Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
BASE BALL.
Shall Augusta b Represented on the
Diamond this Season.

Everything seems to indicate strong, and
constantly growing desire on the part Of
Auguaa citizens to be represented on the
diamond next season by strong ball nine
The nine Of last season made . most
creditable record and one in which the peo-
pie of Augusta felt Just pride. Consider
ing the difficulties to be overcome at the
start the success Of the team and the great
playing strength Of the team which was de-
veloped in contests with some of the crack
clubs Of Sew England, was both q surprise
and pleasure 10 all lovers Of the game.
The returning spring has awakened in this
city an increased interest in the project of
team for the coming summer. Manager
O'Bnen has already received assurances of
financial support from very large number
Of citizens. Everyone seems ready to lend
hand. very large majority of the bust
ne.. men OF the city have signifed a will
ingness to contribute something to the cause.
Many who gave nothing last year have si2ui-
year.
The directors Of the Park have generously
offered the use Of the grounds free of ex-
oen.e, and every where the citizens seem de-
termiued that Augusta shall be
represented the coming sum
msr by nine Of gentiemsnly players who
shall be an honor to the capital city.
The coming summer from business point
ILL b. At 60 i
city. The erect IN OF a new cotton mill, the
building of State House enlargement, the
building Of an electric street railway. the
erection of two new paviiions at the Insane
Asylum, the completion of the Government
building. the laying Of large amount of adj
dltional paving and the erection Of an unusu-
ally large number Of private residences, all
presage a summer Of activity in this city
Here is plenty Of work and good ball
nine will furnish JUS, the requisite amount
Of Amusement. Our citizens will all bear
witness that live nine does a great deal to
make city life enjoyable during the hot sum
mer months. Many whose business cares
or financial condition precludes the possibil-
ity of a vacation at the sea shore, the noun
tsins. or in the country, can find in an occa-
sional two hours recreation and entertainment
on the ball field, the best possible substitute.
The crowds at the games last summer testi-
fed to the interest felt in the nine BY our citi-
zens both young and old It would indeed be
a pleasure to see again in an Augusta uniform
the familiar faces of such gentlemanly
and popular players as Freeman, Wilson,
Pushor, Patterson, Belcher, Keay, Mccarthy,
Underwood, NcManus and others whose
labors last summer won so many honors for
this city. It is understood that nearly all of
these players. and others not unknown to
Augusta people may be secured for the COM
ing season. There is no reason why the city
season. Whether or not il will have it de-
ponds wholly upon the financial support which
is given the undertaking. Manager O'Brien
promises us nine even superior to the best
of last season if he can secure the backing
necessary as a foundation. Unless this is
secured the project must be abandoned. We
think we know the spirit of Augusta citizens,
however, and feel confident that one and all
will have pride enough 10 do their full share
in making this matter success