Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-08

Stevick. that fine young utility player.
has been released by Pawtucket
Portland has released Drew From
what we saw of Drew we thought he was
a natural batsman, and a more than ay-
eragc fielder.
<ilfedder is not only able to play fine
bail on the infield, as well the out. but
bat, should occasion require.
With his notice of release Gumbert re-
coived a check for Sll00. his salary up to
that time. He had pitched in but two
full gameS this season, or $3.50 per game.
Soft snap.
A letter was received from Manager
Clare. last evening, saying that his wife
was very low, and, although he had the
best of medical attendance for her, he
feared for the worst.
Boston Herald Brcckenridge's home
runs now number IS. He has batted safe
ly in 10 games.
Bean of Augusta made his 18th hit and
stole his 5oth base July 4.
Second Baseman O'Brien who played
who Is now with the Washingtons. has
II batting average of $50 He made GO
hits out of III times at bat.
The Maine teams were not in the best
Of condition to do first-class work on the
Western trip. following their long and
tresome journey: but they will win their
share of games before they get home.
Portland Express: Duke" Kilfedder
Joined the Augusta club last Friday and
IS playing right field for the Legislators.
iie IS showing up in a manner that is
highly pleasing to his Portland friends.
Very. few ball players would act as
manfully as Joe Quinn has in the face of
his release by the St. Louis club. Joe, in
stead of charging Won der Abe with
meanness and unfairness. has a good
word for the st. Louis chief.
Umpire Hurst. after the Washington
| Pittsburg game. Monday. met Stencil and
IIaWIpy of the latter team. in of
| the grand stand and administered blow
on the jaw to each of them. This action
was the result of words which had passed
| between them on the field. Neither play
| er resented the attack.
| Nick Young smiled sarcastically as he
glanced over the recent Ward article that
reflected on him. II felt like ,sympathiz-
beted him in an argument in the Monon-
gahela house at Pittsburg," said Mr.
| Young. He was struck dumb and ]
| suppose he had to make some kind of :,
| defence, so he singles me out But I'm
| losing no sleep over ii. and | think heaven
that | don't have to look to men of the
caliber of John Ward for my credentials
as II gentleman
| st. Jacob Morse, who manifests q
strong desire to retain Umpire Bradley on
| the league staff, would do well to inquire
into some Of Bradleys recent actions
| Deering grounds. for MISUNDERSTANDING
Express Rats. Why not be frank
enough to say that the friendly wager
| you refer to was not made until after
Bradley had resigned from the STAFF
Bradley has his faults: but as an umpire
he Is honest and capable, with far more
than average judgment, and a thorough
knowledge of the game.
1 Bangor Wing: Collins who has beer
signed by Bangor to play third base was
to have left Rockland last night to joir
the Bangors. He had been managing tn,
Rockland team and playing an excellent
game at third. In, the Rockland- Lewis
ton New England League team game
won by Rockland to 5, he had ii chance.
With no errors. one run and one hit. The
| Rockland papers spoke highly of hi.
work In the two games on the Fourti
between the Rocklands and Lowell Arms
team, of Boston. he accepted seven o.
eight. chances. and made four hits. ii,
was in the New England association las
year. his first appearance professionally
He is young, strongly built active ant
willing player and promises we'll Direc
| tor Fowler of the Bangor Base Ball AS
ISOLATION saw him play In the Rockiand
Lewiston game and was very favorabl,
impressed with his work