Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-25
FAST DAY GAME.
Remedies Defeat Maine States
in Close Game, 10 to 9.
Over 1900 People Pass Through Gate
to Witness the Sport.
Oar Boys Show Up fineIy-Maine States
Play Good Game.

The kennebec base ball team beat
the Maine State College nine at the
trotting park. Fast day afternoon. by
a score of 10 to g.
1t was a great game and the atten-
dance of 1900 and more, was loud in its
appreciation of what was, for the first
game of the season. a remarkably fine
showing by both mines.
The day was a glorious one for a ball
game. and everybody was there. The
crowd began to gather early. and for
an hour or more previous to the game.
people could be seen scattering along
through the streets leading to the
grounds.
1t was an enthusiastic opening, and
those Of the last years players who APP
peared. were given great ovation. as
each stepped to the bat to do himself
proud. There were among that au-
many ladies'. and the grand
stand was thick with them, prettily
dressed in their spring costumes.
s. ItMas good natured crowd if it did
oVefE6w the grand stand. and the
blearhers, into the right field. 1t was
the opening Of the ball season. and
everyone was in high humor. The
great assembly was we'll managed, as
~, va and
Everything possible done for its ac-
The umpiring Of Hassett,. was GER
tainly one of the features of the game.
There was practically no dissent. and
both on balls and strikes, and on base
decisions, he gave the best satisfaction.
giving his decisions, with promptness.
The Remedies made fine showing,
and Manager Harrington expressed
himself as well satisfied. The boys
played mighty good game, and con-
sidering the fact that they have been
tice such a short while. they really
surpassed all expectations.
The State College nine put up a
great game Their fielding was a little
off, but they batted well. and gave the
Remedies a good chance to show
what they could do in the fielding line.
The battery of the college team com
pletely covered itself with glory, and
played steady. brilliant game. Bass
pitched with excellent judgment. was
not wild, and watched his bases well.
p. Palmer caught an errorless game,
and made some great catches on fouls
For the Remedies, there was some
star fielding. Harmon distinguished
himself In this line, and covered his
territory at right field in fine style. Il
was noticeable that there was much
hitting to right field by both sides.
The Remedies got two and sometimes
three bases on hits in that territory,
but not SO with the college boys. Har-
mon showed that he can field, and he
pay Cu tIclc ~ 6OOo t1ON HilCII
not catching. He made some good
hits. Pickett tielded well, and his bat
ting was away UP. Conner put in
some strong stick work, and NJ. Kelley
also had his eyes right on the ball.
Bass, Crockett, and the Palmers, did
the heaviest work in this line for the
college team.
All three of the pitchers for the Ken
nebecs were tried. They were inclined
to be wild, but this naturally, was due
to lack of practice. They kept Butler
chasing all over the lot He rose to the
occasion. every time, playing without
an error. His throwing to bases was
very strong.
The work Of the Remedies was most
satisfactory, and with more practice,
there is no knowing what they will do.
The field was heavy and especially