had a chance for the inent author and playwright, is dead. liceman, escorted him to the drees ing-room. As it was, take the club in the event of withdrawal. Probably ries, and the larger leagues »ro mainly responsible for pennant, as his captaincy, batting, base-running and a number of stones were thrown by small boys, one of they forgot all about such a little matter In their ex­ this, A club like Uaverhill, for instance, ha? a good A IjlltJe league Goes tip. general playing ability will be sadly missed by the which struck Sullivan in the head. Three officers citement. Happily the matter was amicably arranged. team, tho men composing it getting, perhaps, S125 on LITTLK HOCK, Aug. 1C. Editor SronriNO LTTE: The A Ball Player in Trouhte. club. Koefe Is alao not very well. By the way, finally escorted Mr. Sullivan to the carriage of some Fi evident Voegele and Messrs. Gus. Cohen and Jas. tho average. They play good ball and diaw large Little Rock Babe liall Club has (H*Uin tad and the NEW YOUK, Aug. 20. David Orr,fm;ba.wman of tho now, hasn't the New York Club had propor­ of his New York friends, and he was rapidly driven to Gifford had a consultation on Tuesday, the upshot of audiences, tho mou b'jcorno favoTites and the ordinuy Southwestern league haa gone up. Tliolittlo Bocks Metropolitan Buse Ball Club, was held in the Yorfcvillo tionately more ill-luck than any other club In the a place of safety. On top of thia he received a ter- which waa the transfer of Umpire Bell to another crank believes that no otiier eet of men can do as well. di-bao'tcd MonJay night ftn.l niwt of the Court yesterday to answer a cbargo of assault preferred League? Think of Gore's long illness in the spring, ilfic onslaught from tbe papers the next morning. city. He will still be a League umpire, however. At the close of the season, however, if not before, as­ playtrs have left the city, Th* Little by a law clerk named Curtis Tumor, of 359 Tust Sixty- Micky Welch's disability, Dorgan's lameness, aui ac­ Tuesday Boston was beaten again. This time tho mob did Manager Gifford is to prove certain charges against tute managers, on tho lookout for nnnr mate­ Itock Club has neon ac<*nwl of "Iiipi")diomm;<" ctd ninlh street. A Mrp. lloimul livea nt 241 ».st One- cidents to various players from time to time, together Sullivan no bodily harm, but nevertheless abused him Bell before he is removed. Tho charges are ibat Bell rial, have already made those men offers to liar* I'e-.'U pltuirg nrsomlxc of Ute. On l«ft PalimHy Bundled «n(J Twelfth street, anUOrr boards there. He with tho handicap in tho pitcher's box owing to shamefully verbally and the papers mailed into him has signified his intention several times to "roast*' which 5125 a month seems tut a trifle, and thoy pl«j>dii gsiat- »i!h tbe llot H prints and w«o de- Id uot with hi* club been uso lib has a lame hind.* Welch's condition and a catalogue of uncontrollable again. And yet iu both games" the Bostons were Columbus. The chances are that Boll will not bo re­ as a result hut few, if any, of tbe old ieutiVt »y a FCUIO vf 21 to 8, »nd th» dircrvr f ned them Curtis said h* caHod on Mrs. H«iui$el on Aug. 1G to and unavoidable misfortunes is made amply sufficient clearly outplayed. Indeed, one paper, the Globe, with moved. All's well that ends well. team can IMS retained, and tho base ball interest has to «arh 810Hnd'i:trui«.a.-d tb«;o. lio llot &;r;-igij Club serve a lego! document and iit\r\ considerable dilficulty to account fur the lofr? of tbe pennant, should it be lost a little decency, reluctantly admitted Tuesday that he awakened all anow. If the munygor s-'K-cted for w«ll nUo riUUntf. TUo K« rt Smit'i Hub aluu- Jn guiding aduiitiaiico. Mrh*a ho got ia Orr promptly after all. Should tho team succeed in getting to the "Sullivan'« umpiring did nut rob Boston of the game, Dan Sullivan is on« of the very best umpires, and is the ru<»iiijK jour in lucky, lor luck has inucli to do malim BIM! will ton'.'.'iue ti play exhibition truck him i& tha mouth, LuccUug ono of bU heib top, iu spite ci all, tho credit will be *U the greater. but that it waa lott by tbe inability of tbe home team verjr popular with Northwestern League 1'Uivcr*. with H, Uo umy iucc«*ii in gettiag toge'.Uer a new for tho laetof tl'O ie?auo. THE LIFE. .Aug. 24.

streets available for private effective work and the excellent Philadelphia...... 02000001 0 3 INDI'N'P'L'S.AB.H.B. p. A.EI DETROIT. AB.R.B. p. A. I born, Clark and Wells AUG. 15. Bufflnton's it is believed that the public will have he received won another game for the Phil- New York...... 1 0010000 0 2 Brown, cf.... 5 0 0 3 0 o!Rlch'rd'n,2b5 0 0 631 FROM CHICAGO. equipages, support facilities for visiting tho grounds in a comfort­ scored their only run on O'Brien's Earned runs Philadelphia-2, New York 1. Two- Seery, If...... 52111 olBroutneVb 6 0 1 17 01 ample lies. The vuitors able manuer. These locations are under considera­ BASEJBALL. double and Mack's sacrifice. The Phillies scored five base hit Dorgan. Struck out Clements 3, Gore, Glasscock.ss. 5 1 3 1 3 1 Rowe.ss...... 6 0 2 170 Three Oreat Games-The Splendid Work of tion, and leases under v«.-ry favorable conditions have In the third oa singles by Clements, Wood aud An­ Deaaley, GillcepieS. Stolon bases Fogarty, Farrar. Deuny, 3I>... 502 4 3 I'rhompson.rf 5 02001 Both Teams in the Detroit-Chicago Series 30..., 4 0 2 131 been "tiered the nmuaeeuu'nt. There is a little delay drews, Fogarty's four-bagger, Sl'.ilvey's single, a bad Double plays Ward, Dorgau. First on error-i^ jbomberg.lb 5 0 2 14 0 0! White. o|Tnitchell, If 4 I 1 1 0 0 Other Diamond News From, the Lake ia the negotiations,caused by a proposition to organize NATIONAL LEAGUE. throw by O'Brien and an out. In the fourth they got Philadelphia 2, New York 3. First on balls Fo­ Bdrsett, 2b... 4 0015 THE garty, Deasley, O'Ronrke. Hit by pitcher Dorgan. Johnson, rf.. 4 0 0 1 0 OlHaulon.cf.... 4 0 1 2 00 City. a National Lacrosao League, and to have ibeao one more on Irwin's triple and Clement's single. Score: The cap­ Pawed ball Clements. Umpire Sullivan. Myers, c...... 4 1 1 6 2 flJBeunett, C...4 0 2 310- CHICAGO, Aug. 17. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: grout.(h also adapted to this frame. Games to be Flayed. WASH. AB.R. B. P. A.E PHILA. AU.R.B. P. A.E ia fixed at 850,000, but it is not ex­ 1 1 1 10 BOSTON va. WASHINGTON AT WORCESTER Aua. 17. Sbreve, p..... 4 0 1 0 7 liConway,p.... 4 0 0 041 without question been ital stock Aug. 22,53, 24, Hasten vs. Chicago at Boston. Carroll.lf..... 4 0 1 2 1 0 Wood, if...... 4 The past four days have more t'ian 50 per cent/of the sub­ Andrews, cf. 4 1 1 2 00 This wag the play-off of a postponed game and was Total...... 41 4 FO 30 213) Total...... 40 1H 30 18 5 pected that " 22, 23, 24, Washington vs. Uetroitat Washington. Ilinrs, cf..... 4 0 1 2 0 0 more repleto with interest to lovers of tho will be called. It is intended to m*k« o! Fognrty, rf.. 4 1 3 2 00 contested at Worcester, the home of Manager Gaffney» Indianapolis...... 100000000 3 4 scriptions " 22, 23, 24, Ntw York vs. Pittslmrg at New York. Daily, rf...... 40110 National game in this city than has any other Side Base B,ill and Lacrosse Park the model 9 1 1 llnlvey, 3b.. 4 1 1 1 11 by consent. Over 5,000 people attended. Gilrnore Detroit...... 010000000 0 1 the North " 22, 23, 24, Philadelphia vs. Indianapolis at Phila. O'Brien, Ib.. 4 1 2 or expense will he ? pa rod to secure p. 4 (I 1 090 pitched a brilliant gamo, but was wild at times.. Two Earned runs Ifcdiauapolis 3, Detroit 1. Two-base period of the present season. Detroit came down one, a: d no pains ' 23, 26. 27, N«w York vn. Chicago at New York. Myers, 2b.... 4 0 2 2 3 0 ! Biiffinton, the desired result. Ample capital is behind the pro- 40143 O'Farmr. Ib... 4 0 2 13 00 of the Boetous' runs were due to bases on balls. Bur­ hits Benuett, Rowe. Double plays Glaesoock, upon us last Saturday tor wbat has proved the " 25, 20, 27, Philadelphia vs. Pelroit at Pliila. Mack, c...... and the whole matter i« in c'>argj of a gentle­ SB...... 4 0 1 4 4 1 Iiwiu, ss...... 4 1 1 250 dock and HurniiDg were weak at the bat, striking out Shomberg; Richardson, Brouthers. First en bitlls the Chi­ jeuto.r.it " 25, 20, 27, B*ton vs. PlttBbnrK nt Boston. Dealy, grandest series of games played upon foututors of the CMc^go 301 0 20 Clements, c. 3 1 2 6 30 three aud two times respectively. Wise, Nasb, Jlor- Shomberg 2, Myers, Thompson, Brouthers, White 2. man wbi3 was ono of the " 25, 20, 27, \\ aihinglou vs. Indiauapolia at Wash. Douuellj,3b. cago grounds for many a long day. In team prominent in organizing it Gilmore, p... 30003 0 Bastiai!, 21).. 300 1 20 rill, Hines and Myers wielded tbe ash with good effect. Hanlou, Beunett. First on errors Indianapolis 4, Club, and one of the most work, ia brilliancy of fielding, in wonderful a successful ban's. Tile Record. Total...... 34 1 10 24172J Total...... 31 81227 21 1 Kelly made the worst error and best play of the game, Detroit 2. Struck out Deony, Bassett, Bowe, Bennett, upon the former a muff of a simple fly falling directly into Conway 2, Twitchell, Passed balls Myere 2. Umpire spurts of batting, in base-running, in splendid Inasmuch as no base ball of^snizatiou now under The past week has been the most notable in Washington...... 0 0000000 1 1 the protection of tho National A<*reem£Zt- couM estab­ Philadelphia...... 00610000 x 6 his hands; the latter a marvelous catch of alow hit Healey. pitching, in individual and collective play­ the history of this or any other season's League line ball, after a long run, taken from the grass a few BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON AT BOSTON ADO. 19. Tho lish a ti-am and grounds in ^this city witiio^t- the ing, the work of these two tennis was something Chi­ every clnb having at some time above the ground, and probably preventing a Washiugtous failed to fathom the curves of Madden, consent of I'ru&ident A. G. SpiihHng and the race, nearly inches hut faintly outline, however tie iu the score. Doescher reappeared as umpire. Score: gettiug but four scattering hit! and no runs until the which my pen could cago League Club, and as itis quite natural to presume during the week changed positions. Chicago consent to such an BOSTON. AB.R.D. P. A.E| WASHINU'N AB. R. B. P. A. f. ninth inning, when they pounced upon his delivery greatly inspired. Eeaeh game was a battle of that the Chicago Club would inner tied the leader, Detroit, Monday, and had a cement as thut above outlined, it is difficult to 1, I'hiladelpbia 1. Struck Hormmgjr., 50040 1 Carroll, If... 512 1 10 for four singles, a three-baser ami a home ruu, netting the giants from first to last, and in attempting arntu chance t/) go ahead, but failed. The Bostons First on errors Washington undcrstaud jiwl how the projected scheme for aa Asso­ Gilmore, Andrew*, Fo- Buidock,2b. 5 0 0 3 1 OlGllmore, p... 5 0 0 096 five earnt d ruus. Joe Horaung tried to "lay oft" after to give just credit to those of the players who most de­ and for a )ut Hines, Daily, Donnelly, ciation ground* in this city could he carried out, unlosa vacated third place for New York, gurty, Biistinn. Pasaad ball Mack. Wild pitch Wise. ss...... 52413 3 Uinea, cf...... 4 02101 the thiid inniug, claiming lameness, but Doeschor serve it one is puzzled where to begin. With but little meantime l;Daily,rf...... 4001 00 ordered Hornung to the fiwld, and he played out tho safely eay that of the the Association should withdraw from the day went down to fifth, Philadelphia Buttinton. Umpire Crane. Ktlly. rf...... 52110 hesitation, however, I think I can and 2 1 2 1,0'Biien. Ib.. 4 1 1 10 00 with, limping gait, making thereafter a singlo participated in the three protection of thy National Agreement, coming up with a rush to a tie with New York BOSTON vs. NEW YORK AT BOSTON Ara. 15. New Nash. 3b...... 4 1 game twenty or more players who and the Morrill, Ib... 4 0 3 10 0 0 Mack, c...... 412 9 42 antl a home rnu, the hitter winning the game, as it nobler work than did John CUrksrm. openly d.'claro war upon Spaldiug position, and but for Friday's victory York completely outplayed the home ti-aun, and right- games,nouedid the clubi of for third Jobnstoo.cf.. 41311 Oj Myers, 2b... 411 2 20 proved. Score: Saturday, he give such an exhibi­ League. It is hardly likely that *"nlly won the game. In the third inning for New Starting in upon wuuld attempt tuch a thiu,', how­ Now York would have been forced to the lowest O'Rourke, c. 4 0 1 6 4 41 Dtalyt ss...... 410 0 23 BOSTON. AB.R. R. P. A.W WASH. A.B.B..B. P.A.I of pitching skill as I have never before wit­ that or^anizutiou 'urk, Connor's laso on balls, Wbeelock's muff of tion Detroit, with the wealthy and position she has yet occupied filth place. These Stemmyer, p4 0 1 0 7 1 Doniielly, 3b 4 0 2 010 Horuung.lf.. 61221 0 Carroll, if..... 612 3 00 Not only did he show himself roaster of the ever, uulcsd perhap* twing's fly and O'Roiirke'seinjiIt gave aruu. Boston nessed. Stearns at its back, should, and every of 1811 Total...... 3"8 510 2419 12 Wise, ss...... 610 0 42 Uines, cf..... 512 5 00 from tho pitcher's standpoint, but without ex- nergetic youug Fred five clubs are now all in the race, tied tlio score in the sixth by Richardson's fumble Total...... 4U61527 ball the Lca^uu to restore the per­ Stom- 20300010 x 6 Kelly, rf...... 5 1 1 0 0 0 Bally, rf...... 5 0 3 100 it maybe said that if it^is possible for one upon tho rt'lut6 scored on Koefu's single, the out Hornung 2, Burdock 3. Nash, O'Rourke, Stem- Total...... 38812271612 Total...... 43 614271512 systematic study, with the bitting peculiarities of FROM BALTIMORE. last place. These three clubs are no longer in the he was won­ inning run being made with no man out. Score: myer 2, Gilmore, O'Brieu, Dealy. Umpire Doescher. Best, n ...... 0 2100003 2 8 every Detroit batMuan who faced him, The Team Undaunted l*y Recent III laiclc race for the pennant, but their every game P. A.E. NEW YORK. All. u. E. P. A.E 3, Chicago 2, one 00000000 6 6 derfully effective. BOSTON. AU. R. D. NOTE. At Pittaburg Pittsburg Wai-ltington...... Jumped counts, and we now have the spectacle of even Hoinung.lf.. 4 0 I 1 0 0 Gore, cf...... 4 0 0 321 inuiug Rain. Earned ruus Boston 4, Washiugttin 5. Two-biee I do not think either, that I ever saw him bril­ Davis' Successor Why Jimmy Say the tail-cnders' play affecting the standing of Kelly. 2b...... 4 0 1 2 7 2 Tiernau, If... 4 0 1 1 00 hits Morrill, Myers. Three-base hit Myers. Home liant as his record has been cov*-r bis position in Jack Hayen Signed, Etc. Games riayed Thursday, Aug. 18. down and stopped leaders from day to day. Itis truly a magnifi­ NH(h,3b...... 40201 2j WaiU.s*...... 400 0 30 runs Hornung, Hiues. First on halls Nash, Morrill, fuch splendid form. HH pulled BALTIMOUR, Aug. lit. Editor SPORTING LIPIK Morrill, Ib... 4 0 0 9 0 O'Connor.lb... 4 2 3 900 PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK AT PHILADELPHIA Burdock, Carroll, Hines, Daily. Hit by pitcher- balls from the bat that ninny u man upon the lines The Orioles are on their trip minus the services cent, uncertain race, in which no position can 402 7 30 was too ill to play aud Gegrge was on errors Wise, Nash, Daily, O'Brien, of the diamond would have hestUte-1 before, and Jolmstou.cf.. 41110 IJEwing, c...... AUG. 18. Koefe Maiden. First and Fulmcr, who had his be safely assumed or assured for more than a Wise.ss...... 4 0 I 4 0 3l O'Bourkc,3b4 0 0 400 put iu the box for New York. He. gave six meu their O'Day, Doaly. Struck out Nash. Moriill, Johuston, with the bat in his hands be WHS a tower of strength of Davis, suspended, day or two. The record below U up to Friday, Wheelo'k, rf 3 0 1 1 0 2 Dorgan, if... 4 0 0 000 base on balls, had a wild pitch and hit one man with a Mines, O'Brien, Gilligan, Passed halls Tate, Gillfgau. to his tenm. lie went in again Monday arid pilchod hand so seriously injured in i?c\v York by a foul Au^upt 19, inclusive: O'Bourke, c. 3 1 I 6 5 o!nicliar'n,2b. 4 1 1 3 43 pitched hall in Hie first three innings. After that he Wild pitches O'Day 3. Umpire Doetcher. another winning game, making almost as brilliant a bull as to iiiiiku his appearance again this season " tanmj er, p 3 0 1 0 45 Keefe, p...... 4 0 J 0 42 settled down to business aud pitched a fair game. The record us upon the Saturday before. On Tuesday doubtful. Nevertheless it is expected the olub Total...... 33 2 9~*2417"IB Total...... : 36 3 8 27 1G G Phillies had secured six run*, however, before he be­ morning it wrs announced that Baldwin and Dig and he untried. It was Chicago...... 7 9 8 9 8 2 7 50 .688 Both Guuntug and Brown did brilliant work behind CLEVELAND. Aug. 20. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: commit him. "Don't you think John has done his to but ono catcher, Connor; Kelly, Morrill. First on balls Wise, Whee- true in another eea?on wben the great Dvtruit ...... G 10 G 8 7 62 .Gil lock, Connor 2, liichardson. Hit by pitcher Gore, tbe bat, the throwing to bases of the latter hoiug a The Cleveland team is homo and has pluyed share already?" he replied. "I certainly do, and I have even more 5 3 1 2 1 7 7 26 .305 "irston errors lIbila.Mi>hia...... 4 6 11 7 8 8 48 !645 Horuung, Kelly, Johnston, Wheelock, Tiernan, Rich- Wood,If...... 5 1 1 4 0 OGore, cf...... 4 0 2 4 1 0 niny let him ito so.*' reliable catcher and one of the 6 4 36 .428 0 1 the team ia a better one than it was when it de­ He knew how potent ville with its most Pilt>bnig...... 6 0 2 9 4 irdwu, Kevfe. Wild pitch Stemmyor. Umpire Andrews, cf. 5 1 2 2 0 0 Tiernau, If... 4 1 1 2 Well, John did volunteer. of Chicago Washington...... 2 6 4 3 6 3 8 32 .4)0 Fogarty, rf.. 5 2 3 1 0 OJ Ward. Fa...... 4013 2 0 parted. Its trip work shows that. It is, in was his presence in the box against Detroit, aud, heaviest batters disabled. It is true jullivan. of their INDIANAPOLIS vs PiTrsntrRo AT INDIANAPOLIS Airo. Mnlvey, 3b._ 5 2 2 3 0 o'o'Hourke.Sh 3 0 1 4 2 1 plain English, exuspernting to see a team which throwing aside all thoughts of self-interrst, hestepiwd more than all, who lost a large portion Total lost...... 38 35 33 59 39 40 48!48 340 15. Morris wai bit hard but not safely, as eleven Maul, p...... 63406 olGillespie, If. 4 010 1 0 is able to play good ball lie down and let an­ into tho l>ox on Tuesday ior his third successive gtiino tried material. It is true of Detroit with its 0 0 Dorgau.lb... 4 1 2 6 0 0 aguiuat what has proved the most stubborn lot of op­ chancesmiiLcs fi> r hisuia onttieldon nit) lu show.nuuw. LtfituerJJVIIBVI pitchedpiiuntru firmlyiiimijr Farrar, Ib... 5 1 0 7 other team tread upon it. That's what the hospital of disabled players. It is strikingly Gainea Played Saturday, Aug. 13. Sfc'id his team would huvo won, but for a fatal error by Irwiu, ss..... 504 1 Ilicliar'li,2b. 4003 2 0 ponents Chicago has yet gone against. Clarkson*n of 5 1 Clevelands do when they meet the Browns. series was generous, true of what is believed to be tlie greatest WASHINGTON AT PHILA­ lombcrg in the fifth inuing. Score: Fer|!Uiou,2b5 122 Brown, c...... 4005 course throughout the entire PHILADELPHIA vs. Gunning, c.. 6 0 3 7 2 1 George, p..... 4 0 0 0 61 Every man seems to weaken, and wo all know manly, patriotic aud wholly uiMelfidl), and has resulted them all, tho Phillies, who, when disabled tho AUG. 13. Tho Pbillies celebrated IN,'U'N I' I/ti. AU.R.n. P. A.F P1TTS11URQ. An R. B. P. A.E DELPHIA Ullas«cock,6H. 400 2 30 Carroll, c.... 414 1 11 Total...... 45 ll 21 27 15 3 Total..... 35 2 8 27 19 4 what that means in ball playing. On Monday in making him a warmer favorite lhau ever with most, are nerved to grcitcr efforts and inora in this city. their return from their successful Western trip S«ery, If...... 4001 0 0 Coleman, cf. 4 0 2 Philadelphia...... 41102000 3 H Crowell pitched well far a few innings, got rag­ lovers of tbe game complete success. Instances might be multi­ For tbe work ofGetzeiu and- Grober In behalf of with an exceedingly creditable victory over the Dt'Uny,3b.... 411 2 3 0~ ,...^....,,Kuehne, uas...^... 401- « . New York...... 0 10001000 2 ged support and quit. On Tuesday Morrison plied of how fortune's disl'avor, or ill luck, only Shomberg.lb 4 2 3 9 0. _1 __..Dalrjmple.lfi _..--,- 4 0 0 Earned runs Philadelphia 3. New York 1. Two- Detroit no one but a rank partisan could have words Washington Club. Both clubs playod a mag- used curves over which ho had no control, and Getzeiu is incites to greater and superior effort in our great Bassctt, 2b... 4 0 2 1 31~ ' 'Barkley, -.Ib. 4. 0- 2. 12 base hit* Maul, Gunning, Dorgau. Stolen bases other than of heartiest commendation. clubs nifidcnt game in the field,but the Phillics' strong­ to put the balls over tho plate the to Detroit what Clarkson is to Chicago, and I am fr<*e te'unia to counteract ifc eftVcut. Duly tbe inferior Motlett.rf.... 4010 0 0 Smith, lib.... 3001 Andrews, Fogaity,Gunuiug,Gore, Ward. First on balls when he had aio discouraged by such circumstances and whiniugly hold was at the bat, tho lightning Whitney Meyors, cf... 301 0 10 Fields, rf..... 311 5 Andrews, Fognrty 2, Maul 3, Irwin, H'erguson, Gun­ Browns hit 'em hard, and on Wednesday Hugh to admit that Giuber showed himself in Monday's Bullintou was Again be superior aa a pitcher to buth Baldwin and succumb to other tennis a;id call on heaven and earth beiiiR hit strong and freely. Hackett, c.... 3 0 0 9 11_ _ Whitney,3D...... _. - ,_.. 3201__ - _ - ning, Ward. Struck out Wood 2, Farrar 2, Irwin, been dallied with for a game to box for tho Philliea, add tho score hhows Daily's slows would have Vim Haltren, so far iw one is able to judge from any- ' to witueaa thmr crippled condition. Such excuses will" Vluceil iu the Leitner, p... 3_0_0 0 10 0 Morris, p...... 3 0 0 0 0 George, Tiernan, Ward, Gillespie 2, Dorgan. Hit by getting but few hits. But his task. Five actual hits uml , ___ victory, while Cleveland was these pitchers have yet done. Not only is ho far not be made for tho Uultimore teum. Playeri lik» how well he performed Total...... 33 3 8 24 21 3 Total...... ^410^7 11 1 pitcher Wood, O'llourko. Passed ball Brown. pitched tho two tiling a bnse on lialli \*aa the hrst the Seuaturs could do with miu prevented the gume. King more self possessed and effective iu the box thnu Vim, Burns, Puicell, Greenwood and others, are not (nsily Indianapolis...... 00010010 1 3 Wild pitches Maul 1, George 1. Umpire Sullivan. guinea here, being relieved after a grip had been ae- dispirited, uud rise t-> muergfin-ios as occasion de- his Tauious drop, lie was Kiveu splendid support gen­ x 4 PiTTBfli'Ba vs. CHICAGO AT I'ITTSIIUBU AUG. 18. hut he is every bit as good a genornl player, in the "illsburg...... 00102010 (uircd on the sfcond. And there was 110 lot-up in his bases. Ho pitched a muuds. The oiure difficult tho job tho greater the en­ erally. Smi Ciane, Iho uoll-kuown second baseuian, 3. PHtsburg 1. Two-base The visitors could do nothing with Mot'orraick, only field, with the bat, aud between he did fairly well. Earned runs Indianapolis Hi><-ert. Boyle caught his fortieth and forly-iirat cou- us, aud lefta wouderfully good im- ergy it will inepiru. ISejide.-;, Baltimore haa plenty of nmdo his debut as au umpiri', HriW Carroll. Three-base hit Hassett. getting three clean singles and two bases on balls, Bunh- tine game against ho cAmo to bat with a hits Ktiebue, t-ecutive game as cleanly us OIKS could wish, and in this city. talent to cairy it through. St. Louis had but one i-egu- Dnity wits presented when run Penny. Double plays Glasscock, Unbolt. while six men struck out. Baldwin, although hit hard, right. Tho prt^eion medal by local friends. Score: Homo oug cuuto with his team aud playod Two other men who deserve special mention for lar catcher to full buck upju,lhe Orioles have Trott htaiititul Shomberi:; Hackett, Glasscock, Kuehue, Barkley; kopt the hits scattered. Daly s passed ball ou Kuehue's men on the trip. Tho crowd B. P. A.EI WASH. AB.R. B. P. A. E Browns only bail nine to their work and their effectiveness in aud D;iuiels. Sommor is as good a third baat>mau af PHII.A. AB.R. First on balld Motft-tt, Shomberg, fourth strike iu the sixth inuiug lost the game, as their devotion Oji'arroll, If.... 400 8 00 Carroll, Barkley. gets on hotter terms with Latham and likes him very Bennett and Flint. Benuett per­ Baltimore over had, and his outfield position can bo Wood, If...... 62220 OB errors Pittsburg 1. Struck out Kuehne got third on Dalryrople's single and scored ou their positions are 0 0 Whilney, p.. 4 0 0 020 Myers. First much. His antics were as funny as ever, and he haa more brilliantly than he did lu lairly well nlledi ttojiut stand by and lo.jk on, and Andrews, cf.. 5 0 0 3 2, Hartley, Smith 2. Patted Lalla Daly's muff of a thrown bull at the plate. Dalrymplo's on haps never caught of..... 4013 Morris 3, Dalrymple new war cries. Doctor Bmbong got a reception and if a team can derive confluence you will soo one of tho gt-1 darm.«st tights for second IVpirty, rf.. 4 1 3 0 1 2 Hiues. double aud Barkley's r-ingle earned the last run lu the intelligent these games, 0 Daily, rf...... 401 0 CtirroJl 2. lrmpire Valentine. Tuesday that brought the blood to hia the km wlrdgo that it is as true as steel be­ place you ever witnos-ecl, and if th« Orioles are so un- Miilvey, 3h... 522 0 0 eighth iuuing. Singles by Pfeffer and Williarnton and the stands wel­ from 9 0 O'Brien.lb.. 4 0 1 11 fnco. Kvery one of tho 1,800 people in tbe biit the, Detroit men bbould he chuck full furiuuato as to fall short of eecnuun second base and Sullivan npou third, when Wil­ buseman with all League ciuha cousoniini;. V. liait1 !), rf 4 Cari'oll. First ou erior.- Pittsburg Next season, if all goes well, u but tbe mcra BOSTON vs. NEW YORK AT BOSTON AUG. 13. The 4 0 1 1 0 0 BroutheXlb 4 1 2 10 00 6, by BaMwin. 4. Fussed diKgunt a crowd. liam son came to bat. Three strikes had been called nati H convinced of tho mfrUsof Kippcl, Kyan.cf...... Struck out By McCormick Sunday ground will bo established that cau <>xc«lleut iufMderi. BobU.ns \\on tho name in the first inning when they If.. 4 0 3 3 0 0! Rowe, as ..... 4 1 I 1 10 Wild pitch McCormick. Umpire- suburban upon Ed, who throughout thu gaino se< mod wholly will tVtch them. So it IH of other Sullivan, halls Daly 2.' by one of the lines of railroad in fifteen I'mtuiuly It would. The , ErorpdMn'pe runs on a bit by Hornunp.'a coiij'lH of Anion.lb..... 4 0 0 11 0 u|ThornpX rf. 4 11210 Powers. be, reached unable to guago "I'retz>Ts" delivery. When just Would the investment pay? minutes. As Snjder hay it in tt game. 'That's the way gotten Jrum the n-oultB uf the fi rat of banes oTlball*, a hit by N»Hh and a muff by Kwitig. IMVQer, ab... 4 0 1 1 4 l|White,3h...... 4 1 1 321 vs. DETROIT AT INDIANAPOLIS Ava. as be wa* almost in the act of sending tbe anawur may be INDIANAPOLIS to do it." ** season. IIuw much could Baltimore afford to pay Alter the nrat inniag both pitchers settled down and Wiirmiou,SB 400 1 41 Twitchell, If 4 0 1 1 00 18. In the first inniug, after two men wero out, Shom- ball over the plute again, Gctz stopped and called ihii ADOPTED. Is scarcely a after the ttiird not a Boston man got to Rfcond. Rud- 4 0 0 1 1 1 Haulun.cf.... 4 0 0 0 00 gave Rowo his base, and THE PKRCRNTAGE SYSTEM WILL BE Bennett down the path toward him. Tlie two con­ fur A great third baieman? Wliy ttu-re Burns, 3b.... horg made an error, which throw ur five thuu-aud dollar? bnutn WIXH iu his tost form, no Gothamito making a p.. -i 0 0 0 51 Ilcnuett, c.... 411 5 20 and a single hit gav.' Detioit tht;ce It ia now certain that the Association will adopt the versed for ten couuiHU iu low tunes, Gotzpin the while- n-as.iimble. limit. Two, Clarkson, then two doubles tho invseut but coming hit alter tho fourth Inning, llurdock and Wise, pros- c...... _3J 2 ji 2 J Gftttbtn, p... 3 0 1 1 fi 0 on balls, a hit and an out earned a run percentage system at ltd September uieotiDg. Cincin­ gUuciug toward Sullivan on thiid. Then they Without doubt, when not only Fliut runs. A ba.. 4 0 1 10 0 OlEwing. 3b... 4 113 natrcett, 2b... 4 0 0 1 6 0 White', 3b.... 4 3 3 1 over Von der Ahe and Wikoff. Tlie positive tured It with a single bound, easily putting Sullivan plete 3. Umpire PowtM. that falter lug, half-hearted policy will do now. It is tbe Johmton.cf.. 401 3 0 2 K'l'.oiirke, o. 4 0 1 PiiiLAnF.r.piiiA Johnson, rf.4 0 1 0 00 Twitcholl.lf. 4132 Louiunn is very bitter against Wikoff aud swears out ut the home base. Then tho Dotroitern starteil in PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON AT if the vnto is of a lifetime. EVro than ordinary nktlL Wild-lock, rf* 0 0 2 0 0 Kich'dson,2b 3 0 0 2 teu innings to do it. Fer- Myerfl.C...... 3 01 1 20 Beimett, o... 4037 7 to 1 in his favor. Already there Held. The nature of Bennett and liuly,ein'H little cou- team tbu Sountors, but it required Association presidency to Thi) ono vacant spot occu) led by u player equally Ilaily, c...... 3 0 0 1 2 0 Welch, p...... 3 0 0 0 box, and did very Boyle/p...... 3001 10 Getzein.'p.... 400 event of trouble, offering tho sultatiou dawned upon the spectators and a roar of giuson made his reappeaiauc* in the Of course, he ia ttrong would be worth ten thousand dollars to tho club 4 9 27 14 5 Total...... 34 "2 ~f> 27 14 8 first-class. Audruus and 4 Jirnmie, Willifuus our own Jiinmie. mingled laughs and cheers went up from tho biir Total...... 35 well, and las support was Total...... 33 1 6 2i 12 2~| Total...... 37 71527 it I rather suspect ttiat he in present aud anticipated profits. The writer is not. 30100000 0 4 with the stick, but they with­ comfortably fixed here, hut cruwd. Eortou...... Irwin could do nothing Indiaiupolis.,...... 00000100 0—1 rather than America, which by the above, committed to tho n>tlo and purchase of ...... 0 10100000 : saved the game by their brilliant fielding. leans toward Columbus, There seems to be but one opinion in Chicago, so far New York... out doubt Dt-troit...... 30000103 x—7 manager now covers. and piayen* as a plank iu tbe l>a:-o ball platform, but when Earned mm IHBtu:: 2, New Turk 1. Two-base, latter held a hut liner from Uines'bat in the 1, Detroit 3. Two-base an American as I cau determine concerning the Detroit team, The Earned runs Indiauapolis ball than y»u uro iu Buffalo you must do HS the Buffalo do. hits Uoie, CoBUor. Stuion I as(-» Hornnng, Kelly, tenth inning, although the force of iho ball carried Twitchell, Btnuott, "llOll" FKRGUSOV, THE UTOPEAN. that id that it ia playing hotter aud steadier hits Soery, Denuy, Thompson, that it will go Salfg and purchases bliould I o almlhhe't aud will he In Niish, Joh[l^ton. DouLle plays Stition, Kelly, Mor- him off his feet. In tho seventh inning Andrews hit Twitchell. Doublo plays I wondor why the base ball world has never heard it was when it lout appeared here, and White. Tbroe-baae and formidable aggro- tim*1, but ouo club cannot affonl t<> martyr itself for rill. First on balls Kelly, Nnsh 2, Haclh,,nrn, Ward caught a liner, also bit by Ilines, that seemed good Shomberg; Myors, Glasscock; Benni'tt, of Mr. Kobm V. Fergusun's grand scheme to popular­ Bunt this week a much stronger Glafscock, this season. principle. It must he prohibited by legislation, when >'ir!-t on errors Juhnslon, Kwing, Welch 2, Gore. for ttreo bates. Wood, Fogarty, Mulvey, Myers and Itichaidson; Bejmett, Breathers. First on balls ize bii.se 1 all and make himself uud nmuy men wealthy. thim it has yet been I have told it Bob will uot he re­ all will be equally bouuil. Passed ball O'noiirke. Umpire .Sullivan. Daily also mado good plays. Score: White, Benneit. Hit by pitcher Gluss- I trust that when HOW I GOT LEFT. ShomiitTR, WHAT JAMES SAYS. AUG. 13. Detroil N. AT».R. B. P. A.B garded aa a Utopean. Ho isn't, you know. Ask tho CHICAGO vs. DETROIT AT CHICAGO PIItLA. AR.R. B. P. A. E WASIU'OT cock. Fin.t on errors Indianapolis 2, Detroit 1. noticed the other week that a Ch icago correspondent liita by KiclmrdEon and 3 00 boys if he is. They will say that he's HS direct and I Davls baving been e-uspeudud, tho club officials flnft made ono run in tliu ftrnt on Wood,If...... U 1 4 3 00 Cuiroll, If... 600 Struck out fohnston, Muftott, lloi le, Soery, Getzehi. a tit. Louis paper, aud a Milwaukee correspondent tacrificti, and the other by 511 2 52 matter of fact as a railroad magnate. Hut Bob firmly of attempted to got James Say io till the vacant jdace. 31n,nther« and Thumps"!!'** Andrewa,cf.. fi 0 0 4 1 0 Hiues,SB...... Patsed ball Mytra. Wild pitch Getzeiu. Umpire also, know considerably more judging trom the mat­ ruu. Cbicugo mado two in Iho second ITaily, rf...... 5 03101 belioven that if the- combined roofs of a large block in Jim ID a younger brother of Louis S*y, aud Imi done Wbitf's home Fojarty.rf... 51311 Valentine. ter coutainod in their cui-respondouco than in the Union As­ Williamsou'a biuo on balls and ClrtrkFou^A h('me OlO'Brien, Ib.. 5 0 1 10 00 tho htnut i>f Now Yoik City, such aa that between very well, indeed, in inftfld iiositiou^ on Mulvoy, 3b... 61333 did my humble self, concerning affairs of leagues, aud run, une in tlui sixth mi Anson'st t^vo-bagger and \Vill- Ferguson, p.. 5 1 2 0 6 Oj Myers, 2b..... 4 1 1 211 Games rlayixl Friday, Ang. 19. Hcua-lwtiy, Fulton and Nassau street*, could be leveled sociation, Kaitern aud lutoruational the game in Chicago. Tho one elated that first thought ho woul t en- iamscn's single, and 5ve in the eeventb on Clarkson's Farrar, Ib.... 5 0 1 12 0 C Muck.cf...... 3212 AT PHILADELPHIA otV and covered wiih a stout coat of mould and turf, it other minor bodies. Say PHILADELPHIA v». NEW YORK a gruud scheme was on foot for ihe Baliiinore Club, but upon farther home run, SiillivHn'MbHseon bulls, Anson's two-lwgger. 6 1 0 2 3 1 Dtaly.c...... 4 1 2 7 New Yorks, by great good luck, got would make a model ball ground and one to which gtigf hiinsolf to the Irwin.ss...... AUG. 19. The formation of a uow base ball League, by which the concluded not to do BO. There aro va­ PtetTerV single, Williaiust'ii's tdree hunger and Hums' Clements, c.. 5 2 3 4 21 Bvnnelly, Sh 4123 out of a very deep hole. Up to the seventh inuing they more mouey would be attracted than any other iu Iho consideration aud presout North westein League must be reorganized, rious i>a*oii8 for it. Ho duen nut yet ft-el equal to fill­ siliKle. Tbe game was calkd in the eighth ou account M'Laug'u.Sb 6 0 1 1 4 1 O'Day, p...... 4 0 1 0 tound Buftinlon very troublesome, and wero fur behind country. Aud equipped with greatelectric lights, reach uf shadows, Bib believes that eveuiug etc , etc., aud a team of the now organization was to be ing a place that was made vacant by the discharge of oi'durUmsa. S.-ore: Total...... 47 7 17 30 2D 4 Total...... 3J ti 123014 6 iu runs. In that inning, however, they got seven ruus out of base ball wuuld have a better chance at success. If placed in Chicago. The other stated that Manager its occupant for making whit is common to all play- CHICAQO. AB.R. 0. P. A. KI nETROIT. AB.R. B P. A.* Pbiladeluhia...... 200004000 1 7 aud the ^ame. Brown, the first batsman got clear Jim Hart, of Milwaukee, tiiid arrttngud with iho 4 1 1 120 scored uot, he would use it in the day time for baso ball and ure, a neriss of errors at a period of temporary decline, Sunday, rf... 4 0 0 0 0 IVRiclmKj'u.Sb Washington...... 1 00020201 0 0 around fo third on a bad muff by Farrar, anil Chitago Ball Club to take tho enlir« Chicago team to linbh« to the same 2 0 0;]Ironther<,lli3 0 3 921 Tiernau in tho eveuiug for a pleasure ground and concert gar­ bt-cautfo he know^ ho himself is Kyiin, cf..... 400 Eurnecl runs Philadelphia 4, Washington 3. Two- on Welch's hit; three scratch hits by Gore, California this win tor, aud that the team would be in .an A-«o- 4 1 2 1 0 (I liowe, 63...... 3 0 0 100 Then BufHn- den. "How much would it cost to equip?" 1 asked thing, and, beinu; trind an White,3b.... 312 060 done for ilie was bis confident reply. years iu reputation with other Pleller, Fergusou 2, Carroll, O'Brien, O'Day 2. Stolen bases pitch, giving O'Rourke nrtt. This was Utter'n office. made mi*- 0 0 RELEASED AND JIM SAY ENGAGED. ho does not bfliovo that Davia purposely Wiliiam'n.ss, 423 0 10 rwikh.ll, If 3 Fogaity 3, Mulvey 2, Irwin, Clements, Detly. Double purpose of making a double play. Connor ruined the RKtTlUS about establishing another club here,'1 was "All I know playd. Ue foais, iu tho out net of his caroer, to place limns, 3b..... 4 0 2 1 0 1 llnnleli, cf.... 3 0 0 p]nyn Fergusou, llnlvoy, Farrar; llince, {una^sisttd) scheme, however, by clearing tho bases and scoring Cleveland wanted Jiiniiiio Say, \\hom Biirnie Walter here that I thought it The young said Sam, "is thut I told himself undor any but a reasonable, just aud ablo offi­ Flint, c...... 400 7 00 13,-nuett. c... 300 First on errors Philadelphia 4, Washington 1. First himself on home-run hit over the right-field fence. said tu liavo nailed to fiil Jim Davis' place. thing to put a Northwestern Lcrtguo 3 0 0 one day bo at tbe would be a good cial. Such an ono would call out bis best abilities, he Clarksoo,p... 3 22 0 12 0 Uttneiu.p.... on balls Wojd, Fogarty 3, Mulvey, McLaughliu, That inniug took the starch out of the Phillies, and man ia a fine-third basetnan and will next year, aud asked him if ho thought the was some dniibt about team here believes, while another m*ght ruin him.profusaioually, Total...... 36~8 1321 15 l| Total...... 2S 2 B 21 18 I Daily. Hit by pitcher fcack. Wild'pitches O'Day they wero unable to score thereafter. Good fielding top of tlie tree. Thinking there Club would objt-ct." ami got him Chicago forever. lie has accordingly signed with (Jloveluud. Chicixo...... 020001 6 8 3. Passed balls Clements 2, Dealy 2. Umpire Craue. plays were numerous, Andrews excelling by capturing Bainie having signed him we reached for ' Well, what do you think about it?" I asked Walter. 100100 0 S AT BOSTON Aua. 16. Welch tin ee apparently safe hits. Wood and Andrews led on Wednesday night, when his engagement was con- SMALL POTATOES. Detroit.___...... BOMON vs. NEW YOBK "Just what I told Sim," was tho reply, "that I did Ire 8, D^iruit 2. Two base hits received splendid uuppoit. Hud- the batting for Philadelphia, the founor making t\vo suumted by w ire and Phil Keccivm released. Say ia ox- Jimmio Say failing to uiatariuli/^, another nit Kurued ruis Chia 3. First ou halls Sullivan 2, Anson, earned rniiH iu the sixth and st-venth innings, prac­ reported sick, made two homo runs, and Ward aecured Manager Fogel's letter, aueut tbe Beutln case, puts called, was tho first pitcher make uo move. Others might, however, fur the North- Club, of this city, which was organized, WilIiHinson. First on enoi> Chicago 1, Detroit 1. tically deckling tbe ^ame. Sutton aud Gore carried of two singles and a double. Score: a uew light on adaik subject, and wb;it with Stearus' from "Cffightou" western teams say that they get no protection m (land supported by tbe umlersigntd, and from Stiuck out By (JUrkson 5, by Gotzein G. Passed the (hiding honoia. Ti«rnnn, Ward, Connor, Kwiug, PHILA. AB.R. B. P. A. E|NEW YORK. AB. R. B. P. A.E telegram to Bealin to do nothing until his agent camo, it." ov tiie National Agreement, and can afford to ignore graduated Jake Evauf, Lew Dickerwou, Smiley brtll Benuett. Umpire Poweis. Button, J'.'huston and Morrill wiolded the ash effect­ Wood, If...... 623 0 0 OJGoro, cf...... 511 2 Nick Young's pronunclamento that the Pennsylvania to the said North­ which In this couut-ction 1 would suggest and others. Stove was way down in his teens and the INDIANAPOLIS vs. PITTSHURQ AT INDIANAPOLIS Aua. ively. Sa\rc: Andrews, cf.. 6030 Tieruan.li... 5123 League was no louger in good standing, and a tele­ tco brush. No western League clubs that they be not littlest mite of a player you ever saw, but he could pitched u great gauie, aijd was most ad­ BOSTON. AU.R.B. P. A.E NEW YORK. AB.R.B. P. A. B Fogarly, rf... 6110 Ward, ss...... 4231 gram which Kinalow received aud haa not yet been tbe 13. Henley protection, eh? Withdraw from the protection of Stevo played as nn infielder purported uutil after the sixth inning when ITorming,lf.. 40220 1 Gore, cf...... 501 6 10 Mnlvey, 3b.. 5 0 2 2 1 0 O'ltourke,3b 3 1 0 111 shown qp, it looks as if Detroit grubbed tbb men by pitch pretty decent ball. mirably National Agreement, gentlemen, and see bow much and other clubs in minor associations wild tluow and had muffd enabled th< ^utten, ss...... 412 1 40 Tiernan, If... 433 1 01 Unfttuton. p.. 600 2 80 Connor,ll>,_. 4 2 2 10 00 main force and wants to bully every budy u!»e into tho of with the Norfolk Shomberg's you will lose. Your organization has to-day some a very fair gume in that class. Stevo, how­ viditors to win tasily. Score: Wino.rf...... 4 00301 Ward, as...... 423 4 31 Fairar, Ib... 411 6 21 Dorgan, if..,. 400 1 01 idea that they have thoiu aud will hung on. This that and put up iho beat ball-playing talent in t ha country talent ever, has now engaged a life partner to cook his "po­ a. AB.II. B. P. «.. B P1TTSBURO. AB.R. B. P. A.K Kelly, 2h,c.... 401 3 24 Connor, Ib... 4 1 1 11 00 Irwin, ss...... 4112 KIchnnPn.2b4 11210 won't do. If the men are In Detroit illegally, and the tho the Association aud the League would regard as by ttie by, th»y muit be sweet ones, too, Gla'scock, i-a402 6 0 Carroll, rf...: 4 1 0 Nash, 3h...... 3 0 1 1 1 0 Ewing,3b....4 1 2 221 Gunning, c.. 4 1 1 6 Brown, c..... 410 7 10 League, as represented by Nick Youug, ia at grab or ignore tatoes,' 1 aud, most toothsome pie in the world. Withdraw Ito is on hid honeymoon trip. Whether Steve will Seerv, If...... 4 0 2 1 O.Colemau.cf.. 421 Moil-ill. Ib... 4 1 1 12 0 o!o'Rourke,c_4 1,2 2 2 0 Basli«n,2b.... 4211 Welch, p..... 412 0 40 tactics, let's have a tight. Tbe Arbitration Committee a tor the National Agreement aud you will not have leave hie yarns to eat mashed potatoee Deuiiy, 3b.... 410 2 I'Kuelme. »s.. 401 Jolinston.cf. 3 1 1 0 0 OlDorgan, rf... 4 0*0 1 00 Total...... 41 81324 165 Total...... 3710112710 3 is alive aud the National Agreeiutnt uuiat mean some­ tbe act. eventually player Iclt thirty days after you commit with the Orioles on the present trip id still a little un­ 0 2 13 04 Dalrjniplc,li 4 120 fiadbonrn.p. 30004 SiRicuar'n, 2h 4 0 0 1 30 Philadelphia...... 140102000 8 thing. It is about time. And, by tho way, Detroit, Now aa to Hart's arrange meats with tho Chicago Enssetl, 2b... 40101 OiJIillor, c...!.. 4113 Daily, c...... 2 0 0 2 2 3 Welch, p..... 4 0 0 0 51 New York...... 0 0001270 x 10 who "buys players but doesn't sell them," otfors Kins- certain. Club. ABOUT DAVI3. Jolutton, rt'.. 401 2 0 OjSmilh, 21)..... 311 Wheelo'k,2b 1 00000 Total...... 37 8122' Earned rnns Philadelphia 7, New York G. Two- low, who was "taken along to please Beatin, for sale. SPOETINO LIFE correspondent was DIVIDED OPINION "How is it TUB a great M)ci8, c-f...... 4011 1 0 BarUe.v,. 11). 3 0 0 15 8 241314 base hita Ba*tian, Tieinon, Ward, Welch. Home And Big Burke, the California wonder, is alao ou the of this arrangement?" I asked Walter Davis in accepted by the general public as Tottl...... 32 3 not informed a consider* Hackett, c.... 4016 01 Whitney^b.. 3 Oi 00000012 runs Wood, Connor 2. Doublo pluya Bustian, Irwiu, market. Surely Detroit doesn't sell men. It parts banding him the clipping in question. big, good-natured fellow, who would stand Boston ...... £pala>... 402 starteil to steal second and ran all the Miller, Sunday. Double plays Kuchne, foot runners with the name Willium'n,8,i4 0 I 2 3 (I Tuitchell, If. 4 1 2 401 Buflinton and Welch First chance. ' llubby" also gives up pait of his into next year's League for his St. Louis club?" procured tome licach balls, uot stamped Dejisley's very bad throw. Barkley ,2; Ryau, WilliauiBon; Pfefter, An*oii. every by tho rules. Ma;.ager Burup. 3b.... 400 2 31 H^inlou, tf... 401 2 00 Mipport, Titruan, Hit by pitcher- after betting on fights with aome, other fellow. Tliia has greater significance than appears upon of the secretary, as required pitched finely and received good on balls Cairoll, Smith, By an. salary for the balls. They c...... 4 0 1 5 1 0 llenuett, c... 4 0 0 4 20 making fine catch's, the 2, Chicago 2. Cuiniakey g-1 him ou the Cw suffered by the public in attending tind roasted Earned runs Chicago 3, Detroit first game from disgusted and took his nine off the field. Murphy noir Three-baso hit* Thompson Mulvey, 3b.. 40011 0 Kvrinsr.c...... 000 0 00 pitched bia first game for the homo team, vat* had lots of truuhle. the games of the League. Tlie grounds will be more Thjuipsoii, K«ulun. who will 8ijs that exhibition games are illegal, and the second Double plays Btuuott, Brouthers; ttich- Buflinton,p.. 4 1 3 0 6 I'Dca-dey, c.... 4 0 2 601 pretty wild in tbe first two or three iiiuings, and gave Comiskey sajs that Pave Foutz comes near to b epucimis and will b<< s> arranged that thousands Broutlu-ra. broiling sun or suffer a game can bo nothing but a championship game* Brouthers. First ou balls Sullivan 2, Farrar, Ib... 4 1 0 8 2 OjO'Rourke,3b 4 0 1 010 six men bates ou balld, but he soou got over hid ing tim best general player iu tbe Asscciatlon aud not be forced to sit under a iilsoi), Kovte, event of a sudden s!orm. The S^nce, however, says that the umpire was nut a legal llultii-n, Ansou. Flint, W'illi»msou. First on Irwiu, ss..... 40143 2,Dorgan, Ib... 312 6 00 nornousnecs and hold the visitors down to five actual the must valuable, man possessed ty any club when drenching in tho. Van management will guarantee a suffi­ one, inasmuch as tbe regular incumbent wag on the 2, Detroit 1. Struck out By Clark Clements, c.. 4 1 2 6 2 1 Rlchar'n,2h. 4 01130 nils, three of which wore scratches. Brown, the new bis batting, fielding aud bast-innuing Jibility is Yerkes street car errors Chicago number of cars so aa to obviate wailing and field and was not allowed to officiate. It's a pretty , by Oruber 1. Passed balls l-'lint 2. Wild M'LaugX2b4 0 1 S 7 OjGilleepie, If.. 4 0 0 610 centte fielder, distinguished bnns>lf by making a diffi­ considered along with his pitching skill, dispotHion cient crowding in going to or returning ftcui thtj game. meta, an-I tlicro will be a lively time when the New pitch GrubiT. Unipiro 1'owora. ToUl...... 37 3 11S 20 4 Welch, p..... 401 0 30 cult running catch of BeniuMt'a U-rrific drive past a ad wiliiiiguess, Aiid. Cuiuuiy knows. the cable sjbtorn, bridge* at Hush, State, Dew- Hiiglaud League will meet to settle the dispute. " i.ADti,;'j;A vs. WASHINGTON AT PIUIADEIPHIA 1 Total...... 37 2 H 27 U 2 second, when the bases were full. Scorei S. II. With THE SPORTINO LIFE.

