Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-15
Trolley League Notes.

| Augusta and Winthrop are tied for last
place. each having won four and lost
] seven games. 1t is to be hoped that Au-
lsusta will move up a peg. today.
The lineup of the Augusta team in the
game with Gardiner. this afternoon. Will
ne: CowinE. c: Z. Remission. y: Wiley.
ID: Moody. 2b: Craig, 3b: Peniey, IS: Alb
| bott, II; j. CarriSan, CT; Wiley, IF.
| Those interested in the Augusta team
will hold meeting. tonight and con
! slder prospects for the future. in the way
or securing new men. and also in increas-
ing the efficiency of those now on the pay
| roll.
Craig is the only man on the Augusta
Ilnneld that in any way is backing up a
| fairly good fielding average with some
| thing like stick work. although the 9th
Iers have failed to make. such Iaborious
| work of it as usual the last few games.
j. Carrigan. new acquisition to the
Augusta team; will make his first appear
| ance in red uniform. this afternoon
playing in center garden. He has good
reputation as any player who has ever
chased horsehide. excepting. OF course
men of the major leagues. and his pres
ence should do much toward putting a
little ginger into the team.
Ladies' day will be observed at the
Driving Park grounds, this afternoon.
This of course means that all ladies. with
or without an escort. will be admitted
free of charge. a good game is assured
interest in the national game should take
Fadvantage of the opportunity and Incl
kuentallS give the Augusta boys Il little
encouragement by their presence.
The boys of the Augusta team showed
marked improvement in practice. Friday
morning. and it is almost certain that
they will give good account of them
selves in the game. today. After all they
have not played such rank ball as some
of the fans are willing to credi. them
with, it has been i'm a greater part what
is known as baseball luck. Things hap
pened at just the wrong time. After all
the season is young yet
Fans are always susceptible. and by
way of proving the assertion the follow
At the Driving park. the pitchers name
being left a blank. Enthusiastic ian ~
ever. You're all to the good old boy:
b i%st keep !! up We have t II Sc dne'
ond inning: ''G'wan. you lobster; you
couldn't pitch for the old mems team
at the Togus Home.
Reporter-Journal: Manager Purinton of
the Augusta team. was heard to remark
satnrdaV nights Mr. P"n,n 1e might do
well to release couple of men or So but
ne has got a good team now and he had
ia team played good ball, Thursday. and
they deserved to win. Good men outside
OF the leagues are scarce articles at tins
n la.e day man might be able !, to co ma
70 getting half dozen he will have 10
do some hustling.
RepOrter-Journal: Hallowell has I'M
doubtcdly got the fastest Unfolding team
In the league. Higgins at third is playing
a remarkable game and accepts nearly ev-
erything that comes his way. Pugsley at
shortstop is a wonder and would he play
ing much faster ball IL he could only bat:
Blair at second is playing wonderful
fast game and is fair hitter. Newenham
at first is the only weak spot. and as soon
as Hold gets over his lameness and be,
comes used to the position he VIII hon
down the initial sack to perfection. But
Mo t.xv H. II..rt-
will surpass the new Gardiner infield as
soon as 1t gets to working in good shape.