March 24, 1898 - The Times, Philadelphia, PA
MARCH 24, 1898.
THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES.
The work of all tile players today impresses one that Philadelphia will make a much better showing in the National League race this season than it has for several seasons past. With one or two exceptions all of the men that Manager Stallings has under contract are of major league caliber and will hold their own in fast company. The men that have created the best impression are Elberfeld, Dugglesby, Flick, and Murphy. These men are born ball players and should greatly strengthen the team during the com-lag season.
The game brought many nice little things to the surface. Elberfeld, who covered third in faultless style, demonstrated his ability as a bunter. Flick kept up his record as a powerful hitter by putting a ball off Wheeler over right field fence In the second inning, sending Duggleby home, while in the third he planted one for two bases. He is sure to give some one a rub for an outfield position, for he fields as well as he bats. He played cleverly at short for the Yanigans, accepting seven chances and failing in one. Al Reach thinks he has the making of a crack infielder.
Elberfeld Beat a Negro.
Special Telegram to THE TIMES
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Cape May, March 23.--Shorty Elberfeld, the Philadelphia base ball player. and William Hayward, a colored man, had an encounter on Washington street last night, all over an uncomplimentary word spoken by Hayward as Elberfeld was passing him.
Hayward. slowly but distinct enough to be heard. said: "Slob." This did not suit the player, and he asked the colored man what he said, when the word was repeated. Then came a scuffle. The negro was chased into a grocery store, where he picked up a cleaver and attempted to strike Elberfeld. whose Southern blood was then aroused. He punished the negro at a lively rate and then walked away contented.
THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES.
The work of all tile players today impresses one that Philadelphia will make a much better showing in the National League race this season than it has for several seasons past. With one or two exceptions all of the men that Manager Stallings has under contract are of major league caliber and will hold their own in fast company. The men that have created the best impression are Elberfeld, Dugglesby, Flick, and Murphy. These men are born ball players and should greatly strengthen the team during the com-lag season.
The game brought many nice little things to the surface. Elberfeld, who covered third in faultless style, demonstrated his ability as a bunter. Flick kept up his record as a powerful hitter by putting a ball off Wheeler over right field fence In the second inning, sending Duggleby home, while in the third he planted one for two bases. He is sure to give some one a rub for an outfield position, for he fields as well as he bats. He played cleverly at short for the Yanigans, accepting seven chances and failing in one. Al Reach thinks he has the making of a crack infielder.
Elberfeld Beat a Negro.
Special Telegram to THE TIMES
.
Cape May, March 23.--Shorty Elberfeld, the Philadelphia base ball player. and William Hayward, a colored man, had an encounter on Washington street last night, all over an uncomplimentary word spoken by Hayward as Elberfeld was passing him.
Hayward. slowly but distinct enough to be heard. said: "Slob." This did not suit the player, and he asked the colored man what he said, when the word was repeated. Then came a scuffle. The negro was chased into a grocery store, where he picked up a cleaver and attempted to strike Elberfeld. whose Southern blood was then aroused. He punished the negro at a lively rate and then walked away contented.