Cross. Stolen bases. Cincinnati 2, Louisville r ATHLETIC. AB.R.B. P. A.l|BROOKLYN. AB.R.B. T. A.E fiome runs Welch, Caruther*, O'Neil. Double plays sued lately in conducting League affairs, and an Umpire Curry. Poornmn, rf. 5 1 1 3 0 0'Pinckn*y,3b5 0 2 1 21 McGarr, Bierbauer, Milligan 2; Bierbauer, Milligan; PHILADELPHIA NEWS. effort was maibi to call for hid resigtauon, but it did BASE BALL. ST. Louis vs. CLEVELAND AT ST. Louis AUG. 14. The Lyons, 3b..... 6 1 4 4 1 l^McCleiru.2b 5 0 1 1 20 Latham, Robinson, Comiskey. First on balls La­ not meet with the approval of tne del-gates, and champions won their twelfth successive game from Mann, cf..... 41100 OlMcTa'any.cf 5 11310 tham, Lyons 2, Gleason, Milligan, McGarr, Carnthtrs The Phillies in the Race for the J>agne nothing was enid on the aulject at the meeting. There Cleveland wiihont effort. In the first inning McKcan Bierbauer,2b 5 00412 S»artwo'"d.rf o 03400 2, O'Neil, Boyle, Stovey, Matthews. Hit by pitcher- Pennant— The Athletics in the West- is littl- doubt, however, that tbid wilt be tho last year sent a red-hot liner at Foutz, which he fielded. In Stovey, If..... 4 1 1 3 1 IjPhillips.l'j.... 6 0 1 8 00 Mann. Struck out Murphy 3, Matthews 1. Parsed Notes and Gossip About the Clubs and t1 at Mr. Morrow will be at the head of tho Southern "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. doing so the ball struck him on the thumb, knocking Milligan, lb 4 0 1 4 00 Soiith.ss...... 523 4 60 balls Boyle 3, Robinson 1. Wild pitch Matthews. Players. Lea^u^. Mr. Morrow id evidently a man of violent it out of joint, and he was compelled to retire, King McGarr, ss.... 41232 2,Greer, If...... 412 1 00 Umpire Fergnsoii. prt judicrs, and in hts official position this has been too taking his place. Score: Robimon, c.. 4 1 1 6 4 0 Peoples, c..... 4 1 2 500 CLEVELAND vs. METROPOLITAN AT CLEVELAND AUG. For the first time in its history tho Philadel­ cl -aily shown to be agreeable to the clubs most inter- Games to be Played. Taylor, p...... 40101 OjPorter, p..... 401 0 20 19. The visitors could do nothing with Cr.iwell, who An?. 21, St. Louis vs. Athletic at St. Louis. ST. LOUIS. AB.R.B. P. A KjCLEVELA'D. AB.B.B. P. A.E phia Club is in the fight for the League cham­ e-tted m the welfare .of the Lengue. Another equally Luthain, 3b.. 4 2 3 1 0 1 Strickcr,2b.. 4 1 1 6 20 Total...... 39 612*2610 61 Total .....42 S1627 12 1 kept the hits well scattered. Tlie fielding of the Mets pionship. For three years the club has been nn important point is that "ho talks entirely too much11 ** 21, Cincinnati vs. Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Gleason, s?.. 4 I 1 1 3 0 McKean, ss.. 2 0 was poor, Hogan alone distingu shing himself by a " 21. Louisville vs. Biliimore at Louisville. 4 0 1 1 Porter out; struck by batted ball. important factor in the race each season from and ha* been loo prone to give out to the world that O'Scil, If..... 3 2 2 2 0 0 Holaling.cf. 4 0 2 2 0 0 Athletic...... 40200000 0 6 wonderful tunning catch. The home team fielded tbe "iSouth-rn League would not last," instead of do * 22, 23. 24, LouisTillo va. Athletic at Louisville. finely. Score: start to finish, but never before has it gotten " K!, 24, 25, Cincinnati Comiakey.lb 4 2 2 11 0 0 Alien, If...... 4 0 0 3 0 0 Brooklyn...... 02110100 0 5 ing: all hi ct'iil t to uphoM it as he was paid to d> and vs. Mets at Cincinnati. Sylvester, rf 3 0 0 1 0 0 Carroll, 3b... 3 0 1 2 CLEVELAND. AB R. B. P. A. AB R B. P. near enough to the leaders to have a eood chance " 22, 23, 24, Cleveland vs. Brooklyn at Cleveland. 1 1 Earned runs Athletic 4, Brooklyn 3. Two-base his portion demanded. To pot it in a few words, Welch, cf... 402 0 00 Toy.lb...... 3018 2 0 hits Mann, McGarr, Bobineon. Three-base hits- Stricter, 2b.. 4216 4 1 Radford,ss... 4 130 for the pennant. The club is playing in splen­ "Mr. Morrow think-t no one knows anything about " 23, 24. 25, St. Louis vs. Baltimore at St. Louis. McKean, * 25, 2li, 27, Cleveland vs. Athletic at Cleveland. Robiuson,2b 411 1 30 Munyau, rf.. 3001 1 1 Lyons, Smith. Home run Greer. Stolen bases Ly­ ss.. 4 121 6 0 Hoian, if... 400 3 did team form and with great confidence, and baae hall in the S u : h btit Mr. Morrow, of Nashville," King, p..!.... 400 0 7070 ReiMBChrr,ReiMBChl'r, C 3 0012 I 2 01 ons, McGarr, McTamany, Greer, Peorles. Double H«,taling,cf.. 3 121 0 0 O'Brien.lb... 4018 and tho sooner Mr, Morrow is shown his mistake the " 26, 27, 28, St. Louis vs. Mets at St. L;>uis. Allen,3b...... 4122 with as good, if not better, batteries than any " 26, 27, 28, Louisville vs. Brooklyn at Louisville. Boyle, C...... 4 01^ 7 1 OIKlrby.p...... 3 0 0 030 play Stover, Lyons. First on balls Lyons 2, Pinck- 1 0 lloseruan, If. 4 0 1 1 b-tter f,>r tbe Southern League. There was no greater Total...... 3l 81224 14 l| Total...... 31 1 7 24 13 4 ney 2, Swartwood 2, Smith, Peoples, Porter. Hit by Carroll, if... 3001 0 0 Jone>,cf...... 4.0 0 1 other League club, its chances are now as good admivcr in the Southern League of Mr. Morrow at * 26, 27, 28, Cincinnati vs. Baltimore at Cincinnati. Munyan, If. 4013 0 2 tlankin'n,3b 401 as any, and from now " 29, 30, 31, Cincinnati vs. Athletic at Cincinnati. St. Louis...... 4000100 3 8 pitcher Maun. First on errors Athletic 1, Brooklyn on its games will be first thnn m>nelf,and had he punm-:d tho course he 6. Snyder, c...... 401 2 0 Holbert, c... 400 " 29, 30, 31, Louisville vs. Mots at Louisville. Cleveland...... 0010000 0 1 Struck out McGarr. Passed ball Robinson. watched with the greatest interest abroad and frst adapted I feel eutitfi d ho c-iuld have obtained the Earned runs St. Louis 5, Cleveland 1. Two-base Wild pitchea Tailor 2. Umpire Sullivan. Reipsch'r, lb 4 0 0 12 00 Gorhardt,2b. 400 8 22 cotclial Mipp -rt of the whoU* Loanueat any time, but " 29. 30, 31, St. Louis vs. Brooklyn at St. Louis. Crowell, p... 301 0 40 Mays, p...... 4 12180 applauded by large crowds at home, no doubt. " 29, 30, 31, Cleveland vs. Baltimore hit Welch. Three-base hits Stricker, McKean. in his onieul position he has act-d in such a manner at Cleveland. Games Played Wednesday, Aug. 17. Total...... 33 61027 17 3 Total...... 3U 2 8 27 20 7 The Western clubs are now in the East for the as to call (or the severest criticism from eome of the Double play Toy, Stricker. First on balls Hotaling, last time this season, and upon these games the The Record. Toy, Welch, Latham, Robinson, O'Neil. Slruck out ATHLETIC vs. BROOKLYN AT PHILADELPHIA Aua. 17. Cleveland ...... 30001001 0 5 cluhs. Jt is very certain that Mr. Morrow will never Munyao 2, Kirby, Carroll, Sylvester. Hit by pitcher The home team could do nothing with Terry and MttrolKilllan...... 00000002 0 2 final outcome will depend to a great degree. receive the vote of New Orb an-i, Birmingham or St. Louis lias had another successful week O'fleil. Umpire Deviuuey. only averted a whitewash in the eighth inning by scor­ ftuns earned Metropolitan 1. Two-base hit Cro­ This week the hoiro public will have a final chance to Charleston again. To hazard a guess, I should say »nd hai further increased her long lead, but a ing two runs ou McGan's single, Pinckney's fumble well. Three-base hils Alien, Snyder. Double plays see ihe Indianapolis and Detroit^, the former content­ from w hat I gathered at Birmingham, Mr. Toby Hart, change has taken place in the contest for second Games Played Monday, Aug. 15. ot Townsend's hit, an out and Lyons' safe hit. Wey- Hogan, Gerhardt; Jones, Gerhardt. First on balls ing hero on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and llie of New Orleans, will be the next president of the lace, the Louisvilles hing was hit unmercifully, all but two of Brooklyn's Stricker, McKean, Hotaling, Munyan, Hankinsin, Detroils on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Nobody Southern League. pl having dropped a peg and ATHLETIC vs. BROOKLYN AT PHILADELPHIA Aca. 15. luus being earned. The fielding of both clubs was Mava. Hit by pitcher Hotaling, Carroll. First ou fthonld miss these games. It i* rather boon to talk abont the complexion of Baltimore advanced once more to second place. The Athletics scored two runs in the fourth iuning splendid. By consent Ma-on's young wonder, Casey, errors Cleveland 4, Metropolitan 3. Struck out After a series of uoremunerative games with Brook­ next year's League, but it ifc safe to say tbero will be Cincinnati is still fourth. These three clubs are ou errors by Phillips and Smith and'singlcs by S'ovey was put in the box in the eighth inning, but he was Uctalmg, Carroll, Munyan 2, Suyder, Crowell, Han­ lyn the Athletics left for the W«st on Wednesday a Southern Lea^u*-. New 0; leans, Memphis, Birming- and Milligan; two IB the flfih on singles by Poornmn bit hard, three singles, a base on balls and triple being kinsou. Umpire Bauer. nUht under decreasing circumstances, as they were hftm, Nashville, ('hatt-moo^a, Columbus, Atlanta aud 8O well bunched, however, that but a few points and Haun, Lyons' bftfe on balls and Greer'a fumble; in percentage separate the lot and a day's play made off him in tbe ono inning. Score: practically prtcherlees. Weyhing and Matthews Charleston may fill the bill. one in the sixth on Milligan'a double and Townsend's ATHLETIC. AB.R B. P. A. I!BROOKLYN. AB. R.B. P. A.E were the only pitchers taken along, as Seward had may change their relative positions. In the single; one in tbe seventh on Poorman's hit and steal COMMENTS. Poorman,rf.. 40010 l;Pinckney,:!b 533 1 11 CHADWIck'S CHAT. previously gone to IMB home in Cleveland and Atkia- The quest inn was asked in Birmingham: "What econd division there has been no change, the to second and Lyons' single, and one in the eighth on Lyons, 3b.... 4 0 3 4 1 0 McOleH'ii,2b 5 2 3 630 si>u, having proved useless, had been released M>.n- doubles by Stovey and Towneeod. McClellan scored club in the Southein League- is tho best managed?1' Brooklyn, Athletic, Metropolitan and Cleveland Mann cf...... 40211 1 McTimi'v.cf. 512 3 00 How Clubs Which Leave the Field Should day. Taylor was left at home and will only be sent "Charleston," answered Mr. Hart, of Sow Orleans, and for Brooklyn in the first inning on a base on balls, an Bierbauer,2b 4 0 1 2 2 0 Swartwo'd.rf 5 1 1 200 for in case of emergency. The trouble witli Seward elubs following each other in the order named. error by Bierbauer and Swartwood's hit 10 right field. be Punished — League vs. Association — Mr. Doau, of Memphis, iu one breath. 1 was glad to The record is up to Friday, Aug. 19, inclusive: Stovey, If..... 40030 0|Phlllips, lb.. 63412 00 has beeu adjusted ami he will join the club either in hear ON alt Hide-8 the gentlemanly conduct of the Greer counted in the fifth on a base on balls, steals to Milligan, lb 4 0 0 6 1 Oigniith.ss...... 5 0 0 0 70 Sources of Umpire Troubles— Club Mis- Cleveland or Cincinnati, and then the club will be in second and third and au out, and McTamany got Charleston team praised ami commented on. One B 35' 9 g-iK McGarr, M... 3 1130 IjClark, c...... 636 2 20 ma nagem e n t. better shape to meet its Western rivals. Manager gciitltman told me he did not mind his club "being s 9 r B ground in the sixth ou a three-bagger and Swarlwood's Townsend.c.. 311 4 2 OJTeny', p...... 5 1 2 0. 2 0 Masrm has charge of tho team. On Monday, Tuesday i. b1 double. Score: NEW YORK, Aug. 16. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: defeated by such gentlemanly ball players.'' CLUBS. .. 4 0 0 0 2 0 Heuderson.p 3 0 0 0 li|s. Bases ou balls Lyon.«, 1'inckney, Phillips. The Phillies bave won five anl lost oue extra-inning Charlie Williams has earned for himself tho good Metropolitan ...... 6 .5 3 3 (i 7 4 33 .358 Hit by pitcliw Greor. First on errors Athletic 1, the game. But this penalty is evidently not suf­ game this season, while one with Chicago 13 innings will aii'1 \vi-lusofOhirlestun. its can aiwajs count 11 11 11 6 14 10 8 70 .744 Tolal...... 39 7 1~3 2"7 16 l! Total...... 32 3 8 27 22 7 Bt. Louis...... Brooklyn 2. S'ruck out Poorman, Milligan, Swart- ficient, and it should be added to by refusing to resulted lu a tie. on gelling a pluce here. Athletic...... 00022111 0—7 wood. Passed tails Townsend 4. Wild pitches McElhoue, of Gloucester, will do no pitching for Glcnn, \\t all trust, will be with us again pay the club declining to play the next sea­ Total lost...... 51 48 40 44 09 42 59 24 377 Brooklyn...... 10001100 0—3 Weyhing 2. Umpire Sullivan. either their guar­ Phillies this year at least. He had a little trial one son. We can't t-pare him. Earned runs \thlotic 3, Brooklyn 2. Two-base METROPOLITAN vs. BALTIMORE AT STATES ISLAND antee money or any share of the gate receipts. recent morning, and didu't show up well enough to New Orleaii-«rin stick a pin here. Jim Powell will hits Stovey, Milliaan, lownsend, Svmrtwood. Three- Auo. 17. It had tak«n each club nine innings to score You can only coerce clubs and players into doing take a chance on him. manage the Char lea too team if we arc in the League Games Played Saturday, Aug. 13. base Int Mclainauy. Double plays McTaniany, one run, and UM Mots had played thoir half of the right through the medium of financial loss. That strained tendon in Ferguaon's foot seems to be next year. METROPOLITAN vs. ATHLETIC AT STATEN McClellan; Bierbauer, McGarr; McGarr, Biorbaner, I wiNh Mr. tenth without doing anything. Trott wason thir I, Their pockets aro their only vulnerable spots. all ri^lit a^ain. At least it didn't apparently trouble Brnnell would a«k the Charleston team ISLAND AUG. 13. Both clubs indulged in an­ Milligan. First i.n balls Lyons, Mann, MeCMUn, having node a base hit »nd gon« thera on Hayes' him iu the least last week. if they have been treated like dogs. But ho must other terrific slugging match. The hitting was Clark, Grner. Hit by pitcher Pbillips. First on er­ two-bagger. Kilroy was at tho bat, and Manager Thero you touch them where they are most sen­ Charlie Devlin, who is now managing the Sunbury promise to publish their answers. KEI-I-UT. rors Athletic 6. Wild pitches Heudersou 2. Um­ Caylor, ou th« reporters' stand, called to Holbert to sitive, whether as clubs or as players. Patrons Club, was in town last week looking for players. About equal, but the home team's hits were most pire Sullivan. timely. The tell Donahue to not play back of the line. Holbert of the game have certain inalienable right?, Since Titcomb has been doing sucli great work for fielding was good, the Athletics excel­ CLEVELAND vs. ST. Louis AT CLEVELANH AUG. 15. FROM PITTSBUUG. ling. In tlie first half of tbe fourth inning Laikiu turned toward Caylor just as Mays was about to de­ which professional clubs are bound to respect, if Jersey City the Philadelphia management regrets that The home team could uofc hit King, but St. Louis liver tho ball, aid Mays, seting that hij catcher was it let liiin go, and, it is said, has been sounding Jersey tnle to third and fell on thobaso, spraining his ankle. found CrowBll's delivery very only to conserve their financial interests, and Exceptions to a Decision by Umpire Pow­ easy to handle. Uiihli- not on guard, m*d« a balk, giving Trott his base and City with a view to getting him back. Townsond was substituted. Score: ong made bis appearance with the Browns, playing i" ers on » Triple Play—The Club Row Play­ ATHLETIC. AB.E. B. P. A.El METS. AB.R.B. T. A.E the nib. Burns' illnots after tho fourth inning, made one of these rights is that of having each club Ihe rhillies were ihe first League club to win a right field. Tho ing Good Hall, Etc. PoorrnHU.rf.. 5 2 2 1 0 2'Radlord, ss.. 4 2.3 4 2 2 afternoon was very wet and the it necessary to substitute Gardner for him. Score: in a contest play every game to its legitimate serbs with ludiatiapolls. New York has also won the fielding of both teams was bad. Score: Lyons,3b..... 5 0 3 2 2 u!lloeun,rf..... 6 1 2 0 0 1 METS. AB.R.B. P. A.EJ BALTO. An.R. B. P. A.E genes from the II nosier Club, but accomplished it only PITT.-BURG, Aug. 18. Editor SPORTISB LIFE: ST. L..U18. AB.R. B. P. A. EjCLIVELA'D. AB. P. A.I conclusion. There are but two circumstances Munn.cf...... 6 1 1 0 0 Ijd'Bnen, If... * 0 2 3 0 0 Eailford, ss.. 40024 l!Greenw'd,2b 402 5 62 which are exceptional in this reepect, and these after the Philips had preceded them. The improvement in the work of tho Pitts- Latham, 3b.. 63420 1 Stricker. 2b.. 4 01 672 Stovey will be the recipient of the moat beautiful BUrl'aner,2b5 2263 OlUyau.lb...... 5229 0 0 Hoenn, rf... 40000 (''Griffin, cf.... 400 3 00 aro when a ram storm Biops further Gleasou, s-)..."6 1 2 UcKian, ss.. 412 2 1 1 play, or when tho and costly burg Club which began last week is keeping up Larkin, If... 1 1 2 1 0 0 Uiiukin'n,3b 5 2 3 2 2 0 O'Brien, If... 40110 o|Gardin-r,ss... 200 1 10 spectators them* elves interfere and by crowding medal evor given any player when the club O'Neil, If... 633 Hotaling, cf. 410 on r«turus from the West. in a way. After winning two straight from In­ Stovey, lb... 6 2 3 13 1 OJKoitmau, cf 6 2 4 2 0 2 Donahue, Ib4 0 0 13 0 0 Burna.ss...... 2 0 0 110 the field put a stop to the game. Oa Friday last ji lie has wore substantial, firm McGarr ss... 5 1 1 1 7 2 Holbert.c..... 6 1 2 3 3 1 Comiskey.lb Gil Alien, If...... 400 Jones, ct...... 3 111 Purcell, if... 4 01000 friends in this city than he thinks. dianapolis mainly through Shombcfii's poor Welch, cf.... 6 3 3 2 0 0 Carroll, 3b... 4 0 1 striking instance of the injustice done tho patrons of Kobinsou, c.. 5 1 3 1 3 0 UerharJt, 2b 5 2 3 4 3 1 H«nkin'u,3b4 020 TuckcT.lb... 4 1 1 10 20 the game by a club leaving the field Ar rangfineuts Jiave been made for the Athletic v.ork, the club returned home yesterday and Robinson, 2b 613 4 3 OJToy, lb...... 4 0 0 10 01 before the game ami Brooklyn AtkiSBon.p... 602 0 32 Mays, p...... 512 9 2 Holbert.c..... 4013 Sommer, 3b.. 401 1 02 had b«en legally en-led waa afforded by the misman­ clubs to play at Newburg, N. Y., on tackled the champions. McCormick and Bald­ Boyle, c...... 511 7 3 l|Munyan,rf.. 4 12000 Sept. '22, the date of the Orange County Fair. TowLSfnJ.lf 4 1 2 < 01 Total...... 43 132327 19 9 fierhardt, 2b 3 0 0 6 4 0 Trott, c...... 4 1 1 7 aged and hudly-cu[ tain oil (Jov. Bushong, rf.. 511 1 0 OSujder, c..... 4 02600 Athletic team. The occa- Hill and Mayor Ilewltt, of New York, will be present. win were the pitchers, and the Pittsburgs had Tolal...... 4511 21 24 19 8 Mays,p...... 300 0 60 Hayes, If..... 4010 eitm was tho second of tho aeries King, p...... t 1 2 0 6 OlCrowell, p... 300 0 30 of matches played Harry W right's eldest sou, George, has begun his just be^un work when rain put an end to tha Athletic...... 01030121 3—11 Total...... 1 6*26 16 3 Kilroy, p..... 302 2 61 last week between the Athletic and Metropolitau teams Metropolitan...... 22004041 x—13 Total...... 51 152024 135~ ~ Total...... 35 3 8*27 13 6 Total...... 35 2 9 30 18 5 cireer »s a professional player. He is in th<* St. Al contest. Both nines were bitting hard, but King oul; hit by batted ball. at Sr. George, Statim Island. Since tbe spectacle ban's (Vt.) team. He pilches and is a pood utility Runs earned Athletic 2, Metropolitan 6. Two- Purcell declared out for stopping ball. of the Fall of Babylon was man. tho indications were for a victory for St. Louis...... 00401028 0 15 started on the St. G* orge The more Stovey pUys in t!io outfield the more con­ base bits Robinson, Poorniau, Munn, Larkiii, lian- Metropolitan...... 000000010 0 1 Grounds, und tho ctn'rt* field of the ball ground was the home nine. To-day they tackled the cham­ kinson, U»gnn. Three-base hit bierbauer. Home Cleveland ...... 000000120 » Balllmrre...... 000100000 1 2 vinced does th't public become that there Is bis proper Earned runs St. Louis 4, Cleveland 1. Two-base encroached upon by tho stage, it has been a ground place and there he ought pion?, and after a grand struggle beat them by run Kosenian. StoU-u bns^s Lyons, Larkin, Town- Two-base hit Hnyes. Stolen bases O'Brien, Tucker, rule of to be kept. Ho covers im­ hit' (Jleaion 2, King, Snyder. Three-base hit- the club that any ball hit to right field, which mense territory, having a chance a sore of 2 to 1. The contest was a great one. euil, Stovey 3, Eailtord, Mays. Double pliys Mays, Sommer. Double plays Gardner, Greenwood.Tucker; went to tho stare, to bring his groat Welch. Double plays Robinson, Comiskey; Bojle, ei'h'-r directly from the bat or after fleetufes of foot into lull pltiy, bundles Gerhardt, Ryau; Kmiford, Hankinjun. Bases on balls Trott, Greenwood. First on balls Hankinson. Hit parsing a fielder, should ground bulls Both sides earned a run. Kuehne played like s Conilxkey; Stricker, Toy. Firet on ba!ls-0'N.-il 2, ooly give the batsman two cleanly and quickly, is a swift, accurate lonij-distiiuce McUarr, LarJiin. Itiulford 3, UoKan, O'Brien, Kyuu, by pitcher Jones. First on «rrors Baltimore 2, bases, either ou tho hit or on the muff. This rule WHS demon. Miller accepted ton eiiancos behind the Hankinton. First on errors Metropolitan Welch, King. First on errors St. Lonis 4, Cleveland Metropolitan 3. Struck out Baltimore 3, Metropoli­ thrower and n SUM catch. It would pay the* club to 6, Athletic 4. Struck out Robinson, well known by all visiting clubs, aud Umpire FtTguson, bat. Chicago put up a stiff game, but Italy's 1. Stricker, Alien, Toy, Mun- tan 4. Pawed hall Holbert. Ump're McQuade. put Ihe slow, heavy-footed Parkin on fleet base per­ Struck out By Mays 2. Wild pitches Atkisson yan, Cowell. Passed halls Snyder on a recent occasion, had nmdo ft a precedent, lu missed fourth strike and his muff of Pfeffer'l 8. Umpire Sullivitn. 2. Umpire Fer- NOTE. At Cincinnati and Cleveland Rain. manently and keep Stovey in the outfield, if it were guson. Fiiday'sgnme, after the fifth inning hud ended with CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND AT CINCINNATI Auo. 13. not for the fact that the captain really ou^ht to be in throw to the plate cost one run, while tho win­ METROPOLITAN vs. BALTIMORE AT STATEN ISLAND the Hcore 7 to 0 In favor of the Athletics, the M. t«, iu the infield. Both clubs played po. rly and the home team only Games Played Thursday, Aug. 18. their tixth Inning, ran their Bore up to 9. Then ning run was scored on a suiffle by Daliyuip'e, a steal won ly tbe ikin of their teeth. Auo 15. Tbe visitors got onto Cushmau's curves in CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE AT CLEVELAND AL'O. 18. Billy Taylor once more bobs up serenely with the and Barklny'BxiiKle. Cleveland wORt the Weyhing opened the Athletics sixth iuniug with a ahead iu the eighth inning ou a succession lirst inning and pounded him for seven runs. In Smith pitched a very wild game and was hit hard Athletics. Billy is the "old man of tho son" ot base Tom Bruwu le;t to-night for Indianapolis, having of hits and tho third inning, hard-hit grounder to right field which bounded off errors, but Kitppoi'a timely two-haggir in the ninth too, they kept the Mets hustling all and oiton, but the walk-over of tbe flevelamla WHS ball. He Is bound to keep on top an>l no matter how signed this ui'iruiijg. He gets very guod terms for the over tbe field. Kilroy made a beautiful Ili'^aD'H lees into tho wo >d work of the stage at right won the game for the 1'orkopolititna. one haud due to th« miserable fielding and reckless base-run­ often ha is dumped he always manages by hook or balance of tbe 8'»nou, nearly $700. Tom carried with 8core: stop of O'Bnen's hot ^rounder, and threw it to third Held. With a clt-ar fl«ld the hit, degpito the error, CIN AB.R.B. P. A. EjCLjEVELAND. AB.rt. B. P. A. E ning of the Orioles. While a good number of liits crunk to get an engagement. In fact he absolutely re him the bust wishes of bis friends. Oue thing he ia la-e jnet iu time to ratcti Ho^an at the base. Fulmer would not have jielded inoro than second base, but fuses to be shelved. lau of Nicol, rf...... 5 1 2 0 1 o|Stiicker,2b.. 5 1 1 821 were mnde off Daly, thev were too scattered to tell on tho ball in thi-t instance goiug among the timbers, he "-as givun an unconditional release, played a splendid game until the fifth inning, when Nothing slow about Wood's batting of late, or am told thut stveral weeks McPhi < , 2o.. 401 3 60 McKcan, ss.. 5 1 1 1 60 the score. The Cleveland field gave Ddly splendid readily ennb'cd WVyhing to reach f ago he his finger was broken by a hot pitched ball from Kil­ third before llogan Fogarty'a cither, remarked thitt Nimick could not sell him, a^ iu Fenuelly.ss.. 4 0 3 2 2 2 Holaling.cf.. 5 1 2 2 00 support. Score: C'>uld field the ball in. (jo vetoed by caae roy. Score-: the ground rule, "Thero is no reason why tho Batons should not finish ho nmd.- an attempt to do HO he (Brown) would ask R-il!y, "lb... 4 0 1 13 00 Alien, If...... 4126 1 0 CLEVELA'D.AB. R. B. P. A.E] BALTO. AB.R. H. P. A.E Umpire Sullivan legally ordered Weyhiug back to Corkhill, cf.. 4 0 0 6 2 0 METS. AB.R. B. P. A. El BALTO. AB.R.B. P. A. E Stricker, 2b.. 634 3 20 Greenw'd,2b 502 3 30 at least a cl. se. second. They are acknowledged to be such a big salary that no club would take him. It 0 0 Carroll, 3b... 4 0 0 0 Badlord, Sf.. 613 0 2 olGreenw'd,2b 5 034 secuml baee, but Lyoua told him not to KO, and Larkin Baldwin.c.... 4 2 3 3 1 4 Toy, 0 0 McK.'an, se.. 5 2 0 1 6 1 Giifflu, cf..... 4 2 1 2 00 superior to the Philadelphia?, who are close at their was reported that tlie Athletics were aflei Brown, and lb...... 4 0 1 6 Hosan.rf..... --- - 0 OJGriffln, cf..... 5 2 4 ' came infruin left field and joined in the "kick," and Tebenn, If..... 42-2 1 11 JIunyan, rf.. 4002 0 0 6 032 Hotaling, cf 5 1 1 1 10 Burns, as..... 513 0 23 heels. " Boston Herald, In what particular, pray, are ou Wednesday made him a pood ofler to sign when hil O'Brien, If... 6021 0 0 Hums, sa..... 522 then Captain Stovey took in the situation and backed Kapiicl 6 1 Allen,3b...... 501 2 30 Purcell, rf... 502 2 10 Kelly's kids superior to Wrighi'e p«ni-;s? tune was up. It Brown dou't p'ay good ball away 3b... 40206 6 Keip.cbl'r, c 4 0 1 3 Orr.lb...... 61160 OlFulmer.c..... the ruuuer up iti his refut-al to leave third. Then it 8«r«d, p...... 4 0 0 030 332 Carroll, rf... 532 2 00 Tucker, lb... 602 9 00 "The Athletic team is the mystery of the American from here it will be a surprise to bis friends. 0 1 0LDaly, |>...... 4 0 1 0 OJPiircell, rf... 513 was thut "thin music" pVevailed. Only Captains ...... 6 2 1 Mnuyan, If.. 6 0 1 1 0 0 Sommer, 3b.. 6 0 3 Oil Association. It Is composed of ionie of tho best men A DECISION DISPUTED. Total...... 37 61427 17 U| Total...... 39 4 9 27 18 2 Hank'in'u,3b O'Brieu and Stovey had any legal right to say a word G 8 3 2 1 1 Tucker,'lb... 5 1 3 10 Suyder, lb.... 613 9 00 Hayes,lf...... 400 0 02 in the profession, but bad luck or something else hold* Cincinnati...... 01000110 2—6 Donahae, c.. 5 2 4 4 41 Somuier, 3b.. 5136 in disputing the decision, but pi ay era on both them buck in the nice." Cincinnati Enquirer. Umpire Powers uutde the do^.ieion of tbe tea^on on Cleveland...... 10100002 0—4 KeipiClil'r, c 5 0 2 8 02 Trott, c...... 4 0 2 11 21 Bides joined in in disputing with Sullivan, and Wcdui'sday. With uo ono out, anil Whitney on third, Garhardt, 2b 6 2 2 6 26 -milh, If..... 6210 Daly, p...... 502 0 61 Smith, p...... 400 0 91 Tho Philadelphia Club has overjG.O'JU deposited with Earned rui's Cincinnati 3, Cleveland 1. Twc-haso Cushman.p.. 602 0 3(1 Kilroy, p..... 523 0 to cap thtt climax Mason Ust hia temper and judg­ ami locked up in the suspended Columbian Bank. It McOoriuick on second, and Curroll on first. Cul^ian .. hits Hotaling, rvipptl. Stolen baaes McPhoe, Nicol Total...... 5l fl 21 24 12 7|Trott, c...... 3001 Total...... 4610182716 4 Total .....41 31527 18 8 ment aud made au insulting remark about the um­ will be several months ere the affairs of that concern hit a lino fly to Cfeffur. Tho latter accidentally 8, Tebeau, S ricker, McKean. Kir.it on ballj Off Cleveland...... 43020010 0 11) pire. Finally Sullivan took a watch, noted tho time, are settled. inunVd it. but at once picked np thu tall and tossed Paly I Total...... 46 14 24 27 10 4 Baltimore...... 100010100 3 and thftii awaited the legal period for Ihe Athletics to it to Williams.n M B-cond. 1, i ff s-'erad 2. Struck out By Daly 2. Passed Metropolitan...... 00043202 Never before last Thursday was the Philadelphia ISvery man ou the Useo ball- Baldwin 2, Kei|'S>r* time was called Ctdeman ran bases remarkably well. Porter man 2. Griffin, Burns. Three-t ase bits Orr, look Cusick. Tho Philliua would no doubt lot him go, started for Ittnkin- rors Cleveland 5, Baltimore 1. Struck out Mc­ amidUt the merited jeers of the defrauded spectators, second, and Ihu Chicago men tried to catch pitched in fine form, holding the home team down to bon. Vulnioi, Purcell, Tucker, Kilroy 2. as they are carrying far more catcheis five than him, Fil>t on Kcan, Uotaling 2. Carrull, Mnnyan, Snyder, Dalv 2, whom the Athletic manager t*n>l his captain had de­ but ho landed *afe. Just then Carroll, who even sate hits, including Davits' home run drive over balls Kadford 2, Hogan, Hxnkiuson, Donaliue 2, they have no«d for. the right iield tVnce. Pinckney and McClellan car­ Griffin, Hay.s, Tucker. Passed balls Trott 2. Um­ prived of seeing f nir innings played of the legttl nine Johnny Waid has stolen more bases than any other had left the diamond, walked pnst the Greenwood, Griffin, Burns, Fulmer, Tucker. Stolen Innings of the contest. What Ma; on should have plate, ried off the fielding honors, while Swartwood and ha&es Baltimore 1. Struck out Metropolitan 2. pire Bauer. League pl.iver, but on percentage of bases stolen to and I>aly, to whom W.lliamsou liad thrown the CINCINNATI vs. LOUISVILLE AT CINCINNATI Auo. 18. done WHS to have entered hia protest then and there ball, touched him wilh tho ball. Timo w:is nmv Smith did tbe best batting. Score: Passed bulls Fllluirr 1, Trott 1. Wild pitch Kil- guiiics played, Fugurty would tend the Lengue, with called BALTO. AB.R.B. P. Smith was not in good form, and was hit at critical agiiiirst the legalit) of the decision, and tho case would and the kicking btt^au iu earnest. To tho surprise of A. KIBHOOKLYN. AB.R. B. P. A. V. roj. Umpire McQuade. Ward second, Sunday third, KUn said nothing, but stood gtziug Into Griffin, cf.... 4 0 ') 0 0 OIMcCI-U'u.Zu 5 1 1 261 nil th'-ir hits on Chamberlain, but threw away court of ppeala ot the Association. Hut nut con­ the field. Before play was resumed rain put in ap­ Games Played Tuesday, Auir,. 10. but did i ot entertain tho thought of signing him as Burm, as..... 40123 2IMcTani'y, cf 5 3 3 2 00 run after run br bad bas^-runnuig. Cork^ill's play- tent with thia he backed Stovey up in 1m headstrong the mitfteld us now constituted. Stovey, Mann, Poor- pearance and fgame w*s called. Powers' decision sur^ Davis. 3b..... 4 2. 1 2 3 2 S*artwo'd,rf5 3 3 010 CINCINNATI vs. LOUISVILLE AT CINCINNATI AVG. 16. ins: in centre held waa magnificent tuid his batting couroe., auil, moreover, threatened to a^aiu forfeit tho m.tn is ji«< d enough. prised everybody. Of cimrse under President Young'8 Tucker, lb... 4 0 0 12 01 Phillips, lb.. 6 1 1 16 10 Katnsey aud Smith were again pitted against eacli terrific. Scoic: next da)'s game if Sullivan waa put lu as umpire. Philadelphia 1ms not one leading player in tiny posi­ decision in a |>lay<'U the \Vashingtou-Dvtioit ^amo of Pnrcell' if... 3 1.1 6 0 0 Suiith>...... 611 0 40 oilier and Smith ag»iu won. Kamsey struck out LOIIIfJVILLE.AB.R. B. P. A. « ! CIN. AB.R.B. P. A.E Mr. Cujlur told Sullivan to report the next day aud tion as to avenge*, tut their team and battery work June 2;W: "Tliu ba'ter was cut no matter whether Soinmer, If.. 3 0 1 2 0 e Greer, If...... 613 1 00 eight men, but Smitl, iu addition to striking out five Mack,2b...... 4013 Nicnl, rf...... 411 3 00 fulfil hia alignment, uud he did so, and the result tells for more than individual records. the mull \V-IH accidental or not, and no double play Dauiclu c... 301 2 3 1 Peoples, c..... 6 1 2 330 retired seven on foul tips. Every hit by Cincinnati Collins, If... 4100 McPhec, 2b.. 400 1 20 was a large attendance in expectation of another row. Buff not only baa his old drop aguin, but never be­ could bL' mud,-." Hut in this ca-e tho jjUyers, through Knouff, p..... 301 1 60 Porter, p..... 500 1 30 wasrliHrp and clean, while Louisville secured but Meeker,lb... 4 1 1 15 Fennelly, M. 4 1 1 2 61 But Mason wint-ly con eluded "to bear the ilia he had, fore, even in tho heyday of hia nuceeaa, two years ago, ignorance of the ruloa, insuad of hul ling their bases Total...... 32 3 7 27 16 7 Total...... 46121527 26 2 three safe drives, one being a b;u>o on balls and an­ Browning.cf 4 01 0 Reilly. lb..... 4 2 1 10 00 rather than to 11 y to others ho knew not of,'' and so had ho BO much speed as now. loft tbom and gitveau opportunity foraquadruplo play if Brooklyn...... 30200241 0 12 other a hard hit bull to short. Baldwin's fine work Wolf, rf...... 4111 1 0 C-rkhill, cf.. 4023 0 1 tho jnext day's game took place with Sullivan m um­ When Spaldmn was in town a week ago he took in needed, Ciilumau was put on fho Ily catcii (?), McCor­ Baltimore...... 0 10001001 3 behind the bat and Corkhill'd wonderful catches were White, ss..... 4 111 6 1 Baldwin,c... 4 004 1 0 pire, another defeat being tho result. The point I the new Philadelphia pavilion, and, of course, wa.- mick out f>r running to third, and Carroll out for Eamrdrnns Baltimore 2, Brooklyn 7. Two-ba-*o the features of the game. Score: Werrlck. 3b. 4 1 2 1 0 olsmitb, p...... 4 0 0 0 3 0 wieh to make in regard to this case is that *{'cctators duly overpowered by that magnificent structure, iia all leaving first. 'Iho hall was not put to first base and hits Peoples, McTamany. Three-base bit Smith. CIN. AB.H.B. P. A. E|LOl ISVILLE. AD.R. B. P. A. E Cross, c...... 40262 IjTelnau.lf..... 303 0 0 0 have a right to demand the return of their ,muuey if vlsitots have been. While here ho also generously for this reason tlio Chica<;os touched Oarroll whoti ho Homo run Davis. Double plays Knouff, Green­ Nicol, if...... 400 1 00 Mack, 2b...... 4123 Chamber'n.p 4 0 1 0 6 0 ! Kappel, 3b... 3 0 1 1 0 1 tbe competing clubs do not play out a match to its offered to take Maul "off the rhillies' hands." That loft the field, they forgetting to do so wlun tho play wood; Tucker, Pinckney, Phillips. Bases on balls McPhee, 2b.. 400 3 30 Collins, If..... 4001 Total...... 36 61027 21 41 Total...... 34 4 9 24 12 3 legitimate close. Au 1 al^o 1 desire to show by this tho offer was declined with thanks goon without saying. wasma'lo. Here is where Powers orrod. lie called Bommcr, Pinckney, McTamauy, Swartwood, Peoples, Felinellv, ss. 4 1 1 1 1 Hecker, lb... 4 0 1 10 Cincinnati...... 10020100 0 4 ca-e the. necessity for the enactment of a rule forfeit­ The grounds of th<» Cape May City Athletic Club Carroll out aud tho latter, who was running toward Groer Hit by pitcher Purcell. First on errors Reilly, l'b..... 4 2 2 l!rowning,cf 4 0 0 Loulnville...... 12100100 x 5 ing all share of nato receipts whenever a club acu as will ,be opened Thursday, Sept. 1, by the Young second, stopi>cd bufuro he reached t.ocoud base, and Bn-'klyuS. Struck out By Knouff 2, by Porter 2. Corkhill, cf.. 4. 1 2 Wolf, rf...... 400 Earned runs Louisville 3, Cincinnati 2. Two-base tho Athletics did iu thU ui-itch. America Club, which will content with a Capo Slay turned around and walked off the (liauion.l. Powers F«ee?it balls Diniols 2. Wild pitches Knouff 2. Baldwin, c... 4 0 2 11 31 White, «s..... 4 1 0 hits Tcbeau, Kappel, Wcrrick, Corkhill. Thrcc-- SENSATIONALISM RKBUKED. picked team of local and college talent. may be right in his decision, but if so, it is onu of tho most inconsibtent rules in existence. It WHS gotten Cuipiio McQuade. i, If... 300 1 00 Wtrnck, 3b 3 0 1 1 t-a»e hits Roillv, Corkhill, Wolf. Double play What veritable bosh some of tho daily papers have Tho new rules have undoubtedly permanently hnmli- ST. Louis vs. LOUISVILLE AT ST. Louis Aua. 13. Kappel, 3b... 300 0 01 C work, not because he ia lame, but because ho believer cisions. He bays tlie batter is out, no matter if muff manancy of buth organizations. Without tho National is accid -utul or uot, but ho does uot suy a man on base ST. 1.01113. AR.R.D. P. A.KJLOV1SVILLF..AB.H.B. P. A.E Kaniciy 8, by Smith 5. Wild pitch Smith. Umpire win. Toole waa erratic, and was hit bard at critical Agreement, and thu Aihilratiou Committee as a court it will strengthen it. Latham, Sb.. 5221 3 0 M.ick, 2(i..... 522 2 51 Cuny. times, each ono of Corkhill's hits bringing iu runs. of appeals, neither organization would exist a single Casey will bo able to go to work this week. IIU cannot ruu ou the out. Gleason.ss... 5130 4 1 Collins, If... 422 2 00 METROPOLITAN vs. BALTIMORE AT STATEN ISLAND The Brooklyn team played a steady game, but could sea*>n. It is tli« very ground-work of the financial finger was not broken, but so badly split that the RANDOM NOTES. O'Ni-il, If..... 6032 1 O'llecker.lb... 4 1 1 10 01 Aua 16. Wtidmau again pitched, but the Oriole* bit uot hit Mullane with any effect. Score: success of both the L tague and the Association, and to was laid bare. Handlboo has a relative in Washington who was ComUkey.lb 6028 0 1 llrowning.cf 6 2. 1 4 0 0 him harl, but the homt> team hit even barder. Knouff CIN. An.R.B. P. A.E BROOKLYN. AB.R.B. P. A.E break it would he to destroy both beyond question. Harry Wright still has groat faith Jn left-handed dingtHtcd at the club's tn atmeut of llandtboe, and a Foutz, rf..... 6011 0 1 Wolf rf...... 6 » 3 3 10 was knocked out of the b»x, and Smith came in, in Nicol, rf...... 511 2 00 l'inckney,3b 411 2 20 There seems to bo a tenden.-y in certain journalistic Dcvliu. Why don't ho give the Philadelphia public a day or so «K) wired tho following: "W. A. Nimick Welch cf..... 400 4 00 White, ss...... 412 3 10 the lift!) inning, to tike his place. Tho latter was not McPhee, 2b.. 6 3 3 4 7 0 McClell'o,2b 4 1 1 3 40 circles to stir up ill will bouvenu the League and tlie chance to see what he can do? You are in too fast company. Better jump to tbo Iiutiinsou,2b4 0 3 2 2 2[Werr,ck, 3b 4 1 2 020 no badly hit, but bad errors by Daniels, Burns aud fennellv, ts 5 2 3 1 4 2 McTam'y, cf 4 0 1 6 00 Association, aud eveiy opportunity possible is cased Tbe report that Koseman forced tho Athletics to Ohio State League." Tlie message was received Boyle, c...... 401 4 00 Civ 4 11 3 2 0 Greenwood enabled lh« Mots to pile up the run*. A Rellh.l'b..... 5 0 0 12 1 0 Kwartwo'd.rf 4 1 2 101 up to gtt a sensational row of home kind or another. ccmpromise on his season's salary was erroneous. thorlly after the tlinio straight by Washington. Corkhill, cf. 5 0 3 King, p...... 4 00 2 10 hamber'n.p 400_ _ _0 ? " rap from Griffin hit Gcrhardt in the neck iu the sec­ 2 00 Phillips, lb.. 401 6 00 The wiser heads of botti organizations, however, will Rtwoman could uot havo recovered a season's salary, Tho California clique is now supposed to be "busted," Total ..... 41 3 15 24 11 6 Total...... 39 13 f4 '£1 14 2 ond inning, and Nelson had to take his pUco. Score: Baldwin, c... 401 2 00 Smith, KB..... 401 2 20 prevail in the legislative councils of both, aud all tho as ho accepted an engagement with the Mets after be­ but time will soon^toll whether it is or not. Bt. Liiuis...... 200010000 3 METS. AII.R H. P. A.E! BALTO. AR.R.B. P. A. K Mnllane, p... 4 0 0 0 2 0 Gr.er, If...... 4 0 0 410 meetings yet to c-me this year will end with \voik ing released by the Atbleticn. What ho recovered was MiCoi mlck pitched his best game of tha season to­ Louisville...... 62004100 x 13 Radford, ss.. 6 4.3 4 2 0'Greenw'd,2b 5 01 3 13 Tebean.ir..... 312 2 00 Clark, c...... 400 4 01 done which will still further bind them together in bavk pay aud an amount over the limit covered by a day. But oue cleau hit wai made off him. Sunday Earued runs ?t. Louis 3, Louisvillo 7. Two-base Hogan.rf..... 502 4 0 0 Griffin, cf.... 601 1 1 1 Kappel,3b... 4 0 1^ 2 1 0 Toole, p...... 4 1 1 030 friendly intercourse. The gnats of the press may personal contract. had two R-ratches to the infield and Willuimson'j hit hits Latham, Colliiu, Browning, Crosi. Thiee-base O'Urieu, If... 61310 1 Burns, ss..... 6120 6 4 Total...... 40 7 14 27 15 2 Total...... 36 4 8 27 12 2 annoy with their stings occasionally, but tho poison Ou Thursday Wood, for the first timo in Philadel­ was ft bull which Pfcfter, who was ou the baaoa, hltf O'Neil, Wolf, White. Stolen base Werrick. Orr, lb...... 6 1 2 6 2 0|Cuicc-ll, rf... 5 2 1 1 0 0 Cincinnati...... 30101001 1 7 does not get into the system. phia tried to bat right-handod against a lofl-liandeil queered ou Kuebuo and prevented him from field­ Double play O'Neil, Kobinson. Jones.cf...... 612 2 1 01 'I uckcr, lb... 6 1 3 15 0 0 Brooklyn...... 0 0020002 0 4 pitcher. One tnrn at it, however, discouraged him. ing First on balls Rob- THE UMI'IUE TROUBLES. it. An*on struck out twice. Six strikes were in^on 2, Mock. Hit by pitcher Collius, Hocker. Hnuklu'n,3b 614- - - 2- 20oo Pommer, 3b.. 511 2 4 0 Buns earned Cincinnati 4, Brooklyn 2. Two-base H« Is still tho Pbillies' leading homo-run getter. called ou hint. Sullivan also fanned wind twice. Me First on errors St. Louis 1, Louisvillo 1. Struck out Sc miners, c... 6 103 Daniels, c... 5126 0 5 hit Tehran. Three-base bit Kanpcl. Double plays 1 notice that as the season advances tho trouble Farrar was suffering severely from a bowel com­ Connick had great speed. Ho worked an inshoot By King 1, by Chamberlain 1. Paascdballs Boyle 2, Gerhardt,2b. 101 Knouff, p,lf.. 4110 1 1 Fenuelly, Keilly, McPhee; Smith, Phillips; Smith with umpires lather increases than otherwise; and plaint all through tho New York soilos. frequently. Mark Baldwin did uot do BO well, but Cross 1. Umpire Ferguson. Nelon, 2b... 532 1 00 Smith-mith, lf,p... 412 0 2 1 McClellan and Phillips. First on balls Jficul, Fen­ why? Simply because tbe umpires, almost without Arthur Irwtn has fattened his batting record lately. kept the hits well scattered. Wrldmuu.p. 421 2 30 Total...... 43 814271415 nelly 2, Tehfau, McPhee. Hit by pitcher Telieau. exception, alike in tho Leaguo aa in the Ass>ciatiou, Gunning is becoming quite au artist at bunting. Lota Smith and Swarty woro In town to-day, hav- Games Played Sunday, Aug. 14. Tot»l.....". 5114202710 3 Struck out Reilly, Mullaue, Clark, Greer. Umpire fail to do their duty iu enforcing the rules provided Milligixu denies the allegation tb*t hti has been Buf­ iug stopped over while en route West. Toolo did uot Metropolitan...... 11210158 0 14 McQnade. for their protection. And tbere will be no relief at'- fering from uxorious nausea aH summer and scorns stop over. Lots, as soon as ho landed, madu a break BROOKLYN vs. METROPOLITAN AT RIDGEWOOD Aua. forded until the rules governing umpires inflict tho 14. This was a pitchers' Uittlo. Terry did fiuo work Baltimore...... 2 30000201 8 LOVIBVILLW vs. BALTIMORE AT LOUISVILLE Aua. 19. tho allegtitor. for the Phillips engine house, his old stamping ground. same penalties on umpires for not enforcing tho rules Manager Mutrie left tho for Brookljn, but did u.t Earned runs Metropolitan 5, Baltimore 6. Two- Three wild throws lost the game for Louisville, New Yorka Thursday and No more men will be roloa^d this season. At least ' receive the same support as that player* are subjected to for violating them. But started on some aoit of a mission. Wi-itiman. The latter made bin debut ha*e bits Hankinsou, O'llrit-n, Orr, Junes, Hogau, two by Cross and one hy Werrick. There was also Friday bo was that is what President Nimicksays. in the Ameii- the trouble iu umpiring is greatly added to by press reported a3 present at tho Jersey City-Hamilton cau Association. Tho Brooklyns could only hit him Burns, Purcell, Grililn, Tucker. Three-base hits bad judgment in basf-running on tbe part of Brow n- MeCormtck's rheumatism is giving him much an­ Sommer, Jones. Stolon bases Radford 4, Hugan, ing and White at times when a run would have tied criticism of tho umpires' decisions iu each match. game in Jersey City. Another pitch-, r and catcher is noyance. Jim fears that his ankles may let down at watteringly aud wore hhut out. Tho Mets got their One cannot pick up a daily paper containing Associ­ first run in the first inning ou Hognn's bat-e O'Brien, Jones, Hankinsou,Sommers, Gethardt, Nel­ the score. The consequence was tlie Baltimores won what he is said to bo looking for. anv time. OH balls, ated Press dispatches ot games played out of town Manager Cushman, of Toronto, left his club in Orr's single aud »n out, a:td the next and lust son 2, Weidman, Tucker, goumicr, Daniels. I'ouble after being outbatted and otherwise outplayed. Hecker New­ Manager Phillips says Indlanapoilj is really mak­ run iu without reading that this or that club lost the game ark tbe fif h inning, when hils by Gerhardt, Hogan and plaj Tucker, Sommer. Bases ou balls Radford 3, pitched a fair game, but was batted hard at critical last Friday and ran over to town for a visit to bis ing money. Two-thirds of thu peoplo who attend Jones, Hankinson, Hogan, Weidman. Hit by pitcher points, and the hits on Kilroy were scattered. Score: by "tho wretched umpiring of So-and-so, or that family. the games occupy the soveuty-live-cent seats, and Orr tilled thw bate*. Jones was then given a base on Whats-hi«-name's bud decisions gave the visiting team The Brandy wine Club, of West Chester, will disband balls, which forced iu a run. Score: Hognn. First ou errors Metropolitan 6, Baltimore LOUISVII.LE.AB.R.B. P. A.EJ BALTO. AB.R.B. P. A.E besides "comps aro a little scarce." 3. Struck out Baltimore 2. Passed balls Summers Mack, 2b..... 61171 0 Greenw'd,2b 4 11432 or the home team tho game. As long as this goes on this week unless a debt of £200 is liquidated by the Caylor may have found Elmer Smith, but 0. P. BROOKLYN. AS.R. B. P. A. El METS. AB.R.B. P. A.E satisfactory umpiring will ba impossible. But the one Pinckuey,3b4 0 1 2 4 0 llogan, ss.... 4 1 2 1 2 0 1, Dauiel3 2. Umpire McQuade. Colliiw, If...." 613--- - o O.Qriffln, cf..... 4 1 1 110 friends of the club.______was first told of the lad by Al Morcland. Smith at CLEVELAND vs. ST. Louts AT CLEVELAND AUG. 16. Hecker, p.... 512 1 0 Burns, ss...... 4232 great obstacle to successful umpiring is the "kicking" tho time h.ul jint applied for work iu the Pittsburg McClell'n,2b 4 0 0 3 2 I O'Bricu, If... 4 0 0 1 0 0 indulged iu by players governed by incompe­ THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE. McTaui'y, cf 4 0 2 1 0 Ohrr.lb...... 4 0 2 11 1 0 Klui! pitched for six innings, until tho game was won, Browuing.cf 5034 1 0 _Pnrct-l'l.rf.... . _. 4. .102 . . nine. Ho had beon uuder eu^agomont with % South­ and then be gave Robincon a chance. The Cleveland Wolf, rf...... 5131 0 0 Tnckerj lb,.. 411 tent captains and club manager!). There is but one ern League club, but was relo:i^ed because of a Swartwo'd.rf 4 0010 Oj.loncs, cf...... 4 Q 1 2 1 0 legitimate reason for disputing a decision ren­ Details of the Keceiit Meeting—Pledges of Phillips, lb.. 4 0 3 5 1 3!IIaukiu'n,3b 4 0 1 0 3 1 players could not hit a little bit at the right time, and White, fs..... 5131 5 0 Sommer, If... 403 1 0 soro arm. Moteland told Cuylor about Smith and as soon as several of them got on bases the Browns Werrlck, 3b. 5 1 2 2 2 l!llay»,3b...... 4 0 0 012 dered by an umpire, and that is when be the Clubs The New Schedule, Etc. advised him to givo him a trial. That day Kluier Smilli cs...... 4 0 1 1 1 Oi liot>i>, had in one j.nme recently two runs, throa agers who run clubs in every professional association, Smith, p...... 402 0 11 0 ; Werrick, 3b.. 401 0 40 with the homo t-am, and, all things considered, he Welch, cf..... 6 4 5 3 0 OjMilligan, lb 6 1 3 10 00 18,10 20, 21; Sept. 19, 20, 21. With Memphis, Aug. 30, Slits, five put-cut", eleven assists and no errors. lie Tebean, 1 0 O'fros*, c...... 3 01033 acquitted himself creditably. Nine clean hits I!obirison,2b6 2 3 6 1 0'McGarr, 88.. 5 1 1 031 and the still worse captains who are in charge of the covers u:oro f."0''' u<1 Hnfl fll- 1J* ''is lKliitio1' oqna'lj M If... 4 1 1 wvre nines on the 31; Sept. 1,2, 27,28, 29. made off him, aud he gave seveu bases on balls. Boyle, c ..... 60362 1 Robinson, c.. 4 12011 flel-l, it is not to bo wondered at that so well as Wi)lmr.,sou or tlie great GhuMMck, besides he K«li|.ol.Sh... 401 12 IJKamsey, p... 300 0 60 many stock Tho representatives of the different clubs Brooklyn played a superb fielding game, an excusable Murphy, p... 6 2 1 1 3 OMatthews.p.. 5 1 2 1 30 companies meet with financial failure be­ is an nil-round p a-er of great merit. I should think Total ..... 40 f. 1027 23 Si Total...... 34 1 0 27 21 8 fore the season is half over. Even where their money pledged to play the season out, and it can con­ fumble by Pinckney being llu only error. After the Total...... 57 22 29 27 16 SlTownsend, c 1 0 0 1 02 Boiuo of the Nation] 1 cr Association League aiauasen Cincinnati...... 40000100 I—0 losses do not break them, their positions in their re­ fidently be expccto-l now to see no more trouble would toni»illc...... 00000000 1—1 third Inning Porter pitched in flue form, only three I Total...... 51 817271810 have tln-tr weatbei-oyo ont after such player* scattered singles being secured off him, St. Lonis...... 31330246 0 22 spective pennant races suffer from mismanagement. in the Southern League this season. Great dis­ as I havo mentioned. ^ 0. *. " Earned runs Louisville 1. Two-baso hits Kollly, and Brooklyn Nothiug played anlnrdy up-hill game, but could not oveic-ime Athletic...... 160000001 8 but coetly experience will teach some wise­ satisfaction was expressed by many in Birming­ Tebean. Homo run Hecker. Doulilc pUy White, . i. j - _ -- ^ -. --- , Earned run? St. Louis 16. acre?, and even then they do uot all learn by it. Mack, Heckor. Fir»t on balls Nicol, Srultll, Heck. r. the lead gained by the Atuifctica 1U the first and third Athletic 1. Two-base ham at tho course President Morrow had pur- Niw ENGLAND LtAOVf UMHBS CVAX has resigned Struck cut By Smith 11, by Kamsoy 6. Paused ball I iuniugs. Score; hito Welch 2, Stovey. Three-base hit Footman. HINEX CHADWICK. THE SPORTING LIFE. .Aug.

