The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-22

Baron was out. The decision looked close,
but stratton really got his man some
three feet. The only other chance that the
Barons had to win came in the fifteenth
just as darkness was settling over the
field. Gear first up, was safe on the third
error of shortstop Atz. Walters hit to
third was safe on a felder's choice, and
saw Gear forced out at second
Oyler then hit a hot one over third.
which Cargo got with one hand, and
fielded to Atz. just as the foot of Wal
ters touched the bag. Walters was called
out. but the decision was unquestionably
afterwards started to second his object
theft. stratton made bad throw, and
in the minds of the spectators. the run
ner was safe. Again his jumps decided
differently. however, and the last chance
to tally was gone Immediately after
wards, the game was called.
Raglan was never in a close place, but
at one time, the winning run would have
been made but for piece of brilliant
work on the part of Wordsworth. When
two were down. Breitenstein scratched
safe, and stood on first. Joe Rickert was
next at the bat When Ragan was throw
ing the ball on which fate hinged. .Dia-
mond Joe" swung, and found the nose.
Everyone expected the ball to go for two
or three sacks. and expected, too, the
loss of the game. However. Wordsworth
who had started in pursuit at the crack
of the stick, was seen to leap through the
air, and extended one hand rapidly for
ward. Some could not tell for an instant
whether or not the ball had been taken,
but soon a spontaneous burst of wild
cheering gave indication that the fielder
had been successful. This beautiful and
spectacular catch, probably saved the
day for the Barons.
Pellcans Were Good.
The game was comparatively free from
wrangling of all natures. The Pelicans
were good, and Buckley passed one after
noon In peace Both Of the pitchers had
magnificent control and the ball and
strike decisions were not guess work In
the least. or this reason, no disputes re-
suited. At one time, OBren was called
out at first on a close decision. The kick.
which followed, was the single moment
of wrangle. Brouthers received the roasts
of the fans whenever he approached the
stick, but 1t must be stated that much
of the conceit and swell head that char
acterized his actions on the day previous
had disappeared.
The most interesting feature of the
contest was the work of the box artists
1t is putting 1t mildly when the simple
statement Is made that both performed
miraculously. Both had everything con-
troll speed and curve. Both held the OPP
posing batsmen at their mercy. 1t was
a pitchers battle from the first dash out
of the box. Raglan pitched one OF the
most excellent games that he has figured
in this season, and yielded but one real
clean hit. The big fellow bore out the
opinion of Tom OBren that he was the
best twirler in the Southern league. The
splendid work of Breitenstein is pointed
out in that the Barons touched him but
in two innings.
The visitors left last evening over the
Frisco for Memphis, where Sunday
game will be played today. From Mem
phis they go ahead to Nashville. The
Barons repaired to their respective quar-
ters. and will be ready for the Travellers
on Monday afternoon.