The copper era., 1910-04-07
Local Ball Team Warns Up.


 On Sunday afternoon the Clifton baseball enthusiasts had the first chance to get a line on the local ball team, when Manager Riley lined up the Regulars against the Clifton Greys.
 The game itself is hardly worth mention, as it only went five innings on account of the high wind and dust, and none of the big fellows let them selves out as the risk of sore arms is too great this early in the season. However they gave the Greys good run and the game resulted in a draw, both sides securing one tally.
 E. Mason, Riley, Rigby, Scanlon and Williams were all the old men in the lineup, and all played up to the standard that they have already establishep in Clifton. Williams brought the stand down with one of his old time circus catches in left, and the long winter months have not robbed Scanlon of any of his speed. "Bobby'' is one of the fastest out fielders that ever wore a Clifton uniform and promises to live up to his reputation again this season. Rigby also showed his usual speed on the bases. It is generally understood that Rig. is under contract with one of the Minor league clubs, but as yet he has not declared his intention of leaving Clifton.
 "Dauber" Mason, whose middle name is class, will be there with both feet. Dauber's work as an infelder has seldom been equalled in this part of the country, and as for Riley, well ne's the same old "Pete" in the game from start to finish.
 Of the new men, CliffOrd's work in the box was probably watched with the keenest interest. Clifford comes from Douglas, and after sizing his work up Sunday the fans feel pretty well satisfied that he has the goods. While he did not let himself out at all, the Gleys were unable to do any thing with his delivery.
 Barnes, the new catcher from Birmingham, seemed to be off on his throwing though he used his head. however the weather, grounds and a number of things may account for this, and he will probably be round in shape before long. Shoop, the elong- ated youth who covered first, seemed to have some trouble with his whip too, but shows all the ear marks of a hitter of about $50 calibre.
 Bill Mason, the latest arrival, comes from Dawson and just naturally fills up the gap at short. Bill is no relative of Dauber's except in his style of playing, which is fast and snappy.
 Charley Brock came out too late to mix up in the game, but if appear ances count for anything, he ought to be in good shape and ready to take his regular trick behind the bat. Ghizoni was the only absentee, being unable to get away from work.
 The work of Quilting for the Greys was his usual all-round style and he got the only safe hits secured by them. All the fans would be glad to see George back in the local uniform again. Templeton's work in the box for the Greys also deserves mention as he let the Regulars down with three hits. Roy should come to the front with proper training.
 The team looks good, especially in the outfeld. With Williams back to his old form there is no doubt about left. Scanlons hitting ability and speed makes him really more valuable in the field than in the pitchers box, though he can be depended upon to do good work there. When asked about his contract with "Muggsy" McGraw, Bobby said he had returned it unsigned. Johny Rey is also after Bobby to manage the 1910 Bell Hops, but Bob says 'NiX on the comedy" He's going to stay with Clifton as long as there's a candy kitchen. With Ghizoni in the other garden we have trio that is hard to equal in the southwest. All three of these men are good hitters, and it can be aptly termed the "Clouting outfeld." "
 Work on the field has not been con- menced yet, but the Executive Board at meeting last week decided to push this work right through. An other game with the Greys has been arranged for next Sunday, when the boys hope to be able to go the full nine innings. The date for the season to open has not been set yet, but will probably be towards the end of April.
 T S.,1l ,+e,- -Nai 2rnN Committee is pushing along minstrel show of local talent, that twill proba- ply be sprung on the unsuspecting residents of Clifton about the end of April. From reports it will be a hummer and the boys are working hard to make 1t a success.
 Opening of TucSqn and Fest COaSt