The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

One Of the most interesting. as well a
exciting. games played on the Georgetown
Field for years was that of yes -.,rGay VIII
the Princeton Tigers. requiring ten inning
to decide the contest The splendid fgh
made by the Tigers against the Bostons
on Friday was a lesson for Coscn Brad
ley's team. There was a large crowd Tres-
cot, the eolors of Princeton being quite
conspicuous.
The contest from start to finish vas d
pitchers battle. White Tor The locals and
Hiiderbrand for the visitors holding ,ne
centre OF the stage. Two men vele
never more evenly matched. White had
six strike-outs seven assists. gave two
bases on balls. hit batsman. an J 10 efr.-s
Hllderbrand struck out twelve batsmlu
had one put out three assists. hit a
batsman. and no errors IN to the end
OF the ninth inning but two hits were
made on White. while Hilderbrand was
charged with six.
Georgetown maintained a lead OF one
run up 10 the ending of the sixth inning.
In their half Of the seventh with Two out
Smith fell down on an easy play allow
ing Watkins to get to first who was foi-
lowed by Young. who smashed the sphere
for three bases, scoring Watkins and tie
ing the score. This was the fatal turn M
point m the game. and was the orIglna!
cause Of Georgetown's defeat, as il seemed
10 have a demOralizing effect smoay {; @
other players. Six errors were commi ted
Of which Moran had tive
With the score standing 3 TO at the
end Of the ninth. interest was at fever
heat. The Tigers were playing a steady
and reliable game. Hilderbrand's pitching
arm Was working smoothly and strongly.
All attempts to rattle him seemed to make
him the more determined. The songs and
yells OF the locals lacked force. while the
Princeton rooters had closed up their rah,
rah, emporium. Everybody was waiting
with baited breath for what was too follow.
as il was evident that the tenth inning
would close The contest On account Of dark
ness.
Young, for the visitors. was the first man
up and got 10 first ON an unfortunate error.
when Meier went TO bar and knocked a hoi
one over Walsh's head FOR three bases.
scoring Young, which caused the welkfu 10
ring with ;he exultant shouts of the
Princeton contingent Pierson the next
man up. caught the spirit OF the occasion
and. getting a ball 10 his liking. sent ii
tearing into the outfeld like a meteor
scoring q home run and sending Meier ia
ahead PandemoniUm broke lose again
and the hearts Of GeorgctoWu's faithful
fans and rooJers went down into their
boots. Georgetown failed to transact any
business in their half Of the tenth and
we're compelled 10 yield to their first col
legiate defeat Of the season.
ID was a great game Of ball and from an
artistic point Of view it Is not probable that
Il viii be duplicated this season Win
their ordinary good luck Georgetown
should have won. The expensive error .t
first. when the visitors should have been
rftired. vas most unfortunate. Golden,
error in the outleid was also expensive
aud 10 add 10 the general misfortune Mike
Walsh failed TO ge' hit but went out
twice on strikes The Tigers were an in
The game. Personal mention is not uece--
sary. The score stood 10 iu favor OF
Princeton. The same clubs play again
Monday The score.