louse on the 27th. They want to raise a fund to send p of the Metropolitan Club? People around here do* ilm away. His liver is all out of whack. RELICS AT THE BAT. The Giants come homo to-morrow and they will be FROM DETROIT. THE SPORTING LIFE. BASE BALL. Serad certainly ongltt to be worked more than he iven a lively reception at tho Polo Ground* Monday. [i. Perhaps bad he been alternated with Smith and The League Directors Try to Play Ball— GKO, K. fcTACKHOUSE. The Series With Chicago—The Cheering PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT "nllane all year the Beds would have won more Outlook ;ames. How tiie "Stitl-Legged Ould Ja-ys," as for Percentage Stearns' Reply No. 202 South Ninth Street, Philada. FROM CINCINNATI. Ono meets queer people tn (he country. On my va­ Mike Kelly Would Call Them, Managed to Fogel—News Jfotes. cation I struck a rural youth who inquired with all to Perform—Score and l>etails of the FROM INDIANAPOLIS. DETROIT, Aug. 18. Editor SPOBTIXG LIFE: BY THE Jeo. Bradley's Pointers on Southern ;he verdure of innocence: ''They charge to see games Game, Notwithstanding the desperate efforts of tha Aflfairs and Flayers A Note About Pete in Cincinnati, don't they?" NEW YORK, Aug. 19. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Tlie Ho osiers Now in Good Shape—The League directors Sporting Life Publishing I did gome ball playing myself while away, and. Kecords of Glasscock and the Chicago team the paat Company, Browning Bits of Gossip. I had the good fortune to witness a game of and Denny—A ew while trying t> catch a sylvan outcnrve had one little Couple of days, the Wolverines ar^ still at the head of CINCINNATI, -Aug. 17. Editor SPORTING LIFE: finger knocked into a letter e ball on Tuesday last, the likes of which I Releases Tom Brow a Miguud, 2b whose order aU, Checks, Drafts, Money Orders, B. HEN MULFORD, Jii. Etc. -he League procession, and in fine condition to and Remittances When the ball players from clubs in minor never saw before and probably will never see nakc a hot light for the honor of remaining at must be made payable, INDIANAPOLIS, eagues that have given up the ghost commence again. The match was played at Asbury Park Aug. 18. Editor SPORTING he head. Chicago made a most strenuous POST OFFICE BOX, 948. LIFE: The Detroit ,o arrive in town it is a pretty good indication NOT A CANDIDATE. and when it is claimed that the natives of the team arrived last night and effort to get ahead of tbe Wolverines and failed. will meet Captain ,hat tho season ia approaching tbe fag end. Two goodly little twin towns of Ocean Grove and As- Denny and his men this after­ Jlurkson, who is a stumbling block to the Do- noon. TERMS: >f the Nashville contingent came direct here Mr. Caylor Doesn't Aspire to the Presidency :mry were astonished it is putting it mild. The Indianapolis Club has won games ;roits, was put in the box all three of the gamea, of the American n Subscription, per annum (postage paid)...... J|2.25 3d. Reader and George W. Bradley. Reeder Association—In Favor of Thinking that something besides that New York- every team in the League excepting De­ und did suiue of the most wonderful pitching on Six months...... " " ...... 1.25 Mr. \VikorTs troit, and if we do eft almost immediately for Lincoln, Neb., but Be-election—Other lave Detroit game might come up at the special meet­ not get a game during this reooril. The Detroits got but twenty actual hits Three months...... " ** ...... 65 Jrad is still Topics Discussed. series it will be because fate is against fiingle copies...... with us, and yesterday I had a talk ing of the League I ran down to the pleasant us, Tbe n those three games. Had the Chicagos been " " ...... Be. ocal club is in fairly INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. with him about affairs in the Southern League. CLEVELAND, Aug. 19. Editor BPORTIHG LIFE: sea-side resort early Monday morning. The good shape for the contest able to hit the Detroit pitchers with any free­ and Dtuny told Much that he said was now, and I have no In reading THE SPORTING LIFE Jast Sunday, session, however, was not held until 8 o'clock in me to-day that he was going to dom they would have taken three straight. make a desperate doubt that the ambitious hopes of the Nash villas as Is my devotional custom on the first day of the evening. President N. E. Young was the effort to down the big men Uut they were not. The pitching of Gutzoin ADVERTISING RATES: "rom Michigan this will be a surprise to many people. Cincinnati each week, I was surprised to Eee it stated that first on hand and ho had hardly deposited afternoon. Boyle and Myers and Gruber was vory nearly as good as that of (FIXED AND FINAL.) more than an ordinary interest in the [ waa a candidate for the presidency of the will be the battery and both are in good form. One insertion...... 20 cents per line, Nonpareil tus grip iu the Coleman II juao before the bulky "Jarkson, and Arson's men got only twenty-five League that ia striving to uphold the National American Association, under cover. Kow, Johnson, our new right fielder, split hia hand in Six monthi...... 17V^ " " Chicago base ball mogul hove in sight. Al actual bits in the throo EDDIES. Gctz pitched two re " " game below Mason & Dixon's line. A good per­ Mr. Editor, allow me most respectfully to ;he last New York game and injured it again on imrkubl.v tine games and Gruber put up a phenomenal One year...... 15 " " " " Keach and John B. Day are domiciled at Asbury centage of its players are Gin chin at fans born aud say that I never do anything under cover. It is Saturday in practice, but ho will probably go ;aiue. The Cuica^os won the tir^t gauib on its merits AliVEUTIPEKS should forward their favors so as to Park at present and they put in au appearance adopted. When discussing th* merits of the Queen not nay style. If I were a candidate for the As­ nto his field to-day,. He lias shown up well, so >V superior batting, won the second on errors by tho reach us by 3 P M. Saturday, an this paper goes to pl'fits City bo jo in the land of cotton Brad grew enthuaias- not long ai'ter. After a dip in the briny, a stroll jcIrons (iny kind ut d*cout support for GruUer would BV«KY SATURDAY AT 5 P. M. ic. Said h«: sociation presidency, or for anything else, I'd be along the plank walk was suggested, tipalding, far, and Manager Fogel thinks he is going to be uivr given the game to too vuiiors) and lust tlie third "Maylie J«hn Kwing Isn't playing ft great game of a candidate boldly and aggressively. I am con­ Young, Reach, his partner, and yours truly great man. Our latest acquisition, Shreve, on its merits, bi-iug unlimited and out- jail. I think he is the best pitcher tho Southern. siderable ofaa aggressor in my way of trying to started down the walk to see the sights. \Ve will face the Detroits to-morrow and the Nyack d, Score!) sent out i'rum Chicago of PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 24, 1887. I.ecgue hag, and ay's game ctedit the it won't surprise me to sett him go to carry my points, and I have always tried to saw some pretty one.-*, you can depend upon it. idar, Leitiinr, will see what ho can do astainpt the Ct.icag * with one of tbe largo clubs next year. I hear Bu> k Ewing avoid the characteristics of a sneak. The sluggers on Saturday. Aruiidel, whose finger is .ib ,ut actual hits oft Gruber ami tbe JJetroita with wanti him f*r tha New Y^rki. Th*u there is J'ull<;r, sights were all shapes, colors aud sizes and well, will c*tch the former and Ilackett will appear ;iiree erron*. All account*, however, u^re* thut tha every one of the directors mentally vowed rigut there JetroiU played u Olroxi.la.tion., :ho New Orleans phort stop. He is on* of tho quickest that they would it with the latter. Hackett has been doing excellent slevouly, elipahod gttrne, und r«liabl« ittle follow* in that position in the btnlnow. I played I am not a candidate for tho Association ay down there for a week. w>.rk of late and is batting well. Young Leitn»r ss*i ot thu ctjiite'L oay there should huvu bueii against him and ppruk from an »ct»iJ experience. presidency, either under cover or above cover. RECALLING PAST POWKR9. ntched iu the lost came against Pitlsbutg aud did score.t at lujut eight errors and only five actual hit* 4O,OOO [lutigler? Now, there ii a man I wanted the J*ashvill« I would not ask one club for a vote if I knew I During the stroll Al Keach incidentally remarked very effective work. If he continues at bis present tcuicil against Gtubi r. Chicago papers pr«iioiinc* management to sign early in tfce se»«ou, but they weta could get that vote ;hat he thought he could play ball a little bit yet, and >ace he IB guinf to be the greatest of all the young Jlruner uuu of tae fim-cltus pi tellers of tho cuuutry. by asking for it, and that .hat th« .t is quite evident afraid of his arm. Al is doing betk-r twirliug this year it would elect world in ita rolling had not stiffened his Hlchers, barring noue. Manager Fogel is much that Prtoiueut Stearns picked out A ;han cv»r I MIW him do before. In NaahTillo Reeder me. Is that plain enough and 'ointi much. Al Spalding said that he was only 36 pleased with Mm and regards him as a comor. chwrry when he got Umber. With a *trun< pitchur to played th* game of his life. He made all the other sufficiently explicit? Not because I do not know /tart old aud felt like a colt, and he thought he could McGeacliy is still abieut, ana tho effort to till his place aalp out Gtt7.ein, Dairuiiftels veiy cuuiluitablu. Then Udders in the League lay low, and he hit tha hull ;liat under certain circumstances the prefcidoucy of ;>lay a little bit himself, President Nick said that by securing Hlnii*r Foitor has failed. Manager Foster, Ueca'd Betttiu. If ho (luKsu't do Bowo great pitching with a Tim. Migrau ii holding his own. On tho .lie Amuricau Association wjuld be a rare compliment father Time hod dealt kindly with, him, rind he would ot tho MiniiL'*!>oli* filub, who in a brother of Elmer, ,r the Detroit Club tbis sesuun then tho people who THE STAGE. whole, Cincinnati hiu goad reaaan to ba prtmd of her ;o anyone upon whom it were best*wed, for it would. Je if he could not play ball jusc aa well as either i as acted very obstinately in this matter, and has i;*ve aeon him work here wiil he greatly surprised M representatives of them. Hrr-Sbibo trotted to»d in the way wall as disappointed. in the* South, and ii i-ayiay th!.? I in- j I am not a over to his cottage to bor­ ot" the centre fielder bftt«ring liim- elude Vnnghw, who is catching Ewint; Kd Fuller, of I candidate for several reasons. First of row a has* ball from his sou, and the League magnate* *elt' for 10 apparent reason oilier thau to bo bull- As for Chicago, 1 dou't believe that team will agiin OPENING THE TMEATIUCAL SEASON. ha Birmlu^lmvii; Klu»m»n, all, I don't hanker after the office; secondly, I couldn't skinned oft their coati and waistcoats leaded. The di-ui it off fur the present, .Inn tw&ti'ju get so dote to tbe Wolverines us of Naw OilnaLs, and j fet it If I wanted it; thirdly, and funned a but may come limy v,tne Black and Oratty, of Memphis, Thare's quit* a lot of I eo« no reasou why Mr. square of human poiU. The ball was passed around in ip later. Anotksr «an for tho position is now tn-iug >u Monday. Tho> h»v« maurty, he latt* r will play centre. HI 181st iu tLe beluf thut they will prove effective. tre to the doors U?t night attended as g«od a paying position as tha one I had with them. U'dly-mia*Hlin«u and the ball tossing wan discontinued for tbe Tho great and oulv John Van the opening The directom? Oh, they are all moneyed men Jfto who control the Association, (-lee :ime being. The goodly precincts of godly towns bad *. Ctthill bus been released at Iwt, and is now allowed Irtlirati, us u pitcher, \t~as exploded at Detroit. I cer of the eeai*n at that popular house. During the )est 'ie would be thu subject for a museum courier. But he freedom of utility oxpncc to see the Wolverines walk uwivy from in tha tawn, but they don't know muck about base Wheeler ia honest aud been polluted, and for au umbrella, too, and a Badness the city. Patrick is a great man recess th« thettre has been made a picture of ball. Up to the time that ihay snld Maul, the Nash­ faithful, and, I believe, has ipread itself all over the beach. when unrestrained, and since he received a dipluma he Chicago:} on this trip, and keep away from them. ville Club was )rovou himsolf to be fully competent. Therefore I rom the local nianagt'inent he has been L'ne Detr«its are uuw in buitur siuipe to ittckle tha b«ftuty and expressions of admiration were heard playing to good-sized crowds. Wht-n i«y I am personally A BALL MATCH ARRANGED. making they lost their star pitcher interact in th* club fell off in favor ot his re-election, because 'things" hum. Hv hats put in a claim against tho Knitt-ru elubb thau at any timo this buuuou, uiid uhuuld on every hand. One of the fresh and very pretty L know of no reason why be should be dispossessed. On the way back to the hotel A. G. S. suggested that make a good at once. Thay had won fomteea Btmiglit games and i regular match lub for "pitching,0 and talks of suing fur th« *une showing this trip. things ia tkt new curtain, which is a fine speci­ be played on tlie morrow, aud Ins inle^a he in paid. Tli« amount, n it conies t.> * question of who shall fly the iad they k«pt Blaul would be in tlm Laagno to-day I have sai*J,too, suggestion wa* hailed with delight. Captain Grin- I beln>vn, is about $50. men of the painter's art. It represents an in­ aud safely in Iha lead for the pennant. As early as that I c.mld not be elected president ['hink of paying Cahill extra tor "pitching!"' Upon Ia^, I havt* more fours of iho rhillies thi'u au> other of (he Association if I were a candidate, either silently null, of tho Asbury Club, was at once sent f_»r and all ,1111. it tbey can ruiiuuiu the terior of an Oriental palace in perspective, dotted a»t M»y Mutrie was ai't«r Matil, but I paid no atten- .he preliminaiits were arranged. Spalding vhat b.tMs he ie*ts the claim no one seem* to know. slushing gait ut ;ion to his or Hggn-tsiTely. In my time I have been foarlesa and ihuuf.ht ['he club has paid him all itXiwcw him which they ar« now going ih»y will certumiy jump here and there with statuary and bright foliage affar didv't let th* directors know that mnyt*e used that hu would pitch a few of those underhand f-ho^ s, a>id of course i Jim coveted our man until several weeki later. They too littlo discretion in voicing my honest anifhs at his demand. lie talk* of going to Califor­ uto secuiid piacu and give the Wolverines a rub ut the and flowers, and the entire effect is very beau­ opinions. Because I have suid to men exactly what I which would puzzle their younger opponents consid­ nia, iuish. et Maul go to Phihidelplna despite my protest, and fit and erably. Mr. Curtia and J. W. ripalding but aa he has been somewhat under the influence tiful. Ju*t as the first notes of the overture now, I guess, Al. Reach is sarry not acted the hypocrite thwy hnVo in some said they *f the Indiana "atmosphero1' for several day*, his ex­ he £ot him," oases contracted a fueling of bitterness against nu>, would whack up tho catching between them. John PERCENTAGE FOR THE LEAGUE. were played last ntcht tho curtain dtecendod nnd ita THE OUTLOOK FOR NEXT SEASOS. and act intentions are not known. Pulliemus, appearance WM hailed with a burst of hearty applause. [ dare fiay that there is more than one of my old con- it. Day eaid he would play ou first base and stand nother I am pleased to observe that the general aeatimcnl What U the outlook for a League in the South Irert-Bofth* ready to relieve pitcher Spalding whenever great man, was to have left for his s drifting rapidly in the direction of the only just and The curtain is the work of Mtsara. Fett'ra & ount. American Awociiition to-day who would his arm ome, at Nyack, N. Y., last night, and if "The LigUts next year?" "roost" me if I gave them the chance by being a can­ gave out. Al Keach was to be put on h«coud base be­ iotie.it way uf divniitig Kato receipts the ^ert'enUtgtf o' Loutlun,1' one of tbe best of modern "Rather poor. I think, though, they claim they hig end of the country begins to tip up some time to- iv-ttom. melodramas, was the opening attraction. It waa pro­ didate for their suffrage. Yet I feel prouder for came of hu strong resouiblunce to Urandmainruy Duu- m^rrow, The almost (loud certainty of losing VOD der will ho in tha field again. There is some talk of tak- Ittp. Nick YoudiC said I shall know that this ymiog man has trans- Ahe, if the unjust guarantee was rotaiuod, had duced with a cftst EpecUlly s«l«cted for ita proper knowing I have acted honestly and fearlessly toward he would play sUuit stop, if he erred bin weight to iho Eastern end of th« world. ovi- representation, U(T in GulTeston und Roust*!!, Texa*, It's too infer­ [hem thau to know I could be elected to the presi­ uied for it, aud Curtu aud J. W. SpalUiug wore to go lently scared the Association into so.'iug (hu error of and it WHS acted throughout iu anch a nally hot there. Why that's th* hottest 'State T ever le has swaggered ahout the hotel* und talked a great way maunnr ai to win the enthusiastic plaudits of tho dency by reason of hypocritical associations. whack ou third base. Niuiick fought shy.of ['laying !cal since and there appears to be no doubt that percen- win in. New Orleans want there -and made some at all, but Anally consented to look after left garden. !>e was released. He says ho will nevor u i will pervail in thut organization noxt avason. audience. ID the company are Miss Kdiia Canty, Blies money, a»d that lay bnll again. It he evei played ball it waa before Willa May, Mrs. Fanny ia the reas*u they thiuk League W. II. May, of Louisville, once an enthusiastic fol­ Von tier A he'a case ofiVra a capital illustration of the Denlmui Rouse, MISH Mary club* would pay in the Loue Stnr State." e came West. Ho has played none here. "Polly" evils of the guarantee fiewt'H, Mctsrs. James Carter, Horace Viuton, Mason lower of Uie old Eclipse Club, uf old "Xaintuck," con­ was dickering with the Crawfordsville system. Not only will tbe Aa- "What i* Nashville going to do? Try it again?" sented to play centre field, aud yours truly waa con­ Club, but dt- ociatioii return to it* series, but tbe prospects are Uitchcll, SMII Tlemple, Charles B. Poore nnd other "Naihvilla ia a good ball town, and is cruzy idfwi to go home. Ue waa offered $80 per mouth, 1 excellent people. The pl&y was produced with all the to get that Messrs. Wiman and WaIrons were pleas' signed to play right tie Id. he League will also. Spouuuts uf the club men there. They talked about ft ret premiee. ack Glasscock stands several notches from tha top, ;oo what it was cracked up to be at the time Button don bridge Bccue beinff specially notable for its rea­ such a plan all season. Every time anything "root 8 to IU o'clock, aoon settled the serious part for lism. "The Lights o' London" will be the attraction was said which shows how unreliable and wholly worthless a thought, by getting the Hchcme through, she bad cut HI Iha subject it seemed so ridiculous to me that I hu League directors, and that disputed game was Detroit's throat. Detroit, however, has proven that til this week, alter which "Across the Contiutmt." The subject before the American Association on ordered to bo played over again, Detroit knew its case ecord really is, GlaM>cock boa lone beeit regarded as aughed, ant* they'd ask: 'What ara you laughing at?' itapt. 3 is not one of who shall be its president, but he king ot all nice in his position, and, although h>) sbu cuii support a high-priced team under auy sys- find I'd tall thuM I'd ju*t thought of R>m»thiug funny. was homeless, but sent on Attorney Grey to argue his ;i'iu, and i* at this writing several thousauda ahead whether it eliall retain its prevent membership or side anyway. John B. Day, however, was on bis niel­ YcQuently makes eirors, he is to-day the greatest of "A Dark Secret" at the Walnut. [ don't think thoru is much dungcr of thu Association whether thero ihoit stop that ever wore a uniform, he gam^. Boston, of ci>urse, will make a frenzied kick filing shall be chauces taken of it« disruption. lo, and his eloquence won the day. After tha meeting and th<f marvelous. Ho gets bulls uud accomplishes plays and eudeavor to reform. Lurry Corcoran's reU-aao for $025. Stern is Leaguers play in bathing suits met some opposition machinists, who, under the supervision of Harry quoted ai saying that if he can be convinced that his hat no other man iu hU position would think of go­ BTEAUN9 AND FOGEL. "I thourht Burnham was footing," declared Brad, from tlte more cesthetical members but WAS finally 6t. Orinond and stage manager Jeremy Taylor, club would profit by th« adoption of the percentage adopted. Then the telegraph ng after. President Stetirus returned )ut he tola me confidentially, 'If money will buy him system he will wire to New York waa from the East this morn­ are constructing the huge water scene to be used vote for H. If I can't convince him of used to order on a dozen pairs of long, flaring JERRT DENNT, ing. Although disgusted wttli tho way the club wu [ want him.' I turned him ovar to the directors, and that in ton minntes ho has grown more obtuse in his red in the HenUy regatta scene in the third act of yon know tbe result." Ktockinga and as many canvas shoes. A dozen blue- too, stands below several other third bftSf-mpn In the euchred out of tho .New York-Detroit forfeited tratne, understanding thin he jurmerly was. Then there is tiiid-whito-a tripod caps were also sent for. Then Mor. lie uas us a whole well pleased with the gon- "A Dark Secret," the initial attraction, which "Indhtuapilla didn't get $6.25 worth of good out of the Athletic Club. Mr.simmons, 1 think, is on the average,-*, yet where is there a man in the baso ball will have ita first !nm," I remarked. jheus began to walk and everybody sneaked off to bed. world that covers the ground and makes the brilliant iutlook. His attention was culled to Jfdgel'i presentation in this country at once, and Mr. Mason has declared to m*> that he would bilious screed, in which he tclln how he got left in hif the "Walnut. Tho No, noraix cents' worth," chipped In Harry Baum- vote for a percentage plan with a guarantee provision THE 8UKPUI8ED NATIVES. )Uys that Detmy dues. "Ho is a grand player," i-aid water scone will be unusually jartnar. iarry Wright to me the other day, "and his equal effort to secure Gruber and Bt-atin. Mr. ttttmrus Baid: realistic as well as colossal. Real ducks, «ides, to bring the percentage up to n certain sum in Everybody waa out of bed before daylight Tuesday "since Mr. Fogel has seen fit geese Biad has not signed with any club yet. He la not on 1 cases. It may would be hard to find." Gla^scock and Denny are to abuse Manager andiswans bo that Mr. Mason's idea may be tho Dining und a r-pirit of eport was in the atiiioephore Watkius in connection with tbe affair aa explana­ will swim upon its surface, and a ;he auxious seat, for his salary will continue to come mpromising plank betweeiWtho pro aud ultra per­ which Burrouuds the godly little twin towns. Staid neu who go for everything, and take the most rofessional diver haa been secured to make a n. St. Paul has made overtures to him to manage iesperate chances, and that is why they make errors tion of what Watkins had to do with it is in order. centage men. matrons asked everybody what this game called base Mnce I first accepted tho office of president of tha ive into five feot of water. The water will be their tcnm and Milwaukee has queried him. jail was, aud told their hua!>&uds tiiat and stand below uthtra of less note in the S Naw Orleans papers are all but demanding his they bad no averages. No man over saw Denny step aside for ft hot club Manager Wntkius hits uot secured or released * sufficient to float a real steam lauich, the sheila for I have hope, and I may say faith, In tho men who .u si new to go and see the thing because if it was base playnr, with the exception of one William Smith, tho regatta anil several row boats. aignlug there, so that Hrad can look into tbe future will come together on September 3d. They will for­ ;hey would bo polluted, and would bull. Think of a team mudo up of t-uch men, men In tho rttce the and grin as supremely and happily as ever. He's nil be barred out from who played their places us they do. I am not trying whom he allow«d to join tho Montphis team early this cvatt-i?Wrs ouisnieii, To«;m.T and Ilusmur, will get a got all the idle bmg, blow and bin-tor of tho last the camp "meetiu1 " next week. The time flew rapidly spring. Tlio engaging rik(ht. His wife, who some weeks ago waa uaar death's month aud send ;o advertise these two'men. They are pretty well and relcusing of player* nm start on that part of the surface behind the scenes, door, fa now convalescing. the Association to the end of its sixth and after a bmntiful lunch the base ball men all re­ itnown, always been left entirely iu my hands by the board and thoir shells will then flash across tho water in year stronger than it has boon since its inception. paired to President Young's room to put on their togs. but I (-imply call attention ro these facts to LOUISVILLE'S show how misleading these a o called records some­ of directors, und my acts have always met the ap­ full view of the audience. Nothing so ambitious aud "DEAR OLD HERO." Then a feeling of unrest came over tbe room at the proval ot the board, flruber was secured by me from novel 1ms ever beforo bwen Isn*t it queer how opinions change? Early In the My friend Brunei 1 hfts touched tip that old pet idea of getting inside of those times arc. If Benny played third base as Latham attempted ou tho Amer­ bathing suits. John B. docs he wouldn't make an error once a month. the Hartford Club, while the Detroits wore in the Kiwi ican bonrdrt. Tho company euji|lffed by Manager year the I*ouisville Post WHS calling Pete Browning ua achem* of his graded salaries; but it will not work. I>ny thought be would look hotter in his present oulflt, aud VVatkms know nothing about it. Beat in was also Nugent will arrive In thia city early this weok and at blear-eyed old dub," and now he ia namc-d by tbe The day will never come when pitchers will all get which consisted of lavender trousers of the latent cut, TOM BIIOWN secured by rue without asking Watkiuy* views. If any­ once bi-gin reh^arrtals oa the Walnut wra^e. It bas same pApnr "our dear old hero." Browning han Ins tho samo price, and infieldora draw exactly similar patent leather shoes, a dickie, white hat of softness Ts the man referred to above as tho prolttble successor body is to blame in the matter 1 am. The same ap­ been cho*«n with special care and with a view to the shara of nicknames. "The Gladintur" and "Diaiillory salaries. Think of Tim Keefe nnd Ramaey drawing find beauty, and an old gold flannel shirt aud red of McGeachy in ceutre rietd and since I commenced plies to the Big Four matter, which Fogel quota. I perfect adaptability of tho actora to thtu parU. Mr. Pete" are two of them, and another was given biui the same amount of money for services as that paid to necktio. Spalding would not hear of itt however, claim­ this letter Manager Fogel bos secured him and he Is am [>erfectly willing to stand before tho public on th» W til ton, a fine voting London actor, it is expected will this weak "Inspector of Ked Lights." Pete did a Dally, Serad and Seward. Or try to imagine McPhee, ing that he wan going to get into that bathing suit and now on the road to luiiianapohs. Brown was once a record I made in these deals, notwithstanding Mr. make H telling hit in the leading role, and exceptional little tanking on Monday, and his melodious voice Wrtrd, Williameon and Brouthers getting au equal that every other son of a trim present had to do the groat ball player and there seems to be no renson why Fogul'ti plaint." work fn also expected of Alias Pora Oi*i Pittfburg by the coiictaut abiwe of ihe pant-ru, it being MINOK MENTION. a wily b'ronth advennirefli, in which her noted dinled "Gimme my change!" idea will never work. aud tumbled into tbe 'bus in front of the hotel. They charged that he wan the leader of the California W. L. W., of Jumesport, Mo., is informed that in th* powers will b* seen to marked tidvantage. Mr. John Kel, old man, Iko mamigcr, stole a march upon Petor were the head, brains, money and power of the League, clique. He wanted to get away from there four guinea from Aug. 7 U» 11, inclusive, Dan Brouthert DoHgliise, one of the authors of "A Park Secret," has and saw him collaring the inshoots. Something, however, should be done, if It ho*popsi- and their appearance was greeted in a most enthusi­ and with a change of location and different surround­ watt IU times at bat. tiud hit for 18 bases, making big tailed fr-mi Liverpool aud Hill be present at the open- "Look out, hero cotuva Kt'ily," and one of Pete'a blo, to in a measure make salaries more consistent and astic manner. The bulky form of Millionaire Spald­ ings he may be a valuable nmn. lie is a tine runner, total bade percentage .947. Brouthen' hits mclud* Ing performance. Iriondd warutd him. equal. There is a grout difference in the money paid ing headed the group and little "Nick" Young, tlie stands only throe paint a below Mctieaohy as a ft< Ider, OHO Iniso on balls. "Uh, Kul can go to " well, he didn't say Louis­ to players of the sanvi capacities. Tho mighty llara- president of tho League brought up the rear. They and on Aug. 10 his bitting average was .274. Maua- To "Muggy" (strictly confidential): You can well ville. my probably gets about half of the salary drawn by looked queer and acted even more so. Blue woollen ger Fogel and Captain Denuy think Drown will be a imagine the weight of woo which oppressed ine when \esterday iho "dear old hero" lost £15 to Kid Bald­ Keefe. No doubt Bamacy is amply paid for his ser­ bathing suits adorned the larger portions of their good man t\>r the team aud ti|wak very highly of him. the mournful news cauio thut tlie groat Boston team, THE RING. win. He bet Smith wouldn't strike him out. Kid vices. Most players are paid to au extent that is not anatomies, while blue and white striped cups, flaring The team will leave on Sunday morning ut 4 o'clock who uro tu divide u fabulous sum uf money (let DM tonk him up and won, for Peta fanned tho atmosphere justified by their drawing powers. I know one club red stocking* and canvas ahoes made up the rest of the for Philadelphia. No one will be left at home. Mr. see, is it$£> or $2r>,000?) among themselves when they Johnny Rn*jan and Tom Henry fought thirty-eight the nist time he faced K liner. which on an average pays every man in Its nine over uniforms. 0. K. Johnfou, of the Indianapolis AVws, will accom­ win the pennant, had dropped to i'uurth place and wad Ton into for 81,GOU a sidf> Aug. tf, up the Hudson. Two- BARE HITS. $20 for every gam* played, and I know one pitcher OFF FOR THE BATTLE FIELD. pany the club on this trip. Mr. Johnson is one of tbe iu imminent danger of Klipping imo fifth, owing to tha ounce cloven were lined, and tlie fight lusted two hours Tbo boysbavo entered ujKin another winning arreak. who get* about $GO for every game ho pitches. That finest fellows in the world, aud aa a mascot has n eucrouchnu nts of those wicked Phtllies. And when Jolly, but how Tom Kamwy moans ultimate ruin. If the Association, therefore, On tho way out to the grounds each, told tales of equal. there ar> He before my moutul vision tlio possibility of ami thirty-five niiuutei. The last two roumis were hates the nickname of past base bull accomplishments and each ono nudged A. G. 0. fought in the midi-t of a struggling crowd that broke "Toad." It was given him because ho swells up 90 can mnke some remedy for the growing salary evil it Boston ending the seusuu in bixth or seventh place, I whenever he strikes out e ho ukl bo don* at once. his neighbor and told him to put oa a a I iff upper lip. tell you, "Mugicy," I felt exactly like a four-mila Into the ring. Weapons wore drawn nnd matters » few men. Turnmie is all The grounds were finally reached aud wilu applause STAR SCINTILLATIONS. looked serious, but tlio reforee quieted thu friends ol rijiht and a very clever fellow. funeral. I certainly hopo somuthiug will be douo to With hi§ gory-hued mu«tache, In the Metropolitan camp there ia not much that is greeted the funny looking team as it tumbled out of the meet the threatened calamity. Peihaps, now, if an both principals by declaring tho tight a draw. Neither Reddy Mack looks bus. There was a goodly crowd present DiHii was bitdlv punished. liktt a Pirate of Pan/aiice; how Elrm-r Smith did fool new to record. We aro doing very well in theno lat- and the ice Jacoby Released and then Re-signed in offer was made by thu triumvirs to divide S-50 among tor days and think wo have now g<^ a team that will cream wagon was doing a tremenduous business. the |>laj era it' the team landed no lower than lifth they About 10,000 ppectators witnessed tho ton-round him in that first game! Throe strike-outs mude Reddy Little Obedience to Popular l>emaud — The grow pule, How ho smashed at the ball! Smith taya play pretty nearly as good ball as any of them. Since time was wasted in preliminary practice. The might brace up. Something should he done. fight with bard gloves between 1'at Kil'en mid Patsy returning from the last Western League was the first "ins" and A. G. Spalding went to Chances for the Pennant, Etc. It Gruber hud be on supported on Monday Detroit Cardiff, at Minneapolis he whacked away §o hard that he had swung hia bat trip we have woo Aug. 6. The referee, E<1 Cain, clotir over tho pint* fifteen games, lost four and tied one on our tho bat. He rapped out a lively base hit and finally SYRACUSE, N. Y., Aug. 18. Editor SPORTING would have won two out of three from Chicago. dechK'd tho contest a draw. Neither man was hurt, before the ball reachad tht-ro. got around and scored a run. The next three Jiiiiniie Will t»nia was guilty of rather a menu elur own grounds and in Brooklyn. Isn't tbat men were LIFE: Considerable commotion was occasioned Think of that. A year ago at this time tho DetruiU and ttit- question of which is the best man is as far doing put out and then the younger team went in to do the were ouly seven pointu ahead when he wired tho Pfuiti De»\tr that Frank Fennclly pretty fair work? W*idman I think will be a the present of Chicago. To-day they from beint; nettU-d as ever. Thero was some pretty great strength to us, and with four pitchers like him, hitting. Spalilitig's underhand shoots were touched week by the report of the release of lire twelve ahead. The poor Bos to us know they hav» haid hitting, and both men were very weak during was recovering from a debauch during (he Cl»vf land games. It was a serious charge to make and I aui Lynch, Mays and CuslmiHii, none need be overworked. up lively and the Asbury boys got In five runs. In Harry Jacoby, the popular centre fielder and no uioro chance of rakiug la that $£,500 bluft made by tho last three rounds. Killen weighed 190 puunds, and Lynch hurt bia lame knee in the tho next inning Day went in to pitch aud he retired general player of the Syracuse tho triumvirs than Dave Sullivan bos uf boitg created Cardiff t»n pounds less. given to understand unfonndid. lost Baltimore Star team. Upon Early in the siiuoo when Uncle Zeke Alien came gam* and has boen laylug off till it recovers. He Is tbe Asbury butters after they had made oue run. lie investigation it was found that the rumored re­ a Knight of tho Bath. A pri7.f» fiijht for S'^50 a side between Matt; fj-ias, of expected was wildly applauded, and cries of "Go pitch for the Baldwin announces that his here with Cleveland, bo tramped all over himself in to join us in Cincinnati. Qerhardt has been port waa true, and that the release was given by arm Is all right, and h« New York City, and Jim Nelson, of Williain-biirp;, took most unfortunate in getting hurt. He was hit Giants," aud "You're a daisy," were heard on is ready to pitch agaiu. It is doubtful if tho club i* tho field trying; to get under tho fly balls. It wns a Manager Simmons for place on Kiahrr's J*laml at daybreak Aufi. 7. It was new position for him. The last timo he waa a holy squarely in the mouth lost Tuesday by a ball which every hand. The New York president tried the purpose of reducing randy to havo him. Detroiteri are thoroughly dis­ fought under Marquis uf Queenal»eriy riilts, with (wo- tfvur and bis brilliant catches destroyed four borne came to him on a fal«e bound. Thoucn the upper Up it again in the next inning, but did uot expenses and for no other reason. Jacoby for gusted with his conduct, aud it would take mouths of ounce gloves. In the sixteenth and la^t round Nolaon runs. Zeko waa largely responsible for tho mourning wan split wide open Joo wanted to play out the game. do so well. The attain upon his muscles lliu pa-tt two seasons has done faithful service lor the winning pitching by him to got back into the good ttiirk Goss two foul Mows, and Ashton declared the in the Reds' clubfcimfle. Added to his physical misfortunes ho had the ill luck told, and the home team got iu eight runs. It was in Syracuse Club, and the report that he had been released graces of the public. ( fight at au end in favor uf Goas. Both muu edcaped Horuco McPhee, "Bid's" brother, loft hwt night for to lose a fine $4(10 diamond stud on the Slat en Island this inning that President Nick gobbled up n red hot immediately en used an eruption among the patrons Did you notice the elegant ball G«tz pitched against ' severe piinishinent. Wti4)iingtou Torr itory. Ten to one he starls a base ferry boat last .Saturday evening. Jooia truly In hard liner at short and threw the base-runner out at first. of the game, who called upon tho manager aud diiec- tbe Ohicagob? This is the same Getzeiu Watkin.stried John L. Hnlliv.m was presented with the handeomesl ball cfub out there. luck. It was * preat play and he received an ovation. lie tora and insisted that Jacoby be reinstated. Manager to fehelvti earlier iu the seat-on. and most costly belt ever givisu to a pugilist at tbe Tk-eie are luts of the theatrical boyn who denert the says he will never do it ag.tlu t so help him, and h< Simmons at ouce, seeing the necessity of his revoking Wntkins tells a Chicago Jl/a*J reporter that the dt- Boston Theatre on Aug. 8. The belt is nmde of solir locnl RitiHo whonever there is a ball game on the tapis. Last week T wrote about the injustice of Fulmer'a won't get over the effects of that collision for at least tho order of things, did HU and one of the most popular rectors interfere- with him in the management of th* 14-knrnt K'tld aud wuiylia 2,000 penn\%eijrhta. It is Smiley Wtilker. tho Bower boys, Harry Vauco and Kd umpiring in that last Baltimore game, and on account two months. I would like to say a few words about players that over donned a Star uniform was put back team, and that he could win many more games if 4C inches long, the ccnlrw plate id 15 inches deep and Bioi>ni are all pretty constant in their attoudanco. M<>gt of it Billie Barniv took such sorious ofTenco that bo has that home run, as I have received letters of congratula­ twain where be belongs. This move of Manager Siui- allowed to place the men an ho wants to. This mnko* the depth of ilio panels is 71m signing articles. noon." It was after tlio Reds hud been knocked out said to one of tho Mets right on the field upon u cer­ The lit'le stranger who made his appearance last absurd. If the Association desires to make war on thi« four strfti?;hf. Well, they won that game, even though tain occasion last spring; "What does a goino or two Most of the League men will remain out the week week in Captain OIHe Beard's household ia doing re­ pretext I guess the League can otand it. The Associa­ Thoinns Reeves, tho champion light-weight rmgilis signify to you fellows, anyhow?" I want to say to him and if they don't stay two I shall be mightily mtsia- tion can blacklist Ben tin all it wants to. Ho will con­ f the Ktd» did make twelve errors. markably well, and the proud father was the recipient Colorado, who won tho Ii. K. Fox championship In tho two Louisville games tbis week Smith struck anrt all of bis kind that the Metropolitans and Cleve- keo. John B. Pay had a pretty cottage in the grove of a very pretty gold badge from his fellow players tinue to pitch for the Detroit Club. belt, died a few days ngo at Armcurdale, Kits., of con­ lanfe have as much right to fair, square deals and nnd so had Al Beach. Who would not be a base bal Secretary Lead ley witnessed the throe gamw In sumption. out eighteen (jf tho sour mash puniehers. In the same to during Tuesday's game. gume.-t Jta.'ii8''y struck out thirteen Ked Lega. tho full fruits of their playing as the St. Louis, Louis­ director? The Syracuse pitchers are all good hltterg. Chicago, aud attid It was the £reate<3 wrong; tinu> will fair show aud not nagged to death. 0.1*. CAYLOB. Well, friend Clifford, of Portland, Elmlrn's Experience tell. Aly estimate of Boyle Las The Indians start West in better trim than at an; are you watching and McShaunic have been released, and have left for Without Protection. proved correct. time Con Murphy's work this season? ELMIRA, Aug. this season. Poor Jack Nelson is left at horn other ports. Cbilds, Iho new recruit from tho Penn­ 18. When tho Elmtrabaso ball play­ The exposition of far. P PORTING LIFB of the Ameri­ He It*n*t Ready Yet. and is sad. The players Bay they will win BIX games Oberlarjdor, of this city, is doing great stick work of sylvania Association, who has been playing a splendid ers were paid to-day Manager Smith deducted H, 50 can Association muddle andtheBeatin-Kinglow tangle NEW YORK, Aug. 18. Editor SPORTING T^IFE: Since late for Scriinton. "Oby" is said to be handicapped b) fine from on the trip. y'ame at third and batting hard, skipped by the light tho money duo pitcher William Callilmn ar« tho clt arfst-cut contributions to base ball litera­ my letter to your valuable paper I have received my You have seen something of the Brooklyn Club o having no support behind the bat. of the moon and will be suspended in consequence^ Galllliun immediately resigned, BS did hU brother, (he ture that have beeti mude in some time. If Bfiitin is* salary in full from the International League. In re­ late. Don't you think Providing ihe home team win two of the throe catcher, ami time them au erratic gang? He has payeplayed balla longong enoughoug to know thoo CODSO-conse- other piny ITS. This disbands tho not nwtirdcd to Cincinnati it will be because the Arbi­ gard to my naming the parties who approached me . Neither Von der games with Buffalo and Rochester tbis week ihe

