However, the representative of the
Cincinnati club had neglected to pro
vide an ice pick, so the visitors train
er appealed to the Giant ground keep
er just before the game was called
to lend him a pick. The request arous
ed Henry's ire, and after consigning
the Reds and their trainer and every
one connected with them to a region
where ice picks a re not generally in
demand ho added: "Nix! Ain't you
afraid our ice pick might be poison
ed, too?"
Baseball Jiules.
(In order to avoid arguments in the
future, we have requested several pas
timers to offer definitions of several
rules, and each has selected the ono
which he considers the one he is most
competent to answer.)
A bunt hit Any old safe poke that
doesn't go over the fence. Babe
Ruth.
The bat a bleacherite.
Koul territory Cincinnati. John
McGraw.
Dead ball Sphere used by the Ath
losetix. Connie Mack.
Error A play by which a Philly
player is permitted to reach first base
Jack Coombs.
Fair ball Any hit tho umpire rules
foul. Johnny livers.
Base hit Ball plastered ten feet
over the centre field fence, provided
batter readies first base before tho
ball is returned. Truck Hannah.
Underhand deliveries I have noth
ing to say. Ban Johnson.
Time allowed pitchers liight han
ders, thirty days; southpaws, life.
"Lord" Byron.
And Kaols.
The American league was organiz
ed in 1900, and consisted of Ban John
son. The Yankees went through the sea
son of 1899 without being defeated.
They weren't playing then.
Connie Mack was one of the first
American League managers, lie's now
the last.
