The Meeker herald., 1895-05-18
MEEKER.


BACK STOPS.
Much to the disappointment of the
Meeker enthusiasts, Rich, our star
pitcher, did not show up, being un-
avoidably detained at the ranch, and
his absence materially weakened the
home team. James Barrett was placed
in the box much against his will, as he
had not handled ball since last fall.
He was wild for the first two innings,
Craig getting lead Of ten tallies, and,
although the home boys pulled them
selves together after the fourth inning,
they were never able to head Craig.
AS usual Craig had a pretty smooth
battery, but on the whole their team
was not considered as strong as when
they appeared here last Fourth of July
when Meeker won. The local team
went into the game badly handicapped
on account of the absence of Rich and
Walden, and it was the prevailing opin-
ion that with these two players and
Walt James on the diamond Craig would
have been compelled to do better play
ing than they did.
Our boys found no fault with Rich on
account Of his non-appearance, as they
know why he was not on hand. Much
as player may love the game he can
not jeopardize his position, and that was
the fix Herman was In last Saturday.
A few rank errors on the part Of our
boys at critical moments had good
deal to do with the result, but errors of
Judgment are bound to occur-particu-
larly when close, exciting game is in
progress.
Humphrey Jones, Craig's genial and
gentlemanly newspaper man, was
among the guests accompanying the
Yampa river nine, on the occasion of
their first visit, this season, to Meeker.
The Meekerites enjoy Hartzell's good
natured bantering and mild kicks, but
they don't take kindly to Ranney. Our
boys would like to Cfguratively speak
ing) sit on Craig's first baseman.
Last Saturday was sad day for the
editor of The HERALD. Pittsburg and
Meeker both lost, but it is consoling to
know that the former is still at the head
of the National league list.
Barrett is good pitcher when in con-
dltion, and, had he had little prellmin-
ary practice prior to Saturdays game.
would have made it very interesting for
the Craig sluggers.
Walter James was on hand, but not
being in condition preferred the bench.
Walt is one of our best players. and ex-
poets to be all right in time for the next
game.
All things considered Meeker made a
very good showing for the first effort OF
the season, and will do better next time
If she can get her best men together.
At the close of the eighth inning the
Meekers were only three runs behind.
and there seemed to be a lighting show
for them, bullock at the score
Umpire Butler did his work faithfully
and conscientiously. and although some
Of his decisions seemed upJuSI, he "on'
through the ordeal unscathed.
Judge wildhack is engaged for the
season as Meeker's official scorer. Inc
Judge Is well qualified to fill this I'M
portant position.
Logan Crawford, county assessor OF
Steamboat Springs, was one OF CraiRS
most enthusiastic "roosters."
The score shows that it was a good
deal of slugging match, which IL is
hoped will not happen again.
Craig exceIs at the bat. but, WIN
little practice and team work, Meeker
has the fielding team.
The next game will probably DC
PLAYED on the 18th Of June at Craig
The Craig boys were entertained by