The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-05-17
Base Bail

II was ga NC VI eleven innings ina
was played on the Mount Holly ground
Saturday, but it was not fast or brillian
contest. 1t dragged very much until tn,
ninth inning. The visitors were the Grub
team from Beverly and any idea that tn,
home club was to walk away with tn,
game was quickly dispelled.
The first inning opened with the Grubb
at the bat. Flynn, the first man up
struck out, Hayfleld was thrown out a
first. Perkins was hit by pitcher and go
to first, but was left there, Clark being
thrown out at that base.
Wolfrom was the first man up for Noun
Holly and he was given a pass to first
He went to second on Cooks sacrifice, ant
got to third on a ball missed by the catcher
He did not get any further, however, a
Peacock went out on fly to shortstop
and Perkins was unable to make first bas
as the shortstop was quicker in throwing
than 81 was in running.
Second inning. -Raessner out at first
Bentcliff likewise on nice stop anC
throw by Logan. Henson out at first
Two of these men were put out by Per
kins unassisted. Lindsay thrown out a
first Logan out on a fly to the sam,
place. Warrick struck out.
Third inning out on a fly tt
shortstop. Miles struck out. Flynn frs
on four balls. Hay6eld out on a fly tC
Perkins. Ballingall made the first hit Of
the game, sending the ball to centre Sill
cox sent one to the shortstop, who caught
Ballingall at second. An ordinary runner
could easily have made first, but Silcox il
suffering with crippled knee, and he was
doubled at first. Wolfrom had a narrow
escape and secured first by very close
decision. He stole second and made it by
another close decision. Cook hit to second
and the ball was thrown to first, where II
was dropped by the man at that station
and Wolfrom kept right on, scoring the
first run. Peacock out on fly.
Fourth inniDg-Perkins hit fly which
went into the air back of the plate and
was captured by the catcher. Clark and
Raessner struck out. 81 Perkins went out
on fly to first, Lindsay bit to center but
was caught at second. Logan struck out.
Fifth inning-Bentcliff out at first.
Henson struck out. Price got hit to right
field, but was left on base as Miles struck
out. Warrick struck out, Ballingall Out
on fly to shortstop. Silcox made another
short hit, but did not attempt to run.
Sixth inning-Flynn out on a fly tc
centre. Hayfield struck out Perkins hi
to centre, but was caught trying to stea
second. Wolfrom struck out. Cook sen
one to short which was fumbled and tn,
runner was safe at first Peacock hit on,
to second and that baseman promptly
touched Cook and threw to first in time tt
put Peacock out.
Seventh inning-The Grubbs changed
their methods slightly. Instead of tryin,
to knock the cover off the ball they begal
bunting. Clark did the trick safely
Raessner dropped one that Logan tumble,
but recovered with sufficient quickness t
catch Clark at second. Bentcliff bunte,
one which went over first base Perkins
who was playing back some distance
caught the ball, and had he thrown it t
first double play would have ensued
but with desire to make the play unas
sisted he ran a race with Raessner, an,
the latter got to the base first. Henso
struck out and that ended that part of tn
inning, Perkins was out at first. Lind
say got to first on a nice hit to second
He was caught mapping at first, however
and was easily retired. Logan went GU
on fly.
Eighth inning-Price thought he saw
large opening between right and center
and sent nice hit In that direction. Mile
hunted, but Price was caught at second
Miles stole second. Flynn out on fly t
Logan. Miles tried to steal third, bu
was caught by nice throw by the catcher
Frost, former catcher for Mount Hslly
had replaced Warrick in right field. Whe
he went to the bat he was greeted wit
great applause by the bleachers. He re
turned the compliment by striking out
Ballingall was out at first. Silcox met til
same fate through his inability to run.
Ninth inning-With the idea that tn
game was over several persons got read
to leave the grounds, but they change
their minds few moments later
bayfield, struck out and Perkins wa
thrown out at first. Clark was hit by tn
pitcher Raessner tried the wide gap be
tween right and center and Clark made
dash for second and continued to third
Frost gave another demonstration of hi
absence of headwork and threw to third
the ball going over Logan's head Clar
scored. Bentcliff went out on a fly t
Logan. Mount Holly now had chanc
to do something and as the best batter
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