In 86 games Uorrill has mode 18 errors at fir* b&ae; AT THI twl end of the Beasoa Pitteburg is Just be CAL BROVOHTOS, of Milwankee, has been severely THE stockholders of the Danbury Bise Ball Asso­ times consecutively. And yet it w^uM not nave bei-n O'Brien baa made 18 errors in 69 games; Brouthera ginning to play her real game, injured several times this season, but nothing daunted ciation, at the meeting in City Hall lost Wednesday good policy to havo taken tbe lead just now when tbe BASE BALL. 19 iu 80; Farrar 23 in 77; Connor 25 in 87; Anson 27 in FOWLER, the colored second baa em an, has signed goes behind the bat day after day. night, nmminously voted to continue the games nntil other club had a cl.ance to recover. A month irom DOW 80, and Shomberg 43 in 79. with the Montpelier (Vt,) Club. THE Meta make a remarkable appearance IB their October 1, the end of the regular season. would be a better time iu f..rge ahead, as the other fel­ Here are eome of the long hitters of tbe League, not SERAD seems to have recovered much of his old different-colored shirts. Each one is different, aud they IT WAS a mistake to pit Clarkaou three successive lows wouldn't have time to recover their nerve an Jwind. given ID any rank, but simply as I took them by clube: apeed and command of the ball. form all the colors of the rainbow. times against Detroit. Now having once b< attm him Tins ia the team Atlanta wnuld like to have next FROM THE HUB. 2-B.H.3-B.H. H.R £-B.H. 3-B.H. H.B MANITOBA po&essea about fifteen clubs, and they "RoONEY" SWEENEY proposes to re-enter the pro­ the Wolverines will have somewhat more confideuce season, with Purcell as manager. Mappes and Gun- Wi*...... ,. 20 19 7 Anaon...... 23 10 3 talk of forming an awwcolativm. fession next year. He is taking better care of him­ when they again face him in the final series. son, catchers; Shaffer, Wells and Incell, in the box* A. Bostonian Version of the Troubles "With Kelly...... 20 6 B Pfeffer...... 16 5 10 EAGAN, the Camden Club's second baseoian, ha* self now than ever before in hia life. SCKANTON and Wilke^barre are getting it in the Lynch on first, Sitrieker on aecon«l, Hogan on third, Umpire Sullivan — Harsh Criticism—An Nash...... 18 8 5 Williamson 16 10 7 signed with the Scranton team. TUB Hamiltons have won the series from the necK with monotonons regularity even on their own Cline at short, Purcell, Ctthill and Sni-od in Ihe field. MorrilU.... 22 8 12 Cir'l (P'g.) 17 9 8 FRED LEWIS is now doing great stick work for Toronto*, and there Is weeping and wailing and gnash­ grounds, all of which is contemplated with great glee Three of those mt'u will likely be reserved by their OiMiiion About Buitinton—Some League Johnstoiu.. 7 li 6 Bowe...... 19 ' 8 5 Rochester, and behaving himself. ing of let th in Cushman'a bailiwick. by their Ute Pennsylvania Association partners. clubs, viz.: Purcell, SUicker aud Hogan. So count Statistics, Etc. Hines...... 25 3 5 Brouthera.. 20 11 12 Biu.Y TATLondid not go West with the Athletics. MANAQEB GAFFNEY, of the Washlngtons, says he CLARKSON has undoubtedly eained the title of king them oat. BOSTON, Aug. 19. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Fogarty..... 18 11 6 Thompson. 26 16 7 He will remain here until sent for. would like to resume umpiring if the League would of League pitchers. He pulled the Chicagoa through Or COURSE Byrne is as usual a ready mark. Th«. Wood...... 16 7 11 Richardaon 14 11 6 BUT for Boston's great outfield Kadbonrn's record make it an object. Perhaps it will. in 1885-86 and If that club^retains the pennant this makeshift tcheine of giving tho champion team only This has been a great week for the Sullivans, Ward...... 16 6 1 Glaeacock... 16 4 0 would have been sorrier than it is. THE Bostons received 40 per cent, for playing at year it will be largely owing to CUrkson's efforts. a percentage is credited to him with tlie intention of and the triumvirs are convinced that the fates Connor...... Ifl 18 11 Denoy...... 19 13 9 JACK NELSON, for tbe first time in bu career, Is left Worcester Wednesday, and the New Yorka received 50 MANAGER KELLY and Guy Hecker are said to be on staving off a fight on the uniform percentage question. have joined with the family to down their club. Ewing...... H 10 6 Shomberg- 16 U 6 at home while hia club is on a trip. per cent, for playing in Philadelphia. the outs, due to what Hecker considered an unduly Tlie fact is that the scheme emanated from a Cincin­ base ball reporter of which is a close First came one Jerry, from New York, who is SPOKES PROM THE HUD. JiMity SAY took Phil Eeccius' place on the Cleve­ WHAT a lot of acre arms, lame backa and stiff legs severe reprimand for permitting a bad throw by Bam- nati paper, the playing tenth man on Jim Mutrio's nine just at Stemmyer SPOUIB to be all right again. land team. Phil has been released. there must have been at A*b»ry Park the day after sey to get away from him with disastrous results. friend of Von der AhVs, who doubtless hiui&olf sug­ If the New Yorka could keep Jerry Sullivan with LAWYF.R WARD still leads the League In base-steal­ the League directors vs. Asbury game. TIERNAN is a terror for beating a ball to first base. gested the scheme. present. He was with us only a few days, ing as well as in fielding bis position. SUNDAY base ball has been resumed at all the parka Being a left-handed batsman he gets a good start and UKCAUSE Cleveland beat Cincinnati a couple of his grip was checked for them the re at of the aeaaon they would coins pretty thank fortune, when near to winning th« pennant. DULUTH bus captured Fitle, late of Nashville, and in Queen's county, L. I. The Acmes will play at At­ his fleetnees does the rest. He, Tom Brown and Kil- games the St. Louis Republican foolishly argues that other fields, on which he will show what he Tbe way the Phillies are playing now reminds me catcher Stoutenberg, of Philadelphia. lantic Park on every Sunday hereafter. roy could get np an interesting contest in that line. something must have been wrong. It only judges th* don't know about base ball umpiring, the "big of the Boitons1 work in '83 when they won the cham- WESTERN LEAGUE UMPIRE BEN TOUNO has shaken How is it we hear no more complaints from the A PARAGRAPH is Roing the rounds to the effect that Clevelands from tho exhibitions they have given pioaflhip. off the malaria and. is back at his post. Boston scorers about the new rules? Iu spite of their "Catcher Walker, of Newark, owns property worth 825,- against the Browns, whereas the Assi-ciation baby three" offered up songs of thanksgiving, and all effurts the new rules have come to stay. 000 iu Cleveland where he practices law in winter. 11 makoa every club except tho champions play hard to of us who had been attending the three days' Our infield ii getting shaken together again. A few JIMMY GALVTN is A shining contrast to those other more cramps and weU we are not winning with too old-timers, McOormick and Radbourn. Two infielders named Fuller are playing In the All there is to the story is that Cleveland i* his home. win. Against the Browns they woakuu in the moat farce joined in the chorus. great regularity. OF CHICAGO'S discnrded outfield Gore alone has Southern League. One is New Orleans' abort atop and THE "Maroons," of Latrobe, Pa., Aug. 16 defeated unaccountable way. So much for Jerry Sulliuan. He enjoyed hia Rest "duwn East" put Madden on hia feet again. failed to rise to the dignity of captaincy. the other Birmingham's third baseraan. the South Side Amateurs, of Johnstown, by a score of McGsACHBY has secured for publication a certificate Btay with us undoubtedly, and perhaps has No new inducements to win the pennant have been GRTBEB was put in against Clarkson last Monday at ROXBORO, the ex-Athletic catcher, is getting $250 a 7 to 1. Wakefield, short stop for the '"Maroons," was from Dr. J. B. LockrWg?, of Indianapolis, that "b» offered this week. - KUGWUUP. hia own request. There's nerve for you. month as manager and catcher of the Hidgway, Pa., struck by a pitched ball and had bis collar bone broken. (McGite the handicap iu tbe pitching department? take a decidedly lively interest in base ball. many lad* in the team who want to knock the cover your "flggers," brother? Fifty thousand dollars in on* Sullivan's pocktjia are lined with silver and he ii tbe comb. StoTry and th« otber aonth-paw twirl«ra. HARDTNO, Sunday and Isiacsoii, of the disbanded St. BITTER experience has taught a lesson to one more off the ball. year on an investment of $6,000 for a firat batfemau, happiest mau in his w;ird. A heavy wind blow all Followiuuarfl the batting and fielding averages of Josephs, have joined and strengthened Wichita. base ball organization. Next year's Southern League JOHNNY WARD has a very high opinion of Anson as and in Louisville at thai! Oh, do, please come off. day >esierd»y, and during tbe ga!e the triumvirs' im­ the Buffalos, including yesterday's game wilh Scranton: SHOMBERG has been in bad luck lately. His errors will be conducted under the percentage system. a manager and captain, and a poor opinion of tbe rest SHEXANDOAU, Pa., has organized a stock company mense slot Bcieeu caniu down with a crash. There AB. B. H. Ave. Ch's. Of. ~E. Are. hav« beeu costly. His batting, h>wever, is heavy. "McCoRHiCK ban great success at home with his raise of the Chicago team as now constituted. But for An­ with a capital of &,uo<) t.> put a club in the State Cen­ have been strong Hows bel'tre, but the screen stood Lehane...... 350 THS Jersey City International League Club had all ball. Much of it is due to the fact that on the Pitts- son Ward thinks the Chicagoa would now aurely be in tral League. Nearly all tho utock lias been taken, and 143 408 947 19 .979 Tlio officers are: D. J. thtm, and ionic one has suggested that possibly the Puma...... 80 32 .400 118 7 .940 it could do last Tu»nday to beat Bergen Point 7 to 6. burg grounds be pitches up hill." Boston Globe. fifth position. the comi'any is now in shape. ports were bitten off by a dog, but taou Sullivan don't Griffin...... 322 A KRON has out a committee to collect SI,000 with IN TEAM batting, New York atill leads, followed by DAVE ItowE Is a regular mark for Western League Langtou, president; C. K. Titman, vice president; M. 113 .350 178 31 .825 P. J. Fergus n, treasurer; T. keep auy dug. Keidy...... 329 113 .343 316 40 .873 which to strengthen the team and finUh tbe season. Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Pitfaburg, Philadelphia, umpire*, and there is scarcely a game in which ho J. Lawlor, Kecrelary; TEBKAU'S lay-off was a lesson to him and he is now Indianapolis and Washington, in the order named. isn't fined for excessive kicking. Does tbe Lincoln S'ont, J. A. Roilley, S. O. M. Hollopeter, M. L.Lawlo^ GOING FOR SULLIVAN. K-terday....._ 323 no .340 464 42 .909 Jlemefn ...... 353 128 .334 211 17 .919 quite domure. Ha has fallen off greatly in batting. JACK FARRELL has been suffering a great deal sinoo Club pay the fines? If Rowe does there can't be much 0. E. Titman, D. J. Langton, Geo. Bed-lall and Mr. This week I am jroing to be in style. I haven't been Grint...... 348 114 .327 662 68 .897 BURCH didn't go to Denver after all becauso 8150. the middle of July with a lame arm, aud his throwing left ot riis salary. Mouoghan, directors. A ground bos been secured aud allsumniei because I have net pitched into any um- Dugdale..^.... 105 34 .323 151 16 .894 advance money promised him was not forthcoming. has been impaired somewhat of late in consequence. JIMMY CLINTON, of the disbanded Nashville Club, work upon it commenced. pere,nnd I haven't bardiy the h«*rt to jump on Jerry ...... 283 92 .321 128 11 .914 FOUTZ' thumb was not broken but only knocked CINCINNATI has at last released Widoer, the youth has returned to Brooklyn, where he is waiting for THE first Sunday game of the season wat played In SulliTau either. There is twice M much satiafaciiou Hmnlmrg ...... 325 101 .310 142 10 .929 out of joint, and be will be all right in another week. ho won the only game he ever pitched for the Reda, something to turn up. He had offers from other Memphis Aug. 14, the New Orleans Club contenting in pulling an umpire over the coali, to bav* one who Gray...... 107 32 .299 91 19 .791 ONCE more Ten Casey is back with hin old love viz.: the one against the Athletics at Philadelphia. Southern acd Northwestern clubs, but wanted no more «Ith the home team. Over 2,000 people were pruseat. is Brat-china And knows his business. Now, I don't 47 14 .297 48 4 .916 Newark. Manager Hackett signed him last Tuesday. THE very stale theatrical clap-trap chestnut of of either section. Immediately after the frame two deputy Hheriffd ap- bt-lieve in kicking a^uiust an umpire because * may Sixamith...... 152 40 .263 181 21 .883 JACK BIIENNAN and John J. Daily are both laying presenting ball players with floweia seems to have prop­ CLBVKLAND'S ill luck against the Browns is inexpli­ peandupon tho grounds and arrested both teams. disagree with my judgment iu malting clove decisions. Fanning...... 141 36 .256 164 7 .954 low for vacancies on the League or Association umpire erly died out. What nse has a ball tosser for flowers? cable. Every oth«r club hai to bustle to beat the As­ Tbe arrest was marto on a bench warrant issued by The umpire ii on the field and generally right at the Xell...... 74 staff. SOME admir»r of Ewing presented him with an ele­ sociation baby, but the Browns are seldom compiled Judge Dubose, of the Criminal Court, on complaint of 17 .229 59 11 .813 of a colored church in the vicinity of th* point in dispute. Uti m»y occasionally make a inis- Walfih...... 186 24 .176 209 15 .923 A. W. ATK»RON, pitcher formerly of Ihe Athletics, gant bouqutt of flowers at Boston lust Saturday. Evi­ .to let themselves out, and generally beat Williams' a minister take, but nine times out of ten h* is right. But when Mickey is laid up with a sore arm. He is hardly is open for an engagement. Address, 1807 Judson St. dently they don't know what a chestnut is down there. lads hands down. grounds. All the boys were released on $500 bond* m man is put in to umpire a game at which thero is a missed. Phila. IN THE spring JacK Boyle was traded by Cincinnati DIRECTOR WATROUB, of the Mets, says lie lives but each, which were promptly furnished. big crowd an* great uxciUmwnt, and t-hows that ho is An exhibition f»me will be played at Rochester, WE ARE in receipt of a group photo of the New Or­ to St. Louis for Nicol and $400. Now we suppose it to reunite the American Association and to mnke it a As POON as a bull clnb secures a nnw manager lt> thoroughly incompetent lo nil the bill, i: is a shame Sept. 9, in order to help the Rochester Club out of a leans team; also one of the Havana team, champions would take a stack of cash to get him from Yon der happy family. That accomplished ho will retire from patrons expect it to win every gftine. This 13 a do- ftnd an injury to our National sport. It takes some­ financial hole. of Cuba. Abe. base ball forever. We fear bis retirement will be in­ lusion that should bo exploded. Baso ball managers thing more tnan a knowledge of the playing rules and Hamburg now leadi the fielden of the International ED GEEER, of Brooklyn, was presented with a gold JOHN PATRICK CAHILL, released by Indianapolis, bad definitely postponed. can't win games any more than a theatrical manager a quick oyw to make a inui competent to umpire games modal by Philadelphia friends in Philadelphia last not at last accounts signed with any club. A New THE Detroit:* stopped over in South Bend, Ind., Aug. can maho a "bum" show succeed. Bancroft summed eacna. liemeu ia not tar behind. h« between such clubs as£Ue Boswma and New Yorks. Dngdale ia holding Fanning1* speedy delivery with Monday. England and a Northwestern League club are after 12, aud beat tlie home team 40 to 2. Beatin and Twit- it up about right when in speaking of tho Athletics It takes a man with firninvsa and backbone, and Jerry BOSTONESE are trying to square themselves for the hi in. chell did tbe twirling for the Leaguers nod tlio two said in djsguot: "This talk about managers making gro:it success. inan- Sullivan dos't know iho meaning of oit»er. Now I Sandy Griffin ia a great mascot. He played with the bad bnaks at Umpire Sullivan by slobbering all over TONY MULLANB is the only one of the leading runs made by the villagers were earned off Tvritcholl teams win is nil bosh. It's the team n.akes the m not kicking b*cm e tli« New Yorks won two of champion Stars in '8.r>, with Utica last year and will Doesclier. pitchers now In the Association who begpn as u first- ir the sixth inning. Hicer, not the manager the team. If It isn't in ths) tkfl three guniM. These two were won on their mod In, learn thUycar. MULT.ANE laid off nearly all of lost week and went chi.*3 twirler when the Association was first formed in JUST now Brouthers Is doing the beat batting for the men no manager.cnn brin? it out." play with achampiou 18*2. wIU The Gothamitfs would have scored fewer niua in each Tho Cleveland plain Denier (Ilranell, I suppose) to the country for a rest. He has been out of form for the Detroits, Ryan for Chicago, Sbomberc for Indian- PRESIDENT HKWITT says tho Washington Club game but f«r adverse deciaUns, but fur all that th«y thinks Knowlton is a bluff in tbe pitching line. I some time. "WHAT?" shouted Robinson, tbe other day after Um­ arolia, Conner for New York, Fogarty for Philadel­ lose some money this season. Hewitt may parti/ won the giimo* fairly. What I wish to do is to enter Now that Davy Force has been sold by Memphis pire Curry had called a strike. "What, what?" said phia, Na-h for Boston, Hities for Warhiugton, and thank the gunrun teeny stem for that. A Washington suspect sour «raiwa. paper pays: "The Washington management haa been my protest agaiuat such mia*i able work Buffalo bos also played two successive errorless Jack Peltz will manage that club and Dave McKeough Curry, savagely. "Why, why,H gently responded Rob- Kuehne for Pittaburg. as this man Sullivan did here. I don't play short. itison. IT is surprising to see pitchers kick on called balls a very libertil one, &* nnlhinir hai stood in the way of games {July 30 and Aug. 1) and made thiity-four him. securing good material to strengthen tha team. The believe them are any more saints or sinners fn our ' OLYMPIC. CAYLOR has informed Cincinnati that he has a cus­ THE idea of a Canadian League for next season keeps and strikes when they know that the decisions cannot base ball crowdi than are to bo found in other citios. j tomer for Hick Carpenter whenever that clnb wishes agoing. London, Toronto, Hamilton, Belleville, be changed, and that there is nothing to be Kftlned by club to-day costs more than Chicago, Indianapolis. Many and many tiiiua have I seen uiUnse excitement to sell him, Kingston aud Ottawa will probably comprise the mem­ It. On the contrary, they usually prejudice the um­ Philadelphia, and, leaving out Kelly, the Bostons, and and noisy demonstrations on the South End grounds, I Notes and Commeuta. MOST of the minor leagues have excellent umpires, bership. pire '« judgment against thuai. the saliiry list is higher than any of the above, with but never be tor* did I wo any bodily barm done to an I HAHKINS is all right again. considering the meagre salaries these leagues cau af- IT WAS peculiar that Shomberg should make fatal IN TOPEXA and other Western League cities base the same exception in Boston's favor." utypire nntil loat Monday. Whilt» I don't excuse the j Zaneaville has signed Smurthwaite. furri to pay. errors in tbe two games against Pitt^burg, a club he ball reporters havo fallen into the reprehensible haMt WHAT'S the matter with Yank Robinson, of the St. acta of rowdyism in the least, I can say, and no one OMAHA hai released pitcher Harper. BOSTONF.SE have about abandoned hope of "Kelly would probably rather help heat than any other in the of betting on the hall garner which they are called L'^UIB Browns, ns ono of tho best all-round players in who saw the gamo will deny it, that this weak backed BAUKLEY ma,k«s quite a first basenmn. and his kMs" wiuuiug tbe pennant or even as good as country. upon to report. Is a correct aud impartial report pos­ the profession? Ho is a lino catclior, pitcher, nocnnd IIr. Sullivan was the ctui*e of all the disturbance and MRS. OUUTIS WEI.CII has been very ill. second place. McKKAN and Stricker, of Cleveland, are playing as sible umier such circumstances? aiid third bane man, short stop and out Holder. He hot wholly to nUme by being simply a pimpnt in the hands LINCOLN hu roloased Hugh and Brown. KELLY, of Wilkesbarre, is said to be the biwt base- well us any men in the Association in tbelr positions, TIIK Chicagos apparently are uot such a "troupe of givt-u practical illustrations of ability to fill any of of Buck Kwiug. lu tact, Buck ought to have the pay MOBRIS has at last mude a fielding error. runner in the International League. Great is the and Suvder s catching and throwing is as good as any well-conditioned athletes" as they were a while ago. tliesu positions, not only in a fair way, but in a style for umpiring Monday'0 game. How could it be other­ MATfhiiKM) has dropped pitcher Mallory. Kelly family. player's. Clarkson « having trouble with bis shoulder, despite equal to the heit hpectrtlists, Kobinaon may nor bat wise than exasperating for an immense home gather- NEWARK has released centre fielder Stuart. y PITCHER KEATISQ, who invented the rubber plate BARNIR failed to sign Ksterbrook because Burns all reports to the contrary, aud the team appears to be quite as hard as some other*, but he ran throw and run lug to see the c*pt;iin of a visiting team pull the O'NKiij still leads the Association batsmen. TIOW in general use, ia said to have been released by ai;d others persuaded him not to do so, but to give weakening a little in other directions. banes equal to any man iu tbe business He ahjulda*t atringo which worked the utupiiu. Twice during THE Denver Club has rointtatod Alex Voes. Washington. Da via »nothei chance. Of course Baruie now regrets IT is uot likely that Mr. John Mi rrow will be presi­ be overlooked in the making up of the list. Monday's game, after decisions had been made, Sulli­ BROOKLYN'S coachers are but apologies for the name. hisyieM. dent of next year's Southern League. Mr. J. W. "CAKLTIIKRB, of tlio St. LimU Hrov. ns, seldom mixes] MIKE DORQAN'S arm is somewhat improved. fluid. van changed them, because C*\>t. Ewing did not like KING, of St. Louis. compliiinH 'if u lame arm. No clnb has lost more games through stupid coaching AFTER all Pittsburg, not Washington, is Chicago's Hearn, of New Orleans, who write* for THE SPORTING with hii HfMOQiaten of the dium-md wl>il«.»ff the them. One wai on a quuiioa ol liaving a new ball, than Byrue's. real Jonah, aa up to Saturday the champions had won Lircuudcr tbe N(Ah de jilume of "Creole," Is promiueuty Ho arrives at the grounds frequently unaccoitfpanieu, BUTTON ia salta-Jug from a strain in the side. tint for ami the other on tbo calling of a strike. Sam Wise FussKLBACit has become a favorite iu Omaha. NOT a week goes by but what pitcher Tyng, of but two games out of eight from the "Smoked mentioned in connection with tho office. and iiumu'liafely dons his uniform and KI>O« made oue of thoae half-way strikes at the JOE 11 ATT IN ian't aback nunilwr yot evidently. Staten Island, receives oue or more offers from pro­ Italians." JEFFERSON, Iowa, claims the pruud distinction of practice. After th' game ho retires to the di< ball. Sullivan called It a ball. Ewing kicked fessional clubs. CINCINNATI won't win the pennant nor perhaps hc-ing the only city in the world that 1ms a base ball ruuro, and in KIBS than ten mtuutei he I»M OHIO LBAGUE umpire McKinnuy lute resigned. grounds with bis bat uud valiso m bin bund.' - . and proposed that it be left to Wise hinibflf. As McPiiKM's b( ul:h improve* HO does his play. An KB being fined $2o for an error, Simm>>na, of tho bt'at Louisville out, but it glories in ihe ftcttbat it has club coimxwid exclusively of printers. They Imve a \Vi.otver hoard of BO ridiculous a thing? Bat the poor, ScnmtotiB, in anger asked for his release aud unex­ played more errorless games than any other Associa­ neat uniform of old (fold and black and white and KxcJvmge*. Tim is all botsh. Curnthrtrs asnot iuti H M ith ST. PAUL hut; released Boche at his own request. tbo oihcr ini-juhLTtf of the Browiu as much as any deluded umpire did juntas he was instructed to do by STFMMYK* evidently isn't ready for the shelf yet. pectedly Kut it. tion club. play an average of at least ono game a weok. tho New York captain. There would liave bmm just TIP 0 NKIL has musical tastes, we are told. He also WHAT has become of Van Haltreu'e wonderful and TH* Boatons art) booked for a series of three exhibi­ of the player-). He is one of the most compaulunabl* H.IRDIK is back in California catching for I u cell. and geniiil of men. as much suuse in asking Uorjmn if ho was really out Lotris SAT is now playing with thn Rutland Club. IIJIH a collegiate education, bat this is of little use to unexampled carves, shoots and drops, over which the tion jcanies with the Portlands on the Portland when hu was called out at second. him at pie-wnt. Chicago press weut iuto such ecatacies but a few short grounds, to take place immediately after the close of CuAUUK MOIITON is reaching out In all direction! MANCHESTER him minuted third bwernnn Trask. wi-eks ago? to rtninKthen Des Muiuoi, where there is no l;ick of That i« the Hort ot a thing thut exasperated the PAUL NINES has boen batting in hard luck of late, BUSTON is the only dab that never kicks on an nm- the League season. Tbe New Yorks, Phlladelphlas, crowd and caused them to huatle around the. umpire pir<>. Pity the partisan reporters don't emulate tbo THE St. Louis-Cleveland game of Aug. 8,at St. Louis Cliicrtgos and Pittsburg a will also be anked for dates. OHM for g.K.d material. He last week bo'iRht Cl.irk, SADIE HOUCK aenms to havo dropped intu obicurHy. at Cleveland, of Sandusky, ono of tho best pitcher* in the Ohio after the game. Captain Kelly thought tlicro might Jim K IK NAN is laid up with a carbnncle on the club's example. was tbe pUy-off of the postponed gaint* WEIDMAN seems to bo beefing, as the New York bo trouble, and ho hurried over to where the crowd Ir GOOD looks insured success as a manager, Fogel, June 27. The change from Cleveland to St. Louis was papers contain it<*m« to the effect that ho was frozen LtRtfue, for &650, and also secured Davy Force's release left. from Memphis tor $150. Manager Murton in alao was yelling around Snllivan. "Kel" and a policeman DENVER is trying to buy Nat Hudson trom Yonder of Indianapolis, would be on« of the greatest managers by consent. out of the Detroit Club. What nonsense. Tho record rushed him along to tbe dressing room, and tbe only In tbe business. BusiioNG says he would like to see the Browns in of iiitn made againat him by Chicago, New York, Phila­ after Black »nd Andrews, of tlie samo club. Memphis Ahe people ilmi't relish this weakening of their team and Injury n« rec«ive.d. was due to a a mall tttono thrown by DICK CON WAY, of Boston, is no slouch at hard hit- FRED STEARNS was in Rochester last week sizing up the Lvalue, but is afraid It would not be a paying delphia nnd other League clubs tell* a different tale. 0ome youngster. No umpire can rommand the ro- U- ft -ha IK led pitcher Paisona. At last accouuta no deal operation, as the League would not give a PAUL HINES has made more two-baao hits HO far this are bowling, but so long as they don't contribute liberally enough to help the club's barkers pay sal­ Bpect of spwctatora who will nllow tho ptayun to lalk MiLWAUKEEftnd New Orleans ar* after Phil Rec- had lieon ni-ide. percentage. s«-anon than any other League player. He h»a 27 to bark ami urgnt every decision with him. That in LADY BALDWIN expects to rejoin the Detroits soon. MANAGER DENNY MACBytfthe Wilke^barres,is giving his credit. Roger Connor luadsln time-base hits with aried we fail to see why the MtMuphis cranks dhuuld what Sullivan did. Il;i'l ho done his duty he would Perhaps, cash in running low as he is drawing no a youug Harlem pitcher named Jack McGovorn a trial 18, nnd Morrill, of tho Boston Club, and O'Briou. of kick. KUEIINE is giving satisfaction at Pittsburgh short THK averages printed at various times during tha have fiiu-d men ou tioih tnams. We don't want any field. salary nowadays. upon the recommendation of Pete Donahue, of the New the Washingtons, are tied on home runs with 12 each. more umpires here with India rubber backbones. NED CRANE Is doing good work for Toronto and York World. MHRRIUKN, of the St. Louis Republican, should go pla>iii£ smson iu s> many of our contemporaries an LINCOLN has secured outflelder Recder. late of Kaah- not worth the paper ttiey are printed on. They ar» ville. would bti in front rank but for occasional wild ness and THE Ck'volanils are an entirely different club now easy with his foolish and groundless lalk of (.rooked THR TTBigUITOUS CRANK. from what they were at the* beginning of the season, necessarily made up from Associated Press scores, full to seo how many people Juici LATHAM ia captaining Gifiord's Columbus lo s of self-control. nedfl, simply because an alleged weak club beat* an ad­ It Is aitoniehing this season MANAGER MCDERM^TT deserted the Akron Club but it would be hard to convince the St. Louis Browns mittedly strong team. No real lover of base ball of errors unavoidable, in transmission and therefor are poitfd on bane I all masters. I can't go out of my Club. afford no rpliabl" data of tho players' work. Bt'Nidea TKRRILL, late of Manchester, has signed with while at Sandusky ta-tt week. Pitcher Irwiu now has of that fact. would make such breaks. ''It's a dirty bird befouls its office without mooting Home one who* buttonhole:! me churgfl ol tho team. No NEED of filling over Bicgham, alias Brewster, own nest." they are mir>K'ndiu,t;, as between tho date of com puts- and wants to discuss ihe whys and wherwtoros of the Lynu. away out in Dulitth. There are college players in tho lion and imbli(,fUion, several dayw mu->t olipae during who never kneiv that Bos­ IT is reported that Dave Orr will retire after this Dr.TiioiT was to have played at Fort Way no, Ind., WHITNKY and Buffinton won the League pennant *'gtuur yesterday." Peoplo on Wt'dnepdny, the 17th, and they were on deck but metropolitan district who get pay for their ball servi­ for Boston in 1883, and could have carno pretty near which portions aro changed all round. Under th* ton liad a uino, until tliiB year, are following the season. circumstances it is a waste of money to bave them pre- SIDELUIAESE, of Syracuse, Is considered a groat base- rnin prevented play. ces anb ro&a. doing it this year if Boston still had them. Perhaps, Icait'iV doiuge with an inteif-nt that is as deep as it Is HUTOIIINSON continues his good pitching for Des AL BAUF.R, now umpiring well In the Ohio League, however, they would not havo done the work for tho iwrod, and a shameful wasta of space for any paper but amnning. And it is an amut*ing fact that the new runm-r. a blanket shoot to publish them. to Bar nio and Bal­ Moiu«s by way of prepariug himself for a bigger will be givtMi another chance iu the American Asso­ tiiumvirate that they are doing for the clubs they are converts to the sport can off»r more snggeitiona than, AND KnoutTis still a conundrum ciation. Ho will tmcct'od Ted Sullivan, who has had PitF.siPENT STF.ARNSJS wtJll confident that Detroit will bcconiH anything but timore. League next season. now with. all tho old stngera. They never IN ORDER to win the pennant Boston will have- to enough <>f it. THE Akron, 0., Beacon states that "nexfryear's Ohio win thn League championship. Says he "Why not? B»ig«estion0, howi'Ter. Treaiurer Billinijs ipoke of THK Washington Club is to be uniformed In white Our cbaiicps for getting there are as good as ever. I jerseys. eot a ti-aui that can win a few more games than the ZF.LL, late of Buffalo, made his debut with the Kal- League, as already talked of, will be distinctively an thin very point during a chut the other ftfirrnoen. present aggregation. amaeoo Club ou August 15. He played finely in the Ohio League. KalnnmKoo Hint Wheeling, being rmt- chum that the showing that the Detroita have mad* "People tackle nio on the street," mid ho, "and want TATB has made more aasists than any other Lwgue under FO many adverse- circumstances is simply won­ catcher. TIIK work of Ihe Pittsburg infield could not well be tiuld, bailed strong and his two-baser brought in the riders, will probiibly bn dropped and jjood live cities to know why 1 don't make a change and get a nine better. Barkley, South, Whitney and Kuehne aro a wiimiog run. likn Dayton, or Springfield, or Youngstown will take derful. Every club in tho Lagnu makes its strongest that can win. I a*k them whi> they want we should THE way Rog Connor is swiping tho hall lately la a n>ht against the Detroits. It stems to be anything to caution. quintet hard to beat. BOSTON paid $10,000 for Kelly and sold Buffinton their places." let go, and then they don't say a word. They don't CATCHER BHODIE, of the Canton Club, is being con­ and Gunning to Philadelphia for $500, aud in tho ' VISITING clubs get a better show from Phil Powers beat us. Wo havo held the load from the first of tho know how we could make any improvement, and they ou> Deacon Whito is hitting the bnll hard and field­ wason. There is not a single friendly club in th* ing we 11. founded by Ohio League people with the bridge light of present developments Boston got the worat of thmi any other League umpire. The Globe ban severely won't name any one man who ought to be released. jumper, Steve Brmlto. it in both deals. criticiHed Powers at times, but take him all ia ail he is League, and overy victory the Detroit s have won they Thorn ain't any fun in running a bull iriu<«." Mr. BKNNETrand Ganzel will now do all of Detroit's have hail to fight for Over two-thirds of the games) caching. DAVIS, late of Toronto, and the well-known catcher AIiKK KKLLY still baa friends in Boston. As he as good as any of them." Boston Globe. And that's Billings might htvvo added "hut there is money Vtideboifcnur, now Rutland's crack battery, have so stopped to the plate tost Tuesday he was presented a what you'll say of Jerry Sullivan when you have had have been played awny from homo." In it." KUIKR, SMITH started with Cincinnati last fall at $100 THK number of balls pitched in a gamo has been a a inwtiih. far lost but oue game. box of cigars and a handsome statuette of hlmaelf in time to cool off. batting attitude. subject of study to Proftssor Martin, of Louisville, and WHY "BUFF" is PITCHING so WELL. TREASURER D. C. PACKARD, of the Denver Club, has FROM Cincinnati cumes a report that ChirRgo wants THE contracts of fleo. Mallory, with Mansfield; P. Speaking of releases muken mo Utink ol tho wnil TV beau. What for? If he were a pitcher the absurd THE Cuban Giants are playing with success a "pony Souimt-rs, M. D. Went, with Columbus; J. Shotzline, H. ho ii keeping a register. In ono iinmo Hamcev had a r< sianed. and Dan- total of 135 balls, an average of 15 in oach inning. tliat IN goiny up because Bufiinton is not with us. SEND four cents in stamps for a sot of our caw base tale mifrht b*» credited. league'1 series of gamttt with Watorbury C. My en, with Wheeling; R. Smurthwaito, with When we read uf ganx-a in \vhirh ''Buff" is batted for OLD Jack Nelson was assured by Manager Cay lor the bury, relied of th» Extern Le.xguo, having headquar­ 35 \noRVille; H. Zi-11, J. J. Gruff, with Kalamuxoo; W. A. Mullane pitched 141 balls, or an average of 17 fi-8 bnll curds. ters at Bridgeport oach inning, the Louisville* only ^oin? to bat in eiirht only one liit and four hits, it is not surprising that the Tut itelfast Club, amateur champions of Maine, has other day that he would remain with the Indians for Wood, xvlth Canton, have beon promulgated by Ohio question arise?: "Why was he released?" But I am th« rest of tho season. BLADWIN, of the ChicagoB, was recently told by a League S»crot«ry Yoegele. inninifrf. Ills average for each man who went to th* spec tut or that if he would hung a Unteru on tbe ball bnt '-vftft 4 1-35 bails, while Ramsay'» averago ww not at nil in sympathy with those who whine because BALTIMORE and Detroit have this year beon Ihe bane TOM BROWN who was released by Pittshurg last **MR. BVRNK lias demonstrated on more than ono oc­ *'it mijiut have boon." lu my opinion it could not weesnniRlit to prove a valuable man for Indianapolis, be might hit it. Tbis break angered Baldwin iuto casion that he is about the only man in tbe Associa­ 3 15-1(1. Tho work done by both pitchers was re­ of umpires. making a b:»«e hit. markable, however, as only one mnn was given his hare been, and I'll tell you why. It makes no dlff-r- SAU CRANK'S umpiring is quite fair and loaves little which ban signed liim. tion possessing the qualities to mnke a first-class exe­ euct< \< hat Ims'meas a man is in, he can't do himself IN LEiTNr.Ratid Sbreve Indianapolis seems to have BEKCHER'S lay-off by Pittsburg is aald to bo due to cutive. It is dou' tfnl, however, If bo would accept tho buso on balls that by Hooker. In an average gam* to be desired. Bei'Cber's fail me lo take proper cxro of himself. A the number of balls pitched is over 12iy from GRACE I'IARCE is being routed in the International THE F-tftff Hyuteiu of umpires hia been abolished by WHAT with thn offers of special prlros, votlnsr for the it. ~ow that is just "BufTe" case. Ilo didn't the Southern League and for tho balance of the season TIIK Bost'-n-Wa-ihington gamo of August 17 was best general player and excessive taffy the Boston ent ono 's. There me, of course, leaders and tail-end- League dties. sclu-diiled for Boston, but waa played at Worcester by ers at all periods of tho annual race, but this season, want to play bnll in Boston tins year, because MAI-LEDORAM'B umpiring is liked in the International local men will officiate. papers havo certainly done yeoman's work uninten­ ho feels thut he was not trented fairly list GILUGAN has lunl an easy time of it tbis season. uimuimoiis consent of the League clubs. It was a tionally, of course -in demoralizing tho Boston team. for the first time, sees the clubs at the foot potent fac­ League* cities. cl>Hiiii>iear bo caught in 71 garner; this year he hasn't That voting as between Morrill and Kelly ceitaioly Ho thinka he wa-i not, and for that reason he could not HAVEHHILL hug suspended officiated in a score yet. WUUN Mark Baldwin, of the Chicagos, came to the CHtmot and did the team no good. of Washington beatinir Chicago in tix gurnos out of without l?uvo. bat in the first inning of the game at I'ittsburg Thurs­ thirteen, and In, J. J. BOGGIANO is the Iialianic name of a new West­ "YE8, all that's necessary to enable New York to the report that Fenii^lly was intoxicated on the six with Chicago. This uncertainty in regard to tht stonlinp honors. float the pennant !H for the Joints to boat out Detroit work of the tail-cnderd makes the fight more than or­ handicapped by that feeling, could not cotnpurc with KNOWI.TON has been pitching for Buffalo with in- ern League umpire. He hailed from Wichita and ouly theory probaMy that noiie but a drunken man would bis earncet, whole-S'jule-l exertions where lie iicon- loatod a con pie of days. and Chicago." Detroit exchange. Oh, that's easy so persistently have himsflf fined. dinarily interesting. dilTvrent succeat enough in the mind. » "CINCINNATI next season, with Its 81,000,000 Cen­ teuted itnd has his heart in his work- And then e^ain IT M expecfed that Bushong will go behind the bat BROUTHKRS now leads the Wolverines, and, indeed, MANAOER IIoRACK PHILLIPS, of tho Pfttsburpm, de­ ni'thiiig will make a man work har.ler timn a feeling the whole League, in batting. Tip O'Neil ranks like­ O'BitiEN, of tho Mets, leads tho Association in two- clares In ChicfttfO that Pittalmrg in making a barrel tennial, wiUJl)e filled with visitors nearly tho whole of again this week. base bi;a wilh 28. Davis, of Baltimore, has made the the Reason, and on this account ouvlit to be one of th* that lie is looked down on a littlo, \Vlm< cnn bo "I.ITTLB BAREFOOT" BRRJNAUAN ia umpiring in wise In the Association. of money, and Secretary Scan-irett, of the Pittibnrg pleHsanter for "Huff," next (o the coii*ciousnet« that SPILL now captains Lynn. And the club ouce kept most triples, 16, urjd Tip O'Neill leads in home runs, Club says in Pittsburg that if tho attendance doesn't fiall cities in tbo country. It is hardly just or equita­ New Hampshire. having 10 to his credit. ble to ask the Cincinnati Club to whack up their re­ he is doing jrood work, lhan the sntisfnctinu of having CATCHI.R KHTKO, ofMlnneapolis,losta child by death him unju.-tly suspended fora long time, bucause ho pick up BOOH the club will have to hustle to pay ex­ tbopaporn |K>kin< fun at itoston with tho tantali/ing was cmi sidered no good. THE strangest thing about the Washington team Is penses. What harmony of expression. ceipt-in fiich a weasim with visiting clubs." Cincin­ the fact that tliero is not a player in the club that has nati Enquirer. Why not, indeed? Tho extra attend­ remurk: "Uv-n't you wish you had li'iffinton n>.w?" S^XTON.of the Dulnth team, has been released on THE TopeKas are raising a si'ly whine about a "THK Metropolitan and St. Lonii clubs will play at Of course ivewidh we h;ul him if Bulh'uton In Boston combination against them among the other W09torn played in every game played this season. Thle la Weehawken on Sent. \. It will hi* a grand love ance looked for will bo drawn from the etrangoni account offlicknfwt. somewhat remarkable. witlnu Cincinnati's gates and it won't bo tho Cincinnati would l.o thet-amoasBufh'ttton In Philadelphia. But ULI.ERY, a Cincinnati man, is the latest Ohio League League clubs. Stop It. feast. The New Yorks will escort tbe Indians to the he wouldn't be. It would bo an impossibility, feeling CATCHER GRANT BRIOOS, of the Danbury Club, was **OAWN sv declares that his Washington team has been ball grrnnds, while the Detroit* will do the honors for Club in which Centennial sightwurs can have little umpiro ap]H)intincut. roblwd of at least fifteen games during thr season be- or no interest who will draw these strangers from as bo does towards the Button Club. I am delighted JOHN ICAfTON has been released by Zanesville and married to a Danbury girl lait week. Briggs, by the the 8t. Louii men. The affair will wind up with a at his great work. "Buff" in a gyutloman and an way, is a coming catcher. cau-e of poor umpiring." Exchange. AndOaffuey was dinner in tlie evening." New York Sun. Philadelphia, Raltimore, Brooklyn, St. Louts, etc., to signed by Wheeling. himself once an umpire. the ball park, but the visiting clubs. honor to the bate- ball profession, aud I hope when tho TOM BURNS is plnying short field much better than THE contracts of Weidman with the Mots, Goo. WEIDMAN feels sore at Manager Watkins, because Phillies come here ugaiu w« may liavo a chauco to Leituer, Sam Moffett anil Wm. Johnson with Indian­ "EVERY club set-rua to have the hang of Radbonrn's before he left for New Y^rk h« asked permission to TORONTO and Hamilton are try ing toralso the wind by earlier in Ihe aenson. delivery. It's niKmt a t( ss-up \vh( > did tho worst W' -rk playing benefit games. It has been decided to play eee him iu tho box. ANDRU s is the only one of tbo Portlands who hew apolis have been approved. pitch a farewell game for Detroit, which was curtly A DISPATCH from Louisville on Saturday says that tbis season, McCormtck or Had bourn. Take your refused. At least that's one of the stories circulated Toronto in Hamilton on Aug. 29 and play a return FACTS AND FIGURES. not mario a homo run. choice." Boston Coitrwr. game in Toronto on Aug. 30. (n case each club wins While* looking over my book of League statistics Ai. \VARN En's Hunpenaion by Wiltesl.arre has been Ramsny is now on a big spree, and bos beeu fiuod in spite of ihe f»ct that President Stearns was very heavily by Manager Kelly. A SVRACUSK tailor will give each of three Syracuse active in placing him well with the Meta, - one game the tie will bo played off tit either city, tho tliis morning I jotted down a fow interesting facts and officially promulgated, players who make the most runs a tflO pair of panta­ place to b" derided by toss. In the first two games are. PITCHER SHAFTER ti no more successful with Jersey SAYS a manager: "How man> pitchers are there in h<-re they THC Bostons failed to drnw well anywhere the last loons. The string to this offer is that the club must, who, ra.-h clnb will take ita own receipt* and in the the Of his hist 30 gomes Sutton has failed to make a hit trip oxcopt at Cbicazo. City than he was with the Mets. The new rules have the country that you call winning pitchers, apparently knocked him out. however, win tho pt-nuaut. when they eo Into a game, one can safely lay a wager third gan>c that is played the gate money will b* In only five. THE Mansfield, 0., Club Is calling for funds to CLARENCK HARTLEY, a member of the Bergen Point equally divided. The games scheduled in" Hamilton Niwsh IIIIH nmdo n ur;ico in fielding. Tn the last 10 carry on the campaign. THE Chicago and St. Louis clubs will probably play on tlio result? In. the As"ociatton there is Raimey, a couple oT games in DP river next winter while on Athletic Club, has, according to a Now York ox- Smith, Terry, Carnthers mid Fontz, and in the League wi'h IloL-hester on the above dates will he postponed gflineH ho lifts iniu'e but throe errors. Ir TiiREK-araany pitchen Carroll can pound, they t/hauge, in;uie application for a position as umpire In until An*. 31 and Srpt. 1. Tho teams will play Tor a Tate has inado 70 aasiurs in o9 games. Base-running of Boston are, the ones. tht-ir way to the Pacific coast. Clarkson, Keefe andOalvln. That's all." CHARLIE BENXKTT se°nn to be catching once more tho American Association. A QHOST story comes from Louisville to the effect purse of Sum, which will go to the players. Ticket! Is no easy snap when "Diuiplwt'' Is holrlud tho bat. JOE FAKHELL has already tired of Lynn and h«s been at SI en- h nro now on sale for tho games. Cliff Car roll and Jack JTarroll has not made a homo released at his request. in his old style and will now be a good trainer for De­ JIMMY llosemnn has been relegated to the enb list that thaf city has been off Ted a r>Iac« in the L*-apue. troit's green pitching material. by Maimger Cay lor; so has Jack Nelson. By the way, The cerebellum of the reporter who started that tale TH* Wheeling Register of tho 14th says: "A funny run this seawtn. POP SMITH is playing his oM brilliant game at thiiij; occurred to Shet?.line, our big third baseman on Amlrews ia not running hopes a^ ho did last soason. Pittsburgh B»cond base. SUOIIT STOP MILLER, of La Crosee, will no doubt be the Mets tteent to btt carrying a good uiauy more men needs inspection by a commission in lunacy. Tbis is back in the Association next year. This is thu old than they have any n&e for. on a par with the rumor agitating Chicago that the Friday night. That evening a traveling man at th* Jle 1ms stolen -55 banes in 65 games. HUGH DALY, on Thursday, won his first game for club in Howoll House left a pockotbook containing a sum of Ituck Kwtus; ha« made otto or more bits tu all but 9 Cloveliind since'July 4. Louisville player of that name. IF BOSTON sh-.uM drop to fifth place nnd finish there American Association contemplates placing a FRANK BOWES, of the Flushing team, broke his arm the Windy City. nirn"y on a tiblo in the writing room and when he of the 73 irnmos ho bus played. HOUNVNO has not yet quite recovered from the spik- Detroit would be more than half condoled for tbe loss wont lack to hunt it up it was gone. Shet/.liue had in delivering a curved ball in the fourth inning of the of the pounant. Oh, but there's lota of love between THE Ewiiiit family is In bad luck. Proceding the John Wara is not Ir.tttnc with quUe Ids usual reff intc ho got Ht IlHVtfoid. th»* New been soen leaving the room, aud as he had left fo* ulavity. lit* played 34 (straight pamcR without failing SAM BARKLET is hitting in old style and Oolenmn Is gamp at Monitor Park, Sunday. tbe Boston aud Detroit clubs. accident to Buck in Philadelphia, hia brother, WHY don't those clubs which professed such anxiety Orleans pitcher, dislocated bis shoulder. Tho arident Z:inesviHo to join the clnb, » telegram was sent to th* to mnk:- a hit in any ono of tbem early in ihe se-isou. also recovering hia grip. STRANGE to Fay there hasn't been any kicking over Saturday, and ho ollicera there. Two ofllrn-rg went to his room at th* In the lust dozen games be has slipped up in six. PITCHI:R MoHRisoN,drorpedby Indianapolis,hasboen for Shindlc earlier in the soiwon now come to the point? Powers' umpiring for quite a long time. And so It happened while practicing lost lie cau bo bought from Dotn.it. pitched six innings whilo Buffering, uot realizing what hotel and got him out of bed, but when they saw Who says Roger isn't a base-runner? Ho has stolen picked up by Wheeling. will bo with any jro'id umpire who gets a persistent Shetz, and he told them who he was, they found out INDIANAPOLIS is tlio only League club which has no So STRADILY does ShefftVr, of Manchester bat, tlint fair show of reasonable length. was the matter with him. lie will be laid up for a £9 banes. all the New England papers make a note of It when couple of woeks yot. tlmt a mistake had bi-en nnule. Tho boys have *h* Jim (Vllourke has phxyed thia season in left field, tried south-paw twirler. LOVKTT has not met with defeat since joining the joke on him, however, and L!O a good deal of guying." centre riekl, right field, third base anii behind tho but. THK Mots play an exhibition game in Columbus, h<* fails to make a hit in a came. ANSON had a precedent for putting Olarkson in thr«e BURKE, of the Scrauton Club, has beon fined 8100 Oshsiuh Club, of tbe Northwestern League. He has successive limes against Detroit at tho critical singe R "PnTPPURO bnso ball audiencow aro'1 «iys " 'ocal Tho urcftt Gore is a failure as a basc-nnmor this 0., (o-morrow (Monday). been pitching in e^ery third game, and up to August paper, "a very variable mixture. Tho ho^io players year. Ho bus stolen hut 22 buses. JEUIIV DORHAX is now playing with an amateur and suspended for insubordination. A swell-head is week ago. Week before last, WUPD tho two Interna­ *uid t'> 1« at the bottom of it all. 13 had pitd.od in live coutests. tional League loaders, Buffalo aud Newnrk, nwr. Fan­ say ihat fairness is shown thorn Jn every iity but t'leir Duly, of tho Chicagos, has made 97 asaieU In 49 team at Mnidlrftc-M, Oonn. SFALDING is s-iid to have an agent in the West and own. Whnn a Pitt-bnrir player pom to bat he li-s THK Cubnn Giants havo lost but twenty-sir games STEVE BRADY, late of Hartford, hasjoined tho Newark ning, of Buffalo, was pitted against Newark iu tbe games. Club. He ought to strengthen that team very much, Nor;h\\est sizing up the material there with a view three gam^s. And Fanning had better luck than only Kis own bonoa ind sinewa H> depend on; he never This phenomenon Van Haltron is not so much of a out iay,-nr vho bave vowed they will never fiiiiu-es, having 122 u'^tua! hiu and 47 bases oa balls. profession!)! in active service. services of Beatin hadn't got even a peg to hang by." of Throe, Louisville fMr.r straight nnd Cincinnati thro raiw *-li«ir o;«p.i, no in. tier how long »nd loud t** Tb'^mp^'n'8 total is lf»7 aud tlruuthcm' 169. TIIK Boatoua were to have played at Newark August Boston Gfabe. How do you know? IT COST tho Hertford Club management 54,500 this Btrnight, am', camo home in second placo. JTlV-ory cr ;*d may chcor. The crowd* aro responsible fot Good old Pcoc. n White ia pl>i> inp gi-e;it ball at third. 12. but the, dale v&$ cancellod. BINOUAMTON and Elmira pliyed twelve innings at season to learn that that city would not supporf a high can't repeat itself aa to place, but it may as to pace. aud weife *>la9 ANSON nm«t have wanted th"RO Ihreo game* trom many of tho Pittsburg Ohio's deft, its In tlio )a*i 2*2 traiues he has uiaUo but eight arrxir*, but CUE is Fi'i,3]£n''g broken finger will probably shelve at Eiinira Au£. 12, and the gatn^ was called ou account eaNiifd t<-aiii, an 1 ,iet once Hartford had a club that ' g'liJty oi spoiling wauy u ujo^^tjayer." fcati pouudod out 2S hits. him for t>io rest ol' tho s< of darkness with the score 3 to 3. wo* a member oi thu National League. D«jiiojt liwfullj 1*4 i> put ClarLoou in three 6 THE SPORTIISra LIFE. 24.

