The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-28

10 tne DaseDall enthusiasts of West
minister and vicinity on Tuesday or
all the thousands Of days that have
come and gone since time began, there
probably never was more perfect
one than Yves furnished us on that
occasion. The sun came up bright
and clear, and not once during the
day did he hide his smiling connten-
ance except for a moment late In the
afternoon, when a harmless cloud
drifted across his face. This was
what all had hoped for. and was the
one thing needed to make II the great
est day for baseball ever seen in
Westminster. Old residents say II
was the largest crowd ever assembled
in this city. They began to come in
early In the morning, and mp to
o'clock there was steady stream
from the surrounding country, In We
hicles and by train By the time the
game started the population Of West
minister had about doubled. Humid
reds OF those who came did not witt
ness the game, but contented them
selves with viewing the parade, trans
acting business at the stores, and
shaking hands with old friends. There
was a general holiday spirit In the
air, and everybody seemed glad of
the opportunity 70 help along the
cause Of good, clean outdoor sport.
The scene at the ball grounds was
most inspiring one Over two thou
sand persons ranged themselves along
the two sides of the field in such Do-
sitions as they were able TO secure. IL
was a case of grand stand" for near
~ everybody, but there was no grnm-
bling, and all remained until the game
was over About one-thfrd of the
spectators were ladies', and they gere
just as enthusiastic as the men. They
were quick TO appreciate good
play and reward II with clapping of
hands or the waving OF handkerchiefa.
The day, the crowd, the enthusiasm,
and the splendid result made a pleas
ing combination long TO be remember
ed and will cause those present to
long for similar occasions OF enjoy
ment.
The band played several selections
at intervals during the game.
Little BILLY" Thomas, son of Frank
Thomas, dressed In the garb of an
Indian, was the mascot for the home
team, and he pulled the boys through
all right
The college girls and boys were out
In force and did their full share of
roofing for the home club.
Tomorrow. Saturday, afternoon, at
3 O'Clock, the Westminster club Will
play the strong Hampden team from
Baltimore. The Hampdens beat Mt.
Airy last week, and no county club
has yet defeated them, SO IL is up to
Westminster TO do the trick Wege
will be In the box for the home team.
An unfortunate occurrence was the
breaking Of Campbell'g finger In the
fourth inning by hot drive from one
of the Frederick batsman II was
the third finger on his right hand, and
was broken between the first and sec
ond jointthe bone protruding through
the flesh DR.. Fitzhugh dressed the
wound temporarily, and Mr.. Camp
bell took the 6.10 train for Baltimore
TO have II treated at one OF the hos
pitfalls. He is son of DR. Campbell,
of Owings Mills, is graduate OF
Johns Hopkins, and is now taking a
law course at the University OF Mary
land. He will not be able to play
baseball for several weeks.
When Campbell got hurt there were
many expressions Of That settles IL;
we can't win now" But Wege DEW
cred the goods all right, and threw
In some trading stamps
Hundreds of persons witnessed and
enjoyed the display OF fireworks In
the evening These we're donated by
George Jackson, who Is always will
ing helper In every effort to boost the
town.
Frederick will play here again on
Wednesday, June 16, and the West |
minister club will play in Frederick
on Monday, June 21
The Ki-Yi moving Picture Theatre
did rushing business from noon to
midnight, and the Baseball Associa-
tion received considerable sum from
this source.
Frederick sent three pitchers to the
well, and they were all broken.
Bases full and Spencer facing the
pitcher Everybody was prepared to
yell, remembering his good work with
the stick last summer. But, alas, IL
was reproduction of Casey at the
Bat" This happened the first and
second time up, but the third time he
redeemed himself by putting a beauty
into right field, bringing in two runs. |
Gibson caught good game and was
quick and accurate In throwing to
second The Frederick boys soon
learned that 1t was not safe to get
far from first base
Ashmore, Starr, Wege and Spencer
have signed contracts to play with the
Westminster club the coming season.
The Parade.