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the grandstand yesterday afternoon al
Athletic Park he would have had one
or those famous smiles Of his work
ing overtime. Here was an Oaklet
who was out there on the mound
pitching them over In grand style,
and showing a heap of stuff that be-
longs right up in that realm OF the
fins which is sometimes called the
Big Brush. lnasmuch as Mr.. Harold
Elliott was not present the news will
have to be carried to him later.
Speed" Martin is somewhat OF a
pitcher as they say around the Call
Building and even in the sacred pre-.
cincts across the bay, and inasmueh
as Martin will be one OF the Oaks this
year, the fans OF Honolulu will have
an opportunity to watch for results
from the pitcher who stopped the
home town boys yesterday afternoon.
Martin stopped the locals all right. In
fact, the only players to touch him
were Ayau and Lai Tin, who have
been away to finishing school.
Martin ! Big Star
The Olympics won the game by
score Of to /. They deserved to
win, and Mr.. Martin was the big hero
OF the afternoon, and the Chinese
players failed to have a, chance with
his hooks and crooks working In real
c. l. g., which may mean Coast
League Style. The Chinese failed to
duplicate the stunt.
In the last struggle between these
two aggregations, the Chinese had the
Letter of the game, In all departments,
but they failed yesterday afternoon to
hold together, and they also over.
looked the fact that hits are some.
times necessary to gain runs. Kan
Yen and Yet Chin threw the ball
around In one inning which accounted
for two runs, but the best that can
be said Tor the locals is that they kept
on trying.
Four Innings Of Fast Bali.
il was q grand game OF baseball fer
four innings. Not hit. not a run
WIS made off Of either Luck zee on
Martin. Then It had to happen. The
fans were getting ready to sit back
in their seats to wait for the extra
inning game when Messrs. Riordan,
Barker and Benn, ably assisted by
Yen Chin and Kan Yen, upset the
game and two runs trickled across
the rubber. 49,
The visitors scored one more run
in the hext inning on hits by Ken
needy, Riordan and Barker. Then Ke
koa went out on the mound. and held
the visitors to one nit In the last
three innings Many OF the fans
wished that Kekoa' han been out out
there an the time. but any pitcher
would have found the going hard
against this boy Martin.
Barker Hits Well.
The game was devoid OF sensational
plays that has been noticeable In
other games, but the crowd was kept
on edge In the carly innings because
both pitchers were going good. Bar.
ker continued to hit, and now leads
the VISITORS by g good margin. Rior-
dan, Barker and Lai Tin each gath
cred two hits during the afternoon.
The crowd was one of the largest
that has been seen at Athletic Park
IN many moons, which proves conclu
sively that the Chinese are q great
drawing card. A game getween these
two teams on q Sunday with the score
one all Shouid pack the stands once
more. Many of the fans believe that
the locals will win In the play-off of
the third game.
The crowd. as usual, we're with the
home team. although few rooted for
the 0lyfhpics. When Ayau came home
with the first run In the seventh, the
rooters yelled for one minute, and
most OF the players were given
hand as they came to the plate. Alto
eether twas an exciting game, and
the fans viii be anxiousiy waiting Tor
the contest which win decide which is
the better team.
Play ~ Play.
Andrade opened the inning by
walk, Tranmatola duplicated 1.-The per
Torrance and Kennedy then hit q hot
one to Isai Tin, who caught Andrade
on the line. Friene hit a fast one to
Ayau, who by quick work made a
pretty double play, retiring the side.
Kai Luke to Cheong. En- Suit hit to
pitcher, Kai Luke flew out to An.
drade, and Ayau ended the inning by
flying cut to Barker.
Lang Akana captured Riordan's
drive after q hard run, and Barker
went out. Kai Luke to Cheong. Luck
zee hit to Benn, who was thrown out
on q attempted steal. Lai Tin hit
fast one 10 Benn, who threw the run
ner out at first. Kan Yen hit to
pitcher, and Lang Akana was called
out on third strike.
No Scoring.
In the third, McGrath and Martin
both hit to pitcher. and Andrade
ended the inning by going out. Kai
Luke to Cheong. Yen Chin in the last
OF the third went out, Benn to Nc
0rath; Cheong flew out to Kennedy,
and Luck zee grounded out. Both
sides went out in order in the fourth,
Traumatela went back to the bench
via the ozone route. Kennedy flew out
70 Yen Chin. and Friene popped to !