Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-26
GRAY ALLOWS THE MUD HENS
FIRST GAME
seraphs Do Not Support "polly"
Strongly and Make Errors at
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Those who were betting that the
Angels would wade through Portland's
baseball camp without the loss of q
game might as we'll begin to throw
away their tickets. It was Mr.. Groom
who officiated for McCreedie yesterday
and the tall young fellow had the
Angels guessing to such an extent
that they were unable to figure much
in the run getting.
Dolly Gray was out on the Seraph
mound and with better support would
have made things highly interesting
for the youngsters. Delmas, Hogan
and Smith were unsteady at critical
times and allowed several tallies which
should not have been scored.
All in all. however, the big crowd,
which included hundreds of women
fans, was glad to see the northern men
win. Jud McCreedie is one of the best
players and ball generals on the coast.
and the fact that he lost many of his
standbys has caused a falling off IN
Portland play.
The Judge stood by the coaching line
all afternoon when the Seraphs were
on the field and coached his men in
clever style from behind first base.
McCreedie is anxious to make the best
showing possible, and it was noticed
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by the visitors yesterday.
Although the Portland boys won
easily enough there was plenty Of ex-
citement before the affair came to an
end. Gray had one of his wild days
and in one instance all but forced q
run. Groom also stood for four walks,
but did not exhibit the general wild
ness which featured Gray's perform
ance.
For a moment it appeared as though
Portland would score in the first in
ming. After two outs had been re-
corded Casey drove a terrific double
down the first base line and darted
about second waiting for Cap McCree-
die to bring him in. Mac was unable
to do anything worth while, however,
and went out to Dillon.
Gray pulled out of a bad place in
the second, with three men on bases,
as a result of his wildness. Dunleavy
opened by flying to Dillon. Moore hit
infield, but was out trying to steal
second. OF course McClelland when
loaned to anybody must needs show up
his team mates.
Mac whiSked a two-sacker down the
third base line. McClelland's hit made
Dolly nervous and forthwith he walked
Donahue and Groom. Mr.. Shinn was
UP next and a forced run appeared
inevitable when Gray allowed three
balls in succession. Happy" Hogan
trotted out and reminded Dolly that
a ball game was in progress, where
upon Gray put two nice ones over.
Shinn slammed at the next one and
was out at first, as he grounded to
Dillon.
Run getting began in the third, and
when the inning closed the despised
Mud Hens had scored two. Lovett
was safe when DelmaS fumbled his
wicked bounder. Casey dropped neat
bunt in front of the plate. McCreedie
repeated and Lovett took third.
1t was up to Dunleavy and he re-
sponded by peeling one through the
box for apparently a single that scored
Lovett. AS Ellis was about to stop
the sphere\it took a sudden bound and
went over his head to the fence, while
Dunleavy reached third. Moore drove
one to Jud Smith, which the doctor
let get by him, Dunleavy scoring and
Moore reaching first.
Carlisle gave another exhibition of
base running in the third. Carly was
safe on an infield hit. With Groom
holding the ball Carlisle started to
second. Groom shot the ball to first
and Carlisle landed at second before
Moore's throw.
AS Groom tossed the next ball over
the plate Carlisle darted for third and
successfully slid under Shinn. Kitty
Brashear gave him no opportunity 10
score by going out, second to first
There was little doing in the Angel
camp until the sixth inning. Carlisle
walked, but was forced at second by
Ellis. Brashear, the league Lajoie,
came through with a nice double to
right. Ellis scored when Smith went
out, Casey to Moore
Celery Cravath astounded the crowd
by hitting a double in the seventh.
Gravy went third on a passed ball and
tailed when Hogan flew to Lovett.
Ladies' day was featured by large
attendance of the fair fans, and doubt
less now that a 25-cent rate has been
secured for them on regular days they
will turn out in numbers.
The score:
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