The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-06-25
WINS FIRST
GAME Of SEASON

season occurred last Sunday at Cali
ente. the Phoebe wildcats taking II
upon themselves to register sound
and unquestioned victory over the
crack team representing Caliente.
After the smoke had cleared away
following a ninth-inning rally by Cal
,.nte. the Phoebe boys still had the /
game sewed up and neatly tied on /
their belts. the final count revealing
the astonishing fact that the score /
stood ! to S, with the miners on the |
long end.
play was called at 3 o'clock with
Caii-nte in the field, and a result of
the rather remarkable hurting OF the
pill by young gent named Armstead
two of the Phoebe lads were the VIC
tins of putouts. they being unable to
do anything with the offerings of the
red-headed youth. But. alack and alas.
after two men were down the balloon
went up, somebody mussed up an In
field drive, threw the ball away and
another ungrateful Caliente ball player
slammed the ball at the pitcher when
he wasn't looking. The pitcher was
struck on the throwing arm and was
. unable to finish the game. Before the
ascension could be stopped by the fran
tic Caiiente rooters three of the Phoebe
boys-Franks. Wilcox and Hames-had
romped across the plate. registering
three perfectly good scores. This lead
was never overcome by the railroaders,
although they made two scores In their
half of the first.
No registrations were made at the
home plate by the Phoebe team during
the second inning, bangup baseball Sc
IL. n to In
side was retired in professional style
Unwilling to allow anyone to put any
thing over on him. spec Dolan. VIII
occupied the slab in the center of tn
diamond for Pioche. proceeded to pu
real stun on the ball and vanishe,
three men. Just to show them that h,
could do 1t.
The fireworks started again in the
third inning, however. when "Spec
picked of a two-bagger and scored a
few minutes later on hit and run
play, Caliente mussing up the ball In
their half Of the next inning the Call
ente bows made two runs before theil
side was retired.
Nothing further happened to cause
excitement among the fans until tn
ninth inning, when the score stood Z
in favor Of the visiting team. witt
no one out, q series Of errors on tn
Phoebe infleld allowed two of the Call
ente PLAYERS to leave the marks o
their spikes in the home plate VIII
the second and third registering sta
tions saturated with Calienteites Her
Is where Captain Dolan of the wildcat
again decided that the affair had pro
ceeded far enough. and allowing on
man to pop an easy fly. caught D
Catcher Hames for an easy out.
showed some real stuff and retired IN
side with six thrown balls, every on
being a strike and every one pein
reached for frantically by the opposin
batters.
The result of this battle has cor
yinced those who We're inclined 10
skeptical that there is material pre-
ent In the Phoebe lineup to make
strong ball team. Their fighting qua
tiles were forcibly displayed In Il
ninth inning of this battle. Not ms
wavered and everyone was there to
his part II the test should fall to MI
The Caliente team was handicapp
somewhat by the absence Of some
their regular players, who were on 7
road and could not get home In tir
for the game. 1t Is expected that
Caliente players will come to Pioc
for the big game on the Sd, and II ca
iente is able to muster her full tea
those interested In the sport Will ha
an opportunity to witness bat
royal in which both teams Will be
to win.
Without question the most thrill
play of the game was when IN
fourth inning. with the bases fun
Calienteites, Alexander Orr made
hero Of himself by masterful cal
OF a long fly that would certainly ha
been good for three bases and heaN
perfect ball to second. doubling
runner who ventured too far from
base. The peg was one of the pretti
ever witnessed and had all the
vigor and snap of professional baseb
Needless to say, Alexander Is hero
his home town now and will contil
to be until such time as he. perhs
makes an error, when the wonder
throwing arm may be forgotten for
moment.
AS result of the victory the Pio
team won purse Of $40, besides
merous side bets by members OF
team and their hackers.
Fourteen automobiles loaded y
PiOche rams attenueu thc sano' -
Of whom remained In Caliente dnt
late hour tn the evening In order
make the return trip during the Co
hours. Other parties motored as
as Newman's ranch. where a. pi
party was held. and still others loc'
shady hooks at Caliente and enjoyt
picnic lunch with their friends
guests.
The lineup of both teams W
The lineup Of both teams was as
lows:
Pioche--van Vleet, Dolan, Fra
Carlyle Wilcox. Carter Hames,
Ronnow, Christian and Rutherford.
Caliente Barton, Denton. Field
Cook, Roberts. Forbes, Olson, 4
stead nnd Brewer.
Services Mt Christ Church MA
Sarvicos will be held at Christ ch