Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
IL. II.


most interesting that has been played in
FrOstburg this season. The home team won
in the ninth inning by the score of 0 to 5.
Up to that inning the Cumberland boys were
ahead, and it looked as though they were
sure winners. However, by good batting
and daring base-running the boys jerked
victory out of defeat amid the greatest ex-
element.
Loyal to the home team, people, young and
old male and female, turned out to witness
the struggle. The breezes that swept up the
famous Georges Creek valley and across the
diamond famed the whiskers of the boys
and dallied with the bangs of the girls The
grand stand was crowded and finer COM
pany never seen under its roof. The seats
were largely occupied by the fair sex, who
maintained the high reputation of the me-
tropolis for the charm and beauty of its
women.
In addition to home talent, Eckhart Vale
Summit, Ocean, and other nearby places were
strongly represented.
Edward J. Donohue umplred the game in
a mastery manner, He had no easy task, as
the game abounded in close plays. His de-
cisons, however, were correct and salts
factory. He deserves the thanks of both
players and spectators.
Jack was little Eighty during the first
three innings, but beginning with the fourth,
he was the same old giant of yore, and held
the Cum berland batters in the hollow of his
hand. His support was of the gilt-edged
order. - Smith, whom several would-be
managers said last season could not play ball.
was the star performer of the day. His Won
derful catch in deep centre-tield saved the
game, and his batting in the last inning
is another evidence that he is one of
the top-notch amateur players of the coun-
ty. Dando, Crow and Smith are an out
field that the Frostburg team Y well be
proud of. They generally keep me grass crop
down from the start to the finish. Chris.
Johns played first base in his usual good
style and together with Holt, won much
favorable comment on the grand stand
Tucker was trife off during the first part Of
the game, but at the bat he was decidedly Sin
it, every time. Arthur played second base
for the first time in number of years and
did very well. He will, understand, be re-
tanned for the balance of the season.
The Cumberland boys are a well equipped
team. Their new uniform was worn for the
first time Tuesday. 1t is quite neat and
handsome. One and all bore the stamp of
ball-players and hustlers. Kelley, the Me
Keesport midget, was there all the time with
both stick and jaw. The first is to be credited
with two of the runs and the second brought
creases of care to the brow of the umpire
several times. Valentines marvellous work
on first base caught the crowd He is a
player of ability. His stops of hard-hit balls
were made with skill that was pleasing to
the spectators. Jones is pitcher of ex-
perience and judgment. After he passed the
third inning his way seemed an endless June,
and his surroundings velvety and victorious,
but his support at stages was worse than
trip over waste of burning ploughshares.
The grand rally in the ninth did the bust
ness and proves that Frostburg is the greatest
amateur team in all this neck of woods.
DIAMOND DUST.
G. V. Hobart, the base ball manager of
Cumberland, witnessed the game from the
beamed with enjoyment at times.
What pity Hott's home run drive was
foul
Pimm, Cum berand's third base, | under
stand, is Southern League player.
McGregor was little otfin his batting, but
his catching and throwing were A 1. His
throw to Arthur in the last inning was great.
ba # ,hor
lands second nine, was noticed taking notes
of the game.
Smith and Dando's fine catching brought
cheers from the grand stand several times.
Next Saturday afternoon, 18th inst, at 4
o'clock, the Hoffman club, arrayed in their
new uniform will endeavor to win a game
from Frostburg. Manager Piper has
strengthened his team considerably and ex-
poets to win-sure.
Quite large contingent of what is known
in Cumberland as "dead game sports" made
their headquarters directly in front of the
grand stand. They had been informed by
some one that the new water, lately acquired
by the city, was not conducive to the good
health that our people would have them
several cases of beer. Without any desire to
disparage or attract undue attention to those
fellows | must observe they were not orna-
mental, and | am led to think they are any
thing but useful anypace. They carried the
ear-marks of dissipation and emphasized
them by their constant drinking in the
presence of everyone on the grand stand.
THE SCORER.
In the Cumberland Times report the
following paragraph appears:
The feature of yesterdays game was the
wild war whoops of the mountaineers every
time Frostburg man reached first. The
conduct of Mr.. Tom Dillou manager of the
Frostburg team, and the language he used to-
wards some of our players, will not be for
gotten by those who journeyed from this city
to witness the game. The Athletics received
anything but justice at the hands of Umpire
Donahue who allowed Frostburg man to
score on foul ball and the runner to 90 to
third base.
If the Times informant set out to lie
he succeeded. Dillon is gentleman
far above using inhospitable language
unprovoked. AS p manager he is
amiable and indulgent-frequently too
much so, the JOURNAL thinks. On
the occasion named a section of the
Cumberland crowd, claiming to be
club players, were courteously admit
ted inside the rope. They were not