Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-17


free to large number of hard fought con-
tests, and with that they are well satisfied.
| 1t was at first intended that the team should
| consist of local players, with the exception
Of battery which were to be obtained else
where. After much deliberation the direct
ors selected as pitcher Walter Underwood of
Fayette whose base ball abilities, shown dur
ing his connection with the teams repre-
| well known in this city.
As second baseman and change catcher, +.
W. Freeman of Bowdoin College and for
merly of the Bangor and Saco teams, was APP
pointed captain.
Fred G. Harvey and Fred Little, both well
known local amateurs were chosen to preside
over third and first base respectively.
Jake Patterson. of Hallowell, played right
field, Belcher, now captain of the Amherst
College nine, center, and Williamson of the
last years Bowdoin team, left. Shortstops'
position was filled at various times by Day
Variel and Brown of Bath.
1.l.a his hand, and it became necessary to
secure a new catcher. Rogers who has given
such good support to Small on the Maine
State College team was selected for the posi-
ton and remained during the rest of the
season.
In winning the first victory over Skowhe-
gan, Underwood was injured by a hot line
ball, and Ferdy. of Cambridge was obtained
just in time to pitch game in Lewiston.
Webster, of the Portland league team was
next secured aud played several games be-
hind the bat and at short. After the defeat
by the Presumpscots it seemed evident that
more strength was needed in order to com
pete with the other strong mines in the State.
Keay, captain of the last years Dartmouth
College team and lately of the Dovers, and
Wilson the crack third baseman of the Inter
state league were engaged TO lay short and
third respectively. With few immaterial
changes the nine thus constituted played
through the rest of the season. After the
frat game they became well organized aud
show a record which it will be hard to beat
in succeeding years.
Throughout the season, Mr. O'Brien has
been a careful and efficient manager. All
his spare time has been put into base ball,
and he mas faithfully looked after the interests
of the association.
Mr. Chas. H. Clark has made skillful
and accurate scorer. To him we desire to
express our thanks for his kindness in fur
nshng scores of all the games and for the
averages printed in the present issue.
OF the individual players we can say but
word. Patterson is the only man who has
played in every game. His fielding has
been excellent and at critical times when
batting was needed, he has seldom failed to
pound the ball. Notwithstanding his sur
plus avoirdupois he has been the most daring
aud successful base runner on the team.
Underwoods record can speak for itself
As a faithful worker and a cool strategist he
has won the esteem of all base ball lovers.
Captain Freeman comes next. Among
those who played more than six games he
leads the batting. At seco.d base he has
the high average of 900, and as catcher he
has done good work. To his untiring zeal
and steady discipline are due more than to
anything else, the splendid success of the
club.
Rogers has played in several positions and
has filled all acceptably. His peculiar style
of coaching has taken immensely with all
but the members of opposing teams. He
leaves many friends in this city.
Wilson has the record of being the hard
est hitter on the team, His long drives, have
frequently cleared the bases, and in proper
ton to the number of games played he has
made more runs than any other. As a third
baseman he has played rattling game, as
is shown by his high average.
keay played good game at short and
second. His daring steals and slides have
totally bewildered the opposing mines. He
now occupits lucra tive position as princi-
pal of a large high school in New Hamp-
shire.
Burleigh has played fifteen games with
the Augustus. In the box he has proved
mascot winning every game pitched. As a
fielder he has but single error in eleven
sas :.
Ferdy during his stay played ball for all
he was worth His release was not due TO
any fault but merely to the fact that the
club owned too many pitchers and some one
had TO go.
Belcher has the enviabe record of losing
but one chance in nine games played As a
sure catcher of anything within his reach
he is without an equal.
| The good work of Fred Little is too well
known to need comment from us. As first
baseman he took everything that came to him
and his hits were always timely.
Harvey in ten games played a good third
HIS clean pick-ups and accurate throws won
the admiration of all.
Pushor was a general favorite during his
short stay, and if possible will be engaged
| for next season.
McManus caught a good game, and played
several other positions at various other times
Several other players were connected with
the team for short time, among whom were
Small. Mccarthy, Demarris, and Webster
Asa general rule their playing was excellent.
But one other member OF the nine re-
mains unmentioned - Tommy jackson the
mascot. During the brief summer Thomas