The copper era., 1905-07-27
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 The ball game last Sunday between Clifton and Morenci was one of the most beautiful exhibitions of town ball ever witnessed on the Clifton diamond. Just nineteen errors were made by both teams, Clifton receiv- ing ten and M0renci nine. It does not seem possible that the same two teams could put up such a magnifi- cent game as 4-2, and a week later go to pieces with a score of 15-6. However, there are many reasons why Clifton boys put up such nice(T game last Sunday, but which are not necessary to print. They played a bum game and acknowledged it, and that is all there is to it. Mo renci played rather loose game, as nine errors do not indicate perfection by any means. But they were in the game and with the exception of few players put up a good game.
 The grandstand was sadly disap- pointed and unless some better ball playing is done interest in the game will soon die out and stay dead for the season at least. Clifton needs a few new players, especially a short stop and pitcher and. unless these two positions are strengthened the boys will have a difficult time to win from MOrenci. Clifton now has number of good pitchers on the string and the next time Morenci comes down they will have some new going to make any more promises, but will let the games speak for themselves. If they can line up a team that will win few straights from Morenci the grandstand will be packed.
 What the Clifton team needs is trip and change of climate. Per haps if they would get out of town a few times and play some outside teams they would gain more Conf- dence and put up a better game. A new pitcher will arrive this week and another trial will probably be given Morenci next Sunday.
 If the locals intend playing ball in the future the best thing they can do is to get together and exercise lit tie more harmony. This thing of the boys pulling in three different direc- tions won't do.
 The following is the score and hits by innings,
 CLIFTON. .......... 2 3 : s-T
 KHs.:'.:: Kias ..... ....: 2 3 [ a--lss MoRENCI
 Rna. Ri9a' -: : StSI1 sSGGss s-1s s-1s
 There will be a game between Cliff ton and Morenci next Sunday, at which time Clifton's new twirler will be on hand. Everybody is invited to come and form their opinions as to his ability.
 A series of six games will be pulled off on the Clifton diamond com mencing August Sth, three games be- tween Albuquerque and Morenci and | three games between Albuquerque and Clifton. Clifton will be hooked up by that time and the Clifton and Morenci fans will have the pleasure to witness some of the best ball games ever played in this section. The first game will be played on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock be- tween Morenci and the visitors. Cliff ton will take Wednesdays game. Morenci Thursday and Clifton Satur- day. Two games will be played Sun day, the team making the best show 1 ing to take the afternoon game. The visitors will have a lively time to get away from Clifton with any scalps.
 Manager Minson, of the A. c. gem eral office base ball team, authorized the ERA this week to announce that he has accepted the challenge re- gently issued by the office force of the Shannon Copper company and all that now remains is the publication of the lineups and the date set for the game. When this game is pull ed of it will be the only game of the season, as both teams are putting in several hours each day practicing. There are several old time players mixed up with the A. c. team and if they succeed in getting their joints limbered up again there will be when the game is pulled of. The following is the lineup of the A. c. team, which was handed in by Man ager Minson: George Quilting, C; George Dudley, p: R. K. Minson, 1b; Walter Seigal, 2b; A. T. Thomson, s.s; Wade Hampton, 3b: Shipman, Of; J. R. Todd, If; T. B. Inglis, If; Walter Foote, assistant 3b; Harmon, assis- tant s.s; J. G. Cooper, official coacher.
 With the above team the A. c. club ought to give the shannon team a lively chase around the field, but it is rumored that the manager of the Shannon team will have a bunch of surprises in the way of ball players. For this reason Manager Minson re- quests that the Shannon lineup be printed in the next issue of the ERA.
 The winning team will match a game with the first nine and after beating them they. will secure a special car and make tour of the southwest.
 No doubt the base ball fans of Clifton are losing heart in the game and there is reason for it. A base ball club going into the field to play ball disorganized has a very poor start to win. Of course we have had bad luck this season but let us get to- gether. Knockers bury your ham, mer, if you can't boost don't knock, and Clifton will be on top when the season is over. FANNY FAN. COMPANY STORE AND ITS RIVAL