OMAHA vs. WICHITA AT OMAHA Ana. 12: Wheeling...... 00101020 0—* | OJHAHA. AB.B.B. THE OHIO Games Played Aug. 11. P. A.Ei WICHITA. AB.B.B. P. A.E LEAGUE. Zanesrillc...... 03000200 x—5 NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE. BASE BALL. Walsh, ss..... 62336 0 Hemp, cf..... 423 2 10 Earned runs—Zanesville 2. Two-base hits—Welsh. MIN'POLIS vs. MILWAUKEE AT MIND'S AUG. Ill Games to be Played. SIessttt,2b.... 501 2 10 Daniels, If.... 411 1 00 Fry, Crogan, Dunn. Home run—Miller. Bates on Games MIS'APOLIS. AB.R.B. P. A.E MILW'KEE AB.B.B. P. A. B August 22, to be Played. Dwyer, lb... 6 1 3 14 10 Sunday, rf ... 4 0 1 0 00 Wheeling at Sandusky; Columbus at Ak­ bills—Wheeling 3, Zanesville 3. Stolen bases—Wheel Aug. 21, DPS Moines Willis, cf..... 60030 i:«Vrstor,2b... 401 3 31 Fusselb'k,3b5 ron; Canton at Mansfield; Zanesville at Milwaukee. 0 2 ~ - - - - • - - at Kalamazoo. ing 3, Zanesville 4. Struck out—By Sullivan 3, by Aug. 23, Minneapolis at Duluth; Hawe», lb... 612 9 10: Williams, If. 4 0 0 2 01 THE WESTERN LEAGUE. Bader, If...... 5 August 23, Wheeling at Mtldqsky; Columbus at McMillen St. Paul at Eau Cady.lf...... 12 2 0 0 __. , Ak- 2. Passed balls—Stentzel 3, Johnson 2. Claire; Milwaukee at La Crosse; Des Moines at 6 2 3 1 0 Ij Stasklvv, rf. 4 0 3 1 00 Bandle, rf.... 402 0 00 Isaacson.lb...4 0 1 11 roo; Canton at Mansfield; Zariftyille at Kalamazoo. Umpire—Stellberger. Oshkosli. Strief, 2b..... 6 2 2 4 2 0|MoirisBey,lb 4 0 1 15 00 Games to be Played. Krehmyer, c 410 2 00 Harding, 2b 4 0 0 3 00 August 24, Zanesviile at Sandmky; Cantofl at Akron; KALAMAZOO vs. MANSF'D AT KAL'ZOO Aug. 24, Minneapolis Patton, rf.... 421 2 00 Roussey, ss.. 4 1 1 1 31 Columbus at Mansfield; AUG. 13: at Dulnth; St. Paul at Eau Ang. 21, Lincoln at Denver; Topokaat Kansas City; Ginins, cf..... 400 2 00 Weaver, c ... 3 0 0 6 10 Wheeling at Kalamazoo. MANSFIELD. AB.B.B. P. A. ElKALASTZOO. Claire; »Ieister,3b... 6 1 2 0 2 0 : Slrau8S,3b... 4 0 2 2 40 August 25, Zanesville AB.U.B. P. A.K Milwaukee at La Crosao; Des Moiuos at Emporia at Wichita. Bartson, p... 401 1 30 Pettifurd, p.. 2 1 0 0 60 at Sandusky; Canton at Akron; Deleha'y, 2b 5 1 1 2 2 0 Otterson, ss. 6 Oshkoth. Shaw, ss...... S 2 3 3 1 Ojtteveus, cf... 3 0 0 002 Columbus at Mansfield; Wheeling 1 1 1 70 Winkle'n.p.. Aug. 22, Omaha at Hustings. Total...... 41614 27 12 1 Total...... 33 4 6 27 18 3 at Kalamazoo. Green, cf..... 5221 Rhue, cf...... 613 3 00 Aug-25, Minneapolis at Dnluth; St. Paul at Eau 521 1 8 ol Brougliton.c 300 2 00 Aug. 23, Lincoln at Denver; Omaha Zeiher, Murray.c..... 5 0 2 4 2 OjSbeukel, p... 3 0 0 0-40 at Hastings; Omaha...... 10110110 0-6 The Record. If, c.. 5 1 1 4 1 1 Stapleton, lb 5 2 2 16 o o Claire; Milwaukee at La Crosse; Des Moinea at To; eka at Kansas City; Emporia at Wichita. Wichita...... 00202000 0—4 Alien, ss...... 5 1 2 061 Robinson, 2b 522 3 1 Oshkoeh. Total...... 47 f2i627i(i2 Mills, c...... 00^0_ I 10 Aug. 24, Lincoln at Denver; Omaha at Hastings; Earned runs—Omaha 3, Wichita 2. Two-base hits— Kalamazoo still keeps the lead it held last Westlake, 3b 5 1 3 Fuller, c, rf.. 521 0 0 Aug. 27, Osbkoeh at Des Koines; Duluth at Minne­ Total...... 331 8 27 155 Topi-kn at Kansas City; Emporia at Wichita. Bader, Hemp, Daniels, Isaacson. Home run—Hemp. week, with Zanesville second. The chief Grnmb'gjf.c 511 4 00 Van Sant,3b 422 apolis; La Crosae at Milwaukee; Eau Claire Minneapolis...... 40104011 1—12 Aug. feature 1 1 at St. 26. Omaha at Denver; Lincoln at Hastings; Em- Double play—Walsh, Dwyer, Fnsselback. Struck ont of the week's playing was the fane stand made Yaik, c, rf... 510000""Dillon, , rf.-.-- 4 0 3 I 1 Paul. Milwaukee...... 010000000—1 pom at Topeks; Kansas City at Wichita. —I'ettiford 2. Bases on balls-Bartson 1, Pettiford 3. Bohn, p...... 4 22 0 70 r,p4 o o II Aug. 28, Duluth at Minneapolis; La Crosae at Milwau­ Earned runs—Minneapolis4. Two-base bits—Cady, Aug. 27, Omalia at Denver; Lincoln at Hit by pitcher—Bartson by Sandusky. They won all their games, passed Sliaw. Tbr. e-t-ase hit— Ca.iy. Double Hastings; Em- 1. Passed balls—Krehmeyer Wheeling Freer, lb..... 4 0 0 12 01 Watson, p, If 4 1 2 0 2 2 kee; Kau Claire at St. Paul. plays—Strief, porin at Topeko; Kansas City at Wicbta. 1, Weaver 3. Stolen bases—Omaha 5, Wichita 2. Um­ and are now establishe3 at third place. Total...... 431012 Total...... Hawes, (-haw; Shenkel, Mills, Murrissey. First on Aug. 28, Omaha 24 1841 41111627156 at Denver; Kantas City at Wichita. pire—Alexander. Wheeling ia still fourth, though they had an Mansfield...... 0 0 4 1—10 The Record. balls—By Wiiikleman 2, by Shenkel 2. Hit by pitcher Aug. 29, Lincoln at Has'itign; Emporia at Topeka. unfortunate week. Columbus Kalamazoo...... Milwaukee still —Patton. Pasied balls— Hroughton 2, Milla 1. Wild Aug. is close on to 4 0 0 x— 11 retains the lead by a respect­ pitches—Shenkcl 30, Denver at Hasting*; Omaha at Lincoln; Games Played August 13. the West Earned runs—Mansfield 5, Knlamazoo 8. Home run 2. Stolen bases—Minneapolis 3. Wichita at Topeka; Emporia Virginia people, and Mansfield is able majority over Des Moines. St. Paul is struck out—By Winkleman at Kantai City. DENVER vs. KANSAS CITY AT DENVER, AUG. 13: right at the heels —Robinson. Tbree-base hit—Khue. Two-base hits— third, but Oshkosh 4, by Shenkel 1. Umpire DENVER. of Gifford's team. The stand­ Delebanty, Zeiher, is hugging thein very closely. —Ueuzel. AB.R.B. P. A.E] KANSAS C'T. AB. B. B. T. A.E ing up to August Bohn, Otterson, Rhue, Fuller, Dil­ Minneapolis has The Record. Silch, If...... 632 2 00 Lillie, If ..... 600 Z 00 18, inclusive, is: lon. Bases on balls—Off Bohn 3, off Flanagan 2. Wild been looming up strong of late, ST. I'AUL vs.DES MOINES AT ST. PAUL AUG. 11: Tcboau.Sb... McKeon.lb... fa pitch—Bohn. Stolen bases—Mansfield but the club is still nearly 100 points ST. PAUL. AB.It.0. P. A. F.! DES MOINES. AB R. B. P. A. B Topeka met its strongest competitor, the Lin­ 6 23111 513 6 10 jp fS S 1, Kalamazoo behind Smith,lb...... Manning, 3b 6 1 CLUBS. rr p a cT 6. Passed balls—Zeiher 2. Double plays—Zeiher, Oshkosh. La, Crosse Murpby.cf... 623 1 0 OJSutclifle, rf... 502 1 00 coln Club, during the 6 2 2 10 00 2 3 21 3 | y is sixth, Duluth seventh -week and was worsted. Kieuzle.cf.... Mansell.cf.... 3 jr p Freer; Alien, Delehanty, Freer. Burch, if..... 6 2 5 0 1 0 La Koqiu',88. 5 0 3 210 644 0 02 5 11200 D i F I 1 Umpire—Bauer. and Eau Claire last. The record up to Aug. 18, The latter are now playing a strong and steady McSorlcy,2b. 623 6 10 _....Hastamer.rf 4 21400 r SANDUSKY vs. AKBON AT Cleveland,3b— - - 5 111 2 2-Mortiin, 3b.. 4 00130 SANDUSKY AUG. 13: inclusive, is: Wilmot, If... game and are gradually gaining on the leader. Gorman, If... 622 2 02„ . Legg, 2b...... 4 00212 Akron... SANDUSKY. AB.R.h. 4030 0 0 Faatz, lb..... 4 0 0 10 00 4002 ...... 0 5 ^ 4 4 6 7 4 32 .395 P. A.E AKRON. AB.RB. P. A. B Stockwi-ll.c.. Denver's clean sweep has placed Phillips,'ss... 6 1 3 1 6 01 Howe, ss...... 4 1 0 044 fCanton ...... 0 0 0 2 —— Routcliffo, If 5 2 0 00 r" 00 •£, 13 4004 11 Wliitely, cf.. 401 2 00 them in third 6 i 0 0 8 1 Hill, 3b...... 401 0 1 e S 3 S o M'Cauley.lb Voss, p...... 511 1 40 Hofford, p.... 412 ColumbuH...., ...... 7 6 8 3 6 .450 Mulhol'd, 31)5 112 Bruley, CLUBS. o i 4 0 1 15 00 Brosnan,2b...- 423• - - 6- 3 0 place. Kansas City is fourth, Wichita fifth, 0 30 1 1 6 36 1 0 If... 4 0 0 0 0 S S 5 l: p Ciook», Meyers, c..... 601 4 10 Graves, c..... 404 6 10 Kalamazoo, ...... 10 7 11 10 6 4 68 .699 Strothers, lb 6 1 3 12 00 Lerscn, Pi CT ?? a 2b... 4 1 1 2 2 Oj Van Dyke.lf. 4 1 1 3 2 1 Hastings sixth. Omaha seventh, while the infant 1 9 rf.. . 4 0 1 1 1 p Pickett.ss... 40243 Total...... 57 1721 27 f25 Total...... 40 713 Mansfield...... 7 0 4 2 8 2 7 4 34 .447 Christman, c 5 1 1 6 7 1 Shay, 88...... 4 1 2 0 5 3 OJWe.ll<, p...... 410 041 Emporia brings up the rear. 27 12 7 Sowders, p... 411 0 12 1 Sago, c...... The standing up Denver...... 20303122 4—17 Saiiduaky...... *... 9 0 10 2 3 6 7 4 40 .613 Bvn.rf...... 5 1 2 1 0 1 Alien, cf...... 4 1 1 3 1 0 Des Moiues...... 7 7 8 9 6 4 7 48 .600 411 3 30 to August IS, inclusive, is: Kansas City...... 4 00002010—7 *Steubenville ...... 1 0 1 (] 3 4 0 0 9 —— McVoy, cf.... 531 2 00 Darrow, lb.. 4 0 0 13 0 0 Duluth...... 4 9 5 7 1 3 4 33 .393 Total...... 39 7 17 27 2"U~ Total...... 3851"! 27162 Earned runs—Denver 8, Kanms City 2. "Wheeling...... 7 0 6 5 5 4 6 4 37 .468 Curry, 2b.... 5313 6 0 McGrau, 2b. 4 0 2 7 0 Eau Claire...... 2 3 5 4 3 'i. 4 23 .303 St. Paul...... 0 1201030 0—7 O a a 0 Two-base •640 a s5 a hits—Kietizle, McSorley, Gorman. Three-l*se Zanesville...... 8 1 6 8 8 6 3 9 48 Hewer, BS... 4030 1 1 McAleny, c.. 1 1 1 0 2 La Cros*e...... 6 7 S 2 fi 4 6 34 .405 Oes Moines...... U 1000400 0—i CLUBS. y a B •a hits— D •a g 3 Tebeau, Gorniau, Voes, Graves. Clarke, p...... 4131 40 Lanser, c...... 201 1 0 Minneapolis...... :...... 6 4 9 7 6 6 2 39 .481 Earned runs—St. Paul 4, Des Moino-H 1. Tbree-base i | Home run—McSorley. Q Double play—Phillips, Smith. First on balls—Off Total Lost...... 49 3 44 25 42 38132142 27 302 Total...... 43131527 183 Fitzgerald, p 3 0 1 4 1 Mil aukee...... 7 9 111 8 5 11 3 53 .046 bits—Burcb, Wilmot, rfowclers. Two-base hits—Burch, Hofford 4. Passed Oshkosh...... Wilmoi, Wliitely, Van D)ko, Sage. Double plays— Denver...... 600 balls—Meyers 2. Stolen bases—Den­ •Disbanded. fNot for tho championship. Total...... 34 31027 198 ft 11 7 !l a 2 8 47 .580 ...... 6 7 7 3 5 4 7 38 ver 3, Kansas St. Paul...... 4 10 6 10 6 48 .585 Morton, Bixxsimn; S«ge, Fiia'z; Van Dyke, lirosnan; 4 4 4 S 3 6 24 329 City 1. Struck out—By Voss 2, by Hof­ Sandusky...... 11001201 7—13 8 4 II ford 2. Umpire—Hagan. Games Played Akron...... Crooks, McCaulry; Sowders, Siockwell, Crooks. First Hastings...... 6 7 4 3 6 3 4 33 .412 August 10. 020000010—3 on bills—Off LINCOLN vs. TOPEKA AT Earned runs—Sandusky 6, Akron 1. Two-base hits Total Lost...... 32 51 53 50 42 29 34 34 325 Sowders 3, off Wells 3. Stoleu bases— Kansas City...... 6 8 9 6 7 3 3 40 .476 LINCOLN AUG. 13: AKRON vs. SASDUSKY AT AKRON AUG. 10: St. Paul 3, Des MoiniTi 2. Struck LINCOLN. AB.E B. P. —Strothers, Byn. Throe-base hits—Hewer 2. out—By Sowders 4. Lincoln ...... 9 6 9 8 10 6 9 57 .687 ^.El TOPEKA. AB.R.B. P. A.I AKRON. AB.R.B. V. A.E SANDUSKY. AB.R.B. P. A. E Dou­ by Wells Beckley.lb... 5 ble plays—Mulholland, Strothers. Struck out—By 2. Wild pitches—Wolls 3, Sowders 1. Passed Omaha...... 3 4 6 6 4 2 4 27 .365 1 2 10 3 0 Stearns, lb....4 I 1 901 Hill, 3b...... 4 002-2 1 Eoutcliffe, If 3 21100 Games Flared Aug. 7. balls—Sage 3, Lang, 3b...... ' ' Clarke 6. Bates on balls—By Clarke 3, by Fitzgerald Siockwell 2. Umpire—Quinu. Topeka...... 8 11 9 11 6 10 9 64 .'.62 601 - 3 0 Macullar.ss.. 401 2 62 Bruley, If.... 401 4 000 0 Miller, lb.... 5 0 2 11 ST. PAUL vs. MILWAUKEE ATST. Shaffer, rf.... 501 0 0 Johnson, 3b. 5. Passed balls—Lanser 2, Cbristman 3. Umpire— PAUL Ana. 7: tWichita_...... 3 8 4 5 2 6 2 30 .417 4 0 2 0 10 Shay BS...... 4 0 1 2 3 0 Strothcrs,3b 5 4 3 1 ST. PAUL. AB.R.B. P. A. E, MILWAL'K'E.AR.R. Games Played Aug. 12. Rowe, 2b...... 623 1 1 Sliced, rf...... Boll. ______B. P. A. E 400 2 00 Alien, cf...... 4 0 2 0 0 1 Christman, c 5 1 2 6 Murpby.cf...... 612 2 10 For«ter,2ti.... 5 1 2 3 2 MIN'APOLIS vs. MILW'E To'al Lost.. Dolan, If...... 611 0 0 Halladay, cf. 40? 2 01 McDer't, 2b. 4 1 AT MIN'APOLIS AUG. 12: ...... 38 49 47 44|26 47 20 42 313 1 0 13 Ryn, rf...... 6230 Games Played August 14. Burch, rf.... 611 0 0 Williams, If. 6 3 3 1 2 MINNEAP'S. Hoover, c.... 401 830 Goldaby, If... 300 Lauser.c...... 401 AH.n.B. P. A. K MlLWAUKKK.AB.il II. P. A. B 0 21 McVey.cf.... 4 2 3 • COLUMBUS Cleveland,3b 421 220 Maskrey, rf. 4 0 1 2 1 Fopter, cf..... 6 1 2 3 1 *In St. Joseph's place, fin Leavenworth's place. Herr, (8...... 4 0 2 0 2 0 Ardner, 2b... 3 0 0 Ltrsch, rf.... 411 1 00 Curry, 2b..... vs. CANTON AT COLUMBUS AUG. 14: OT,,rster,2b... 4 0 0 4 3 0 411 COLUMBUS. Wilmot, If... 600 300 Audonon, cf 3 0 1 2 0 0 Hawes, lb... 5 1 2 10 Hart.cf...... 401 200 Gunson, c.... 301 Motz, lb...... 3 0 Hewer, AB.R.B. P. A.E CANTON. AB.R.B. P. A.E 00 Williams, If. 4 0 1 2 0 0 1 13 01 «s.... 400 Erek, ss...... Stockwell, c. 4 2 2 7 10 RousBey.ns... 4101 0 0 Kriog, c...... 6 1 2 5 2 OIMaskrey, if. Games Played Augnst 9. Swartzel, p... 410_060 _ Conway,...____ p...S " Alexander, p 3 0 0211 Clarke, p..... 221 802 1 00 Wood, rf...... 511 2 00 Roche,ss...... 4 0 I 0 0 3 50 Wo«t, cf...... 621 1 00 Virtue, 4 0 2 1 2 2 Strauns, Sb... 4 1 0 2 0 1 Striof, 2b..... 5 1 2 2 3 1 Jlornssey.lb 4 0 I 7 0 2 HASTISOS vs. KANSAS C'v AT Total...... 41513 27 18 1 Total...... 32 2 7 27 13 5 Total...... 34 2 Total...... 4114162"7 lb..... 5 1 1 13 00 Picket!,Ih... 4 0 0 6 0 HASTISOS Ar/o. 9: 8 2~4 5 8 fo5 Hutchin'n.rf 6 23201 Brodie, If...... 400 2 l|Steveus,lb... 4 1 1 1 0 Cudy.p...... 8 0 1 0 0 0 Koussey.ss... 4 1 1 3 1 1 HASTINOS. AB. E. B. P. A.E KANSAS c'V. AB. tt. B. P. A.E Lincoln ...... _...... 00020120 0—5 Akron...... 0 0 0 0-0 0002—2 Crooks, 2b... 40112 3!Broughton,c 4 106 1 0 Piitt-n, rf... Topeka...... King9lev,3b6 2 3 1 2 0 Zecher, FS.... 4 0 0 1 5 1220 Oistranra, 3b... 3 112 1 0 Curti-", cf..... 624 4 ' 0 0 Llllie, If...... 522 2 0 1 00200000 0—2 Sandusky...... 13411201 x—13 Goodfell'w.lf 5 22 Duryea, p...i 40117 OjShenkcl, p.. 4 2 3 0 62 Meistor, 3b... 4 0042 O'Stevens, cf... 3102 Earned runs—Lincoln 2, Topeka 1. Basw on balls— Earned runs—Sandusky 0 10 Blackst'k.Sb 400 2 Total..!. 1 0 Welch, 2b..... 601 2 20 McKeon.lb.. 510 6 02 3. Two-base hits—Bruley, Latham, lb.. 600 9 10 Delaney, 2b.. 39 610 24 1~5 6 Morrlswy.lb 1 0 0 201 Shaw, ss...... 412 0 11 Ilroughtou.c 301.4 Wbiteh'd.ss.. Manning, Off Swartzel 4, off Conway 2. Struck out—By Swarlz«I Curry, Chriitiuan. Three-base bite—Clarke. 402 1 6 04011 3b 6 346 First on Pike,, c...... 501 8 30 Sharp,, cf...... 402 8 Total...... 381011 27 139 Klopf.p...... 4^l_l_ 1 6 0 limitn, p...... 3 0 0 1^ Beising, lb.. 613 9 01 Hasssmer, rf 6 01 6, by Conway 4. Two-base hit—Rowe. Home run— balls—Alexander 3, Clarke 1. Stolen bases—Curry, St. Paul...... Stearns. Double play—Rowe, Beckley. Behan, 2b... 512 3 61 Hueneman.c 302 3 301010100—6 Total ..... 427 14 27 14 2 Total...... 32 3 6 27 16 3 Welsh, If 5212 0 0 MauselljCt'.... 4 2 2 Pasted ball Strothers. Struck out—By Alexander 2, by Clarke 3. Sommers, Milwaukee...... 10000711 —Hoov«r. Stolen bates—Lincoln 4. Umpire—Young. p.. 4 0 0 2 90 Bausewine.p 300 0 60 x—10 Minneapolis...... 10020000 4—7 Ebright, 3b... 6 1 1 1 0 1 Hengle,2b... 4 2 0 8 Passed balls—Lanser 4. Umpire—Bell. Earned runs—St. Paul 1, Milwaukee 4. Home run Milwaukee...... Lauman, rf.. 6 0 0 OMAHA vs. WICHITA Total...... 48 9 14 27 22 21 Total...... 36 2 8 27 17 7 03000000 0—3 2 02 Riugo, c...... 4015 AT OMAHA AUG. 13: CANTON vs. COLUMBUS AT CANTON AUG. 10: Columbus ...... Cleveland. Tbree-base hit—Murphy. Two-base hits Earned luna—M.nueapolis 4. Two-base hits—Ram- Reynolds, c.. 6 1 2 1 10 Howe, OMAHA. AB.R.B. P. A.E WICUITA. AB. B. fl. P. A.E CANTON. 00000014 4—9 —Stockwell, si...... 4123 AB.B.B. P. A. (I COLUMBUS. AB.B.B. P. A.E Canton...... 00200000 Crooks,Williams, Maskrey. Double plays eey, Broughtou, I';ttt.m, Klopf. Double play—Foster, Dauiels.p..... 601161 -Hofford, - - p.... J•--- 0 1 0 30 Walsh, si.... 401 2 21 Hemp, cf..... 6112 0 0 Wood.rf...... 0—2 —Williaun, Rous-ey. Shenkel, 52220 o!Hutc'n,rf,2b 302 0 10 Earned rung — Columbus 6, Canton 1. First on balls Forster, Stevens. Hawes. Stolen bases—Minneapolis 1. Struck out—By Total...... 49 717 24 105 Total...... _.._...... 40 11 13 27 13 9 Messitt, 2b... 511 3 21 Daniels, p... 6120 4 0 Virtue, lb.... 5 2 3 12 0 OJKingsley, 3b 5 0 1 1 43 — Hutchinson, Pike, First on balls—St. Paul 1, Milwaukee 3. Hit by Klopf 3, by Smith 4. first ou I Dwyer, lb... Sunday, Behan. Hit by pitcher— Good- alls—By'Klopf 1, by Hastings...... 012300100-7 4 1 1 10 " ' rf... 3120 0 0 Brodie, If.... 61110 O.Goodfcll'w.lf 5 00100 fellow, Bausewine. Two-base pitcber—Cleveland. Passed bails—Stockwell 2, Smith 1. Passed bulls— Broughtou 2. Wild Fu*elb1k,3b4 2 3 020 Scharin'n, ss bits — Goodfellow, Kingd- pitches- Kansas City...... 10200332 x—11 * 4101 3 0 Sanders, cf,p 5 2 1 2 4 0 Bthan,2b.... 5 0 2 220 ley. Three-base hits — Erek, Kingsley, Broughton 1. Wild pitches—Duryea 2. Stolen bases Smith 2. Umpire—Ilengel. Earned Bader, If...... 312 100 Hull, 31)...... 4210 3 0 Zecher, Virtue. Struck —St. Paul runs—Hastings 2, Kansas City 6. Two-base ss.... 5 0 4 0 1 0 Erek, lb...... 5 1 2 13 03 out— Columbus 2, Canton 7. Wild pitches — Sommers 1, Milwaukee 5. Struck out—By Duryea 6, EAUCLA'E vs. OSHKOSH AT EAU CLA'K Auo. 12: hit—liingo. Three-base hit—Curtis. Home runs— Jaulisen, rf. 4 0 1 8 01 laaacson, lb.. 4 1 2 13 30 Blackst'k,3b 502 0 20 West, cf...... 411 0 00 2, Bausewine by Sbeukel 1. Umpire—Quinn. Bartson,cf... 401 8 00 Harding, c.... 402 1. Umpire— Butler. EAUCLAI'E AII.B.B. p. A.E OSHKOSH. AB.R. B. A. F.I llllto, Manning, Mansell. Double plays—Kiugo 1 10 Delaney ,p,2b 4 1 0 0 10 2 Pike, c, If.... 4 0 0 602 DULUTH vs. OSHKOSH AT DDMJTH AUG. 7: Belli), 3b.... 4 alone; Howe, Ringo. Bundle, c...... 401 8 10 Whistler, If., 4 0 1 8 00 Sharp, c...... 410 133 Burns.lf...... 400 0 0 IVsed balls—Ringo. First on 7 10 Nulton, BS... 410 2 40 Games Played August lf>. DULUTH. AB.R.B. P. A.EI OSHKOSH. AB.R.B. P. A.E Lowe, If...... 4001 balls—Off Daulels Harper, p.... 411 130 Weaver, 2b.. 400 T 20 Hoeuom'n,cf4 2 2 Slmffer, 2b... 4 1 1 3 4 1 6, off llofford 6. Umpire—Croth- 3 2 1 Sonim's,p,rf4 1 4 120 KALAMAZOO vs. Jones.cf...... 5 0120 0 Burns.lf...... 411 4 00 Cross, S3...... 411 McCarthy, rf 4 Waito. Total...... 36 61226 12 Total...... 36 Total... . 421116 27 203'Dale, CANTON AT KALAMAZOO AUG. 332 0 0 4 711 27 160 rf, p... 2 0 1 1 01 15. Eleven innings. Sheibeck.Sb. 510""1 3 llshaffer,2b...'------oo 4 1 2 2 30 Que«l,2u...... 401 Hoy.cf...... 4 0 2 16 10 LINCOLN vs. WICHITA AT LINCOLN AUG. 9: Omaha...... 80001200 0—6 | Total...... 41 413 27 139 Score: Quinn, 2b... 511 3 10 McCarthy, rf 4 111 McCallum,(f4 Wichita...... KALAMAZOO.AB.R. B. p. A. E| CANTON. AB.E. B. P. A.E 0 1 0 0 Dorari,3b..... 400 1 60 LINCOLN. AB. E. B. P. A.ll WICHITA. AB.E. B. P. A.E 1 0120002 1—7 Canton...... 00000281 0—11 Ingrah'm,lb5 1 2 6 0 2 Hoy, cf...... 4 1 1 0 0 0 Murphy, rf.. 401 1 0 OOVonnell,lb4 Earned runs—Omaha 2. Two-base Otterson, ss.. 5 1 1 1 3 2 l D-n»gh'e, cf 5 1 2 201 0 2 15 01 Beckley, lb.. 7 2 2 13 0 OjUemp, rf...... 613 1 00 hits—Bflder, Columbus...... 000001120—4 McMillan.lf. 612 2 00 O'Connell.lb 4 0 2 10 0 0 Smith, lb..... 4 0 1 0 0»h»linon,'n. 4 02121 L»ng Whistler. Three-base hits—Fusselback 2, Walsb, • Earned runs—Canton Rhne, cf...... 5 1, 1 1 0 IjWood, rf...... 6 1 0 300 Biynan,rf... 5 3b..... 712 0 1 1 Daniels, p... 6 2 1 1 40 1, Columbus 1. Two-baso hits Stapleton.lb 0 0 0 0 OtDoran, 3b.... 4 1 1 5 2 2 Morrwon, c.. 3 0 0 0 I.ovett, p.... 400 0 40 BktvfFer,- - rf....- 642- •- v- o 0 Whariu'n,2b Daniels. Double play—Messitt, Wal»h. Stolen buses —Wood, Virtue, Brodie, Hoeneman, 5 1 2 13 0 2 Virtue, lb... 5 1 1 17 00 Peak. ss...... 4 0 1 2 2 0|Shannon,ss.. 3 2 0 •< ^ ..••...... —,--- „6 2_ 2_ _' " ' Erek 2, Pike, Robinson. 2b4 0 0 4 1 0 2 Tucker'n, p.. t_ 0_ 0 0 30 Wilson, c..... 400 2 10 Dolan, 2b..... 63402 olllaber, If...... 4220 _Omaha 5, Wichita 1. Struck out—By Harper 1. Sommers. Home run—Hoeneman, West. First on 6 3 2! Brodie, If..... 5 1 3 000 Kemmler, c. 4 1 0 7 2 3 Krock.p...... 401 030 liases on balls—Harper 3, Daniels Fuller, if..... 41201 0 Sanders, p.... 412 0 70 Total...... 3028" 24 153 Total...... 3641027 172 Hoover, c__ 6 2462 Oj Baldwin,, If.... 1 0 0 0 1. Base on balk- balls—Canton 2, Columbus 3. Struck out—Dolaney 2, Markin.p!.... 41104 OJGabtfiel'd.c... 421^ 3 20 Eau Claire...... Harper. Hit by pitcher—Harper 2, Daniel« 2. Passed Sanders 3, Van S*ut,3b. 4 1 1 2 4 0 Zecher, es.... 4 0 1 170 00100001 0—2 Herr.ss...... 6 11821 Whistler, lb 6 2 1 ID 00 Sommers 2, Dale. Passed balls—Pike 4. Total...... 42 6 8 24 12 6\ Total...... 36 810 27 12 4 Oshkosh...... 00010120 Hug's,p,cf,lf b»lls—Bandle 1, Harding 3. Wild pitches—Harper 2. Umpire—Stellberger. Zoll, If...... 4 0 2 3 0 OIBIackst'k, 3b 4 0 1 060 x—4 6 6*1 >McCiellau,ss6_ . . -....- 23331 0 j Dillon, c...... 41163 Oshkosh...... 20002031 X—8 Earned rim-i—Eau Claire 1, Oshkosh 3. Two-base Hart, cf,p.... 6341 S 1 Umpire—Alexander. O^elsuey, 2b..4 01 142 Duluth...... Aldricb, p... 40119 0 Sharp, c...... 00202002 0—6 bit—Shannon. Firtt on balls—Off Tuckerman 2, off 8wartze!,lf,p6..._._..,_„- ^-333 _ 60Schultz,c'..... 40 1 6 11 HASTLNGS vs. EMPORIA AT HASTINGS AUG. 13: Games Played August 11. 401 8 00 Earned runs—Oshkosh 2, Duluth Total...... 3"9 6 11*32 & 7; Total...... 3. Home run— Lovett 4. Stolen bases—Eau CUire 2, Oslikosh 3. Total... .662426 27143 Hendrlcks.cf 4 0 1 303 HASTINOS. AB.B. B. P. A. E EMPOUIA. AB.B.B. P. A.E ZAITESVILLE vs.WHEELING AT ZANESVILLE AUG. 40 5 12*32 243 Markin. Stolen bases—Duluth 4. Two-base hits— •Sharp out for running out Wild pitch—Lovott. Passed ball—Morrisou. Um­ Total...... 4312 15 27 14 f Welch,2b...... 500 2 41 Levis.lb...... 5 018 11.—InZnneaville'siixth inning, with a run scored and of line. Two men out Markin 2, Ineraham, McMillan, Burns, O'Connell, pire—Power. Lincoln...__...... Reisinz, lb... 5 1 1 12 00 Drischel, rf.. 600 1 one man out, the bases were when winning run made. Gastfleld. Double plays—Sbaffer, O'Connoll. 14830141 2—24 full, two men being hit by Kalamazoo...... 1000020020 First on Wichita...... 60006000 1—12 Welsh, If..... 511 1 00 O'Uourke, c. 401 8 pitcher and a third was sent to first on called balls. 1—6 balls—Duluth 3, Oshkosh 1. Struck, out—Dululh 3, Games Played Aug. 13. Earned runs—Lincoln 18, Peoplei, 88... 610 3 30 Raymond,3b 422 0 Wheeling objected to the second m«n Canton...... 0000031100 0—5 Oshkosh 2. Wild pitch—Markin. Passed Wichita 7. Stolen bases being given bis Earned runs— -Kalamazoo 5, Canton balls— DULUTH vs. LA CROSSK —Lincoln 9, Wichita 2. Bases on balls—Off Daniels 2, Re\ uolds, c.. 5 2 3 5 00 Wentz, 2b.... 4222 base on being hit by pitcher, and because tlie umpire 1. Two-base hits Kemmler 1, Gastlield 1. Umpire—Sullivm. AT DULUTH AUG. 13i —Fuller, Van Saut, Zell, Donaghue. DULUTH. AB.R.B. P. A.EiLA off Hughes Kbright.Sb... 4120 63 Ike, ss...... 4 0 0 1 2 2 would not change Ilome runs— MlNNKAPOLIS CROS8E. AII.R. B. P. A. B 1, off Hart 1. Home runs—Hart 2, Dolan his decision Wheeling withdrew Dillon, Otterson, VS. LA CHOSSE AT MINNEAPOLIS Jones, 1. Three-base hits—Beckley. Lannian, rf.. 4110 00 Long, If...... 4113 0 0 from the field. Zauesvilla was Stapleton. Double play — Zecher, cf...... 4 1 1 2 0 I'jevne, cf...... 4 0 1 3 00 McClollan, Dolan, awarded the game by a Di-lauey, Virtue. First on balls— AUG. 7.—Ten innings. Score: Earle, c...... 4 Hnithej, Hnber. Two-base hits—Dolan, Swartzel, Nich-lson,cf4 128 00 McCarthy, p 4 1 1 1 11 0 iC"re of 9 to 0. The score: Canton 3. Passed 0132 I Miller, 88..... 4 11063 balls — Dillon 1. Wild pitches — Aldrich 1, Sanders 1. MIN'APOLIS.AII.R.B. P. A.EII.A CKOSBE. AB.R.B. p. A.E 8heibeck,3b. 4 0 1 4 0 0 .Uookf.lf...... 3 0 0 Haber, Schultz. Stiuck out—By Daniels 2. by Hart 1, Wehrle.p..... 4 0 0 1 20 Haddock.cf.. 400 3 00 WHEELING. AB.R.B. p. A. EjZANEEV'LE. AB.B.B. P. A.E 100 Struck out — Ka'atnazoo 6, Canton 3. Umpire — Bauer. Foster, cf..... 623 3 0 UMiller, ...... 613 1 1 Qnliin,2b..... 4 0 0 3 1 l|Moriarity,rf. 4 1 1 1 00 by Swartzcl 1. Passed balls—Schultz 5. Hit by pitcher Total...... 42 810 47 14? Total...... 38 6 8 27 16 6 Crosau. If... 312 2 0 0 Johnson, c... 3111 3 0 Hawcs.lb..... 4 0 O'Kookn.lf...... 0 0 —By Daniels Hastings Nichol, AKRON vs. WHEELING AT AKRON AUG. 15: 312 5 1 1 Ingrah'ui.Tb 4 0 1 10 0 OJMemkc.Sb... 4 0 0 2 00 2. Wild pitch—Swartzel. Umpire— ...... 30500000 0-8 cf.... 3 1 1 « 1 0 Welsh, rf..... 300 0 0 Krleg.c...... 5 127 3 IJMoiiarit.v.rf. 501 0 0 McMillau.lf. Emporia...... Nicholion,2b 301 AKRUN. AB.B.B. P. A. 1 WHEELING. AB.R.B. P. A. E 422 0 0 1 Kouzie.lb... 4 1 0 12 00 Uosher. 01000010 4-0 1 00 Lauer, If...... 311 0 0 Strief,2b...... 511 5 31 Meinke,3b... 522 0 0 Brynan, Runs earned—Hastings 4, Envporia 3. Two-base While, 3b....3 02401 Smurth'e.ss. 3 020 3 0 Lansor, iib... 411 1 0 fogau, If.... 401 3 rf... 401 2 0 till; .rbett,2b... 412 4 30 OMAJfA vs. TOPEKA AT OMAHA AUG. 9.—Score: hits Patton, rf..... 5 0 0 0 0 0 Kenzie, c..... 6 1 1 1 2 1 Peak.ss...... 300 0 6 2!M'C'auloy, OKbdlA. —Reynolds, Raymond 2. Three-base hit— Reynolds. Mycrs, BS..... 300 1 20 Kry, lb...... 2 0 1 11 0 0 Bruley, If..... 411 1 0 0 NlCbol,'cf....4 0 0 c 3 2 2 4 30 AB. R. B. p. A. «1 TOPEKA. AB. R. B. P. A.tt — " -----..- 210 Wiukle'n,lf.. 5 3 3 1 0 0 Scott, lb...... 6 0 0 7 0 0 Brewslor, p. 3 0 0 0 60 ilalntrom, p. 4 1 1060 S«sh,BS...... 52123 0,Stearns, Home run—Wentz. First on balls— Wehrle 4. Um­ Wfctlake, rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 narmWt cf..,. 3 020 0 0 Shay, as...... 413 NichoUou,2b 402 ' lb... 6 2 1 15 00 Darrow, lb.. 4 0 0 11 0 0 Stentzel, c.... 412 Meistcr, 3b... 6 13211 'orbett,2b... 4113 3 0 Total...... 343 7 24 156 Total...... 347 Xwyer, lb.... 6 2 2 10 1 1 Werden, cf... 432 0 pire—Cherry. _____ Bailey.c...... 2 00220 SlcMilleu,2b 2003 1 1 Shaw, ss ..... 4 0 1 1 4 0 8 27 17 S 00 Bell, Lerscb, rf.... 4016 White, 3b.... 4021 Jovno, cf..... 5 0 2 601 Duluth...... 11000010 Messitt, 2b.... 4 1 2 3 5 0 Johnsou.Sb.. 4 0 1 084 lb...... 2 01401 Miller, 3b... 2001 3 0 Willis.p...... 4 0 I 1 7 2 Halstr'..m, p.. 5 21 1 40 0—3 Games Played August 14. Kimber, p... 200 0 30 Duck, p...... 2 0 1 0 30 Alien, cf...... 4 024 Myers, BS...... 300 1 LaCrosw...... 2300020 0 x—T FuBse)b'k,3b 501 2 0 0: Macullar, ss. 512 1 61 McQrau. Murray.lb... 200 6 McCauhy.lb 000 1 00 Earned runs—La Crosne Bad.r.lf...... 5 0 1 0 liGoldsby, DENVER Total...... 23 27 16 8 Total...... 23 2 8 1~8 13 1 2b.. 4011 2 0 Be if...... 3 010 1. Three-huso hit—Brynan, 1 11.... 4 11300 vs. KANSAS CITY AT DENVER AUG. 14: Irwin, p...... 3110 2 0 Shetzlma, lb 3 0 0 12 Total...... 43 9 f6 29 18 6 Total...... 45812 28 103 Haliilrniu. Two-blue bits—Miller, Moriarity, Gininft, cf.... 521 1 0 o'Sneed, rf..._6 32101 DENVER. Z'lnesvillo...... 10000 1—2 00 Corbott, AB. R. B. P. A.E:KANSABc'v. AB. R. B. P. A.E McAleny, c.. 3 0 0 2 4 1 Klluber, p... 300 5 20 Minneapolis...... 600001100 1—9 McCauley. Stolen baies—Duluth 2, La Crosse 3. Jantzen, c... 411 0 l|Ardiior, 2b... 6 124 Sllch, rf...... 5 3 3 0 0 0 ! Lillie,lf...... 4 1 0 210 Wheeling...... 00010 1—2 LaOrosse...... Banrtlo, Earned runs—Wheeling Total...... 34 4 10 27 10 2 Total...... 32 1 8 27 12 3 020030120 0—8 Struck out—Bv Brewster 4, by Halstrom 3. Hit by rf.... 41220 Olfiui.sou, c..... 402 8 80 Tebeau 3b... 6 1222 II McKeon, lb. 4 0 0 1, Zanesville 1. Two-base Earned runs— Minneapolis 2, La Crosse 2. Three- pitcher—Rook's, McCauley. Harper, p...... 4^206 ..iis—Crogan, White. Smuitliwaite, Earner. Akron...... 1000 3000 0—4 Wild pitch—Brewster. 0|0onway, p... 401 0 80 Smith, lb..... 4 2 1 14 00 Manning, 3b 4 2 2 First on base hits— Krieg, Miller. Home run— Melnke. Passed balls— Kaile 2, McCanloy 2. Umpire.—Sullivan. Total...... 4110 Eliret, cf...... bails—By Kimber 2. by Duck 3. Pa-sod balls—Bailey Wheeling...... 0001 0000 0-1 f3 25 1431 Total...... 40il 14 27 176 524 2 00 Shea, cf...... 401 1 10 Earned inns—Akron 4. Two-baso Double playa— Shaw, Strief, Murray, Corbett, Miller. NOTE.—At Minneapolis and St. Paul—Bain. Omaha...... llcSorlev, 2b 5 1 4 2 20 H«s«imer,rf. 2 Stolen buses—Wheeling 2, Zauosville 6. Wild hits—Sh:iy 2. Stulan base* — Minneapolis 0 7000021 0—10 401 1 11 pitches—Duck Home run—Stentzel. First on balls—Kimber 1. 5. Struck out— Hv Willis lopeka...... 01011611 1—11 Qonnan.lf... fi 0 1 2 0 0 Legg, 2b ..«.. 4 1 2 6 01 2. Double plaj s—Nicliol, Nicholaou. 6, by Halstroui 1. First on bulls— Off Umpire—McKinney, Stolen bases— Lan-er 2. Double plays—Nicuolmu; Willis 4. Games Played Aug. 14. Earned runs—Omnha 7, Topeka 1. Two-base hits— Phillips.ss... 5 1 1 1 8 1 Howe, BS...... 4 0 0 1 40 NicholBon, Passed balls —Kenzie 3. Umpire— Murphy. Mesailt, Baker, Werden. Meyers, KALAMAZOO vs. COLUMBUS Shetzliue. Passed balls—Stentzel 2. Wild MIN'APOLIS vs. MILW'E AT MIN'POLIS AUG. 14i Three-base hit—Ardner. c.... 611 3 02 Nicbols, p... 400 0 70 AT KALAMAZOO AU­ pitch—Irwin. Umpire—Stellbi-rger. Homo run—Walrb. Double play—Wal»h, Fitisin-m's.P 5 t_ 1 MIN'E*P L'f.AB.ll.n. p. A.K MILWKEB. AII.R. B, P. A. IB Mofsltt, 1 30 Graves, c..... | 0 2 3 42 GUST 11. Ten innings. Score: SAX-DUSKY vs. Games Played T\ug. 8. Dwyer. Stolen bases—Omnha KAL'MA'ZOO.ABH.B. COLUMBUS AT SANDUSKY AUG. Foster, cf...... 4 01 2 01 Kor«ter,2b... 4001 3 0 6, Topeka 2. Struck Total .... 4412 IS 27 13 4 Total...... 36 4 8 27 22 6 P. A E MANSFIELD. AB.B.B. T. A.E ST. PAUL vs. MILWAUKEE out—By Harper 3, by Conwuy 1. 15.—Columbus objected to Umpire Bell and refused to AT ST. PAUL Auo. 8: llawoi, lb... 312 8 00 Williams, 11.. 4001 0 0 Bases on balls—By Donyor...... 13004103 0—12 Ottersou «.. 633 1 92 Delsba'y, 2b 7 2 2 0 62 ST. PAUL. All.R.B. Harper 7. Hit by play. Game awarded to Sandusky. P. A. El MILWAUKEE. AB H. B. P. A.E Kriig.lf...... 4 0 0 0 0 0' Maskrey, rf.. 4 1 1 3 0 0 pitcher—By Harper 3, Conway 1. Knmas City...... 200000110—4 Rune, cf...... 603 1 00 Green, cf..... 612 3 20 Murphy, cf.. 4 Pa«sed balls—Jantzou 2 2 1 0 0 Forster, 2b... 4 0 0 382 Strlet,- • • Sib...... - 4013' ' - - 5 OiM'.rrlssrv.lb 40013 00 3. Wild pitches—Harper 5. Earned runs—Denver 6, Kansas City 1. Two-base Sapleton,lb6,,0 1 22 0 0 Z-.iher.c...... 6 2 2 801 Burch, it..... 4 2 1 Umpire—Alexander. Robinson, Games Played August 1G. 0 0 0 : William!, If.. 4 1 I S 00 Patton, rf.... 4001 0 0 Ri»U9«v,«... 4012 60 bit—Ehret. Three-liasa hits—Manning, McSorley. 2b 6 1 1 1 0 0 Alien, BS...... 6 2 3 241 Clevoland,3b 4 1002 o'Maskrey, if.. 4 Home run—Phillips. Fuller rf..... 5 3 SANDUSKY vs. COLUMBUS AT SANDUSKY AUG. 16: 12401 Meister, 3b_ 4 001 2 llstnnss' 3b... 401 11 Double plays—McSoiley, PhiUipp, 3 0 1 0: Westlake, Sh 6 1 1 2 02 Wilmot, If... 4 1 1 3 0 1 Morrta'y,lb4 1 2 10 00 Shaw, Smith; VanSaut,3b SANDUSKV. AB.R.B. P. A. E'COLUMBUS. AB.R.B. P. A.E s»...... 3004 2 olstnvens, cf... 3011 0 0 Games Played August 1O. Howe, Legg, McKeon. Bases on balls—Off 63413 llGrumbrg, If 6 2 4 2 10 McCaul'y.lb 40011 00 Slieukel.ss... 400 0 21 FitZHimmons 2, off Nlchols Bucken'r, If 6 3 3 0 0 olBlair, Routcliffe, If 6 3 3 2 0 0;Erek, ss...... 6 2 2 123 Winkle'ii.p.. 300 1 7 IjMills, c...... 3 006 0 0 HASTINGS vs. K AN. CITY AT HASTINGS Auo. 1. HItby pitcher—Smith. rf...... 613 1 00 Crooks 2b... 41311 olStr»uw,3b... 400 0 03 Murray.c..... 3 004 A ndersou, 10: Passed ball—Graves. Stolen bases—Denver Dillon, c...... 60241 o| Freer, lb..... C 2 2 H Mulhol'd,:ib5 2 2 1 2 OJ West, cf...... 6 1 3 0 01 p. 8 1 1 0 5 0 XANBAS O'Y. AB. R. B. P. A.E HASTINOS. AB. 3, Kansas 00 Pickett, 88... 4 0 1 1 4 0'Ste.vcns, cf.. 4 1 1 2 "" E.B. T. A.E City 2. Struck out—By Fitzaimmons 1, by Aldrich. p.... 5 2 2 0 7 0 Mallory, p... 6 1 4 060 Strothers, lb 6 1 2 12 0 0 Uutchin'n.rfS 0 1 2 00 Tutal...... 3"21 4 24184 Total...... 3"3~2 5 27 151 Lillie, 2b..... 744 2 32 Curtis, cf.... 6111 0 1 Nicholn 1. Dillun,c...... 4 0 1 10 01 Broilghton,c 401 2 Wild pitches—Fltzsimmons 2. Umpire—Hagan. Total .. 62 15 Christman, c 6 0 1 6 2 1 Kingsley, 3b 5 0 1 2 1 1 Minneap.'li*...... 0 0000100 0—1 McKeon, lb. 7 4 4 11 11 Welch', 2b.... 411 2 21 22 30 24 ill Total...... 551423 29 196 Ryn, rf...... Viau, p...... 4 0 0 0 12 Oiuiith,p...... 3 0 1 040 Milwaukee...... OMAHA vs WICHITA AT OMAHA AUG. Kalamazoo...... 120303014 621 3 00 Goodfell'w.lf 5 000 0 0 1 0000100 x—2 Manning, 3L '64 1 21 Whiteh'd,3b6 12222 14: 1—15 McVey cf... 622 1 10 Behan, 2b.... 5043 J I To!al 367 9 27 192 Total...... 