The copper era., 1906-07-12
Clifton 6-Morenci 8.

In one of the fastest games of ball
ever played on the local diamond,
Clifton again defeated Morenci last
Sunday by a score of 6-3. Morenci
took the lead in the second inning by
making run, to which another was
added in the first half of the
fourth inning, but in the last half
Clifton took for herself four scores,
which looked good to the Clifton
fans and the Morenci rooters all took
Colds-or at least ceased to make any
noise. Marquee was the twister of
down eight of the Morenci sluggers.
They were only six lucky ones who
reached first base on safe hits. On
the other side Ashley was touched up
for twelve safe hits, something I'M
usual when he occupies the slab.
But, however, a couple of errors at
critical stages of the game figured
wonderfully in assisting the locals to
make runs.
1t was perhaps the quietest game
ever played between these two
teams. All of the players seemed to
have lost their emery or pepper. No
squabbling was done on either side,
though at times there were good
chances for argument. Oswald,
member of the local team, umpired
the game, and had several close de-
cisions to decide, all of which oc-
CURED at home plate. To the ma
jority of the grand stand his decisions
appeared acceptable. However, the
closest possible result of the game
could have been 80 in favor of Cliff
ton, that is taking the game as the
score sheet shows it, and giving Mo-
renci the benefit of the doubt. But
be this as it may he proved himself
fair umpire and should receive the
support of all who witnessed the
game.
The attendance was rather slim,
perhaps for the reason that it was
quite late Saturday afternoon be-
fore it was decided that the game
would be pulled off.
Unnecessary reflections, intended
for several Morenci players, were in
dulged in by some of the spectators,
which made it very unpleasant for
the visitors. And in the overflow of
hot air the umpire also received his
share. This kind of sport should be
stopped, as it is often the means of
ungentlemanly action on the part of
some ball players. Give the boys a
square deal and they will put up bet
ter ball.
Cramer and Mcclellan pulled off
the only double of the day, which
was one of the features of the game,
but, as usual, Quilting accepted a
line drive to third which won for
grand stand. Quigley on second COW
cred great deal of ground Sunday,
accepting eight out of nine chances.
Cobb, the new short stop, showed
that he was stranger on the local
diamond, but his actions indicate
that he will make. good if given a
fair chance. Doran, the old stand
by, caught a magnificent game and
was responsible for several of the
runs made by the Clifton boys. Mar
quez also picked up in his hitting.
Williams, Quilting and Quigley
secured two hits each. Daniels and
Dunn, while they ala not get so many
hits, accepted the only chances that
went their way. Daniels secured the
only two-base hits on the Clifton side.
The Morenci boys, as whole, put
up good exhibition in every part of
the game except hitting, which
might have been the fault of Mar
quez, the Clifton pitcher. Mcclellan
opened his heart for a drive for two
bases in the early part of the game,
and later added single. Markley
did likewise, but the rest of the Mo-
renci boys were lost.