August 19, 1906 - Los Angeles Herald, CA - Elberfeld Kicked Out
DIANOND UMPIRE HAS SORRY TASK
PRESENT SEASON WITNESSES MANY OUTBREAKS
Veteran Indicator Men Receive Rough Treatment in Major Leagues. "Silk" O'Loughlin Has Exciting Time
Since when have troubles of the baseball umpire burst in all their hair-graying proclivities as during the present season? The sudden warfare on the indicator man comes like a storm cloud and immediately aft the comments which followed last season's close to the effect that at last the diamond referee had attained a position which would forever make him king pin on the field.
In direct contrast with the peaceful period which marked last year's play in the east has been the bitterness displayed against the unfortunate (dictators) of the diamond. Brave indeed is the hired man who steps out on the field to say what is what back in the majors.
There night be found an excuse when the new comers to the game are abused and battered by veterans of the national pastime, but when such men as "Silk" O'Loughlin come in for a fierce seance wonderment is when perfect discipline will result.
This is what happened at St. Louis the other day during the New York-St. Louis game. "Jim" McAleer, manager of the Browns, was banished from the grounds for disputing a decision. Griffith, manager of the Highlanders, was dropped for a similar breach of etiquette, while O'Connor, of the Browns, I was informed that his presence on the players' bench would add greatly to O'Loughlin's peace of mind, which had been ruffled by "Jack's" coaching.
The Elberfeld incident started over a disagreement between the "Kid" and O'Loughlin as to whether or not a swift inshoot connected with Elberfeld's bat or his elbow.
Elberfeld Insisted upon the elbow theory and emphasized his argument by a Highland fling, which ended by his throwing himself upon the Browns' bench. O'Loughlin applauded these terpsichorean efforts and granted the "kid" the remainder of the afternoon to indulge in practice.
Elberfeld's injured elbow then underwent a marvelous cure. He broke the world's hop, step and jump record in reaching the home plate and aimed a mighty swipe at O'Loughlin's jaw. GrIttith. however, beat Elberfeld to it and O'Loughlin's buck and side step were unnecessary.
Elberfeld then grasped his bat and tip-toed gracefully around the plate from right to left. O'Loughlin also tiptoed, but maintained a slight lead on the "Kid." With the aid of the police Elberfeld was then induced to retire to the quiet of the club-house, and the game proceeded.
PRESENT SEASON WITNESSES MANY OUTBREAKS
Veteran Indicator Men Receive Rough Treatment in Major Leagues. "Silk" O'Loughlin Has Exciting Time
Since when have troubles of the baseball umpire burst in all their hair-graying proclivities as during the present season? The sudden warfare on the indicator man comes like a storm cloud and immediately aft the comments which followed last season's close to the effect that at last the diamond referee had attained a position which would forever make him king pin on the field.
In direct contrast with the peaceful period which marked last year's play in the east has been the bitterness displayed against the unfortunate (dictators) of the diamond. Brave indeed is the hired man who steps out on the field to say what is what back in the majors.
There night be found an excuse when the new comers to the game are abused and battered by veterans of the national pastime, but when such men as "Silk" O'Loughlin come in for a fierce seance wonderment is when perfect discipline will result.
This is what happened at St. Louis the other day during the New York-St. Louis game. "Jim" McAleer, manager of the Browns, was banished from the grounds for disputing a decision. Griffith, manager of the Highlanders, was dropped for a similar breach of etiquette, while O'Connor, of the Browns, I was informed that his presence on the players' bench would add greatly to O'Loughlin's peace of mind, which had been ruffled by "Jack's" coaching.
The Elberfeld incident started over a disagreement between the "Kid" and O'Loughlin as to whether or not a swift inshoot connected with Elberfeld's bat or his elbow.
Elberfeld Insisted upon the elbow theory and emphasized his argument by a Highland fling, which ended by his throwing himself upon the Browns' bench. O'Loughlin applauded these terpsichorean efforts and granted the "kid" the remainder of the afternoon to indulge in practice.
Elberfeld's injured elbow then underwent a marvelous cure. He broke the world's hop, step and jump record in reaching the home plate and aimed a mighty swipe at O'Loughlin's jaw. GrIttith. however, beat Elberfeld to it and O'Loughlin's buck and side step were unnecessary.
Elberfeld then grasped his bat and tip-toed gracefully around the plate from right to left. O'Loughlin also tiptoed, but maintained a slight lead on the "Kid." With the aid of the police Elberfeld was then induced to retire to the quiet of the club-house, and the game proceeded.
