Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
ANGELS CAPTURE
OPENING GAME
TEN STIRRING INNINGS ARE
PLAYED
carIlsle's Batting and Fielding Prove
Feature Of Fast Exhibition.
carnes Pitches Clever
Ball
Los Angeles 3, Portland 2.

| QUICK TO take advantage OF n RorJ-
land ,misplay in the tenth inning, two
Angel boys used nice headwork and
scored a winning tally yesterday after
noon in the opening game with Judge
Mercedes young squad Of ball
tossers.
Dropping a pretty bunt toward Casey,
who was within fifteen feet of the base,
Ellis dashed for the bench as Carlisle
flew in from third. 1t was a prettily
| executed bit Of work, and sent the
crowd home in fine humor.
AS Ellis touched the ball he realized
that there was no chance of the speedy
Carlisle being caught, and made no
effort to reach first.
They look too much like boys" was
a comment heard from one of the boxes
as Mercedes lads scampered about
the diamond. Yes, we should take all
six games," was the reply. Maybe they
are boys and maybe they are not overly
strong with the willow, but at any
event the newcomers evidenced a field
ing ability which kept Dillon's men
from posting figures in profusion on
the score board.
A tie score in the ninth witnessed
both Carnes and Califf twirling nice
ball. Several dangerous periods had
been successfully passed by the Port
lands, and in the eighth inning, after
the day appeared lost, they scored two
runs and set Angel fans roofing like
mad for winning tally.
Carnes strobe UP first in the final
inning and was obliged to retire after
three strikes had been called. Then
came Carlisle. The little fellow who
has been clouting the hide so hard was
given an encouraging sendoff and re-
sponded by ripping buzzer to center.
Lovett meant we'll, but the ball skidded
between his legs, outward to the fence.
Like a deer Carly sped around the
bags and finally drew up at third with
tie crowd yelling itself hoarse. Young
Ellis had next try. His first effort TO
bunt proved a failure and many called
for him to ISLAM 1t out" Orders are
orders, however, and Dillon was watch
ing from the bench.
Crafty Casey came in from his station
near second and called the others to
circle round him and watch for the
bunt. Califf let the sphere go again,
and this time Carlisle darted with a
vengeance for the plate. 1t was all
over as the hide rolled lazily toward
the baffled Casey.
From what could be cleaned Of their
exhibition yesterday the Portland boys
must work hard If they intend to be
far up the ladder. McCreedie Is a good
general, however, and will get all the
baseball that exists in the recruits.
That first class ball is to feature Cali
fornia diamond life again was further
evidenced in the rafting game which
occurred at the Washington street
grounds yesterday afternoon. Snappy,
clean cut play, plenty of hitting and
sufficient errors to provide the neces-
sary uncertainty combined to provide
an exciting two hours.
Henry Berry spent most of the time
holding his other hand in a continuous
act of congratulation that he had dis
covered Carnes, the Arizona youngster
who had been winning with marked
regularity.
Only the eighth inning saw Carnes
in badly. Just about this time the
Mud Hens began to flap their wings,
and three smashing hits including a
two-sacker by Lovett, netted two runs
and tied the score
AS early as the second round the
Angels became busy and tailed their
first run. Jud Smith was given a base
on balls. Gravy, with the pop up ha bit
yet strong, sent a weak one to Dono-
hue. Delmas perched on second. An
other was scored in the fifth, when
Carlisle scored Carnes, who had reached
second on a wild throw to first by
Califf.
1t was the eighth that Portland mixed
things. Station was called safe on q
erounder to Delmas, which the latter,
according to Umpire Derrick, did not
send to first ahead of Station. Donohue
flew to left and Califf struck out. Shinn
singled and stole second. Lovett came
through with healthy swipe to left
that scored Station and Shinn. Lovett
endeaVored to reach third but was
caught.
Kitty Brashear has apparently not
recovered entirely from his fielding
slump and spoiled a lightning play
started by Delmas which would surely
have resulted in a double.
Carlisle had a brilliant day. Five
put outs are accredited to him, along
with two hits, one run and an assist
Truly a sensational afternoon for one
man on ball field.
Umpire Derrick was away badly sew
eral times on strikes and balls, and
In response to Donohue's repeated pro-
tests fined the dark-haired young
catcher S..
The score: