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THE 1878 MILWAUKEE GRAYS May 2, 1878 at Cincinnati The second league game played by the Milwaukees with the Cincinnatis shows them to be losing ground rather than gaining in regards the runs scored but in reality the game was much closer played than the previous one. The base hits are strongly in favor of the Milwaukees while the errors are on the decrease. The decided disadvantages under which our boys have been working have, as was expected, told during the first two games. While the eastern clubs have had for the most part pleasant weather for practicing, we have had a succession of rainy days which rendered the grounds totally unfit for use. The boys are just beginning to work well together and will yet give the Cincinnatis a good opportunity to bunt leather. An article appeared in the Clipper, in effect as follows: “Golden has made no marked improvement, and probably never will; he is a good, earnest, willing worked, but entirely lacks control of the ball, and requires an expert catcher to make a respectable show. [Note: Golden, the quick scapegoat of this team, also was a pitcher. He was 7-19 in 27 games in 1875 and would be 6-7 in 14 games for Milwaukee in 1878. His 25 walks – in 231 innings – were tied for the league lead in 1875. He’d walk 33 in 161 innings in 1878] The Milwaukees have no time to waste in making experiments, etc., etc.” Possibly, the correspondent of the Clipper is a little harsh and premature in his judgments, and would do well till the end of the season, before passing so severe a verdict. Golden has been improving since the beginning of the practice, and his only fault, which is lack of control, can certainly be remedied. His willingness alone should entitle him to some slight consideration. Base hits – Milwaukees, 8,
Cincinnatis, 5. |
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