The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
BASE BALL.
A Great Game Between Davis and
Mt. Lake Park.

4th, the lovers of the national game
were treated to one of the finest ex-
hibitions of the sport that was ever
played in this city. The base ball
club of Davis, W. Va, had been
strengthened by the addition OF
young Dent, the great pitcher OF
Kingwood, who had visited US but
a short time ago and played such
havoc with the heavy hitters of Mt.
Lake, and when this became known
it was almost a foregone conclusion
that Davis would win hands down
but in this as in lots of things there
is often a slip 'twlx the cup and
lip and this was to be the fate of
| Davis.
The nine sent over from our sis
ter city across the hills was above
the average, stocky built and full of
confidence and with q determined
look upon their countenances to do
or die and royal game they put up
to the delight of all who attended
and credit to themselves.
Mountain Lake also had put her
best foot formost for she still felt
sore for the awful drubbing she had
received at the hands of Kingwood
and determined to retrieve her lost
laurels if such a thing were possible
and IN addition to her usual strong
nine had selected some of Oakland's
best PLAYERS to assist them in the
Tray. The great Haulenbeck had
given himself a special preparation
Tor this event and he was keyed up
to concert pitch from beginning to
end and the game he played was
worthy of emulation by some of our
professionals Of the first water.
Promptly at 8 o'clock, after the
usual preliminary practice, the
teams took their places on the dia-
mond and our esteemed friend and
fellow townsman Clagett Peddicord
acted as umpire in the ablest man
ner with eminent satisfaction to
friend and foe never failing to do
his full duty fairly and squarely to
the best of his ability.
Davis took the bat and as soon as
the first ball was pitched one could
see 1t was a game for blood. They
were soon disposed of in one, two,
three order, but not so with Mt.
Lake, they being more fortunate,
corralllng three runs on good hit
ting and base running.
FlrS5inning, Mt. Lake 3 Davis 0.
The second inning was of short
duration both sides drawing blanks.
The third inning opened up quite
differently, Davis going off with a
rush and with an error gathered in
two runs, and Mt. Lake not to be
outdone scored three. 1t now look
ed as if Mt. Lake had a cinch.
End third inning, Mt. Lake, 6;
, Davis, 2.
The fourth inning was quickly
played both sides going out IN one,
two, three order.
The fifth opened up in great
shape for DAVIS, the first batter be-
ing hit by pitched ball and the
next man made single with two
on bases and no one out. 1t looked
quite blue for our home boys, but
Haulenbeck struck two out but
could not keep up the pace and the
third man hit two bagger and two
runs came in for Davis. Mt. Lake
was blanked in this inning.
Score fifth inning, Mt. Lake, 6;
Davis, 4.
Davis went to the batl the sixth
determined to tie the score and
right royalty did they play. They
scoring two runs on one hit and q
muff fly ball, while Mt. Lake could
do no better than make one run.
Dent striking out two men in sue.
cession.
Score sixth inning, Mt. Lake, 7
Davis, G.
In the seventh inning Davis made
one run on errors, while Mt. Lake
was blanked and the game became
very exciting from this out.
Seventh inning, Mt. Lake, 7
Davis, Z.
Eighth inning Davis went out il
one, two, three order, Haulenbecl
using rare judgment in this inning
while Mt. Lake earned one run or
a single, stolen base and a two Dag
ger.
Eighth, Mt. Lake, s; Davis, z
Ninth inning. Mt. Lake wa,
blanked due to Dents wonderful
pitching, he striking out two mel
and taking a line fly from the thirC
one. Davis was more fortunate
they scoring one run on a muffeC
fly and single.
Score ninth inning. Mt. Lake, 8
Davis, s.
Tenth. DaYis went to the ba
and before one could realize wha