35 4 8 24 15 7 Earned runs—Milwaukee 1. Home ruu—Maskrey, Man«efl"cf.... 7 44000 BewiiiR, lb... 6 'i I 12 00 OMAHA. AB.R.B. P. A.E| WICHITA. AB.R.B. P. A. Mansfield...... 311000630 0-14 Curry, 2b..... Milwaukee...... 00000000 Two-liase hit—Steveus. Double Welch, 1 Earned runs—Kalamiizoo 11, Mansfield 0. Two-base 612 1 40 Latham, lb.. 5019 0 0 4-4 plays—Shaw, Strief, Hassauier.rf.. 7322 0 0 Welsh, If..... 612 4 02 ss...... 6 11 6 Ojllemp.cf...... 601 1 Hewer, ss..... 521 1 41 Nulton, St. Paul...... 30003001 llawes; Meieter, Strief Hnwes. First Messitt,2b.... 512 240 llnniels, If... 400 1 hits—Otterwm, Fuller 2, Van Sant, Aldrich, Delehanty c..... 4 1 1 10 4 1 x—7 on balls—Off Legg, ss...... 723 2 0 Bohrer, ss.... 4 22033 Shell, p...... 422• - - 0- 31- - Keogan, p.... 4000 70 Three-base hits—Wilmot, Dillon. Two-base hits- Wiiikleiuau 3. Hit by pitcher—Ha«es. Struck out— Shea, If...... 0 1 Ebrigbt.c..... Dwyer, lb.... 5 2 1 15 01 Sunday,y, rf... 411 3 2, Green, Zelher, Alien 2, Blttir. Three-bOfO hit—Rhue. Murphy, Burch, Stfvena, 712 4 11110 Passed balls—Dillon Total...... 49161627 103 Total...... 45 Smith. Double plays— By Wlliklt man 4, by Andi-non 2. Wild pitches—Au- Nlchols, p.... 6210 6 0 Lauman, rf. 4 0 1 2 FiiflTlta'k, 3b 5 0 2 1 41 Schariu'n,2b4 1 1 2 2, Zeihcr 2. Stolen liases—Kala­ 4 1~3 27 21 7 Forstor, Morriesev; Shenkel, Foister, deisou 20 mazoo 9, ManBfleld 3. Wild Saudusky...... 0 6110204 1—15 Morrlssey; 2. Pa.-seil ball—Murray. Base on balk— Graves, c.... 6 1 3 7 3 0 Nicholson, p 4 0 2 021 Bader, If..... 512 000 Hull, 3b..'.... 4 123 pltcbes—Aldrich 3, Mal­ First on balls—Off Viau 2, off Smith 2. Stolen bases— Ha»es. Umpire—Hrngel. Jantzeu, c... 40062 1 Isaacaou.lb.. lory 2. first on balls—By Mallory 7, by Aldrich 4. Columbus...... 002001001—4 Total...... 6T 2627 27 175 Total...... 409 13 24 12 10 4 1 2 10 Earned runs—Sandi»ky St. Paul 3, Milwaukee 5. Struck out—By Viau 8, by DULUTH vs. LA CROSSE Ginliis, cf.....4 0210 0,Butler, tt...... 4011 Umpire—Bauer. » 6, Columbus 2. Homo runs Smith 1. Wild pitch—Viau. AT DULUTH AUG. 14: Hastings...... 000116200—9 —Mulholland, Strothers, Passed balls—Dillon 1, DULUTH. AB.R.B. LACROSSE. Baudle., if...... 4 2 2 2 0 o;ilondricks, p 4 0 1 1 SANIIIJSKY vs. AKIION AT SANDUSKY Erek 2. Throe-base hit- Broughton 1. P. A.E AB.R.B. P. A. X Kansas City...... 411831 10 8 x—26 AUG. 11: Curry. Struck out—By Shell Umpire—Q,uinu. Jones.cf...... 0 0 cf..... 6 2 Healey, p..... 4 0 0 0 6 IjSclinclder, c. 4 8AN1IUDKY. All.R.n. P. A. E| AKROS. 1, by Keogan 5. Bases 6130 2 1 01 Earned runa—HastiosTB 5, Kansas City 12. Two-base 0 1 510 AB.R.B. P. A. F. on balls—Off Shell DULUTH vs. OSHKOSH AT DUI.UTB AUG. 8: Sh.-ibeck.3!i. 2 Total...... 41 7 12 27 Rmitclille, If5 2 3 2 0 0 Hill, 3b...... 4 3, off Keogan 3. Double play- 6 1 2 .1 0 Miller, ss..... 5 1 2 1 6 2 hits—Curtis, McKeon 2, M»n«ell, Hiissamer, Logg, 22 4l Total...... 37 4 10 27 16 3 0 0 2 01 Shell, Cbristmau, Strothers. DUI.UT1I. AB.n. B. P. A. E| OSHKOSH. AB.R.B. P. A.E liuimi, 2b....5 3 0 Omalia ...... Mulhol'd,3b. 5 1 1 0 1 0 Bruley, If... 4 0 Hit by pitcher—By Keo­ 432 liooks.ll...... 503 200 Giaves. Threo-baa<* hits—Raising, Itohrer, Manning 31100100 1—7 0 001 gan 3. Umpire—Miller. Jones cf...... 6 1 2 1 0 0:Uiirns, rf..... 6 2 2 200 Ingrali'ul, rf C> 121 0 0 M, rlurlly.rf. 400 3 00 2, Shea, Graves. Homo runs—Ebright, Wichita...... 00020200 0-4 Strothors,lb5 2 1 17 0 0; Lerscb, rf... 411 1 10 - - - ' 21 — - - - '--220 Lillie, Man­ Chrisinwu, AKRON vs. WHEELING AT AKBON Earle, c...... 5124 Sbaffer, 2b... S I 1 4 31 Earle, lb..... 61290 U Meinke,:!b... 401 ning, McKeon. Double plays—Graves, McKeon; Earned runs—Omaba 4, Wichita 1. Two-base hits- c5 21500 McAleny, c.. 4 1 2 8 33 AUG. 16: Sbeibock,3b. 4 125 0 0 McCarthy.lt'. 413 0 00 McMillau.lf. Hemp, Walsh, Ryn rf ...... 524 1 00 Shay, AKRiN. AB.RB P. A. EIWIIEELINO. AB.RB. P. A.E 51151 0 Keuzie, lb... 4 0 1 901 Lillie. Bases on balls—Off Nicholson 3, off Nicholn 1. Dwyer. Three-base hit—Messitt. 88...... 311 0 20 Quinu,2b..... 4002 1 1 Hoy, cf...... 4 22 1 00 Brynnu p... 52213 0,Ciirbutt,2b... Double playa—Walih, Messitt, McVey cf.... 623 0 00 Alien, cf...... 300 0 01 Lanser, 3h... 40063 OlCiogan, If.... 621 000 4 I 2 S 2 0 Passed balls—Ebright 2,Gravcs 1. Umpire—Reynolds. Dwyer. Struck out— iu... 6 1 1 2 2 l|Wood, rf...... 6 2 1 1 »0 Reilly.So..... runs—Lincoln 4, Topeka 4. liases on balls— Pike, c...... 401 6 Stapleton.lo 5 1 3 6 0 51320 Oj Veacb, rf..... 5001 Pickett.ss..... 302 2 30 Van Dyke.lf. 401 201 Off Hart 1, off Dooms ... 01 Sharp, cf...... 4012 1 0 0! Virtue, lb... 6 2 2 15 00 Bohel,lf...... 5 2 2 Games Played August 11. 1. Homo rune—Ilurr, Dolau, Nulton. as... 412 Hoenem'n, c 4 1 2 Roblnson,2b 60210 0|Brodie, If...... 622 , 1 0 Oi\Vhitely,lf... 4 2 2 2 Crooks,, Sib...... 402 3 03 Ilutchin'u.p 300 071 Macullar. Three-base hits—Shsffer, Herr. 2 20 2 2 0 2 00 Quest 2 l;Br»sniu, 2b. 4136 Durvea, p.... LINCOLN vs. WICHITA AT LINCOLN Auo. 11: Two-base Dale, p...... 301 1 60 Bausewine.p 400 0 3 1 Fuller c ..... 4 1 2 14 1 0 Zocher, ss.... 6 0 3 1 60 2b...... 6231 ' 4 0 0 3 ~6 0 Faatz, lb..... 300 6 110 0 hits—Beckley, Lang, Kenyon, Arduer. Stinck out— VanSiint,3b4 0 Murpby.p.... 6 0 0 1 2 OjVunDyke,3b4 11301 Total 385 1227 143 Total...... LINCOLN. AH. R B. P. A F.l WICHITA. AB.R. B. P. A. E Total...... 35 2 9 2~4 12 2 Total...... 34 6 9 27 142 0 2 1 O'Blackst'k.Sb 6 0 1 031 34 0 6 27 186 By Hart 6. by Dooms 1. Wild pitch—Hart. Double /ell Smith, lb..... 6 1 3 13 00 Ilutcbin'u.p 4 01160 St Paul ...... Beckley, lb.. 5 1 2 13 0 1 Hemp, cf..... 5233 0 0 plays—Johnson, Columbus...... 00110000 0—2 p cf..... 40028 II Delaney,2b,p 6 04060 20020000 1—8 Stearns, Ardner, Macullar, Stearns. Dillon If..... 4 1 1 1 1 OHoeneman,c6 McKeever.c. 600 3 10 Faatz,lb...... 4 0 1 10 21 Des Moines...... 00000000 Lung 3b...... 61216 1 Daulels,Sb.... 512 3 0 Umpire—Koung. Canton...... 60010000 0—6 0 1 4 00 0—0 Shatter, ~ ~ ~ Earned runs—Canton Bucken'r, rf 4 1 1 0 0 O.Bauso'e, p,cf 6 1^ 1 300 Total...... 44121827172 Total...... 40 5 14 27 21 4 Earned runs—St. Paul 3. Two-baso hits—Alvord. rf..... 601 3 0 OSchariu'n,3b5 1 1 0 0 2. Three-base hit—Brodie. Eau Dolan, If...... 611 0 0| Whistler, Double plays—Hoeneman, Delauey. Total ... 40 7 12 27 13 7| Total...... Claire...... 1 2105101 1-12 Double plays—La Roque, Brosnan, Kaatz 3. Bases on ss. 5 0 1 3 1 Bases on balls— 511017 2717 1 Des Moines...... 0 ills— Off Hi«ver,c_... 512 3 OjHarding, c... 4 0 0 1 1 Klverton Wins for tho Tlilrd Time. Off Bau*ewin«4, oft Dale'i. Hit by pitcher—By Dale Kalamazoo...... 3 01000201—7 3000001 1—6 balls Duryearye 3, of Hutcbinsou 3. Hit by pitcher The fourth game of tho series 2 Passed balU—Pike Canton...... Earned runs—Eau Claire 8, Des Moiues 4. Two- — i'ickett, Murphy. Stolen bases—St. Paul 2, Dei Herr, rs...... 533 0 2 llSunday^rf..... 4 0 0 1 00 between the Young 5, Uoeneniau 2. Wild pitches— 01203022 0—10 base hits—McCallum, Hughes, 2b.. 400 2 2 0 Hendricks, America and Rivertou clubs was played at Rivertou Dale 1. Struck out—By Dale Earned runs—Kalamazoo 4, Canton Cross, La Roque, Hutchinson. Moines I. Struck out—By Duryea 4, by Hutchinson ------oop 4 21331 3, by Bausewiue 1. 6. Two-base Lowe, Reilly 2. Double play—La Uoqne, 6 Wild Hurl cf...... 41200 OJIsaaceon, II).. 311 August 13 and resulted in tho third victory for the Umpire—Schwartz. hiis—Otterson, Buckenberger, Fuller, Robinson, Brosnau, pitches—Duryea 1, llutchiuson 1. Passed Faatz. First on balls—Oft Murphy 3, off llutchinsou balls—Sutcliffe 2. Umpire—Quinn. B»nr'tZfl, p.. 4 0 1 0 6 olGriffln, If..... 4 0 0 201 Jersey team. The game was undecided until the last KALAM'ZOO vs. MANSF'D AT KAL'ZOO AUG. 12: Rhue, Stapletou, Douaghue. Zecher, Brodie. Hon>e inning, then Young America lied, run—Virtue 2. Bases 6 Hit by pitcher—Cross. Struck out—By Murphy Total...... 428~14 27 17 B| Total...... 39 7 but Biverton scored KALAM'ZOO. AB.R.B. P. A. E jMANSHELD. iB.R. B. P. A.E on balls—Cautm 5. Hit by 9 27 10 4 the winning ruu pitcher_Donaiihue. 2 by Hutchinton 6. Stolen bases—Kau Claire 10, Games Played Aug. 15. Lincoln...... 02100211 on Cooper's single and Broadway's Otterson, ss.. 611 0 4 10 Deleh'ty, 2b 5 0 2 8 63 Passed balls—Fuller, Hoonetnan Des 1—8 triple after one mall was out. 2. Wild pitches—Zell 1, Rhue Moines 1. Wild pitches—Murphy 3, Ilutchiuaou LA Wicliita...... 10110000 4—7 Score. Rhue, cf...... 601 200 Green, cf.... 5023 1 0 1, Bausewine 1, Delaney 1. Fussed bulls—Sutcliffe CROSSE vs.DES MOINES AT LA CR'E AUG. 15: BIVERTON. AB.R. B. P. Y. ll Struck out—By 2. Uuipiro—Forrest. Ruin onriio I—Lincoln 4, Wichlla 2. First on balls AMERICA. AB. B.B. P. A. B. Stapleton, lb 4 2 1 12 01 Zoiber, If..... 5001 0 1 Delaney 3, by Zell 6, by Rhue 2. I.ACROS6E. AB.R.B.- P. A. K' DKSMOINE8.AB.R.B. P. A.I B'dway,cf,ss5 12 0 11 Dando, If..... 5011 0 Umpire—Bauer. - ~ - o o; —Off llendricksl. Home run—Daniels. Three-base 0 Kobiuson,2b4 12660 Alien,SB...... 422 2 0 Games Played Aug. 9. Jovne.cf...... 6 122 ... 40121 I'Shanuju, ss. 4 2 3 0 60 Oft Ehrft 1, off Shea 3. Hit by pitcher—Howe. Passed Club for the amateur champion­ Myers, ss..... 411 4 3 Miller, 3b.... 512 2 71 2. Umpire— Heft. Games Played Aug. 1O. balls—Jleycrsl, Graves 2. Struck out—By ship of New Jersey. Score: Beiri'b""'" 4 1 2 10 0 0;McMlllen,2b 5 01242 Steveus cf... 40010 0 O'Uonnell.lb 4 0 3 11 00 Ehrct 4, MIN'POLIS vs. Mills, c...... 301 by Sip a 2. Stolen bases—Denver 1, Kansas City 1. BKRGIHP'T. AB.R.B. P. A.i RIVERTON. AB.R.B. P. A.E Wes'tlake, c.. 4 2 1 5 0 IjSeering, p.... 6 0 2 110 Interesting Statistics About the LA CUOSSE AT Mi.VroLis AUG. 10. , ...... 4 10 Gastfleld.c... 400 3 22 Browns. Smith, p...... 300 I 31 Krock.p...... 410 0 rinp:. <-•—Ha^nn. Mack 2b St.. 4 3 1 2 2 4 Br( adway,cf 5 2 3 301 Total...... 399~13 24 164| Total...... 60 101827 186 ST. Louis, Aug. 10.— Editor —Twelve innings. Score: 50 Smith, lb..... 4 0 1 SPORTING LIFE:— The MINNEAP'S. Total ..... 34 2" 9 21 7 1. !••_<«.<" vs. TOPEKA AT LINCOLN AUG. 12: 10 0 1 J. Hovey, 2b5 2 2 2 0 Wli-eling...... 020400120—9 record does not sustain you in the following comment AB.R. B. P. A.EILA CRO88E. AB.E.B. P. A.E 4 Total...... 39 U14 2718 8 Wild c ..... 401 7 41 draff. If...... 0 Foster cf... 61230 0 Milwaukee...... 100010000—3 I.IV I.Nr . All. K. B. P. A.E| TOPEKA. AB.R.B. P. A.E ..... 632 0 Zanesville ...... 0 2304100 x—10 on the Browns:— "They have captured comparatively Miller, ss..... 6 11451 Beobo.pw... 4 0 0 1 3 1 F-Ho'y, es.rf 4 1 2 1 1 2 Earned runs—Wheeling 3, Zanesvillo 7. Two-base few games Krieg.lb..... 614- - • 40 0|Hooks,lf...... 6 00000 Oshkosh...... 42102200 x—U Hi. 5 3 3 0 0 Stearin, lb... 6 1 1 hands down; in fact, a good many of their Earned ...... 5 1 2 10 Halladay ,cf.. 510 Schuy'lefrcf.'. 4 I 1 2 0 0 Bell, lb'...."... 411 8 U 1 hits—Duun, Westlake, Lauer 2, Johnson, Seering. games have been won by the skin Strlef,2b...... 600 3 6 IjMoiiarity.rf. 6 0 1 200 runs—Oshkmh 4. Home run—Hoy. Two- Cammeyfr,lf4 0121 of their teeth." Up base hits—Williams, Hoy, Burns, Shannon rf.... 624 00 Johnson, 3b. 4 2 2 ONellins, c... 411 9 02 Home ruu—Miller. Double plays—Wheeling 2, Zanos- tj date, in a crippled condition, they have won 64 Pattou, rf... 610 001 Meiuke,3b... 611 5 22 2. First Cooper, ss, rf 4 0 0 0 10 Mintzer, p... 401 2 13 0 ville 1. First on balls—Wheeling 2. Zauesville 3. Hit games out of 87— WiuElo'n, If 6 0 1 400 McCauley.c. 602 5 10 on ball.*—Off Krock 1, off Smith 1. Double play— i> r c...... 6 0 2 0 1 Macullar, ss. 5 1 3 2 neaily three-fourlln. Of these 64, Straiuu, Foster, Morrissey. li > -r, cf.... 5 0 2 3 0 Oifloldiby, if... 5 0 1 Eurush'w. 3b 4 0 1 0 00 Cooper, 3b... 401 0 00 bv pitcher—Duun. Stolen bates—Wheeling 2, Zaues- only « or about H per cent, were secured Mcister,3b... 6112 2 I!Kenzie, lb... 5 0 0 18 01 Pasied bulls—Mills 2. Stagu, 2b, p.. by a mar­ 'Shaw ss...... 60116 Stolon bases— Milwaukee 2, Oshkosh 3. Struck !!.•:: ...... 5 1 1 3 4 0 8nccd, rf...... 4 3 1 1 0 90 Moore, rf, ss 4 0 1 1 10 yille 1. Struck out—By Dunn 4. Umpire—Stellberger. gin of 1 run; while of tho 23 0;Corbi-tt,2b... 511 2 30 out— 1 2 lost, 5, or nearly 22_pcr Cady. p...... By Smith 2, by Krock Hurt, p...... 6 2 2 0 5 2IArdner, 2b... 6 1 1 Totil ...365724207 Total...... 39 101327 17 6 cent., went to their opponents by the same slender 52217 1 Jevne.cf...... 522 0 00 2. Umpire—Quinu. 8«artz"l,lf... 4 0 0 0 Sullivan, p.... Bergen Point...... 111200000—5 Games Plaved August 13. margin The Browns bave Murraj.c..... 624 8 00 Dwyer, p...... 512 0 13 0 6121 won 8 games with 2 runs lycvel-Hcadcd Rone, 2b..... 4 I 1 3 Kenyon, c.. 4 1 2 7 Riverton...... 5 3000011 x-10 ZANESV'LE VS.WH'LING AT ZAXESV'LE AUG. 13: to snare, 0 with 3 runs, 6 with 4, 6 with 5, 7 with 6, 8 Total . 52 815 36 21 4 Total...... 4U 6 10 36 24 4 as Usual. Runs earned—Riverton Minneapolis Harry Wright, Total...... 43 1017 i~ 143 Total...... 42 9 14 *26 17 4 5, Bergen Point 1. Two- WHEfcUN<3. AB.R.B. P. A.EIZANESV'LE. AB.E.B. p. A.E with 7 4 with 8. 1 with 10, 2 wiih 13, 1 with 10, 2 with ... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 2-8 when asked about the percentage sys­ •Heir out for not runiiiuj;. base hits—Graff, F. Hovey, Mintzer. Three-base hits Crogau, If.... 6243 0 0 Johnson, c... 400 5 20 17, and 1 with 19 (on the Cincinnati grounds). They La Crosse. .... 001113000000-6 tem in base ball, said:—''1 think the percentage system —J Hovey, is morn fair Lim-oiu...... 10411 00S 0—10 Mack. First on balls—Bergen Point 1, Nichol, cf..... 6 0 0 100 Welsh, rf.... 4 1 1 3 00 buve lost 2 games by a margin of 2 runs, 3 by 3 runs, Earned runs— Minneapolis 5, La Crosse 4. Bases on aud just. For instance, liave a guarantee, Rivertou 3. Struck ont—By Mlntzer 1, by Beebo 1, Nichols'n,2b 500220 Lauer, If...... 4 00201 6 by 4, 2 by 5, 1 by 7, 2 by 8, 1 by 9 balls—Miuniapolis 1, La Crosse 1. Passed balls— say cf 8150, a club to get that in uny event, »t:d thoit To;.fk«...... 0 0013 3800—9 - - - 0 • ' (forfeited), and 1 give Earned runs— Lincoln by Stage 6. Hit by pitcher—Mack. Passed ball- Stentzel c.... 413 2 10 Smurth'e, ss. 4 1 1 4 3 bv 12 (on the Louisville grounds). They have scored Minneipolis 1, La Crosse 1. Wild pitches—Minneapo­ a percentage according to tho drawing aLCitios of 7, Topeka 4. First on balls— lis u club. If Detroit Off HirtS, off .Su!liv.iii 2. S'"" * . " - •• '<> •»•"-' '< '•' Wild. Umpire—Campbell. White, 3b..... 402 1 11 Fry.lb...... 4 1 3 10 731 runs up to date against 486 by their opponents. 2. Stolen bases—Minneapolis 3, La Crosse 2. gots to Boston aud diawa on im- Suliivan 5. T\vo-t'P.s llyers, m..... 400 2 40 liarues, cf... 412 Bn oklyu has been "skunked" by them twice, and Struck out—La Crosse 6, Minneapolis 5. Two-base menso'au'lience, gi»« Detroit the benefit of its ditwiog ' lilts- -V hits—Kreig ability. If some other ba

Boehester...... 11001038 0—11 Earned runs—Binghamton 1, Rochester 6. Passed Portland._...... 00010010 2—4 —Thayer 2, Hatfleld, Murray, Leighton. Hi by pitcher Binghamton...... 5 10201000—9 ball—Zimmer. Two-base hit*—ElVj J£appe), Wil- NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. Salem...... 00000201 O—3 —Farrell. P.,ased balls—Thayer 2, Terrien 2.j Wild BASE BALL. SCRAXTON vs. HAMILTON AT SCRANTON Aua. 13: liama, Keuiiedy. Fir> cn balls—Off Green 2, off Earned runs—Portlaud 2, Salem 1. Two-baso hit— pitches—Coughlin 4, Small 1. Stolen bases—Lynu 3, Games to be Played. SCBANTOS. AB. R. B. P. A.Ej HAMILTON. AB.R. B. P. A.E Bskley 1. tlit by pitcher—Kennedy, Ztmmer. Stolen Turner. First on balls— Mains, Donovan, Farrell. Portland 9. Struck nut—Lynn 8, Portland 3. Double Henry, cf..... 4 1 1 1 0 0: Wood, p...... 5 1 1 1 60 bases—Rochester 1. Struck out—Binghamton 2, Ro­ Auar. 22, Haverhill-Blues at Salem; Lowellat Portland; Struck out—Portland 3, Salem 2. Wild pitches— Mains plays—Davin, Hatneld, bhoeuick; Lviicli. Fartell, Jones, 3b..... 4 1 1 1 2 liMansell, cf... 5 2 1 303 chester 3. Double plays—Ely, Straub; Cline, Kennedy. Manchester at L.vnn. 1, Turner 1. Stolen banes—Portland 2, Salem 1. Passed Umpire—Fessendeu. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. McGuirk.lb. 4 1 2 8 0 0,Wrlght, if....6 2 4 100 Umpire—Hoover. AUK. 23, Salem at Haverhill; Manchester at Lowell. balls—Thayer 1, Farrell 2. Double play—Dickerson, SALEM vs, LOWELL AT SALEM Aca. 15. 'Score: Hssney, rf... 41000 OiCollins, 3b... 400 0 «3 "0 SYRACUSE vs. WILKESB'E AT SYRACUSE Auo.lT: AUJ. 24, Kalem at Manchester; Ilaverhill-Bluea at Shoenick. Triple play—Bay, Pettee. Umpiro—Ryan. LOWELL. AH. K. B. P. A. El SALEM. ABR.B. P A» Games to be Played. Oberlan'r, If. 4 1 2 3 0 Ol Knight, If.... 4 0 1 3 0 0 SYRACUSE. AB.R. B. P. A. E | WILKESB'E. AB.R. B. P. A. E Portland; Lowell at Lynn. HAVERHILL-BLDES vs. MANCHESTER AT HAV­ Burns, rf...... 52200 0 Campar-a, 3b 8 2 4 0 20 Aug. 22, Rochester at Syracuse; Buffalo at Scrauton; Gleason, p.... 4 1 0 2 8 l| Phillips, ss... 4 0 0 3 1 0 Jacoby, cf.... 51200 OIKelly. rf...... 402 1 41 Au^. 25, Lynn at Salem: Lowell at Manchester; Haver- ERHILL Auo. 9.—Score; Harlnett, Ih. 4 1 1 11 1 l|Bfty, ss ...... 7 4 3 1 61 \Vilke-ibarro at Bingltaniton; Jersey City at Newttrk. Slump, SB..... 3 0021 l l M'Queerv,lb4 129 1 0 Marr, rf...... 4 1 0 3 1 0 Hoover, cf... 4 1 1 1 10 bill-Blurs at Portland. MAMCItE8: AB.R. B, p. HAV-BLtES AB.R. B. P. A.* Cud worth, cf 4 1 2 » 0 '^Domnan, cf 6 3 4 1 01 Autr.£3, Hamilton at Buffalo; Toronto at Rochester; Scbriver,- - - 2b.- 301- 1 3 o! Warner, c..... 40 0 6 0 0 Lynch, lb..... 4 2 3 14 0 0'Pettit, 3b..... 4 0 0 331 Aujr. 26, PorlUlid at Salem. 3ilemer, cf... 3 3 i 2 Duffy, 3b...... 40002 2|Hamillon,lb 7 3 4 11 00 Wilht-sl-arro 00 Shoebau.. ss.... 4 1 0 4 16 at Ruigtmmtoti; Sernntun at Newark. Crossley, c... 300 6 0 0 Horner,2b... 4121 30 Beard, ss..... 42316 o'sales, ss...... 400 1 31 Aui. 27, Portland at Haverhill; Manchester at Salem; 01 Iliggins, 2b.. 3 1 1 1 4 liBurke.lf ..... 7 4 3 ,2 01 Aug. 24, ILtur.ltou at Buffalo; Toroutu at Rochester; Farrell, 3b... 631 2 20 Clare, of ...... 6122 Total...... 33 tj 7*24 14 3 Total...... 39 7 11 27 14 3 Simons, If.... 4 0 1 2 0 1 ;0'Brieu,2b... 3 0 1 330 Ljron at Lowell. ______Troy, 2b...... 7 1 1 5 2 2 Bradley, 3b... 5 1 1 111 Kennedy, If.. 4 0 1 6 0 0 Pettee, 21).... 7 4 5 j 7 40 Syracuse at Wilkesbarre; Binghamtouat Jersey City; *No one oat when winning run was made. Higgins, p... 4 0112 i'- Brouthers, If 3 00410 Guinasso, c... 30160 3! Heury, rf..... 731 2 00 bcianton at Newark. The Record. Coughlin, c.. 6 4 3 6 2 i:Flanagau,lb 3 1 2 501 Scranlon...... 40010001 0—6 Battin, 3b.... 4 1 1 0 6 1 Househ'r, Ib3 0 1 11 00 Caruey, lb... 6 3 3 7 0 OjO'Brien, ri',p. 4 0 0 Toffliny, M... 4 1 1 1 4 3! Farrell, c..... 7 4 3 i2 11 AUJT. !i,5, Toronto at Buffalo; Hamilton at Rochester; Hamilton...... 00230001 1—7 Bitlmnn, 2». 4 0 1 3 30 Brill, p...... 300 2 20 The battle between Portland and Lowell for Sullivau.p... 4 0 1 1 2 SJTurner, p.....7 2 2 0 31 Bin^hamtOD at Jersey City. Ellis,rf...... 6 2 2 0 0 0|I,ally,p,rf.... 4 1 1 Earned runs—Scranton 4, Hamilton 1. Two-base Shellliase, c. 4 1^ 1 3 10 Fitzsimm's.c 300 1 10 the leadership is growing in interest daily. The Hal|:in,se..... 5 2 1 3 5 1 Mahouey," ' If.----- 4 0 1 Total...... 36 6 1027 U2o| Total...... 63292927168 Autr. 26, Scrauton at Jersey City; Bioghamton at New­ hits—Oberlander, Scluiver, Wood. Three-base hit— Total...... 37813 27 182 Total...... 3"l T 6 27 18 3 Canavau, If... 533 2 ark. clubs are very close to each other, but Portland Potter,2b..... 4 0 1 Salem...... 96900000 5—29 McQueery, Hon.e run—Oberlander. Stolen ba>efi— Syracuse...... 32000201 0—8 gained a game during the week. The Haverhill- McDerm't, p632 0 Murphy.c.... 4 00632 Lowells...... 00100014 0— 6 Aug. 27, Toronto at Buffalo; Hamilton at Rochester; Scranton 2, Hamilton 5. First on balls—Mansell, Wilkesbarre...... 00000010 0—1 Wilkcsbarre at Syracuse; Scranton at Jersey City; Blues have passed Manchester, while Lynn now Total...... 502417 27 13 9 Total"...... 37 5 8 24 U2?> E»rned ruus— Lowoll 4, Saloru 18. Two-base bita— Writjht 2, Horner. Passed balls—Crossley 2, Warner Earned runs—Syracuse 7. Three-base hit—Lynch. Manchester...... 34107604 x—24 TotHing, Ray 2, Farrell, Turner, Hamilton, Campiina. Bine;haniti>n at Newaik. 1. Wild pilches—Gleason 3. Hit by pitcher—Collins. Two-base hits—Lynch, Simons, Hoover. Doulle plays brings up the rear in place of Salem. The Auir.29, Biittwioat Toroato; Rochester at Hamilton; Haverbill-Blues...... 50000000 0— 5 Tbree-basohit—Cud>vorth. Homo run—Burn". Stolen Umpiri!—Hoover. —Bitiman, Beard, Lynch; Marr, Lynch; Shellhase. record up to August 17, inclusive, is: Earned run—Haverhill-Blues. Two-base hits—Ellis, bases—Salem 2. First on bills—Lowell 2, Sitlero 4. Jen>ey City at Syracuse; Newark at Wilkesbarre. Bittmali; Beard, Bittman, Lynch; Kellv, Householder. NEWARK vs. ROCHESTER AT NEWARK Auo. 13: a E Z P S Canavan 2, Clare, Flanagan. Three-base hits—Kllis, Struck out—Sullivan. Double plays—Pettee, Hamil­ HEWAHK. AB.E. B. P. A. F. ROCHESTER. AB.R. B. P. A. E First on balls—Syiacuse 3, Wilkesbarre' 1. Struck out ^ y. ? g Clare. First ou balls—Manchester 7, Haverhill-Blues ton; Bay, Ptttee, Hamilton; I'ctteo. Passed balls— The Record. CLUBS. ffi jl a o n I Irwin,3b..... 4 0 1 0 2 l!Morrison,rf. 5 1 2 101 —By Higgins 1. Stolen bases—Syracuse 4, Wiikes- & 3 Guinasso 1, Farrell 1. Wild pilch—Sullivan. Hit by r£ S ! | 1. Stolen bases—Manchester 8, Haverbill-Blues 3. Buffalo, Syracuse and Newark are still keep­ Coogan, rf... 4 0 1 3 0 OiLewU, cf...... 6 1 2 110 barre 1. Passed ball—Shellbase. Wild pitch—Brill. B Struck out—Sheelian, Murphy. Passed bull—Murphy. pitcher—Burke. Umpire—Hyan. Umpire—Mapledoran. ing up a stiff fight for the championship, the Derby, c...... 4 1 0 3 1 0 Kennedy.lb. 5 0 1 12 01 7 4 5 7 9 4 9 45 .584 Wild pitches-O'Brieu 2, Lally l,McDermolt 2. Hit Bisons being in tho lead, with the Syracuse sec­ Annfs.lf...... 40040 2 Knowles, 2b. 500 2 51 JERSEY C'Y vs. TORONTO AT JKRS'Y C'T AUG. 17: 0 4 2 1 1 3 4 16 by pitcher—Flauagan. Umpire—Fessondeu. Gaines Played Aug. 16. ond, the latter having pa'Red Newark during Stuart, cf..... t 0 2 3 0 OlMtGlone.3b.4 2 1 310 JERSEY C'Y. AB.R. B. P. A. El TORONTO. AB.R.B. P. A.B New Salem...... 6 7 4 5 4 6 6 37 .468 LOWELL vs. LYNN AT LOWELL Auo. 16. Score: Hughes, p... 4 0 1 1 2 0 Connors, If... 4 2 1 210 Hiland,2b... 5 1 1 1 4 1 Alberts,*.... 6 2 2 031 Lowell...... 7 7 9 11 6 6 7 51 .664 Games Played Aug. 10. the week. Toronto stands fourth, Rochester LOWELL. AB.R.B. P. A.E| LYNN. AB. R. B.' P AB Pmith, ...... 4 0 0 3 4 0|Cliue, ss...... 4 0 1 260 O'Brien, lb.. 6 2 2 10 1 1 Slattery, If... 421 1 11 Lynn...... 4 3 9 3 6 3 7 35 .443 SALEM vs. LOWELL AT SALEM AUG. 10. Score: fifth with Hamilton only two points behind. M'Lau'u,2li. 30026 0;Zimmer,c.... 411 3 10 Friel, If...... 5 2 1 1 0 3 Decker, c..... 6 2 8 8 11 Manchester...... D.Burns, rf.. 6 1 2 1 1 O-.Lvnch, rf..... 5 1 S 0 00 6 6 8 6 9 6 6 47 .580 8AI.EM. AB.R.3... . P. A.E LOWKLL. AB.R. B. P. A. E Hartnett,lb. 5 2 3 11 0 Oltturphy, c... 5 0 1 'ie 06 Scranton and Wilkesbarre aro within one point Walker, Ib... 21180 2 Buklcy, p..... 412 1 20 fJorcoran,3b. 505 2 20 Faatz, lb..... 612 8 01 Portland...... 8 6 7 6 10 8 8 53 .662 Canip*na,3b4 21101 Bums, rf,p... 600 4 16 Brown, rf....5 0 1 1 0 0 Crane rf..... 4 2 1 201 *Salem...... Cudworth, cf 5 1 1 2 0 0 Spill, m...... 5 0 2 140 of each other. The standing up to Aug. 18, in­ Tolal...... 332 6 27 1451 Total...... 40811 27 173 1 6 1 1 1 1 0 10 Kay.tg...... 321 1 60 Haitnett, Ib. 5 2 3 12 00 Duffy, 3b...... 4 1 2 2 1 0 Dunu.lb...... 3 0 0 12 20 clusive, is: Newark...... _ 10001000 0—2 Sowders, cf.. 1 0 0 0 0 IjM'Corra'k.cf 5 13202 Donovan.cf.. 62120 O'Cudworth.cf 5 11 1 00 Murphy, c... 41144 0; Riekley, 3b.. 502 3 11 Total Lost...... liigf:iiis, 2b.. 4 1 2 2 8 1'Munav, If... 4 0 1 » 00 Kocheater...... 20000042 0—8 32 41 42 27 44 34 27 46 293 Hamiltou,lb5 3 3 13 0 0|Dnffy,3b...... 611 1 21 Kennedy, If. 4 2 1 1 0 0'SUme,2b...... 4 0 1 241 B) OJ M tn Z Ml pj EC ^ ^ ^ *fl Struck out—Rochester 2. Hit by pitcher—Walker. Titconib, p... 4 0 0 0 3 0 Kearns,2b... 4 0 0 332 Burke, If...... 4 1100 Oilliggius, 2b.. 6 122 4 0 CLUBS. a Lang, as...... 4 1 1 6 2 2|Baker,p...... 4 1 2 070 •Disbanded. Sullivan, c... 31181 HLeightuu.ct. 221 0 00 'Jn •^ S- • P S Wild pitch—Hughes. Passed balls—Derby 1, Zimmer Pettee, 2b.... 622 6 3 0 [Kennedy, If. 3225 0 0 S- 3 2 ? rf D Hofford, cf... 2 0 1 0 02 Total...... 4U116 271610 Tofflirig,ss... 2 0 1 0 1 0|Corci.ran,3b. 3 1 0 1 21 1. Double play—SIcLauuhlin, Walker. Stolen bases Games Flayed Aug. 4. Henry, rf..... 3211 0 1'Guiiass.., c... 5 11" 1 2 H.IJurns, p... 4 0 0 0 T 5 Fitzgerald.p. 4 1 2 1 43 Buffalo ...... 634 —Newark I, Rochester 3. First on balls—Morrisou, Total...... 40713 241610! Murphy, c... 4014 1 2 ! Toflling,ss... 4 12041 4 4 4 5 4 8 7 6 10 62 LOWELL vs. HAVERBILL-BLUES AT LOWELL Total...... 36 9 13 27 19 7 Total...... 355fl 2416"ll Binghamton...... 5 4 2 2 2 1 2 1 8 27 .386 McGl.me, Cliue, Bakley. Two-base bits—Stuart, Jersey City...... 100011301—7 Aro. 4.—Score: Kiley, p...... 500 0 5 4,Doyle, p,rf... 6 1 3 007 Hamilton ...... 568 Walker, Connors. Umpire—Emslie. Toronto...... 01123301 x—11 Lowell...... 52010010 x—9 3 4 3 3 7 4 7 7 5 43 LOWFLL. AB.R. B. P A. EIHAV-BLUE8. AB. B. B P. A.E Total...... 3aHI 127 15 8] Total...... 43101527 12"l7 Lynn...... 00300010 1—8 Jersey City...... 6 6 4 2 2 4 2 1 7 34 .479 Earned runs—Jertey City 4, Toronto 2. Three-base D.Burns.rf... 4 2 1 1 1 0 Sbeehan, ss. 4 0 1 322 Salem...... 00104026 1—14 Newark...... 611 Games Played Aug. 15. hits—O'Brion, Friel, Corcoran, Decker, Riekley. Two- Earned runs—Lowells 5, Lynn 1. Two-base hits— 5 6 7 6 5 5 2 2 7 44 Hartnett, Ib 4 2 3 9 00 Clare.'cf...... 401 1 00 Lowell...... 06100003 0—10 D. Burns, Spill, Kennedy. Home runs—Hartnett, Scrant n...... 2 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 3 12 .235 JERSEY C'Y vs.BUFFALO AT JEUS" Y C'Y Auo. 15: base hits—Hiland, Corcoran, Crane. Kiret on balls— Cudworth,cf4 1 2 1 0 1 Manning, rf. 5 0 1 110 Earned runs—Salem 3, Lowell 3. Home tun—Pettee. Kocliester...... 500 OtTTitcornb 3, ori Baker 1. Stolen bases—Jersey City Leifrbtou. Double plays—Fit/herald, Stone, Dunn; 4 4 5 5 5 3 3 5 42 JERSRY C'Y. AB.R. B. P. A E BUFFALO. AB.tt B. P. A. E H.Duffy, 3b.. 522 2 11 Bradley, 3b... 500 1 00 Two-base hits—Hamilton 2, Cudworth, Doyle. Three- D. Br.rns, Hartnott; Corcoran, Dunn. First ou balls— • Syracuse ...... 2 9 1 6 5 6 3 5 7 44 .020 Hilaud, 2b... 423 1 20 Gritlin, cf.... 6015 0 0 10, Toronto 5. Struck out—By Titcomb 1, by B»ker Higgins, 2b.. 4 0 0 4 2 0 Flanafian, Ib 3 1 1 911 base hit—HigL'ins. Passed balls—Murphy,Guinasso2. Toronto...... 5. Paused balls—Decker 2. Wild pitch—Buker. Turning,Core..uin, Leigbton2. Hit by pitcher—Dunn, 3 6 5 8 4 4 4 2 7 .597 O Brien, Ib... 5 0 2 10 00 Uamburg,rf. 502 1 0 1 Kennedy, If.. 4 2331 oLl.Burns.lf... 413 4 00 Wild pitches— Kiloy 1, Doyle 2, Burns 1. First ou Toffling, Sullivan. Stolen bases—Lowell 3, Lynn 4. Wilkesbarre...... 0 1 4 1 1 4 3 2 2 18 .234 Friel, If...... 5013 Lehaue, Ib.. 4007 0 0 Double play—Alberts, Faatz, Kearns. Hit by pitcher balls- Salem 6, Lowell 2. Hit by pitcher—Salem 4, —By Tilcomb 2, by Baker 1. Umpire—Pearce. Slruck out—Lynn 4, Lowell o. Pawed balls—Murphy Corcoran,3b. 501 0 Utmseu, If... 4112 0 0 Lowoll 1. Stoleu bases—Salem 5, Lowell- 2.- Struck 2, Sullivau 1. Wild pilch—Burns. Umpire—Ryan. Total Lost...... 3043i34 .17 it 39 33 27 29 59 359 Brown, rl.... 501 3 Esterday.ss.. 4 001 4 0 NEWARK vs. HAMILTON AT NEWARK Auo. 17: out—Lowell 3. Umpire—Festeudeu. HAVEHHILL-BLUES vs. SALEM AT HAVEB- Sowdcrs, cf... 4 112 Heidy, 3b..... 423 2 01 NEWARK. AB.R.B. P. A. E I HAMILTON. AB.R.B. P. A.E MANCHESTER vs. LYNN AT MANCH'R Auo. 10: HILL AUG. 16.—Score: Games 1'laycd Aug. 11. Murphy, c... 411 6 21 Grant, 2b..... 410 4 2~ 0" Coogan, rf... 30010 0 Kaiuey, 3b... 501 2 40 MANCHES. AB.R.B. P. A. t LYNN. AU.R.B. P. A.E Titromb, p... 411 0 60 Dngdale, c... 4124 1 1 Cssey.cf...... 3 0 0 0 0 olllansell, cf... 4 0 2 210 Stuffier, cf... 6 1 2 1 0 0 Lynch It ..... 4 1 0 4 11 HAV-BLUES AB.R. B. P. A El SALEM. AB. n. B. P. A.I SYRACUSE vs. BINGHA'N AT 8vRAcusKAiro.il: Lowell...... :.."."l°i"Y 11200 x—10 Sheehan, ss.. 633 4 6 OlCnmpaua, 3b 511 6 10 Lang, ss..".... 321 2 12 Fanning', p.. 4 0 1 1 20 Annis, If...... 40100 OjWright, rf....4 01100 Haverhill-Blues...... 001101000—3 Farrell,3b,.f 4 2 1 1 1 OjLeightoll.ct.Oil. 6 1 2 1 0 0 BYRACISE. AB.R. B. P. A. E BINGHAM'N. All.R. B. P. A.E Troy, 2b...... 4 2 3 4 ••••'-••• - - - - Clare, Total...... 39 712 27 12 4 Total...... 38 5 U) 27 93 Stuart, lb.... 4 0 0 10 0 1 Wood, 2b..... 400 4 21 ijirned runs—Lowell 4, Haverhill-Blues 2 0 SpiH.ss...... 6023 4 0 cf...... 4 1 0 4 0 0,Ray,ss...... 4 1 1 Oil Jacoby, cf... 60110 o'GilKs,lf...... 510 0 00 1. Home Bradley,3b... 5 1 1 Jersey City...... 10202200 0—7 Irwin, 3b..... 4 0 0 1 2 ol Knight, lf...4 0 1 S 00 run—Hartnett. Two-base hits—Duffv. Kenueiy, Trask, rf,;*.. 501 1 1 0 Duun, lb..... 501 0 0 1 0 1 Don..van, cf.. 4 0 1 211 Harr, rf...... 5 0 2 3 0 1 Klv, 2b...... 4 0 1 660 Buffalo...... 01130000 Hnghes, p... 3 0 0 0 11 0 Phillips, 88... 4 0 0 241 Carney.lb... 4 0 2 11- 02 Murray, rf... 4100 0 0 Flauagan, lb 4 1 2 10 0 llHnmillon.lb 4 01700 Lynih, Ib... 0—5 Flanagan, Lally. Passed balls—J. Sullivan 5, lla- 6 (I 2 12 0 1 Kappel, cf... 4 0 1 3 01 Eirned runs—Jersey City 3, Buffalo 1. Two-base Smith, s»..... 3 0 1 1 2 0| Jl'Queery.lb 4 1 2 12 10 Ellis, p...... 4 11 2 812 Murphy, c... 2225 3 3 Gardner,2b... 5 1 1 2 2 2'Burke, If...... 4 1 1 1 00 B.-aid, SB...... 4 0 0 1 3 0.Straub, Ib... 4 0 0 10 01 honey. First on balls—Lowell 3, Haverhill-Blues 5. O'Brien,"'"•'»" rf...-f 502« <> » " 0 0 I'eltee, 2b..... 4 0 0 240 bits—Frjel, Dugdale. First on balls—Jersey City 3, M'Lailt;'n,2b 3 0 2 1 4 olllorner, p.... 4 2 1 140 Hit by pitcher—Tufflinfr. Stolen ba^es—Lowell 6, Dunn, c...... 3 0 0 6 2 2 Stone, 2b..... 4 1 2 3 3 1 Simons, If.... 4 1 3 2 1 0 KniuM, if... 4 0 1 2 20 Bullalo 2. Hit by pitcl-er—Hilaud, Laug. Wild Walker, c.... 3 0 0 12 00 Warner, c.... 401 1 10 Halpiu, SB....3 21041 C'orcoran, 3b 4 1 0 2 0 Lally, p...... 6 0 3 31 Henry, rf..... 401 6 00 Murphy, p... 412 0 31 M'Slmu'c.Sb 4 00131 Haverhill-Blues 4. Struck out—Lally, Clare, Ma- Mahoney, c.. 1 0 1 pile-he,—Titcomli2. Struck out—By Tilcomb 3, by Total...... 300 4»26 19 1 Total...... 373 U 27 172 honey. Double plays—J. Sullivan, Biggins; Laliy, Cauavan, If.. 4 1 3 2 0 0 Fitzgerald, p 6 1 2 4 5 001 Murphy, c... 4 01315 Ballin, 3h... 4 0 1 3 6 llT..inney, ««.. 4 0 1 0 41 Burke, If...... 3 0 0 2 0 01 Fitzgerald, p 4 0 1 033 Funning 6. Umpire—McLean. ^Mansell declared out for interfering with baited Sheelian, Flanaaian. Umpire—Lynch. Total...... 36914271817 Total...... 39 811*241710 Bittuuui, 2b. 4 1 1 2 1 2iWilliams, c,. 4 0 0 510 NEWARK vs. ROCHESTER AT NEWARK AUG. 15: ball. MANCHESTER vs. LYNN AT MANCHE'R Aua. 4: 'Winning ruu made with no one out. Murphy, c,lf 3 2 1 4 0 Oi Total...... 37 3 8 27 U10 Buckley, c... 4 3 3 3 0 0 Green, p...... 3 0 1 070 Newark...... 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Manchester...... 11003101 2—9 Total...... NO 9 14 27 11 6| Total..... 39615 27 186 Total...... 361 5 27 22 4 NEWARK. AB. B.B. P. A.E ROCHESTER. AB.R.B. P. A.E MANCHEST. AB.R. B. P. A. E LYNN. AB.B. B. P. A. E Haverhill-Blue?...... 0020021 0 4_9 Coogan, rf... 411 1 00 Cline, ss...... 501 1 41 Hamilton...... 0 0100020 0—3 Sheffler, cf.... 5 2 2 2 1 0 Lynch, If...... 5 1 2 2 00 Lynii...... 11210000 3—8 Syracuse...... 