Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-23

N3N the rule. not the eA-
~.EH 'ceptioD. Even II Lew
iston did win, to 4, 1t took 10 innings
to do II and the finish the Augusta
team made was the best one on the
home grounds this season. bringing
every one to their feet.
Lewiston had scored three runs in
the 10th after two were out. when Au-
gusta came to the bat. McGrady start
ed off nv reaching first on an error.
Allen famed but Sam Follansbee came
to the rescue with the best hit of the
day. a three Dagger to deep right.
CAPTAIN Henderson then sent him home
with single Two of the needed three
runs were scored, but Henderson could
not he brought in SO the rally fell just
short
Charlie Lee contributed the feature
play Of the game I'm the sixth. when.
with man ready TO score. he made a
hard running catch in deep center. rob
bling Boar,lnan nf a hit. labelled three
bases 1t was one Of the best catches
eve~ seen on the grounds. SCanlon al
so executed a fine plav when in the
eighth he captured with on" hand
Rnuvitr'a hot bounder and got his man
at first Allen made a great throw from
right. catching man at third.
McGradv. VIII" had won four success
sive games for the locals, three of them
last week, was in the box He pitched
q fine game up to the ninth. allowing
only three hits In the ninth he showed
signs OF weakening. Lewiston ticing
the score and in the 10th nc lost con-
troll. passing two men and hitting an
other and then two hits turned the
trick.
Strike Out Merrill tossed them IN
for the Lewistons and managed to pull
off victory. However. he was hit
harder than McGrady. but his support
was q little bit better.
Sam Folansbee led both teams in
batting. securing single and triple.
Allen and Goode each secured a double
and single. while each Breen. Board
man, Henderson and Lee bagged two
singles.
Alex Henderson was back at first and
played his usual strong game. Follans-
bee covered short in place of Dan Ma
honey. who was hurt In the game at
Lewiston Saturday. MahOney will prob
ably he given few days rest. as the
management does not wish to take any
chances with such a valuable player.
Thompson again umpired and gave
general satisfaction.
First inning Bowler started the
game by scratching a single which hit
third base. Goodies sacrifice and
Rreens long fly to center put him on
third from where he Cantered home
when Wholley fumbled Boardman's
grounder. Irish closed by flying out to
Lee. For Augusta. after Allen had
rolled out to Brcen, Follansbee drew
pass and stole. Henderson drove a
hard one which although hitting Mer-
rill. the pitcher recovered in time for
put out. Lee died. short to first
Second inning Lewiston went out in
quick order. Merrill himself retired the
Senators. striking out one and catching
two pops.
Third inning-Lewiston again went
out in order. For Augusta. after two
had died. short to first. Allen singled
to right hut Follansbee went out, Mer-
rill to Breen.
Fourth inning-With one down.
Roardman got lucky single. the ball
hitting first base but the next two
men skied to BaEEy Allen. With one
down. Lee singled over second. but
Kelley and Whollcy were unable to
advance him.
Fifth inning-LewiSton was easy.
only three men facing McGrady. Scam
Ion started by getting hit hut Carey's
attempted sacrifice resulted in a pop
for Merrill and Scanlon was doubled
up at first. McGrady went out at first.
Monahan dropping his third strike.
Sixth inning-After Bowler had been
retired. Goode singled through Me-
Grady but was forced by Breen. Rreen
stole but Bcardman's terrific drive was
caught by Lee after long run. saving
a run and robbing Boardman Of a
three Dagger. For Augusta, with one
down Follansbee singled to right. and
Henderson duplicated the hit. a double
steal was then neatly executed and
when Monahan's low throw bounded
away from Boardman. Follansbee came
home with the tieing score. Henderson
started for third but a quick relay
caught him. trying to get back to sec
ond. Lee died. third to first.
Seventh inning-McGrady only had
to pitch seven balls to retire the Lew
istons With one gone. WhoIley made
first on Boardman's tumble. but died
stealing OH Monahan's good throw
Scanlon was hit for the second time
and Carey's liner to right put him on
third. Carey stole, but nothing hap
pened as McGrady breezed.
Eighth inning-Keaney famed for
the third time. Monahan went out on
his hunt. McGrady to Henderson and