Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12

Georgetown Defeats Virginia
in an Exciting Game Be-
fore a Great Throng.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, April H.
Georgetown won a great victory here to-
day over it's ancient athletic rival, Vir-
ginia before the largest crowd that has
ga thered on Lambeth Field this year. A
strong wind. developing into a miniature
gale, hampered the players work some
what in the early part of the game. Dia-
mond, the freshman phenom, was sent tc
the firing line for the Blue and Gray, with
Susong. Virginia's star, opposing the
Georgetown batsmen.. The youngster from
Washington displayed remarkable form
having the situation under control from
the start. Once during the game Vir-
ginia had men on every base, with one
man down. The batsmen following were
unequal to the occasion, hoWever, not be-
ing able to connect with the twisters
served up by the seventeen-year-olds slab
artist performing for Georgetown.
Susong Hit From the First.
Georgetown went after the crack" Su-
songs scalp from the outset. Schlafly
singled with one down in the second. but
was left on third base when MayQck and
Eikenrode went out in order. Georgetown
put the first run over the plate in the
third. Courtney hunted safely. Simon
followed suit. Susong heaving the ball fa1
over the first basenan's head, Courtney
getting home with the initial score. Two
more runs were added to Georgetown
total in the fourth. Schlaf1y was safe on
Honaker's wide throw to first. Mayock
hit safely to right field. advancing Schlafly
to third. Eikenrode was safe OH a field
er's choice. Schlaf1y striding home safely.
Diamond hit to shortstop The Virginia
infield became mixed. and before the play
prS repoincd their cODlOOSure GEORGETOWN
had run it's score up to three.
Virginia scored It's first run in the sixth
session. With two men down. Walker
hit safely and scored later on Mayock' S
town in the eighth. Hoff was hit by a
pitched ball. Hume hit safely, advancing
Hoff to third A single by Cabiness
scored Hoff. Thorn hit to Mayock, thus
spelling whatever chances the Orange
and Black had to pass Georgetown.
Vociferous Roofing.
The cheering by the Virginia rooters
at this stage Of the game was wonderful.
while their band assisted in the vain en-
deator to rattle the team from the
capital
Now or never was the Virginia cry
In the Iast half of the ninth. Susong, the
first man UP. received a pass. the Vir-
g.nia hope soaring. Diamond was I'm
proving as he went along instead OF
weakening. as Virginia expected. Susong
was out on fielders choice, with Hon
aker safe on first. Walker hit screamer
to Simon. which the Georgetown captain
boxed in the far outfield and doubled up
Honaker at first. thus ending the struggle.
Eikenrode caught a great game for
Georgetown. his throwing to second cut
ting off all attempts at stealing. Fred
Rice at shortstop surprised the George
town followers by his fast work. consider
ing he has only been out three days.
Schlafy led for Georgetown with the
stick. getting double and a single
Pearson and Walker starred for Virginia
After the fourth inning Susong settled
down, striking out ten men.
The second and third games of the
series will be played on Georgetown Field
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