THECOPYRIGHT, 1887, BT THE PPJHTISO LIFE PCBLISHIHO Co. SPORTING LIFE.ENTIP.CD AT Pnn.A. POST OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS HATTER. VOLUME 9, NO. 13. , PA., JULY 6, 1887. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

ing the coachen against coaching batsmen, but should that they were to ha transferred to Philadelphia they may beettablishrd pfrmanently at first, and some inflict a fine for Tiolation of coaching rulea. Umpires did dome hard kicking. changes may be made in the outfield. A new , must enforce the pitching rules to the letter, espe­ I wonder if Boston is watching the work of Dealy? A LIE NAILED. from the League, is also likely to be bought. THE He is pla.i SOUTH. ing a great game. LATE cially Before the pluying eeason of 1888 begins all th« NEWS. in reference to the position In the box.* They mutt be made to face the batsman, ball in plain eight, Hinfs is hitting th« ball in great shape, and he la stands on the new grounds will be moved. At 4:30 tho left foot enough to the left of the right foot eo a* to working harder tLan ever before. each day the sun strikes tho eves of the third baseman, allow daylight to be seen between them and both feet Mack is doing some good work behind the bat, and short stop and left am] centre fielders, and many a A Rifle Champion to Com­ ttjuarely on tbe ground. Pitcher standing with hie heel A Gloomy Outlook for the his throwing to bases ia more accurate. WUD. Detroit's Team to Remain is made on balls that should be caught. or toe in tbe air is not standing squarely on his feet. There is no more valuable utility man in nny team Very respectfully, FROM THE MONUMENTAL CITY. in the Association than Toy. So far he has played the pete in Europe. C. D. WHITE, Secretary. Southern League. Intact for the Season. cutficld, first, third, st-ort and catch, and in all places Baltimorean** Delighted With the Continu­ he plays food tall aad bata very well. Belore many Bridgeport Sells Three days he'll be a star. Players. ous Good Work of Their Representative Gus SchmeJz is "agin" rowdy coaching and says that Two Decisions by President Special to SPORTING LIFE. The Situation Described by a Team About the Club's , Etc. President Steam Assures the he wishes the rules prohibited it aud allowed only BRIDGEPORT, July 2. Piesident Sawyer, of (fehkosh BALTIMORE, July 1. Editor SPORTING LIFE: coaching by signs. So does every true friend of the bought the releases of Lovett, Wilson and Shannon Northern There is nothing but praise at home for the game. Young Sporting Intelli­ to-