01100300 1—6 Earned ruus—Hamilton 1. Stolen bases—Newark Kiuned runs—Manchester 4, Lynn 3. Two-base Salem...... 11 100000 0—3 Stuart, lb..... 410 8 00 Ylorrison, rf. 5 1 2 1 0" 0" Farrell, ss.... 421 t 45 Leighton, cf. 4 2 2 3 01 Earned runs—Salem 1, Haverhill-Btni'S 4. Two-base Binehamton...... 00100000 0—1 0 0 1. Struck out—Hamilton 7. Hit by pit.th.er—Cooirau, Troy, 2b...... 4 22312 Spill, ss...... 512 1 20 hits—Troy 2, Carnev, Cauavau, Leiirt]nn.l 2, Manchester 3. Stolen bases—Portlaud U, Simons, If.... 4011 New Oilcans...... 4 15 9 6 8 49 ,663 Hatneld,3b_4 211 2 1 Splll.ss...... 4 Oil Kiirue.lruus—Lowell 1. Passed balls—J. Sullivan 4, — Giillin, Hamburg, Esterday, Coogan. Three-base r, rf... 400 2 10 7 Thayer, 0 0 Manchester 8. Struck out— Shi (Her, O'oiiKUllu, Halpin. Hi|[gine,p... 400 1 2(1 Childs, •Nnshvillo...... 9 3 S fi 34 c..... 4 22320 Dunn, Ib..... 4 0 0 11 Murphy 1. Wild pitches—W. Sullivan 2. First on hit— Smith. Passed balls— Walker 1, Dugd»lo 1. 3b.... 4020 7 6 Galilean, If... Wild pitch—Mains, Parsed balls—Duuu 2. Hit by Ilaltin, 3b.... 400 1 50 Tomnoy, ss.. *Savannah ...... 1 3 1 1 __ 5 00 4 10 Murray, rf... 4012 1 0 b:ills—Murphy, Burns. First on illegal itelivoiy— Wild pilches— Stovey 3, Fanning 4. First on bills— 4 0 2 2 1 0 7 Shoeuick.lb. 4 2'1 pitcher—Audi us. Umpiro—Lynch. Williams, cf. 4 001 Bir mill u ham...... 2 3 0 6 13 00 Murphv, c.... 3 013 0 3 U'Brieu. Basesstoleu—Haverhill-Bliies 7, Lowell 5. Newaik 2, buffalo 3. Struck out— Newark 1, lluffalo Billniiin. 2b.. 300 4 1 0 1 0 12 .279 Duffy, cf...... 533 2 00 Stone,2b...... 301 6 3 1 Buckley, c... 301 3 22 Green, p...... 401 0 40 Struck out—1',.tier, Clare 2, Burke 2, W. Sullivan. 8. Double plays — Cautz, UlcLangulin, Esterday; Lufberry.ie.. 4 0 3 0 6 0 Oorcorau,3b. 3 0 0 1 0 0 Games Played Aug. 17. Total...... 342 5«29 14 4 Tolal...... 37 1 7 30 21 4 Tolal Lost...... 27 32 19 K 80 27 31 192 Double play—Slieeban, Flanagau. Umpire—Lynch. Grunt, Lohane. Umpire — Connelly. Small, p...... 400 0 42 Filzgerald,p2 2 1 0 35 SAI.KM vs. LYNH AT SALEM AUG. 12.—Score: LYNN vs. HAVKRHILL-JJI.UBS AT L'N Auo. 1 JERSEY C'Y vs. KOCHKS'R AT JKRS'Y C'Y AUG. 12: *Childs out for running before fly was caught. •Disbanded Total...... 391112 27 10 3 Total...... 30 2 6 27 1310 Syracuse...... 100000000 1—2 6ALKM. AB.R.B. P. A. E< LYUN. AB.R.B. P. A.E HAV BLUES. AU.R.B. P. A. El LV.NN. AB R. n P Al JEH8KY O'Y. AB.R. U. P. A. B ROCHESTER. AB.R U. P. A. E Sheehail, ss.. 5 1 2 4 4 2 ! Lynch, rf.... 5 0 1 211 BinKhamton...... 000001000 Portland:...... 20030321 0—11 Campana, 3b 6 1 2 7 2 1, Lynch, If...... 4 1 2 300 Hilaud, 2h... 6132 2 0 Mori ibou, rf. 6 J 0 0 00 0—1 Games Played August 11. Lynn...... Clare, cf...... 5 1 1 1 0 0 Murray, If... 4 0 0 310 Earned runs—Binghamton 1. 0 00001010—2 Hay, ss...... 6 0 1 0 4 0 LeiKhtou, cf. 3 1 0 200 O'Brieu.lb... 6 019 Lewis, cf..... 643 2 00 Two-base hits— Earned runs—Portland llindley,31.... 40120 1 Spill, BS...... 6011 21 Beard, Kuppel. Double plays—Bittrnan, Lynch; Hat- BIRM'O'M vs. N. ORLEA'S AT BIRM'G'M Auo.ll: 6, Lynn 1. Two-base hits— Donovan, cf. 5 0 2 0 00 Spill, se...... 200 3 30 Friel, If...... 4 100 Kenn.-d>,lb. li 0 3 10 00 BIRM'UII'M. AB R. B. P. A.E Dick, rson, Tbayer, Duffy, Lnfberry. Fiist on balls— Flai.ai;rui,lb4 2 2 14 1 tin, Beard, Lynch; Jacoby, Beard; Knight, Tomuey. NEW ORI.'6. AB.R. B. P. A. E Hamilton,Ib4 0 0 12 0 0 Duuu, Hi..... 4 0 0 902 Dni.n, lb..... 4 0 0 11 00 «'orcoran,3b. 4002 Knowles, 2h. 602 0 6 0 Diigan, rf.....4 11100 owell. rf.... 4122 0 0 Portland 4, Lynn 2. Struck out—C.alligan, Small, Burke.If...... 6 1 2 1 0 0 Murray.rf.... 3 0 1 0 00 Gardner, 2b.. 4 220 1 1 Stone, 2b...... 401 3 50 Brown, rf.... 401 0 00 JloGlone,3b. 6120 3 0 First on balls—Off Green 1, off Hijtuins 4. Stolen Dullee,l!urks,ss..... cf_... 400241"423 1 11 Campau, ..---..- If... 4223 00 Murray. Stoleu br-.sea—PorllandO. Wildpitch—Fitz- Pettee,2b..... 4 1 0 8 2 0 Torrieu, c.... 3 0 0 402 O'Brien, rf... 4 0 2 2 0 0'L.-i^bton,cf.. 4 1 2 101 Sowdern, cf.. 400 0 01 Connors, If... 601 6 0 0 basis—Syracuse 2, BinKhamton 4. Struck out—By Green 1, by Higgins2. Umpire—Mapledoran. Cartwri't, Ib 4 1 1 12 00 geiald. Parsed bull—Murphy. Double plays—Mur­ It. ury, p...... 431 0 43 J.Karr.-ll,2b. 300 6 21 Lally, If...... 4 0 1 0 0 0 Teiricn, c.... 4 2 2 433 Hoflnnl, c.... 403 6 20 Visner,, as...... 612 1 S 2 Hillery, Ib... 402 9 00 Geiss,2b...... 411 6 30 ray, Stone; Lufberry, Dickersou, Shoenick. Umpire— C.Farrell, rf. 3 1 3 1 00 C'orcoran,3b. 300 0 22 Burke, p...... 4 0 0 0 8 l!Corc..rnn,3b. 4 2 2 2 02 Daily, p...... 300 0 70 Zimmer.c..... 401 2 20 TORONTO vs.flAMIL'N AT TORONTO Aro. 15. A.M : Fuller, 3b..... 400 5 20 Kinsman, 3b4 11261 Mahoney. Murphy, c... 611 3 32 Coughlin, p.. 3 0 0 0 67 Murphy, c... 400 4 0 slDeinarls, p... 400 0 42 Laug, S3...... 3 0 0' 5- 4' 3 Barr,liurr, 11...... p...... 4 1 J 0Oil TORONTO. AB.R.B. P. A. E 1 HAMILTON. AB.R.B. P. A. E Siallinits, If.. 411 2 01 Fuller, ts..._ 400 0 21 LOWELL vs. SALEM AT LOWELLAUG. S. Score: Total...... fl 812 27 15 6 Total....™ 25 2 3 271314 Total...... 3"5 Oil 2714 8| Total...... 38~6l> 271410 Albi.rta, 81... 402 t 21 Wood, !ib..... 500 llayes, 2o...... Total...... 36 2 8 24 15 6 Total...... 46 916 27 15 3 401 2 40 Vaughu, c... 401 2 60 LOWELL. AB.lt.B. P. A. El SALEM. All.R B. P. A.E Salem.....__...... 00010014 2—8 Haverhill-Dlncs...... !.... 20000202 0—8 Jersey City...... 20000000 0—2 Slattery.lf... 400 2 00 Mausell, cf... 611 Snider, c..... 4 Oil Pujol, cf....._ 301 0 01 Decker, cf.... 4 0.0 2 01 D.Burns, rf.. 4 2 1 0 0 l|Campana,3b 621 4 30 Lynn...... 10010000 0—2 Lyun ...... 00003020 0—8 Bochester...... 32020110 x—9 tt right, rf... 6330 Estorquest.p. 301 1 Aydelolle, p2 0 0 0 10 Hartnett.lb.. Earned runs—Hnverhill-Blues 2, Lyun 2. Two-base Faatz, Ib..... 4 0 0 8 0 0 Culllim, 3b... 4 2 2 6 0 0 lUv.ss...... 4 2 0 010 Earned runs—Salem 1, Lynn 1. Two-baso hit—C. Earned runs—Jersey City 1, Rochester 4. Thr«e- 4 4 1 Total...... 35 4 10 24 164 Cudworih,cf4 1 hits—Corcoran, SI eetmn. Tnree-l.aee hits—I.yr-.h, M'Uurm'k.rl 41111 OjKnight, If... 623 Total...... 33 6 9 27 1~63 1 3 0 0 Donovan, cf. 4 I 1 2 22 Fairell. Home run—Lynch. First on balls—Salem 6, bfls* hit—Zimmer. Two-base hits—Lewis, McGlone. Birmingham...... 01000201 0—4 H.ln.ffy, 3b.. 4 33311 Hiimiltou.lb 2 1 1 14 01 Lynn 3. Stolen buses—Salem 3, Lynu 2. Struck out— Leight.'ii, Terrien. First on balle—Murray. Stolon First on iialli—Jersey City 4, Rochester 3. lilt by Riekley, 3b.. 40210 2 Phillips, ss... 513 0 10 bases— Haveihill-lUues 2, Lynn 6. Struck out— ------M'(iu.-ery,lb 6 0 2 11 10 New Orleans...... 40000002 x—6 HitrgKennedy, ui,2b... If. 43 0001""" 1 2 0 0 Burke, If...... " 4------1 3 000 Burke, Lynch, Corcoran. Double plays—Campana, pitch«r—MorrUon, Lewis. Wild [Itches—Daily 2, Kearns, 2b... 310 3 6 2l Karno.l runs—Birmingham 3, New Orleans 3. Two- Haverhill-BlneR 2, I.ynn 3. Double pluys—Stone, Waruer.'c... 601 6 2 2 l'ettec,2b.... 501 S 60 Hamilton; Ray, 1'ettee, Hamilton; Counhlin, J. Far- Struck out—.Icrnoy City 1, Rochester 7. Piusod ball— .-heppurd, p. 4 1 1 0 20 80 IHIRO hits—Dujiau 1, Cartwiight 1. Sliuck out—By Guinasso, c... 300 9 1 1 Curcoran; Murray, Stone; Shi-ehiin, Flara^au, Murphy. Olilneld, o.... 401 8 1 1| Uoruer,p..... 4.1 1080 Henry, rf..... 5 01 0 00 rell, Lunn. Passed balli—Murphy 2, Terrien 2. Wild Hoftord. Umpire—lOmslie. Ksterquedt 1. Bases ou balls—Aydelotte 1. Umpire— Toffliug, ss... 4113 6 1 Carrell, c..... 400 4 31 pitches—Cou^hliu 2. Umpire—F. J. Murphy, of the Passed balls—Toirien 2. Wild pitch—Demaris. Um­ WILKESB'B v». TOUONTO AT WILKESB'E Aua. 12: Total...... 353 7 24 117; Total...... 4312 15 27 19 3 Jordan. Doyle, p...... 3 1 1 0 17 Fitzgerald, p 5 1 1 0 24 pire—Ilj an. Toronto...... 030000000—3 Lyuns. WlLKCSn'l. AB.R. B. P. A. F. TORONTO. AB. B. B. P. A.B Total...... 331010271013 PORTLAND vs. MANcnusTEii AT PO'D Aus. IT: Hamilt.m...... 30202401 x—12 Total...... 38 8 927 17 8 MANCHESTER vs. PORTLASDAT MA'R ADG. 12: Kelly, rf...... 614 4 11 Allxrls, st... 5112 2 1 Games Played August 14. Lowell...... MANCll'R. AU.R.B. P. A.E PORTLAND. AB.B.B. P. A.I Earner! runs—Toronto 3, Hamilton 8. Pissed 35020000 0—10 MANCHES. AU.R.B. P. A. E, PORTLAND. AB.R.B. P. A. B Hoover, cf... 622 2 00 Slatlery, If... 501 0 0 0 balls BIRM'CH'M vs. N. ORL'S AT HIRM'G'M Auo. 14: Salem...... 400202000—8 Khe.filer, cf... 62270 0 And™, rf... 4224 —Warner l.Oldfleld 1. Wild pilch—Sheppard. Two- Shelller, cf... 3 0 0 2 0 0 Andrus rf.... 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Pettit. 3b..,.. 602 0 30 Docker, cf.... 4002 ai. AB.H. B. P. A. EiCH'ltL'ST'N. AB.H. B. P AE £arnod runs—Salem Coil-hliu, c.. 4 1 3 1 0- 0 I)icker»'u,2b4 003 0 1 ba^e hit-.—Collins, Phillips, McQueery. Tbroe-bwiw 1, Lowell 5. Homo ruus—Hay, Oougblin.c.. 4 11211 Dickers'n,2b 4004 4 1 i i Sales, ss...... 500 0 20 Kaatz, Ib..... 3 1 1 10 10 D. Burns. Passed Tr.y. 2b...... 400 2 4 0 HutfieM,3b... 3010 hits—Knight, McOonnirk. Firet on balk—Alberts, Duffee, cf.... 61101 OJGleuu, If...... 4113 balls—Gllinatso, Farrell. Wild Troy, !ib...... 411 3 61 llatlield, 3b.. 4111 2 1 3 1 O'Brien, 21). 402 4 20 Crane, |>...... 4000 pitch—Fitzgeiald. Two-Lasehits—Pettoe, Carney,lb... 401 9 00 Duffy, c...... 510 2 13 iVr-Mit. Hates stolen—Toronto 2, Hamilton 6. Hit Burks.ss...... 50114 0 Hines, rf..... 401 2 Duffy. First Carney.lb... 4 1 1 14 00 Tuayer, c..... 4012 2 fl Brou.th.irs, If 5 112 0 0 M'Corrn'k,rf4 121 Hlllerv, lb... 4 0 2 14 0 1 Powell, lb... 4 0 4 7 on balls—Lowell 6, Salem 2. Hit by pitcher— Burin, M. Derin't,rf 4 1 2 2 0 0 Davi'n, cf...... 1 0 0 1 00 by pitcher—ICearis, Collius. Struck out—Toronto 4, Doyle.vf...... 3 Oil Davin.cf...... 4026 0 0 Hallinan, c.. 5 3 3 5 1 OJItickley.Sb.. 4 1 2 0 _ . Fuller, 3b.... 4•-----•--- 0 0 0 3 1 Willlanis,2b 4 1 2 31 Keuuedy, Hamilton, Farrell. Struck out—Lowell 2, Trash, 31...... 4011 UalliEan, If.. 4011 0 0 Kllis, p...... 4 1 0 1 0 4 Tbayer, cf.... 4 1 0 0 00 Brill, p...... 6 2 1 0 4 O.Kcarns, 2b... 4 1 2 2 40 Hamilton 2. Umpire—Hoover. TORONTO VS.HAHII/N AT TORONTO Auo. 15, P.M.: Masrau.lf..... 40200 OiCarl, cf...... 410 Salem 4. Double plays— Guiuasso, liartuott; TotUiug, Ilalpln, ».... 3 0 0 1 6 dlsboeuick, Hi 4 0 0 801 Trask, 3b..... 4 1 1 1 1 1 Gallinall.lf... 4 0 8 4 00 Ilouseh'r, Ibo 1 S 10 0 0 T.-afflny, c... 3 1 1 10 31 Stalling*, c.. 4 0 1 6 20 Corcoran, 3b 3 1 2 2 Uartnelt. Umpire—Kelly. Canaiau, If.. 1 1 1 1 0 0 l.ufberry, ss. 4 0 1 2 4 0 Halpin, SB... 4 0 2 1 2 0 Shoenick, lb 4 0 1 8 00 Total...... 471018 27 18 ll Total...... 36010 27 fl 3 HAMILTON. A».tt. B. P. A.E] TORONTO. AB.R.B. f. A. E llayi-f, 2».... 4 0 1 3 11 Smith, p...... 300 1 Mcllerm't.p. 3 1 0 2 1. 0 Small,p...... 3 0 0 0 16 Cauavan, If.. 301 3 00 Liirbeiry.ss.. 400 1 60 Wllltu^barre...... 14200000 3—10 Wood, p...... 402 1 6 olAlherts, ss... 6110 0 0 Esterquest,rf 400 0 20 Childs, c...... 300 8 Games Played Aug. 6. Total...... 3061227 7 6 Mains, p...... 4 0 1 121 Munsell, cf... Total...... 29 6 6 27 17 4 Total...... 35 2 7 ^413 8 Toronto...... 000060100—6 "" 401.-..-- 1 00 Slattery,I)eck(.,.|Cf If...... 44121 121 0 0 Weber, p..... 402 0 70 Crostlc, ss..... 3 0 1 0 MANCHESTER vs. Low it LI. AT MANO'BAUO. 6: T. tal...... 37 4 8 24 13 f Wright, if... 4 00 0 00 0 0 Manchester...... 00100004 x—5 Eirned runi—Wilkesbarre 6, Toronto 4. Two-base Tolal...... 38 1 1024 203 Total...... 35 4 11 127133 LOWELL. AB.R.B. P. A. El MANCHES. AB. R. B. P. A.E Portland...... 00000200 0—2 Manchester...... 00130020 x—6 hits— IIullmii.li, Pettit, Kearns, Alberts, Slattery, Kelly. Collini, 3h... 3 0 0 1 3 OiFaalz, lh..... 4 0 2 11 0 0 Birmingham...... 10000000 0—1 Dllinn»,rf... 4 1 I 2 0 0 Sheffler, cf... 2 3 0 6 00 Portland...... 10012000 0—4 R»in«r',3b... 1 0 1 0 0 ()!M'C..rm'k,rf 4 1 2 0 0 0 Karned runs—Portland 2. Two-base hit—Andrus. H'llno. run—Trafllt-y. First ou halls—Kolly, Petlit, Charlebtou...... 00100300 x—4 Hartnett, Ib. 5 1 3 7 1 0 Farrell, ss.... 4 1 2 0 34 Home run—Carney. Double plays—llalpin, Trov, Eariud runs— Manchester 3. Two-base hits—Sheff. ILilln.au 2, Riekley, Householder 2. Stolen buses— Ki.iglit, If... 4 0 1 1 0 1 llickley, 3b. 4 0 0 2 40 Earned ruus—Biriniughnm 1, Two-bare hits—Mas- Cu,lwortli,cf5 1 1 1 0 OTroy, 2b...... 4 1 1 4 40 h.r, Tratk. First on halls— Manchester 1, Porllaud 3. PhllliB«,M... 3 0 1 2 7 0 Kearus, 2b... 4 0 1 120 Caruey; Lufl.erry, Dickersnn, Shoenick 2. I'assod ball Wilketdiarre 6. Struck out—By Brill 3, by Crane 6. ran, Stalling. Three-l.aae bit—Corcorau, Stolon Duffy.Sb...... 521 4 10 Doyle, rf...... 3 10220 —Coughhn. Stolen basos—Manchester 1, Porllitn.l 2. Hit by pitch.-r—llatileld. St..K n bases—Blniirhester Hit by pitcher—O'Bnon, Fnatz. P.wseil bails— M'Quo.Ty.lb 3 0 0 15 0 OK'rane, p...... 4 1 1 0160 bases—Birmingham 5, Charleston G. Struck out—By HiKglUi, 21... 62241 1 Carney, Ib... 522 9 10 2, Portland 7. Struck out—Caruey. Passed balls— Warner, c... 3 0 0 4 1 0 Trsffloy.c.... 2 1 1 8 20 Struck out—Troy. First on balls— Shettler, Doyle, 'J-'i-.ftley 3. Wild pilch—Crane. Umpire—Pearce. Weber 3, by Smith i. Bases on balls—By Weber 1. Kennedy, If.. 4 0 2 2 0 0 Dunn.c...... 3 0 1 121 Cauavan 2. Umpire—Fessenden. Duffy 3. Umpire—Lj nch. SntANTON vs. HAMILTON AT SCRANTON Aug. 12: Jones, 2b..... 300 4 20 OldllulJ, c... 201 3 20 Pasued balls—Stallings 1. Umpire—Jordan. Snllivau.c.... 6 1 1 6 1 O'Halpin, 3b... 6 0 1 1 04 Total...... 32 0 6 27 19 1 Total...... HAMILTON. AB.R.B. P. A.E[ SCBANTON. AB.R. fl. P. A.E 37 6 13 27 25 0 MtMi'iiis vs. N. ORLEANS ATMEMP'S Auo. 14: Tuffline, ss.. 5 0 2 0 2 O^anavan, If.. 603 4 00 Games Played Aug. 18. Hamilton...... 00000000 0—0 U.Bnrns.p... 4 1 0 0 3 12 McDerm't.p. 3 0 1^ 114 Wii.nl,2b..... 4 2 2 1 2 0 Henry, cf..... 5 1 2 200 MEMPHIS. AB.R.B. P. A.E THE EASTERN_LEAGUE. Toronto...... 00210003 0—6 N.ORLEANS. AB.R. II. P. A.K LOWELL vs. SALEM AT LOWKI.L AUG. 13. Score: Manscll, cf... 4 2 3 2 0 0; tones. 31...... 5 1 3 040 Andrews, Ib 4 0 1 0 0 Total...... 429~13»26 9~13| Total...... 3"4 811 2713^13 Passed balls—Warner 1, Tniffley 1. Two-base hits I'owell, p..... 522 0 LOWKLL. AB.R.B. P. A.E AB.R.B. P. A.E W right, rf... 42310 OJiloason, If... 410 1 01 D.McKo'li,ss 523 5 (I *Duun out for ruuning off the baso line. The Record. —raatz, McCormick, Wood. Tliree-biwe hits—Kearns, Campau, If... 511 2 Hartnett, Ib 4 1 1 10 00 Cam]'aua, 81. G U 1 0 00 Colli.is, 3b... 433 1 40 McGiliik.lb. 4 0 1 14 00 Foice,31i...... 523 2 0 Lo»ell...... 60011010 1—9 Decker. First on balls—Toronto 2, Hamilton 4'. lartwn't, Ib 5 1 2 13 Cudworlli,cf6 12 0 00 Rar.BK...... 4011 2 4 Danbury made a perceptible gain over ill KnlKht, If... 4 1 1 1 0 o'lliisn»y, rf... 4 0 0 1 00 HcAlwr.ir... 513 1 0 Geiss, 2b...... 523 Manchester...... 40110002 0—8 Dufly,3b...... 621 1 00 Donovan, p.. 420 0 48 solitary antagonist during the week, but the Phil'ipi, m... 4 0 0 1 5 (l'Suliriv«r,c... 4 0 0 021 Sh len bases—Hamilton 1, Toronto 4. Struck out— Crotty, c...... 502 3 Karued rum—Lowell 4, Manchester 2. Two-base lliniilt'm 14, T.non'o 2. Double play—Phillips, Mc- 0 1 Kinsman, 3b 5 0 1 Hipginfi,2li.. 5 227 Hamllloii.ib 6 1 1 Bl'(in.cry,lli4 0 2 17 1 t)!shuup,ss...... 4 2 3 0 20 Black, p...... 510 Fuller, S3.....5 1 hits—Duffy. Tufrtinir, Troy, Cudworth. Home run— "Hatters" are still a long way froin attaining tiueery. Umpire—Hoover. 3 Kennedy, If. 6 0 0 2 Burke, If...... 4042 Warner, c... 300 2 Meakiu, p... 412 0 12 Phelan, 2b.... 5 116315 Pujol, cf...... 4122 Fiirroll. Firrt on balls—Lowotl 2, Manchester 9. Sullivan, c... 401 3 09 Pettee,2b..... 6112 the load. The record up to Aug. 17, inclusive, is: Jones, p...... 4 11031 St >len bases—Lowell 4, Manchester 6. Struck out— Sirnrui.ns,2l.. 400 6 72 Games Played Aug. 18. G.McKe'h.rf 5 02300 Vanghn, rf...4 01 2 00 Tofflinsr, ss... 2 0 0 0 9 0 Henry, if..... 3 2 1 a •i Vt Tolal...... 35111527153 Total...... 380ll 24 166 Smith, cf...... 4 22302 McVey, c..... 422 2 11 Sheftler, Cauavau. Double plays—Hartnett, Duffy; D.Unrns, rf.. 3 0 0 2 10 Farrell, c..... 411 8 23 3. $ ? CLUBS. C K 1. Water Pcrantnn ...... 310100001— 6 SCRANTON vs. BUFFALO AT SCRANTON Auo. 16: Tolal...... 43917 2~6 134 Total...... 4210f? 2~7 193 Troy, Carney 2; Doyle, Duun. Passed ball—Dunu. U.Burus, p...2 21088 Morphy, cf... 403 2 01 D. e* D" a | K 1 i Hamilton...... 01000532 X—11 SCRAMTON. AB.E. B. P. A.B BUFFALO. All.R. B. P. A.E Memphis ...... 002120013—9 Wild pitches—Burns 1, McUermott 2. Hit by pitcher I Tolal...... 3588*262117 Total...... 3Tlfl3t251317 Kai ned runs—Sciiinton 2, Hamilton 4. Two-la-e Henry, cf.... 623 0 00 Griffin, cf.... 411 2 01 New Orleans...... 00302210 2—10 —Lowell 2, Manchester 2. Umpire—Lynch. SALEM VM. HAVEHHILI.-BI.UKS AT S'M Auo. 6. *Burko out for not toucf Infi third. Campaua out ^Bridgeport ...... 9 7 7 4 8 35 _ , hit>—fuiies (Hamill.n), Mausell. Tl.ree-haso hit— Jones, 3b..... 511 2 20 lliuuburg.rf. 400 1 00 Earned runs—Memphis 7, New Orleaus 5. Two-base for interferring with hatted ball. 6 4 Lehaue, Ib.. 4228 —Forfeited to Salem owing to the non-appearance of Dauburv ...... 2 7 9 27 .397 Waiisell. Stolen buses—Hamilton 1, Scranlon 7. iYlcGuirk,lb. 6 0 3 13 10 hits—Geiss, Force,-D. McKcoitxh, Smith. Three-bsse •f-Oue mauout wbeu winning run WHS made. •Hartford...... 4 12 7 4 8 35 rouble plays—Simmons, McGu rk; Mcljuecry, Phil- Oberlan'r, If. 5 0 0 2 1 0 Komi-en, If... 4 1 1 1 the Havorhill-BInes. ______hits—Geiss, Force, G. McKeough. Hou.10 rnu—Smith. Lowell...... 0 1102000 4—8 New Haven...... — ...... 4 6 6 2 8 25 _____ lips, Collin*. First on balls—Henrv, Jon.-s (Scn.n- Schnvor, 2b. 5 0 0 4 32 L'sterday, ss. 4 1 2 2 Double plays—Memphis 2, New Orleaus 2. Struck out Salem...... 02102200 0—7 1 0 2 ————, llaaiiey, rf... 602 0 00 Reidy, 3b..... 4010 Games Played Aug..8. *Spril.glleld ...... 0 1 4 t"il), Meukin, Mansell, Wright, Collini, McQiiicry. —By Black 2, by Powell 2. Base ou balls—By Karned run—Lowell. Home run—Hartnett. First Waterbury ...... 1 14 8 9 2 34 .500 Hit by pitcher—Warner. Umpire—Hoover. Shoup, M.....4 0 1 3 8 0 (ir,ujt, 2b_... 4 0 1 9 Powell 1. Hit by pi.cher—By Powell 1. Wild pitches— PORTLAND vs. SALEU AT PORTLAND Aua. 8: on balls—Lowell 6, Sa'em 7. Struck .-ut—l.owoll 4, Sixsmith, c.. 400 4 SALEM. AB.R.B. P. A. E|POIITI,AND. AB. R. B. P. A.E ,c... 3112 1'u well 1, Black 1. Umpire—Carr. Salem 1. Double plays—Toftling, Higjrins, Hnrtnett; Total Lost...... 15 41 24 30 11, 34 160 Games Played Aujr, 13. Ja.JObs,"p....4 0 2 1 Knowlton.p. 301 0 10 Campana, 3b 4 1 2 0 4 1 Andrus.rf..... 4 0 0 100 Itay.ss...... 4 2 1 6 1 Dickers'u,2b4 00321 HuKim, Hartnett; Farrrll, Hamilton. Passed balls- •Disbanded. SYUAOUSU vs.BINGIIAM'X AT SYKACUSK Auo. 13: Tolal...... 41413 27 193 Total...... S3 5 9 27 12 4 Gaines*Played August 15. Sullivan 7, Farrell 2. Stolen bases—Lowell 3. Knloml. Scrantou...... 00201000 1—4 Douovan.cf.. 410 0 0 Uallield, 3b.. 400 2 40 AB.K. B. P. A. K BINGHAM'N.All.R.B. P. A.K BIRMINGHAM vs. CHARLESTON AT HIIIMINGHASI Haimlton,lb 4 2 4 14 01 Tbayer, c-.... 4 11 1 "l 1 Wild pitch—Donovan. Hit by pitcher—D.Bui ns, Ray. Games 1'Uiyed August 13. Jacoby, cf.... 5 121 r.ilks. If...... 5111 Buffalo...... 00001202 0—5 Augiutll:—Owing to the refusal of Charleston Umpire—M.thoney. Earued runs—Scranlou to Uurke, If...... 402 1 00 Davin.cf...... 4 02000 Hair, rf...... 5131 0 1 Uly, 2li...... 6122 2. Two-base bits—Crossley, proceed with tbe g.tme after the first part or the fifth HAVEHIIILL-BLUES vs. MANCHESTER AT HAV­ DANBURY vs. WATBRB'Y AT DANDU'Y Auo. 13: McGuirk. Three-base hit—Lebane. Stolen bases— Pettee', 2b.... 40074 0 Galligan, If.. 3 2 I 2 00 Lynch. Hi.... 4229 00 Kuppel, cf... 6111 irjuiuc, the umpire deci.led iu favor of Birmingham Henry, rf..... 40000 OjShoenick, Ib 3 0 1 12 00 ERHILL AUG. 13.—Score: riANBl'RY. ABR.B. P. A.E WATRRRY. AB.R.B. P. A.I Seranton 3, Buffalo 1. Struck out—By Jacobs 1. Shay, lb...... 622 8 02 Wln'eler, 00 Beard, ss..... 4 2233 SJStrailb, lb... 5 2 3 10 61 by a score of 9 to 0. The trouble arose over Gibson, Murphy, c... 4 0 2 0 1 0* Lufberry, ss 4 0 0 360 HAV-BI.UE8. If.. 4112 Double plays—^chriver, BicGuirk, Jacobs; Slump, AB.B. B. P. A.E MANrit'R. AB.R.B. P. A.E Connell, 3D.. 666 2 30 Hegiry, rf.... 4001 binitina, If..... 4 01 4 00 light, rf... 5002 the pitcher, whose arm gave out, and Stalling*, the Fitzgeiald,p4 0 1 0 1 2 small.p...... 3 0 0 Oil Sbeehan, ss.. 5 3 1 0 60 Sheffler, cf... 412 3 00 00 Schrivor, McGuirk. First on balls—Hasney 2, >lc- Briggs,c...... 644 7 20 Hamilton, cf 4 001 0 1 Duml.ii, p... 4 13 0 22 Chiids, 31..... 503 0 catcher, was ordered to relievo him. Tho Birming- Total...... 36 61227 16 6 1 Total...... 33 3 5 2413 3 Clare, cf...... 61230 Conghlin, c.. 4 0 1 4 33 Bnltiri, 31..... 401 1 31 Tomney, ss.. 3106 Guirk, Itemsen. Passed balls—Cntssloy 1, Six-inith 1. hanis wanted Gib.ton to retire from tho field entirely, Cain, cf...... 632 1 00 D. 1'lmlolUb 4 0 1 13 00 Wild pitch—Jacobs. Hit by pitcher—Lehaue, Six- Salem...... 20100080 x—6 Bradley, 3h... 6 3 4 0 6 0 Troy, 2b...... 4 0 0 620 Bittman, 2b. 4 0 0 5 5 2 WilliAins, c.. 4 1 2 6 but the Charlestons protested, claiming that he could Mcllon, rf.... 622 0 0 1 Guest, 3b..... 301 2 21 smith, Crossley. Umpire—McLea». Portland...... 01010000 1—3 Vlitnajian.lbS 2 3 16 0 0 Doyle, rf...... 4 1 1 0 00 Manlove, If.. 611 1 0 OQuirk.ss, Sh.llhasc, c. 4 0 0 3 I OlKeefe, p...... 410 0 play at right. The score as far as played was: 0'Brien,2b...5 c... 3 0001* Karned runs—I'ortland 1, Salem 3. Two-base bits— 1 2 4 6 o'Carney, Ib... 3 0 0 702 Chadwick.2b 612 3 10 Allman,2b.... 300 Total...... 38 713»2I> 14 ol Tut.il...... 4l 812f2ii 16 2 BlNGHASl'NVS.RoCIIEST'RATlilNGHA'NAuS.lO: BIHM'UH'M. AB. a. B. p. A.EICHARSTON. ABR.B. p. A.E Lally, p...... 612 F,lhs, p...... 4 001 2 S t Galligau, Shoenick, Hamilton. Home ruus—Thayer, 1 31 Sullivau, ss.. 5 2 3 1 52 Smilh, c, ss.. 3 0 0 2 *Bitlman ci»lKd out for interfering with lulder. ROCHKSTEH.AB.R. B. P. A. E BINGHAM'N. AB.H. B. P. A.E Duifee, cf ... 3 2 1 2 00 Gleurl, If...... 201 2 00 Muboney, c.. 4 1 2 0 0 Trask, 3b..... 4124 31 Hamilton. First < u balls—Shoenick. Hit by pucher Casben, p...... 610 1 6 U J. Phalon, p 3 0 0 1 71 tOlily two men out when winning ruu was made. Cline, ««...... 4 1 1 3 2 l[Uilks,lf...... 4 0 2 1 Bnrks, ss..... 3 3 1 2 1 0 Hines, rf...... 2 0 0 000 —Gailigan. Stoleu bases—Sulem 1, Portland 3. Struck llurke.rf...... 4 1 1 1 0, Halpiu, ss.... 4 110 Syracuse...... 40210000 0—7 Morrison, rf. 5 1 1 3 1 0 Ely, 2b...... 4 1 3 0 Uillery, lb... 3 1 (I 3 00 Powell,lb.... 200 4 00 Murphy, If... 4 1 0 1 0 0 Cauavau, If.. 3 1 0 2 Total...... 6fj>l 21 41175 Total...... 31 1 8 24 16$ Lewis, cf...... 5 1 3 2 0 0 Kappel.cf.... 4 1 1 1 out—Tuayer, Corcorau. Wild pitch—Small. Double Bin,:baiulon...... 13001100 2—8 Fuller, 3b... 300 1 00 Williams, 2b 2 1 1 4 02 Total...... 441-1172720 Danbury...... 8 1 3 1 0 10 0 3—21 Konnedy.lb. 40171 0 Straub, Ib... 4 0 1 10 play—Pettee, Hamilton. Umpire—Ityan. 2| Total...... 34"6 7 271512 Waterbury...... 000001 00—1 Earned rnn.s—Sviacuso 3, Binghamton 4. Two-Uase Masran.lf..... 3 1 2 0 0 0 Carl, cf...... 2 1 0 200 LYNN vs. MANCHESTER AT LYNN Aua. 8: Haverhill-Blues...... 86020001 3—14 liils—Braul, Duniio.i 2, Childs 2, Gilks. Hires-base Kuowlti,2b. 4 1 2 4 4 0 Knight, if... 4 0 0 1 KsterqVf.y. 2 0 1 1 0 0 Oorcoran, 3b. 2 0 1 112 Ettrn< d runs—Danbury 11, Waterbury 1. Two-base LYNN. AB.R.B. P. A.E! M&NCH'R. AB.fl.B. P. A.B Manchester...... 010030010—6 liili-.—Kly.Snraiili, Kappel. Double pl.iys— Bittman; McGloiie,3b. 4 1 0 2 2 2 Childs, 3b.... 4 1 2 1 Kayes, 2b..... 200 2 10 Childs, c...... 211 1 11 Earned runs— Haverhrll-lllnen 6, Manchester 3. Two- hits—Shay 2, Briggs, Chauwick, Wheeler. First on Connors, If... 4 1 0 1 0 0 Tomney, es... 4 0 2 4 Snyder, c..... 201 2 11 Hungler, Lynch, If..... 5 1 3 2 0 O.Sheffler.cf.... 4 1 2 1 00 balls—Council 3. Hit by pitcher—Shay. Passed Ve.ml to Lyi:eh. First on balls—Syracuse 3, Bing- p.. 2 0 1 0 12 Leighton.cf.. 6 0 1 4 0 OlFarrell, 3b... 5 1 2 0 41 base hits—Doyle, Bradlev, Fluna^im, Halpin, Clare. hanrion 1. Pabsidlail*—Williams 2. Wild pitches_ Visuer, c...... 401 6 10 Williams, c.. 4 1 1 8 Gib.-on, p, rf. 2 0 0 0 01 Croslic, ss..... 2 1 1 1 21 balls—Briggs 1, Smith 2, Quirk 1. Wild pitch—Pba- Hajs, p...... 4 1 1 0 4 0 Keefe, p...... 4 0 0 1 Splll.ss...... 611 0 31 Troy, 2b...... 501 2 62 Fii*t on balls—Carnev, Burke, Murphy. Stolen bases lon. Struck out—Mellon, Hamilton, Allmau, J. Pha-> D. ndou 1, Keefe 1. Stolen bases—Syrmuao 2. Total...... 24 7 6 13 3 2| Total...... 18 I 6 15 68 Dnnn.lb...... 4 1 1 14 0 1 Doyle, rf...... 401 0 01 —llavorliill-Blnes 9, Manchester 2. Struck out—Mor­ Stiucli out—Syracuse 3, Biughaiiiton 1. Uinpire—Ma- Total...... 38710 27153 Total...... 36112 27 186 Birmingham ...... 3020 2—7 gan Murphy, 3. Double play—Troy, Caruey. Passed Ion 2. Stolen bases—Daiibury 7, Waterbury 1. Um­ Rochester...... 06000001 0—7 Murray, rf.... 310 0 10 Carney, Ib... 4 0 1 12 00 pires—Monroe and Tay lor. phdoran. Clmrlcston...... 0022 x—4 Murphy, c... 4 1 1 1 1 2 Halpin.ss.... 4 0 1 334 ball>—CoiighllnS. Wild pitch—Ellis. Hit by pitcher JKIISEYC'Y VS.BUI-TALOAT JKRS'Y C'Y Aua. 13: Bingnaniton...... 01001002 0—4 Earned runs—Birmingham 3, Charleston 1. Two- —Sheehan, Mahouey. Umpire—L>nch. Earni'd runs—Binghamton 2, Rochester 1. Stoue,2li...... 411 4 40 Canavan.lf... 401 3 10 JERSl-.\ C'Y. AB.R. B. P. A. E BUI-I-AI.O. AB.U. B. P. A K Passed baso hits—Hines 2. Three-base hit—Masran. Bases NOTE.—The game between Portland and Lyun at Games Played August 18. ball—Visner. Wild pitch—Keefe. Two-base hits— Corcorun,3b. 4 1 1 1 6 0 G.Dunu.c.... 4 0 0 801 il, 2b... 5 0 0 4 2 1 Ijiiltin, cf....5 01400 ou balls—Esterquest 1. Passed balls—Childs 2, Sny­ Coughlin, p.. 4 0 0 1 2 IjFerson, p.... 4 1 2 041 Lynn was awarded to Portland by reason of the Ille­ WATKRB'Y vs. DANB'Y ATWATKRB'Y Aua. 15i O'liriei., Ib.. o 1 1 600 Harnl.urg.i-f. 500 0 10 Williaiiu, Clino, Lewi«, Knewles. Three-base hit— der 1. Umpire—Jordan. gality of the balls furnished by Lynu. WATERB'Y. AB.R.B. p. A. EJDANBI-RY. AB.R.B. p. A. • Tomney. Home runs—Knowles, Kappel. First on NOTE.—At Memphis—Kain. Tolal...... 38 7 9 27 17 61 Total...... 38 31124 1710 Ftiel, If...... 6 2 2 4 0 OjLelraue, lb.. 4 0 0 13 10 Lynn...... 02300002 x—7 \Vhtcler, If.. 5 0 0 2 0 1 Council, 3b.. 4 1 2 2 21 Curci.rnii,3li. 512 2 11 Kerns, n, If... 3 13110 bulls—OffKeefi)4, oft Uays3. Hit by pitcher—Cline. Games Played Avfg. 15. Begloy, 2b... 6 0 0 1 2 31 Briggs, c..... 4 1 2 6 2 V Stolen bales—Rochester 1, Binghamton 3. Struck out Manchester...... 10002000 0—3 lIl-uAU, it.... 5 2 3 0 l|Ksteid«v,s,.. 4 1 2 0 Games Played August 16. Earned runs—Manchester 2. Two-base hits—Dunn, MANCHESTER vs. HAVURiiiLL-liLues AT MAN­ Hamilton, cf 4 1 1 1 0 o'cain, cf...... 4 0 0 001 Bowdi-rs, cf... 411 2 0 l|Boiil),3b.....4 023 —Biughamton 4, R.>chester 6. Double plays—Ely, Phalon, lb... 4 0 1 IS 0 OJMaulove, If.. 4 0 0 201 Twnrnev, Straub; Morris*-!!, Kennedy, Cline; Knowles, BIRIIINQ'MVS. CHARL'N AT BIBM'G'M Ana. 16: Murnhy. Hi me run—Lynch. First on balls—Shefller. CHESTER AUG. 15.—Score: Sluri'hy.c,... 40120 OIGiant, 2b.... 4 0 0 BIBH'd'll'H. AB.E.B. P. A. K|Cll'BLE8T'N. AB.R. B. P. A.E Stolen bases—Lynn 5, Manchester 1. Struck out— MANCU'R. AB.R.B. P. A. E! HAY-BLUES. AB.R. B. P. A.E Guest, 3b..... 301 3 00 Chailwick,2b 401 S 01 Stmw, p...... 4 0 2 1 4 OJtSii.inilh,'tSii,niilh, I . . „ Kennedy. Umpire—Emslie. Quirk, ss...... 410 0 60 Sullivan, 88.. 4 0 0 1 60 c * 02 10 SYRACUSE vs.WILKKSB'E ATSYRACUSK AUG. 16: DntTee, cf.... 51410 OJGIeun, If...... 412 0 00 Conghlin. Double play—Coughlin, Stoue, Dtinn. Sheffler, cf... 61221 0|Sbeehan, ss.. 612 2 23 Lung, ss...... 400 2 00 l)nKd.l<.,; Bulks, ss..... 6 0034 ti:Hines, c...... 4 00831 Passed balls—Murphy 1, Duuu 1. Hit by pitcher— Coughlm.rf.."""""00 6231 Clare, ct...... 612 1 2 Smith, c...... 401 00 Donnelly, lb 4 0 0 8 00 Total...... 41712 27 114 Kliowlt.'n'p. 4 0 0 001 SYRACUSE. AB. R. B. P. A.B WJLKE'B'E. AB.R.B. P. AE Fuller, 3li.... 6 0 2 1 2 oi Powell, lb... 4 0 3 8 00 Murray. Umpires—Lynch and Fesseudeu. Troy, 2b...... 4113 Bradley, 3b... 411 8 11 O'ConnoH, p 3 0 1 80 M-.-llou, rf.... 300 2 00 Tolal...... 37210 27 191 Jacoby, cf.,.. 5 212 Kelly, rf....."6 4003 Hillery, lb.. 6 1 3 10 1 Oi Williams, 2b 4 0 0 231 Caruey, lb... 5 1 2 13 Flanagan,lb6 11410 Bandall, rf... 312 1 00 Monroe, p.... 300 1 61 Jersey Cily...... 00002104 0—7 Marr, rf...... 5 340 Hoover, cf... 401 Masran, K... 41002 2;C»rl, cf...... 413 4 00 Games Played Aug. 9. Trask, 3b..... 6122 O'Brien, 2b... 611 3 02 Total...... 35 5 f 27" 15 4 Total...... 31 2 62^ 14 i Knfliilu...... :...... 00020000 0—2 Ljncii, Ib.... 4 2 3 15 0 2|Pettit, 3b..... 4 0 3 4 K-trrqnest,p 4 0 0 4 4 0,Corcorau,3b. 4 0 1 322 LOWKLL vs. LYNN AT LOWELL Auo. 9.—Score: Halpiu, ss.... 4 121 4 1 Lally, If...... ----- 5 00300 o o Waterbury...... 0001-0002 Kar-nej luus—Jere.-y City 5, liullalo 1. Threc-liase Beard, s«...... 5 1 2 1 3 0 Sales, ss...... 4 0 0 0 Stallings.c... 4 0 0 6* 6 OiSmith, p...... 4 0 0 180 LOWELL. AB.a. Cauavan, If.. 4 1 1 3 0 OjMahouey, rf. 3 300 DauUiry...... 00200000 0—1 Simons, If.... 52130 00'Brien, 2b.. 4012 B. P. A.B I LVNN. AB.R.B. P. A.E bit—li.own. Tw..-iitise lnt«—Friel, Corcoi-.in. First Weber, if..... 4 1 3 0 1 ()'Cnild»,rf...... 4 0 0 100 R.Burns, rf... 4 2 2 0 0 1-Lynch, If...... 5 0 3 000 Duun, c...... 4 0 1 2 1 7 IJiuko. p...... 4 0 2 1 3 4 Earned runs— Dunbury 1. Two-base bits— Brings, un balir— Jersey Ciiy 3. Hit by pili hor —llcmscn. Dnnd.in, p.... 5 1 1 0 3 olBn.mhors.lf. 3 0 1 2 Hajes,2b..... 4 1 1 0 3 0 Crostic, ts..... 411 0 21 9 0 liLeinbton, cf. 5 2 2 Ferson, p..... 410 0 65 Murphy, c... 3013 32 Ciridvvick. Bases ou balls — Randall, Connell. Stolen Ratlin, 3b.... 5 0 0 0 3 Harlnett, lb 5 1 1 hlrui;k oui—Buflalu 1. Stolen bases—Jersey I'ity 5. 0 llousi>b'r,lb 3 0 0 8 Cndworth.cf. 0 0 Spill,St...... 4 0 1 Total...... 41 914271815 Total...... 39810231114 basoo — Waterbary 1, D*nl.ury 1. Struck out — Water- Bittman, 2b.. 510 2 60 Fitz^inim's.c To!al...... 40 6132716 2J Total...... 3li 3 10 27 185 5321 Dinrl.le plays—L.ing. Ililaml, O'Brieu, llandiMrs, 300 2 14 Duffy, 3b...... 5 341 30 Dnuu, Ib...... 4029 Manchester...... 2 bury 4, Doubnry 4. Double plai— Phalon (iil.me)] Sbellhase, c. 5 1 0 4 1 0 M.'Govern,p. 3 0 0 000 Birmingham...... 00201200 0—5 3210001 x—9 lit id*- '2. Giant 2, Lthaue. Urifliu, Keuiseu. Umpiro— Charleston...... 01101000 0—3 Higgins, 21).. 512 3 20 Murray, rf.... 201 2 Uaverhili-Blues...... 2 00121011—8 Sullivau and Donuelly. Passed balls— Smith 1, Briggi Chic'iL.fl rd Total...... 441312 27 10 2 Total...... 32 0 6 27 12 7 limn earned—Birmingham 2, Charleston 1. Two- K-'uiiedy, If.. 4 1 2 0 10 Murphy, c... 4023 Earned runs—Manchester 2, Ilaverhill-Btues 2. 1. Hit by pitcher — Phalon. Umpire— Allmau. Vi ILKKSB'K VS.TOROS-O AT WII.KESH'E AUG. 13: Syracuse...... 30001122 4—13 liaso hits—Ciostic, Dulleo. Three-base hit— Duffee. Sutlivau,c... 4 1 1 9 3 0 Stone, 2b...... 3 0 0 2 Two-base hits—.Shefller, Trask. Three-base hit— WILKKSIt'E. Alt It B. P. A. F. TORONTO. AB R. R. P. A E Wilkesbanv...... 0 00000000—0 Home run—Duffee. Stolen bases—Birmingham 6, Tollliug, ss... 422 1 30 Corcoran, 3b 4 0 0 2 Flanagan. Fiist on bolls—Troy, Ferson, Enidlor, Ma- Games Played August 16. Kelly, ss,i I'.. 4 2 1 031 All«ns, n.... 724 3 51 Earned runs—Syracuse 6. Three-base hit—Duudon. Charleston 2. Struck out—By Esterqueat 3, Smith 8. H.Burus, p... 302 0 10 0 Demaris, p... 4012 honey. Hit by pircher—Mahoney, Blllrphy. Passed DANBURY vs. WATERB'Y AT DANBURY Auo. Hi f.... 4 2 3 100 Slntlery, If... 765 2 00 Two-base hits—Lynch, Marr, O'Biion. Double plays liases on balls—Estcrqnest 1, Smith 1. Passed balls— Total...... 