Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-08-16
THE SCORE.
SUMMARY.


nutrer...............5 : : s-s8
buffers. l. II 0-Sl
SUMMARY.
Two.base hits-Hall, Haines, Partridge. First
base on balls-On Muffers, }; on buffers, A.
Base on dead bail Il. G., hit by pitched balQ
Smith, Hopkins. First base on passed ball
d. e., catcher failed to hold ball on third strike
ers, 6; by buffers, g. Left on hase-Muners, 10;
buffers, g. Time of game-Four hours and five
minutes.
KEY TO SCORE.
For the enlightenment of some of the players
who may like to examine their records in the
above score, it may be necessary to publish a
key to the meaning of the letters at heads of the
various columns. The letters "ab" indicate the
number of times they took their lives in their
hands and faced the pitcher; in other words;
"at bat The ''r" stands for runs, and "lb''
for safe hits. The last column &c" is for errors.
The reporter in trying to keep track OF the ball
in its erratic and wild flights became be
Widered by the number of star plays. Hence
the appearance of the error column.
THE SUPPER.
At the close of the game the clubs re-
paired to the American house-that is
those of them who weren't compelled to
go home for repairs.
Those who We're able fed themselves;
the rest didn't. Ample justice was done
the supper. E. K. Hopkins had been an
pointed toastmaster, but the solitary fly
catch he made during the game so elated
him that, contrary to his usual custom,
he was not equal to he occasion. IN spite
of this misfortune, however, the i'm
promptu remarks of DR.. Haines, David
Friend and others served to enliven the
occasion, which was prolonged far into
the night, and greatly enjoyed. Hooper
had to leave early to catch the 932 train
for Chicago, in response to a telegram to
join the league team of the windy city.
DR.. Haines arrived late. His excuse was
that he had to make a professional call;
the real reason was he was detained nurs-
ing his own sprained ankle.
Dresser alleged he must go home to
milk he cows. The lameness of such an
excuse was exceeded only by the condi-
ton Of his hands. 1t was greeted with de-
risive shouts.
Anyhow, the supper, like the reel Of the
days sport, was great success.
THE PROCEEDS.
Previous to the playing of the game
in fact, early i'll the Week-the players
met in the aldermen's room and laid out
the plan of campaign, W. H. Dresser was
made chairman of this meeting, and City
Clerk 7. E. Hale secretary,
Harvard Greedy was made aeammittee
on procuring lemonade ana 4te-Water.
w. II. Dresser was directed to procure
ticket sellers, ticket takers ana water
boys. Mr.. Dresser and Mr.. Rollins We're
chosen captains, and they clipped up"
for choice of name.
1t was voted to have a supper-the de-
feated nine to make up any deficiency.
E. X. Hopkins, NJ. S. Smith and l.. +.
Hooper were made a committee on
arrangements. f. X. Hopkins was chosen
toast master Other details were left
to the captains.
After the game when the receipts were
counted it was found that the proceeds
were sufficient to pay all expenses, and
$50 besides. Through the courtesy OF the
Hancock county fair association, no
charge was made for the grounds, and the
$40 net proceeds We're donated to the
Kings Daughters.