Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07


the two teams clashed, each with
a determination to win the game
Several hundred dollars had been
wagered on the outcome and money
placed either way was quickly cover
ed. For few innings-until the fifth
lit looked as though we had a
fchance to cop. But Parsons, who
won his game Saturday, "blew up
in this inning and five runs were
scored by the visitors. On the other
hand. Perry, who lost his game Sat
urday, came back and held the local
boys at his mercy at all times. The
attendance at the game, was, with
out doubt, the largest to witness
such an event in this city in a good
many years. The grandstand was fill
ed to capacity; both side lines were
black with people, while the hills on
all sides were heavily dotted with
humanity. The game however, result
ed in 10 to victory for the visit
ing team and the $4,000 prize took a
trip to strange lands, along with sew
eral yards of the long green, which
had been wagered on the outcome.
1t might be said at this time that
the visiting players proved to be Of
the very highest class of sportsmen,
and during their short stay showed
/, that they were real gentlemen. Even
though we lost, we admit defeat by
better team, AMI better crowd Of
ball players and good fellows never
stepped on the local field. The score
of Mondays game, shows how we
lost:
Sharpe-0 O 2 5 o o 1 DO
Mines % 0 % 1 0 1 O-5
Batteries-Mines, Parsons, Sem
mems and Richards; Sharpe, Perry
and Miller.
The result Of the ball game was
soon forgotten, when the field was
cleared and at the far end Of the
park were seen some bronchos. AS a
further desire to show their loyalty
ltors Gilpin county and Its people,
Tom Mix and wife. and Geo. Hooker,
worldfamous for their horsemenship,
entertained the vast crowd with the
classiest entertainment Of the cele-
bration. Mr.. Mix conquered a few
bronchs, which he himself dubbed,
milk cows" A steer was then
brought upon the field and Mr.. Mix
got the steers goat" in a short
time. Mr.. Steer was put through the
lasooing act. the wrestling act, and
finally ridden by Mr.. Mix. These
stunts brought forth cheer after
cheer from the vast throng which
thoroughly enjoyed the rare treat.
Mr.. Mix. after riding everything in
sight, retired in favor of George
Hooker, who then proceeded to show
the crowd some Of the fancy trick
riding which has made him famous.
His many feats brought merited ap
plause from the crowd. This erser'
tainment was furnished the people OF
Gilpin county free Of charge. That II
was appreciated there is no question
1T was the best of all" is the re-
mark that was heard for the rest OF
the day. Had all the prize money
been given the troupe, we could not
have wished for better exhibition
and would have been content with
no further amusement. We take the
pleasure OF extending the congratu
lations Of Gilpin county to Mr.. ant
Mrs. Mix and to George Hooker
through these columns, and hope tha'
the next time they perform for us
they will receive more than congrat
ulations for their highly enjoyable en-
tertainment.
II was then announced that the ore
shoveling contest would take place
on Lawrence street, In front OF the
school house, and the vast GROVE
repaired to the scene of the las
event for the day. There were sever
entries in this contest. A plat hat
been made and one.third of a cord o
dirt had to be shoveled. After col
lection had been taken. 1t was an
ncunced that there would De lou
prizes instead Of two as advertised
Dick Brohl won first prize. 1t takini
him minutes and 32 seconds T.
shovel the load. VIM. Hawn won sec
end. his time being 4:5S. Chas. Ligh
third. time SOL; George McCarger
fourth, time 6:03. This concludes
the sports.
The next event was the maske
str, OF parade in the evening. Thi
, WAS n spectacular affair. but smal
: crowd took part in the parade. Ne,
, crtheless 1t was grand sight t
, witness.
, The celebration closed with
, grand ball in the Armory hall in tn