Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-08-09
HICKORY GROVE NOTES.
Three Good Games Of BasebalI-Base-
ball Eans=Personal Mention.

hree Good Games OF basepail-6ase-
ball Fans-Personal Mention.
Hickory Grove, August 6.-Hickory
Grove has just enjoyed one Of the best
series of baseball games that has been
pulled off here during this season. There
were several star" players on either
side. Hickory Grove has some class
about her when it comes to baseball
There were big leaguers" on both
sides; some who had never played pro-
fessional ball, but played equally as
well, and better than some who have
drawn handsome salaries for batting
the pill.
For instance, we are all proud OF
Little Joe" Leech. When he makes an
error there Is something wrong up the
creek. He adds feathers to his cap In
every game in, which he participates.
He is lucky when 1t comes to home
for knocking line drives just q little
out of reach Of any Of the fielders. l
venture the assertion that "Ty" Cobb's
record as a player and batter will be
looked on lightly when Little Joe"
takes the field as a professional.
Rivers Of Rock Hill, pitched the first
game for Hickory Grove, and he twirl-
ed finely too, allowing but one hit. He
also gives promise of a "big Lacquer"
There was large crowd present at
each game, and the excitement was
intense throughout. The expression,
rotten" wasn't heard from a single
visitor. Even Big Joe" kept his en-
thusiasm and in my opinion he will
have to buy himself a new hat, for he
was seen tossing and beating his syn
opsis on various occasions.
In the first game the score stood 1
to in favor Of Cowpens. Today a
double header was pulled off in quick
time, the score standing to 0 in the
first, in favor of Hickory Grove. and
the second 4 to 2 In favor Of Hickory
Grove.
There was something seen at these
games that was never seen before In
the history Of all Hickory Groves base
ball, and that was a very enthusiastic
lady fan" seated away up on the
grand stand, hollering herself hoarse.
severe headache. We sympathize very
deeply with the madam.
Mr.. Slaughter was seen to push his
bald head up above all the other fans
and yell vigorously, but not often, for
he had a baby under each arm, which
had the effect of holding him down in
many respects.
There was one man who seemed to
be enjoying the game in quiet. Seated
beside q tree on q Browns mule" to-
bacco box, was my good friend, Mr..
Harris Wylie, patiently and seemingly
with much satisfaction and skill, chew
ing his-ah-tobacco. There wasn't
single loud exclamation Of enthusiasm
from his lips, but occasionally you could
see his sides protrude, which was evil
dence that his JOY was deep. He re-
minded the writer of the expression Of
the poet, still waters run Deep"
Seated beside the gentleman just
who knows as much baseball as all the
other fans together. Why he even
thinks in baseball. l should not be sur
prised If some of the big associations
doesn't employ him to make rules. In
fact write rule books, paying him
handsome salary. Ali balls look like
strikes to him, regardless Of how far
they fall short of coming over the plate.
He takes great delight in nagging at
the umpire, and hollering at the fellow
on the base to play closely. Mr.. Smith
has but one Waterloo in baseball lore,
and that is a squeeze" play. If he ever
does understand this complicated part
of the game, he will battle every inno-
cent soul in this town, his success as
a fan Is sure. Then you couldn't hold
him down with a chain.
This story wouldn't be complete
without mentioning the big voice of
Mr.. Walter Kirby, or In other words
xan f,,1I. ha 70
II as a guying machine. In fact he Is
very accomplished in this line. I sus-
tain great hopes that some day in the
near future, he will be promoted to the
high and honorable position of ''rooter"
for the Hopewell team. However, he
hasn't but one weakness in this line,
and that Is when things are going ia
and victory looks certain for
his side, he wants to put girl at the
bat. Any fan with as much baseball
sense as a rabbit knows this wouldn't
do at all.
DR.. Leech. Who is this honorable
gentleman anyway? Why, he holds the
and much envied position as
of the Hickory Grove baseball
team. There isn't one particle of doubt
in the minds of the Hickory Grove peo-
pie, but that he Is rapidly growing rich
from the proceeds of the games. If he
isn't why should he give up the re-
spectacle and lucrative practice OF
medicine? However, he is very liberal
minded and thoughtful Of his fellow
brother who is in the tough" for 1t is
told around that he offered to resign
in favor of one Of his lean-faced
friends, who / imagine he thought
needed little extra change. 1t Is hoped
by his friends here that he will recon-
slider, for he fills the place with great
skill and efficiency.
The occasion didn't lack but one
thing Of being complete and that was
Mr.. Warren Whisonant's presence. His
influence Is great. The boys all seem
to play better and his presence Is very
greatly enjoyed by every one. In fact
it Is almost necessary for our success
and we sincerely hope that his bust
ness, which is much, won't conflict
again with our games.
Business doesn't conflict with base
ball in Hickory Grove, as everybody
closes up, even the bank.
Mr. n. M. McDill was there In all
his glory, offering the handsome prize
of $3.50 for home run. He meant 1t
too, for two or three Of the fellows
were busily employed keeping him
quiet.
Hickory Grove Is enjoying quiet now;
the temperature is normal, excitement
about to wear off. 1t Is hoped after
such sudden convulsions in this little
scope Of human atmosphere that seri-
Gus casualties will not result.
The protracted meeting at the Meth
odist church has been in progress since
Sunday. The attendance so far has
been good. The Rev. w. B. Justus,
the pastor, is conducting the services.
Mr.. Arthur Wilkerson has just pur-
chased an automobile. and was in town
yesterday trying it out.
Messrs. Sam Leech and Mason NC
Gill left today for Hendersonville, N.
c., where they will spend while.
Misses Lnce and Jessie Whiteside
were in town this week visiting Mrs.
]. w. Castles.
Mrs. ]. w. Leech left this morning
for Hendersonville. N. c.. where she
will spend two weeks.
Mr. John Belcher of Mineral Springs,
Tex, is visiting Mr.. w. T. Slaughter.
Miss Nell Henderson of Waterloo, Is
visiting friends at this place.
Miss Lois PleXico of Rock Hill, re-
turned home yesterday after a visit to
her friend, Miss Eula Good, of this
place.
Mr.. j. H. Fowler of Cherokee. was
in town yesterday.
Miss Libby Byars visited Mrs. T. M.
Smith yesterday.
Miss Belle Kennedy of Yorkville, is
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