Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

the four or FIVE hundred spectators.
Barney in center field pulled down a
high one from Rogers bat, whlcn
called for some nice words from the
ladies'. Stapleton, though somewhat
over weight, caught with a graceful
ness which called for the admiration
of the crowd.
For Lewistown all the boys were in
the game, there being but two errors
in the nine innings. Williams play
ed his usual neat game at short and
again showed that he is the best at
that position that ever happened to
drift into Lewistown. Willie Bebb
displayed league form at second,
grabbing an especially tropical liner
in the ninth. Rogers played a swift
game at third. made a noteworthy
play on a slow %grounder out his way
in the sixth. Hendricks never allow
ed anything TO get by first base. Will
bur Hoffman, who was in left, got
under a skyscraper and held it as
If he was afraid he would lose his
position on the team. Ray Smith
didn't get a chance in center though
he was out there ready for anything
that might stray along. TeddySmith,
who was in right, sauntered up TO a
fly. which some innocent Moore play.
er sent out that way and the ball
never touched the ground until it got
back to the diamond. Stout was rap
ped in the hand by a pitched ball in
the eighth and was compelled TO re-
tf,. grnn. Iahinl tho hot 10 tho ninth
in favor of Williams, who showed
that all positions look alike TO him
by taking Skibe's shoots in Criger
style.
Richard A. Hanke handled the in
dicator in a manner highly satisfac-
tory to both teams and constantly
edifying to the on-lookers. There was
not a sure enough kick registered
during the entire game and If any
mistakes were made they were pure.
ly matters of judgment and neither
side had any ground for the least
complaint.
After the game all made a grand
rush for the train, only a few remain.
ing for a moment TO slake a horrible,
burning thirst which was caused by
their strenuous and constant efforts
along the rooters' line. Within 80
minutes George Murray pulled the
throttle for the little run TO Lewis
town. The homeward trip was made
in 40 minutes and the crowd got off
al Main street just four hours after
they had left the station on the way
out. having in the interim enjoyed
two fine train rides, reveled in a
sight of the finest country under the
broad, blue canopy, become acquaint-
ed with Lewistown's youngest sister
and witnessed n OF the best games
of ball ever played in the country.
Not a disagreeable feature of any
sort marred the pleasure of the lit
tie trip and all who went out are
agreed that another excursion to some
point along the road will be a good
thing for some nice DAY during the
summer.
Caught on the Side.
The Montana railroad company is
extremely fortunate in its officers and
trainmen. Superintendent Robert.
sons generous tender of the train
made the excursion an easy matter.
Fred Sheldon. the local agent, rolled
up his sleeves and sold tickets un.
I'll the crowd was assured and then
went along to help disseminate little
rays of sunshine among the bunch
Conductor Butcher handled the gana
like he was used to taking out a gang
every other day. Brakeman Harry
Hendricks did his full share towards
making things pleasant going and
coming. while no one felt n an
prehensions as TO the entire safety
of all with George Murray in the en-
CINE cab. Several of the boys from
the local office were along to lent
their assistance in case of need.
George Stone was the daddy Of
the excursion. With a few more fans
like Mr.. Stone in Lewistown base bal
would be a success.
Lewistown Is likely to lose viii
liams, the star short stop. He has
been unable to get anything to de
here and is compelled to go back t.
Armells. His absence Is an irrepar
able loss to the team, MS he is in /;
class by himself as an all round play
er.
Wilbur Hoffman has in him tn,
making of a good ball player.
"Roasts' have about Is much ef
feet on Dick Hanke as they woult
have on mumified Rameses ii.
With a little practice the Moor,
boys will hold their own with an,
team of amateurs.
1t is said that the Pennies" will
now change its name to the Eagles.
Lewistown sadly needs batting prac
tice. Too many strike-outs.
Teddy Smith was out on third
Dick said so.
Four-ffths of the bunch rooted TO
Moore, which was right.
Moore has room to spread and sh
Il is cprpaIipO