3914182422 8 Total...... 35 2122113 8 balls—Dnnn 3, Murphy 1. Wild pitches—Ferson 1, Pettit, 3I>..... 301 1 42 Decker, c..... 7 3 3 10 10 —Slullhase, Lynch; Hoover, Householder, Bdttiu, litues 1, Stalling^ 3. Umpire—Jordan. Lowell...... 3 181004 x—14 Burke, 2. Stoleu bases—Manchester 6, Haverbill-Blues UANBUKY. AB.R.B. P. A. E. WATERB'Y. AH.R.B. P A.K. Bittiuau, Lynch. Basesstoleu—Syracuse 10. First on 13. Sliucitout—Ferson 2, Clare, .Siurphy. Umpire— Shay, rf...... 6 2 1 4 0 l'\\ heeler, If.. 6 2 2 2 00 Sal. s, p, ss.... 410 0 82 Kaatz, Hi..... 723 9 01 MEMPHIS vs. N. ORLE'S AT MEMPHIS AUG. 16: Lynn...... 10010000—2 Connell, 3b_5 2 2 1 0 0 Smith, 2b..... 6 1 1 0 10 O'lirien, 21... 4 1 0 0 1 2 Crane, rf..... 7 3 3 0 00 balls—Off McGovern 2, off Dund.in 1. Wild pitch— Earned runs—Lowell 10, Lynn 1. Home runs—R. Lynch. McQovera. Hit by pitcher—By McGovern 1. Balk— MK51PHIS. AB.R.B. P. A. BIN.OBI.KANS. AB.R. B. P. A.K Briggs, c..... 6 2 3 3 3 0 Hamilton, cf 6 3 2 4 20 Hi.,uthe s.lt. 401 2 00 M'C«>rm'k,cf 7 232 0 0 Dt.yle, 3b..... 4 0 1 1 3 0 Powell, rf..... 4 1 3 101 Bums, Cudworlh, Duffy 2. Two-base hit—Dunn. LYNN vs. PORTLAND AT LYNM AUG. 15.—Ten McGovern. Struck out—By Dundon 2. Passed ball— C lin, cf...... 502 3 00 Phalon, lb... 60312 10 Ca'ii,rf.lb.i.4 0 2 3 1 1 Hlc.kloy, 3d.. 7 6 3 0 2 1 Andrews, lb 4 0 0 13 0 1 Oampau, If... 4113 0 0 Wild pitches—Burns 1, Demaris 11. First on balk— innings. Score: Maulovo, If.. 6 1 2 2 0 0 Guest, 3b...... 502 4 IS Hoiis.-'r.].,lb4 l> I 5 Fitzsiiumona. Umpire—Mapltdorun. 1 1 Kearns, 2b... 6 3 4 1 2 1 D.M'Ke'h.ss 40104 0 Cartwri't, lb 4 0 2 14 0 0 Lowelt 2, Lyuu 6. Stolen bases—Ltwell 6. Struck out PORTLAND. AB.R.B. P. A.. E| LYXN... AB.Ii.S.. P. A.« C'iadwick,!ib 5 0 1 5 2 2'Qunk, c...... 5 0 2 4 00 FilzsiimuV.c 401 52 2 Baker, p...... 653 0100 McAleer, If. 4 0 1 0 0 llGeiss, 2b...... 4142 2 2 —Lynn 9. Lowell 2. Double play—Corcoran, Dunn. Aiidrus, rf... 0118 0 0 t.jnch, U..... 6 2 .1 520 Sullivan, s?.. 6 1 2 3 4 OjEaton, p...... 5 0 1 0 40 Games Flayed Aug. 17. Crotty.c...... 400 7 41 Umpire—Mahuiiey. Tolal...... 35 010«232rill Total...... 01 303~2 27 204 Kinsman, 3b 4 1 1 0 1 0 Diikers'n,2b 6142 1 O.LoiKutou,' cl. 4 2 1 3 0 1 Donnelly, lb 4 2 1 6 1 2iAllman, «... 4 1 0 1 4 1 "Crane declared out for not pla> ing ball. BINGHAM'N vs. HOCUES'RAT JJix .17: Black, cf...... 4 0 0 1 0 0 Fuller, ss'...... 4 1 1 0 3 0 PORTLAND vs. SALBM AT PORTLAND Auo. 9: Iu Held, 3b.. 52320 1'Spill, ss...... 602 030 Casbon, p.... 400 1 30 Kaudall, rf.. 6 1 8 0 0 1 vVilK«baire...... 200000022—6 ROCHE&I'B. AB.R.B. p. A.E BlNtilt'llT'N.AB.tt. B. P. A.E Phelan. 2b... 401 2 20 Vaughn, c.... 4104 4 0 PORTLANB. AB.R.B. P. A.Ej SALEM. AB.R.B. P. A. X lhayer, c..... 4 1 1 7 2 3"Ilurn.lb...... 6 0 0 7 0 0 Total...... 431014 2? U 5 Total...... 4o S f6 27 13 J Toronto...... 24282417 x-30 Cliue, SB...... 6 331 4 3Gilks,lf...... 5 I 1 2 0 0 G.M'Ke'h, p 4 0 1 0 40 McVev, cf.... 3003 0 0 Audru?. rf.... 4 0 1 1 0 0 Campana, 3b 4 0 0 130 Dnrin.cf...... 5,0 0 2 1 llMnrruy, rf... 4 0 1 2 00 0 1 Daiibury...... 20002123 0—10 Kuuie. i runs—Wilkesbiirre 2. Toronto 12. Two-base Mornson, rf. 6 2 2 1 Ely, 2b_...... 623 2 0 Smith, rf...... 300000"Aydelotte, p 3 _0 0 ~0 4 0 Dickers'n,2b 4 1 2 1 5 0 Uay.'ss...... 4 0 1 1 40 Gilll,-au,lf... 6 1 2 1 0 2'Farrell, 2b... 4 0 0 3 1 2 Wr.torbury...... 321101000— I hits—sliitttry 3, Faala, KlcCormicK, Ke.«rns, Crane. Lowis, cf...... 5 11100 Kappol.c..... 6 2 1 1 0 Total...... 35 0 6 24 19 3 Total...!.."34 61227 143 Hatfleld, 3b.. 402 2 20 Donovan, cf.. 300 0 02 Shoenick,Ib 5 0 2 12 0 oiTcirltn, c.... 6 1 1 9 1 t Kaiued'ruiis—DnuVuiy I, Wat.'rbrry 2. Two-bass, Throe-base hits—Peltit, Decker, McCormick. Home Kennedy.lb. 4 0 1 17 00 Straub, Ib... 6 2 2 10 0 0 New Orleaus...... 00000600 x— 6 Thayer, c..... 4224 0 1 Hamilton, Ib 4 0 0 10 1 0 Lofborry, ss. 6 1 2 1 40 Corcoran, 3b 4 1 1 " 2 0 hits—Maulove, Hamilton. Three-base hit—Hamll-. run*—Crane, Faiilz, Baker °, Slattery. Stolen t.rta^— Kuowk-8,2b. 6 Oil 5 0 Knight, rf... 6012 0 0 Memphis...... 0 0000000 0—0 Davin.cf...... 4 1 2 1 0 0 Burke, lf...._. 4 0 2 0 0 Sli.all, »:."..... 612 0 10 4 Coughlin, p.. 4 1 1 0 67 ton. Double play—Hamilton and Phalon. Bates oa WilUcsi.arre 1, Toronto 4. First ou balls—WilkiV.ane Mc';louo,3b. 6 101 3 0 Tomney, as.. 4 1 1 8 4 6 Earned runs — New Orleaus 4. Three-base hit — OslligRn.lf... 4 0 1 0 0 OiPeltee, 2b.... 4 0 1 4 1 Tolal...... 40 8 f! SO 2411 Total...... 40 7 10 3lU-i It balls—Danbury 4, Wa'aibury 4. Ilit by pitcher— 1, Toronto 8. Struck *ut—!ly Campion 1, by Salul, Connors, If... 518 1 Q 1 Williams,3b. 411 8 2 1 Campau. Home run — Powell. Struck out — By Mc- Shoenick, Ib 4 0 0 17 00 Henry, rf_... 400 0 0 AlllnHU. Pu-scd b«:l—biifgs 2, ( 0(xr eefg, cf..... 4 0 0 0 0 1 Double play— Phelan. Wild pitch — McKeough. Mains, p...... 200 0 23 Turner, p..... 3110 6 4 Earned lulls—Portland 3. Two-b.no bl.s—Di.;U«r- tr.rv 4. Struck cut—Louuoil, Baton, Allwaa. Lin. pitcher—Pettit. Umpire—Pcaice. Total...... 46 fl 13 27 11 8| J'pUl_. 41512 27 148 Passed balls— Crotty, Vaugtuu ilni^iire— Suck* Total...... 34 4 fl 27 18 4 Total...... Si a « 27 21 i »u 2, G'j!lij;,H,, Sboeiiick, titall, Spill. liitfon bolls 8 THE -Ang.

ounds, Rawett hounds, dachshunds,and miscellaneous Olub (22yds. startl, 1st. In 7m. 25s.; A. 8. Malloy nd selling classes; Fred Hoey for fox terriers; Amer-v-in Atb*eti(! CIub (150yds.), 2d. Hurdle race, KENNEL. eorge L. Wilms for pointers; Max Wenzel for Iraih 20yds. Archibald Brown, j^time Athletic^ Club ittere, and A.Clinton Wilnierding AQUATIC. for spaniela. 14yds. start). 1st, in 283-5s.; John T. Norton, Bru?K- WALDO M. CLAFLJN, yn Athletic Association (7yda.), 2d; A. F. Copelaud, HANI.AN BEATEN. lanhattan A. C. (scratch), fell. Mile-and-a-half DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS. THE WHEEL. walk Samuel A. Cramer, Manhattan Athletic Club 'eemer Regains the Championship of 45s. start), 1st, in llm. 46 2-59.; H. Dimao, Pastime 831 CHESTNUT STREET, I fear very much that the fall dog shows will America A Rather Easy Win. thletic Club, 2d. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. The champiouship games of the Gaelic Athletic As- not be a great success, not from any unwilling­ Thousands of people witnessed the race be- ociation were held at Tralee, Ireland, Aug. 1. The ness on the part- of exhibitors to support such The Great Tluee-Days' Tournament at wecn Ed. Hanlan and John Teenier on the t-ature of the meeting was the contest between W. Philadelphia, Pa. ehows as are giving something to be competed Cleveland Good Races and Plenty of stand course in Toronto Bay, on Saturday after- Byrd Page, Manhattan A. C., and P. J. Kelly, French College, Dublin. They tied at 6ft. l%in.,but both failed for, but owing to the dogs being so out of condi­ Them. oon, Aug. 13. Tbe match was for $1,000 a tion. Short-coated dogs can stand ide, over a course o get over 6ft. 3in. It being found impo*sible to try the hot The Cleveland Bicycle Club's of three miles, with a turn, n intermediate height they were declared joint cham- weather without much detriment summer tourna­ to their ap­ ment, the biggest event of tho season, took place nd the betting ruled at odds of two and three ions. They now tried for record at 6ft. 3io., but just The Following Members of the Detroit pearance, but long or heavily-coated breeds go t Athletic Park, Cleveland, Aug. o one on the champion. Better weather could ailed to cl«?ar the bar. Other winner*: Slinging 56tb 11, 12, 13. J. 8. Hitchrll, 31ft. SVfln. lOOvds. to pieces. I have never seen so many wrecks club throughout the period of the races en- ot have been desired, and the water was in ad­ run D. D. Jlul- for years as during the past month and all owing mirable condition. Both men had trained care- er, 10 l-5s. Pushing 28ft> J. S. Mttcbell, 30ft. ll^io- oyed perfect weather, a superb track and large tunning long jump J. I'urcell, 21ft. Din. 220yds. run to tho excessive he;it of last month. In com­ ttendance. On the opening day, W. A. Rowe, ully for the race, and each came to the mark in >. Bulger, 24 l-5s. Runnfn? hop, step and jump D. Base Ball Club wear the Celebrated pany with a brother fancier I met an ex-cham­ f Lynn, Mass., the world's champion, at- xcollent condition. Teemer, who won the toss hanahan, 48ft. 2>#u. 440yds. ruu T. J. O'Mahooy, pion, a late champion, a retired champion you nd took the inside, nearest the island, shot 7s. Half-mile run W. Phiblw. Three-mile walk mpted to break his record of 2:29 4-5, but MIayes, 23m. 15». Owing to a mistake the m*-n can have your choice of terms to signify a dog ailed. The races, which brought into competi- head at the word, pulling at the rate of thirty- thftt could iree strokes per minute, went two laps short. One-mile run P. O'Began, 4m. win a year or two ago, but is out of ion some ot our beet-known riders, resulted as Hanlon rowingou 1«S8. Is. the winning now. ""corner forged ahead and was soon He was altered almost be­ ollows: leading by The first annual games of I)amon Court 7,291, An- yond recognition and I guessed at his identity Ono mile novice A.M. Gushing, Cleveland, 1st; C. early two lengths. He kept ahead, pulling a leut Ordi-r of Fore-tars, was hell Aug. 16 at CaU-dc because of meeting him when I did as much as E. Vauple, Cleveland, 2d. Time, 2m.M^a. trong, vigorous and steady stroke. When about iftn Park, Jersey City. Several well-known athletes anything. In his best form he is an exception­ Ono mile tricycle, btato championship J. T. Hun- mile had been covered he went slightly out of ompetrd in the open events. The results were as foi- ally heavy- coated collie, but had hardly enough ington, Cleveland, 1st; E. J. Douhet, 2d. Time ia course, but quickly observed his mistake. owa: 100yds. S. E. Corbett, Kassau A. C. (3»di.), 2d; time, 54s. is the cry on all bides in answer to queries as to, 1%a. truck his buoy, which lost him a few strokes. "hie mile run F. I).>lan, 8c"tti«h-American A. C. BROUTHERS, this fall. Two mile bicycle, 6:30 class A. M. Cusblng, Cleve- le turned, however, five seconds ahead of I£an- scratch), 1st; T. F. O'Dav, Scottiah-Americau A. C. and, 1st; G. B. Chiids, Cluvolaud, 2d. Time, 6m. 2^s. an, who lost ground by going so far south, and 40yd*.), 2 ardrf be adopted as tho standard dieUace tor ouis (75yds.), 4th; C. W. Ashinger, Eatou, 0. (75yds), 'eemer's easy, swinging pace aroused general behurJle me red hot for culling his news and yet would you be- diniration. About five hundred yards from the race. Mr. G. M. L. Sachs told the com- lievy it be has harangued me a score of times for fail- th. Time, 2m. 38^. litlce he had certain information that four of the Two mile bicycle lap race R. H. Ehlert, Chicago, nish Hanlan appeared to make a final effort, Ingliih athletes wlio will compete are to sail with Ing to follow him in his cxp< sure of the eirors and st; A. emissions of the fox terrier and other show catalogues. B. Itkh, New York, 2d. Time, 5m. 43s. ut it was of no use. Toemer kept the lead, and arter on the 26th inst., or one week later. One of Quarter-mile bicycle, open W. K. Crwt, Washing- nished two lengths ahead. The official time hese new comers will be C. G. Wood, the 220 and 440 * . >u, 1st; Fred Foster, Toronto, 2d. Time, $£% *. ard champion of England, and holder of tho record at I have never seen tho fox terrier catalogue. Per­ Halt-mile bicycle handicap Charles C. Peabody, was 19m. 26s. Hanlan says he was not in good iese distance?. Thomas Rny, champion pol« Tkulter, haps tiuiim persons will call Mr. Uoe.y's attention to 'maha (GOyds,), 1st; J. T. Huntiugton, Cleveland, ondition. Teemer was in fine form, and could s another. Page is expected to come on the same FORMWNDS ojlflWN TENNIS tlu tact that tho leading authority . upon matters ca­ 25yds.), 2d. iave made better time than he did. Gandaur teamer. ' nine id publifiht d in Philadelphia. Horn ell Kennel One mile bicycle handicap Fred Foster, Toronto ill now challenge The wreetling match between Cannon and Bunn, Club's cataluguo iti, Teemer for the title and St. for I kuow, not in accordance with scratch), 1st; W.I. Wilbolm, Reading, Pa. (20>ds.), ohn will, as usual, back him. 1,000 and a belt, took place in St. George's Hall, Mel- the A. K. C. ruIfM as thoy are at present worked. The d. Timfi, 2in.40s. ourne, July 9. The conditions were the best three answer of tbe club tecretiry istl.at ho has never re­ Ono mile bicycle, 3:20 class A. B. Chiids, Cleveland, ; ut of five falls, In five different styles. Dunn won ceived a copy of the rules fro u the A. K. C. secretary. st; fti. F. Jobnston, Toronto, 2d. Time, 2m. 63%t. i Ripples. tie first fall in the Cumberland stylo, Cannon won the I suppose lh« latter he.ivy -salaried official will assert Two uiile bicycle, State cliampionsUip By run Bur- j The judges of the Jubilee yacht race in English ext In the Grace-Roman, and so punished Dunn that it w-ts my business &a the Dor DC It dole-gate to oughs, Cincinnati, Ut; J. T. lluuUugton, Cleveland, aters have decided that tbe I rex was tbe winner. with a strangling hold that the latter had to be curried forward to the club I represent one or mor« copies of d. Time, GUI. 101-5a. j ff the stage and could not come to the rules Wm. Haioes and Wm. Podd will contest for a gold time. Cannon was he bent in*1. It will puzzle biin, however, to llHlf-milo bicjclw handicap W. E. Criet, Washing- ! (jdalon the National course, Schuylkill River.Sept. 3. herefore declared the winner. provo bis poNiti.w. The club is the member on, D. C. (scratch), 1st; M. F. Johnston, Toronto of the A. K. C. I am only a delegate, and 60yds ), 2d. Time, 1m. 17 2-5$. A sweepstakes scull race from Gloucester City to lied Ford's only trouble is a badly iprafned ankle. He : there la quite a difference. The organizer of the Two mile tandem tricycle handicap E. J. Douhet auk buoy ou the Delaware Aug. 13 was won by Phil eceived the injury last spring while vaulting. He did defunct bonanza, tbe une and only official stud book, nd F. W. Palmer, Cleveland (60jdu.). Time, Cm. 47s. "lena m 26m. ot pay much attention to it at first, but by* degrees it never reads THK SCOUTING LIFB. At least he sa>8 so, One mile bicyclo, team race W. J. Wilhelm and C. At the Montreal Swimming Club races Aug. 13, the acamo very painful. In order to bo in a quiet place but ho U generally lound to be conversant with what A. Steuken, Hudson County Wheelmen, 1st; W. E. ,000 yards race, open to all amateurs, was won by L. nd get the best of care he went to the hospital. Ford Js in this column every Monday morning when he rial and I'. S. Brown, Capital Bicjclo Oiub, Washing- 'oulier, with A. Eiliott,second. s improving and hopes to be out and around in the comes hit) New York to see how many half dollars n, 2d. Time, 2m. 51s. Haolun left Toronto for Sun Francisco en route to ourse of a few weeks. have come In to pay bis eaoily earned salary. Tho A. Quarter-milo bicycle, 459. class C. E. Vatiple 1st; \ustralia Aug. 18. A number of trlends were at the A six-days go-ns-yoii-plense race has been arranged K. C. would do better with a 53-a-weuk office boy Jyron Burroughs, Ciuciunati, 2-1. Time, 421^.] tat ion to wish himbon voyage. etwoen George LHtlewood, of England, and James than A. P. VnH.enbi.rgli; that is my very candid Ono milo bicycle professional handicap W. A.Rowe, Charles Gaudaur, of Onelia, and Hugh Wise, of Mbert), to t»ke place in Philadelphia Nov. 21 to 26, opinion, for a man lens fitt< d lor the petition he holds jynii, Mans. (ncratch), 1st; H. li. Crocker, Boston, 'oronto, are matched to row a race on Lake Couch- ncltisive. They subsequently decided to make it a It would be hard to find. For a public position ot 45yds.), 2d. Time, 2m. 36d. cbing for $200 a side on Tuesday, Aug. 23. weepstakes of $100 each, open to all, a 500-uifle score ihttt kind we need some ono who is uot a mouthpiece >eing necessary to entitle the contestants to any ihare Two mile bicycle, lap race A.B. RIcb, New York The Scotch cutter Tliistlo arrived at Now York, Aug. for any one club, and especially a club which is looked 18 points), Is!; R. H. Khlort, Chicago (17 poiota), 2d. f the receipts. upon with 6, and now lies at nnchor off Tompkinsville, S. I. , such distrust as is the case with tho one re­ !iuie, 5m. 50^s. ''he passage occupied twenty-one days autl sixteen W. Snook, the ex-amateur champion ruo»er of Eng- ferred to. Otie milo tricycle, L. A. W. championship A. B. ours. and, on July 30 WHS defeated by Cox, champion lon«- ' * * lich, New York, lat; W.E. Rich,-Now York, 2d. Time, 'istttiice runner of \Vnles, in a four-mile nice, for $125 m. 27s. Seven catboats started in a ten-mile race at Bridge- side, at Wedneebury. II* won by twelve yards in With such a poor official at what is practically the ort, Ct., Aug. 13. The Annie of Green's Farms wou helm the secretary ship it is no wonder that the A. Oue-balf-milo bicycle, open Fred Foster, Toronto, Out. 40fl., the three miles having been run by the win* 53-SDUJH EIGHTH" st; W. I. Wilbolm, Reading, Pa., 2d. Tirno, Im. 25s. n 2h. 39ui. 20s., thus repeating the "victory gained by er lu 15m. 36s. K. C. is ignored by half tho clubs that belong to i'. er last year. , The One mile bicycle handicap Byron Burroughs, Cin- A cablegram from England says that at Stourbridgo Fox Terrier Club has issued its premium list At with the old rules. Hornell gives no ruled at all and lunati (50jd».), 1st; W. S. Upson, Cleveland (40yds.), Halifax, N.S., Aug. 19th the Galatea beat the n Monday, Aug. 15, Willi.-im Byrd Pago, of Philadtl- 'PH'ODELPHILft.PA. New Jersey omits its list of officials. A secretary d. Time, 2m. 41^s. Dauntless in a race by about 1UO yards nt the fin Hi. hia, jumped (Jft 3^iu., first trial. That beaU the One mile bicycle, 3:10 class A. M. Cushing, Clcve- "he time allowance in favor of the English cutter was ecord P. Bavin's 6ft. 2%iu. by half an inch. Page worih a pinch ot salt nn'i who had some other object 0 In view besides drawing his salary, would have seen and, lai; M.I*. John, Toronto, 2<1 Time, 2m. 58%i. minulAi and 11 seconds. s only 5ft. Oin. high. AMUSEMENTS. that the rules were carried out. If Mr. Vredenburgh One mile bicycle, State championship Byron Bur- A silver medal was contended for by B.L. Young and Frank P. Neld*n, one of the leading ama*««r »th- BASE BALLS! aya it cannot be dono I will undertake that it will be ougliR, Cluciuuatl, 1st; J. T. Huntingtoo, Cleveland, '. H. Miller, of tbo Jamaica Plaiu Bout Club, ou the et*i of Pittsburg, Pa., was overcome by the heat Aug. ^VTATIONAL THEATRE, done and that with all the work (?) he does as well d. Time, 2in. 55^s. amaica Pond two-milo course, Aug. 10. Young won 1, and for a time his life WHS despaired of, but at last JL3I Ridge Avenue, Tenth and Callowhill. for u coat of not over f-50 a year. That will be a gain Two mile bicyclo handicap C. E. Vanple, Cleve- rith the greatest ease, m 12m. 30s. ccounta he was iu a fair way to r«cov«r. and (200yds.), 1st; Rimsell Fitch, Braiul'ord, Out. THE HANDSOMEST furttwA.K.O.offl.KW. The Bunker Hill Yacht Club sailed a regatta off' Choppy Warburton, who ia now forty-five years old, AND MOST POPULAR PLACE 26oyd8.), 2d. Time, 9m. 45>^a. ong Iiland Aug. 13, a half dozen boats starting, and OF AMUSEMENT IN AMEUICA. * * * Half-mile bicyclo, opeu Fred Foster, Toronto, 1st; recently won a ten-mile running race in England, hli Flays all tho L<-H«M»g 8t*rc aad Attractions at le winners being as follows: First clat-s, Thelga. pponent, G. Harrop, failing to concede the veteran The following stupid He has been sent me for publi­ V. J. Wilhelm, Reading, Pa., 2d. Time, Im. 24^8. ecoud claea, Kit. Third class, Sprite. PEOPLE'S PUTOII. KiFFE'S cation. mid 1 give it just to ehow whatgoesdoxvn with One mile bicycle, 3:00 clasd A. M. Cushlug, (Jleve hree hundred yards in the distance. A GOOD KESKRVKD iEAT, 60 CENTS. ome "A ten-mil* swimming contest between Dennis F. Ent­ H. Miller aud II. Ashworth ran a one-hundr«l-y»rds people: "G.II. Harris, the manager of Madame and, 1st; M. F. Johnson, Toronto, 2d. Time. 3m. 'J^8- er, Wm. II. Blackhurit and Kobert P. Mageo for $250 OUR POPULAR PKICHS. 15, 25, SO, 75 CTS. Martin tette, who is with races, has tin impoited Oue mile bicycle, League of American Wheelmen oot race on the Carrington Ground*, Sydney, Aus t PRICKS ALWAYS THE SAME. ASSOCIATION side aud tht* lun(-distance championship will take Tuly 1. Tlu1 fctakei amounted to $5,000. Miller won Scotch collie for which he has retused 83,000, aod will ;hamp:oLiship A. B. Rich, New York, 1st; W. E. Crist, ff Crocker won by two feut in tbo alow tlmo of 2ai. 57s. ho Harlem Hiver, iu front of the club's boat houses, )ongherty third. EVERY EVEN I KG THIS WKBK. Tuesday, Aug. 23. pieces of money." QuurU-r-niite bicycle handicap P. F. Johnnou, Dan Lyons, the murderer of athlete JOB. F. Quinn, Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday. Only f«ncy a collie 16 inches high at 83,000. lam Toronto (:lOyds.), 1st; A. M. Cushiug, Cleveland (20yds), The regatta joint committee of the Potomac boat iaa been indicted for murder in the iirat degree by the Gr«nd Revival of lhe> Each Ball WARRANTED .to Last Nine ure my correspondent only erred through Ignorance 2d. Time, 40s. lubs has fix«d upon Sept. 28 as the date of the Poto- Sraud Jury of New York. GREAT SPECTACULAR PRODUCTION, in asking for the insertion of the story, BO 1 wil\ tell Half-mile tandem tricylo, opeo J. F. Ilnntington mac regfttta. It hai bcpn determined to sen dan eleht- Innings. Dured cnnv frum Wellington to coutest for tbe Slut on Mr. Chance boat P. J. Dodoll by 3 varJs In a 100yds. h'.*:; iiiitt from hie description the animal ia worth and U. 8. Upson, Cleveland, 1st; K. J. Douhet aud race for $100 a ttdo at Philadelphia Aug. 18. about three cents outside of a circus, where his place F. W. Palmer, Clovelnnd, 2d. Time, 1m. 30a. [aland Cup on Sept. 6. Adopted by the Lonpr Inland Am«t4nr Association anu IB with the educated pig. The making change is a Five mile bicycle, lap race Byroii Burroughn, Cin- The annual raco between watermen of the Thames, LIGHTS 0' LONDON tht< Brookhn Aluuteur AsMCwtion, *fakt>;" a very clever one, hut nevertheless it is not ciuuati (42 points) Iht; R. II. Kblert, Chicago, (42 Eng., for DoeKott'i Coat and Badge WHB rowed on July NKW AND BEAUTIFUL SCENKBY. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE FOR BASE geauine. points), 2d; A. B. Rich, New York (33 point*), 3d. 30, over the customary course, and was won by Wil­ BILLIARDS. Wonderful Mtxrhaoical Kff.fts! Snpm'b Ciutl * * " Time, 15m, 18^a. liam Eait in 37m. 27*.; Thomas Gibsou 2d, Peter G. 8ECUUE SEATS DUIUNG TUB DAY, 9 to 6. BALL PLAYEHS' SUPPLIES. One mile bicyclo, lap race W, S. Campbell, Niagara tlapon 3d and Ben Squires 4lh. 1887 Catalogue eoiit to any ad^reai on application "Our Prize Dogs" is hanging fire just now. Mr. The Cape May Controversy. NEXT WEEK: Mason Fays it is quite too hot to read book a just now Fall* (U point*), 1st; W. J. Wilhelm, Reading, Pa. (10 The Kingston (ciatioii series on Aug. 8, Wo havo not seen the Capo May papers, but .A.cross the Continent. races are on anplJAUc« for rcduc- accepted the situation aud turn, and the water was smooth. The starters were ine tho noise in ruon'H, and a patent has been And, by tho way, how is it that we find on tho list tho newly- wedded pair ure Christian Bird is man iging Palmer's room just now, granted him for j happy'as loving couples should bo. C. E. Courtnoy, Wallace Ross, Al. Hamm, Georg« or while Palmer is surreptitiously trout fishing in the it. Almost overy pl*y»r, who uu c.m- of specials announced for the Wav*-rly show tho fol­ Bntear and Ileuley. At the fiist quttiter-mile Court­ sideration for others, will r«ca!l how much ho has lowing: "A member of the A. K. 0. offers, etc." Be­ The heat kept nil but Ifoaue, Benaon and Marco ou Pocauo Mountains, while Frank Heidor ia making heen made to sutler in coos«(ju«nc« of tho mania his of tho scorcher raco, under the auspices of tho Dor­ ney lod, ono length ahead of Ross, who lapped Hamm love to the Qirtker girls at Fairmount Park. cause a club happens to be a member of the A. K. 0. it by half a length. These positions were kept to tbe neighboring playcra havo liad for hiuimeriog their does not constitute every member of tho associate chester, BI*G8., Bicycle Club, hold over tho twenty-five The yachts Volunteer and Thistle seem to be making cure upon the floor, aa iftob«at time wh«u thoy had miles first mile, when Ross and Hamm gained en Courtney, club a member iu the A. K. C. I am aware that th< and rettcourse front' Dorchesterm" Lower Mills to Needhum _ tremendous funs in tho aquatic world of to-day, failed to beat their antagoaiit. Creahau stoi» thii CHAS. E. >turn, on July 30. Tho latter foil out after riding passing him at the mile, and a qimrter stake. Uamm while our yacbt, tho Speranza, isn't saying a, word, cli:b f uur "Litile Chanipi»»i." AH orders will * * * near Birmingham, Ki>g., July 30 and Aug. 1. The five IIE.VDQUAUTKK-i FOR THE be givi-n prompt attention utU go*ds i«ut C. 0. D. Judge nnd Jury, the new Boston paper, hoa been The Brooklys Newsdealers had their picnic and ath­ drinks. I m something of a player myulf.'" Chi­ Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Billiard milo nice \\as wou by W. A. Illston, in tlio slow time cago Herald, Smid for Sporting Goods catul«(uo. nuking no little wtir by its kennel department. The of ICm. 49 1-53., with J. H. Adams, 2d, lCm.493-5i letic spoils at Broadway Park, Brooklyn, Aug. 18. Tables, Carom Combination aud Pool. column is tvidt-ntly in the, bauds of a thoroughly in- Tho fifty mile raco was taken by J. H. Adams, riding a Tho leading New York and Brooklyn papers helped to Tho local manufacturer who can have trado liter­ Billiard Goods nf ev«rv nrt»or the woria »roiii|'tly attoudodto ASHMONX'S BOOKS. agree with. I am obliged to my unknown friend fo twenty yards. titions. Summary: Two-mile run II. F. Churbuck fifteen or twenty years ftgo. Ia those days, however, JOHN CREAHAN, n/lPO i TIllUiiMANAUlMlXT IN UKALTK ome very complimentary notices. It is always pleiiK- RECOKOS BROKEN. At Coventry, Eng., Aug. 4, Dun won in 10m. 40s., over an 11-lap up and; down hill the business bad leaders. Now it must bo satisfied Continental Hotel, Philadelphia. LJUud i AND TJIKATMUNTIV IHSKASK.isab- fcnt to have your efforts rewarded in this way, ih cnn's European team claim to have lowered severa track; J. Bnrns 2d. Oue-and-a-half-milerun Won by with an amanuensis, whose will is absolute law. aolutoly iniiitsponsable to you. It U tbo acknowledged more BO when it is from au unknown quarter. I think records, Dubois well beating Woodsido'a record made a Sam Armstrong by a half lap; J. Hart 2J. Time, 9m. George E. Phelan Is said to be flooding tbe country auth -rity, advising you how to properly care for your that we. may have many moro such ctmti Ibutora tc Bridliuyton. Duncan succeeded in beating his pre­ 3Gs. One-mile rim Won by R. F. CUurbuck in 5m. with salesmen and pamphlets. It is also laid that the H. J. BERCMAN, dog vrhen well, nnd luw to tr«»t him when sick. ktmnel journalism as thoj now Boston editor. J vious quarter record, doing 38 4-5s. Dubois' time 69.; Geo. S. Hanrahan 2d. Half-mile walk Won by son of Michael Phelan is meeting with marked suc­ DKALKK IN THE SI-OBTING LIFE tiays: "It is cceditcd on both we do wo may look for bolter dave. were: One mile, 2m. 46 4-5s.; two 5m. 34 2-5s.; three Churbuck in 3m. 51 l-5s.; Jno. Burns a close 2d. Tuis cess. As the elder Phelan kept no amanuensis to drive The Briinsivick-IJalke-ColloiHlor Co.'s tides of the Atlantic a.^bciig fcfco best work on tho POBCVPIKI. 8m. 20 1-58.; four, llm. 14s.; five, 14m. 42 4-5s. He of war For teams of five uieo. A. Gifftircl captained away his trade, the younger Phelan, by keeping no sul.j'Tf over publi-hi'd." Trie*, 82.00. then commenced cutting record time each quarter one team and John Buriis tho other, Gifford's ttarn amttnuensis, is rapidly securing that trade which the Billiard and Tool Tables, Bar Fix­ I'UlNi'.II'LES OK DOG T4A1KING. By \V. 0. Placing Themselves Right. The pacemakers w«ro Dnncau, Medinger and Eole won by 6in. after a splendid tug. A ooe-mile run for amanuensis seems deter mined upon driving from those tures, Saloon Furniture, Cheek Percy, (Kit Kilibiid), rvwritUn by " Ailimont." Say* ST. H. Sturmey was time-keeper, and S. Colder laptaker 200 cupica of tho Brooklyn Eagle was woo by F. Hm- who keep au amanuensis. The Trap ami Trigger: This work covers tho ground PAvi.. Slimi., Aug. 16. Editor SPORTING LTFE- sell in 5m. 25 4-5s , with A. Van Rooylen 2d. Ualf- and Cash Registers, Hkljn, N. Y., fur a OF ALL SPORTING GOODS Eleven fox terriers and a couple of white Eoglis races resulted aa follows: One-mile novice F. Dela low, but it must be understood that the regular track T. F. Read; vice president, H. F. Alen, M. D.; treasurer, utakc r»f Sli/HX* and th« clmsipiouship <-f the world, \VRS terneis were brought to this port by the stuaruer DPI barre l«t, in 4m. 44s.; E. A. Phciaister 2d, In 4m. 46,-. here is short, while the "hundred" is considerably L. W. Spaugehl; secretary and delegate to tho Feder­ begun at Cork, Ireland, Aug. 4. During tho ninth DEALERS AND GROCERS. mark t'U Aug. 13. They aro tho property of An One-mile op«n C. F. Midgely 1st, in 4m. 27^.; F. B down hill: One-hundretl-jards run, final heat John ation Congress, F II. Platt. At the first regular game a cry WHH raise! thnt tho gHl'ciy \VA* full);ig and IMnmnt, tho bunker and tt'.rfmaii, mid were In chaig Brfghani 2d, by three seconds. Tricycle race, one- F. Condon, American Athletic Club (5^yds start), 1st meeting, held Aug. 2, the raco dates and distances for a jvinic ensued. Some of the occupants of the gnllrtry of Mr. Hopkiut1, who imported a dozen dogs arid puj mtlo CtplainCnptain E. A. Ilatch.tcHutch (tc 1st, iu 6ni.42^s.;6m.42^s.; H.U. C in 11s.; A. F. Copeland, Manhattan A. C. (l^ds.J 2d the coming season were named. Tho first race is set jumped to the lleor below, a di*t*nc« of twenty feet, piraof liia own. Nearly alt of thoao dogs have bee x.v^nell 3d, in 6m. 43^8., ho having icd throughon by half a yard. Half-mile run F. A. Merried, Man for the 14th hist, from abnut sixty mile*. The races and it VHJJ with gient diiBcuUy th*t eid«r vnu> ro»to:ed. DOC BUYERS' CUlOg»/E viuhtrs lit English bench shows. the firet two lap*. One-mile handicap C. F. Mid^e- hattan Athletic Club (21yds. start), 1st, in 2m. 5s.; E are to he with nn increased distance of fifty miles over Meanwhile a disorderly crowd en the ttocr }n*hed into oiorcHl platiw, iOw en^raviaRs F ley |5.5ydi.), 1st, iu 4ui.23^8.; F. Delwbarro (75yds.) Uickfcy, Manhattan Athletic Club (30yds.), 2d, by each preceding race, and with a week's interval up to the playora' courta and play wai pottponcd. I^wler of diA«r»ut kr«-d*, prict't* they aro I Judges havo been selectfd for tbe New Jersey Ken worth, cud wfa«*ra to buy them Del Club's bench show at Waverly, N. J., ou Sept. 20 t 2d, i:i irn. 83i. \V»ll»Cr' Roes and Gtorge H. Eusme twenty yards. One-furlong run, final heat 0. W *50 miles, when the jump will be about one bandied wriii flvs aod C*»oy thr«*e of tl» tfiiaef played. The rod*.1 thtoK h*nU on rowing trkyclca, Boss winning th Blnckman, Olympic Athletic Clnb (Hyds. rtart), let, in miles and with a fortnight's rest between. Tho lofts ol cont«"t wapi continued ou H.e 61h. Cnaey \\on ttio BIsil.d f«r 15 Contn. *3 UK follows: «and ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, llopf for ft. Bernards; IV rev C. Ohl for Newfoundland fim ID lb.52a, Hoainvr thtt HCOU