The Portland daily press., 1867-08-19

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On Saturday afternoon the second effort OF
the Athletic Club of this city to carry the State
championship against the Eons, also of this
city, came off on the grounds near the Arse
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ni The game opened at 40 minutes past with
the Eons at the bat the Athletics having won
the toss and going to the field Six runs re-
warded the Eon's efforts, when Wildes and
Davis went out at the LIST base, and Fosters
ball was taken by Moody at the short stop,
sending them to the field with Broughton and
McAllister on bases. The Athletics took tn e
bat when Moody went out quickly on fine fly
catch by Haggett at I'd base, Mathews follow
& ed and made his run, and Curtis and Abbot
went out in one, two order, closing the first
! inning with the score, Cons 6, Athletics 1.
ae, On the second inning the Eons were sent to
the field without run, Haggett, McCobb and
liams held the ball every time The Athletics
shared a like fate, Waterhouse striking out,
and Higgins and Geyer failing to reach the LIST
base before the ball. Williams was left on the
I'd base, and the inning closed without gain to
either club. $3.50 8#IR
81 The third inning had like result, both clubs
going to the field "chokedp iyIp ~ @
Going to bat the fourth time, the Eons were
rewarded with six runs, doubling their score.
The Athletics counted 8, the games closing
Eons IL, Athletics 4.
On the fifth inning the Athletics rallied ard
sent their opponents to the field with but one
run and scoring five themselves. In this inn
ing Broughton and Keazer of the Eons, dis
t1ngushed themselves by fine fly catches, as
also Mathews, of the Athletics by fine play at
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The sixth inning gave the Athletics farth-
er slight gain, the Eons going to the field with
but two runs and three for their opponents. The
finest play of the inning was made by Will
llams at short stop, as he took ball breast high
hot from Fosters bat. The count now stood
Eons 10, Athletics IL, and the friends of the
challenging club grew more cheerful
The Eons, however, had determined to give
hard work to the contesting club, and in the
seventh inning added two to their own score,
and sent the Athletics to the field with but
one run. a5rs ssstaSai I'd va,irssaras s
8 Plucky in the midst of hard luck, the Ath-
letcs retorted on the eighth inning by send
ing the Eons out without run, while
Moody, Curtis and Woodman each made
their score. The game now stood Eons II,
Athletics 16, with one inning to play. The
excitement in the large crowd grew in
tense. The Athletics lacked but one run to
tie their opponents. They were cheerful and
smiling. The Eons were grim and defiant.
twill never do to give it up So" was their
motto, as they went to the bat for the last time.
Broughton scored his run, Davis followe and
Haggett putting a long ball into the left field
brought Davis home and took his own second
base. McCobb went out at short stop, and
Dennis, Keazer and Wildes made their runs.
McAlister went out at the first base. The
inning closed by McCobb's going out on fly
catch at third base. leaving Broughton, Davis
and Haggett on bases. The Athletics took the
bat with nine to make to win, eight to tie.-
Williams made his run, Geyer went out on a
foul" Woodman counted one, Moody "struck
out" and Matthews gave Broughton a ball he
could not "muff," and closed the game. 5.a
We have little space for further comment.
Both clubs. We're in good condition and both
put forth their highest efforts. Each was fully
worthy of the other. The umpire, Mr.. Bailey
of the Crescent club, performed his duties hon
esty and well. If he made errors at all they
were those of judgment, and We're as much in
favor Of one club as the other After Mr.. Dem
ison's experience at the tournament, it is very
difficult to secure an umpire at all, and we be-
lieve the friends of both clubs were Justly CEN
surable for their conduct ON Saturday.
The result of this game deprives the Ath-
letics of another opportunity to challenge the
Eons this season. They must wait another
year, when, perhaps, better luck may enable
them to win the silver ball. Below we give
the score;