Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
COLTS WALLOP TRUCKERS
To THE TUNE OF 6 TO Z
Walter Schultz and "Duckcy"
Holmes Star Factors in Fore
closing Mortgage on Pcnnant.
BUT BRlBECK DID HIS BIT
Catcher Borrowed From Norfolk
Handled Walters Sizzlcrs rs il
They Were "BuldicS," and Nc
Gloughlin Was Sent to Showers.
BUT BRlBECK DID HIS BIT
BY JOE COIN.

s PORTSMOUTH. VA, Sept. H.
Hurting them over with the speed
and accuracy OF Ma;hewson. Walter
Schulz today. assisted by Duckey
Holmes big stick. wailopcd Ports
mouth to the tune of to ., putting
Richmond further ahead in the PEN
nant race.
Never was pitcher in better form
and his support was excellent. The
Truckers were forced TO use Two
pitchers. bu, could not stop the
"Duckey" Holmes Starred.
''Duckey'' Holmes drove in the first
three runs made by Richmond. and
was shining batting star Of game.
Truckers. but was sent to the showers
in the sixth with two on base Man
gum was moro effective. but the Colts
were gradually getting his number
when the game ended.
In the eighth inning Baker made a
wonderful stop OF Goosetrcc's drive.
getting the ball to first in time to
retire him. In that same frame.
from Posts bat. and hurled it to
Poole in time for pu;out.
B!ng ArraEon made three of the
six runs scored. After Bribeck had
struck out in second. Arragon was
given four balls Bing went to sec
ond on Stuarts ou:, and scored when
Holmes drove one through second
Buck Daughton then singled. but
Holmes was retired. Parker TO Goose
tree, retiring tho side.
Portsmouth counted one in the
third when Watt singled. went 10
second on Parker's sacrifice and
scored later on Goosetree's safe hit
We registered another in the third.
breaking the tic. Arragon was safe
on Watts error and Stuart singled
between arst end second. putting
Arcagou on third "Duckey'' Holmes
ArrnSon. again.
~, They tied II up again in tho fifth.
Watt singled, Parker sacrificed him
along and McGlouEhlin's safety put
Posts sacrifice 1y.
From that time on they got no
further than second, and that was on
the only error made by the Colts.
Holmes Third Hit.
ArraGon started the sixth Off with
u double to centcr6eld. Stuart was
issued transportation to first and
both runners advanced on passed
ball Holmes then came through with
his third hit of the game, scoring
both Arragon and Stuart
AFTER walking in the ninth Schulz
was retired. Watt to Champlin, on
Fieider'e choice. which gave Baker a
lie at al first. Baker opened the eyes
sole second just as II 1t was an
everyday occurrence. Ty Smith was
told to SO to first by Umpire Weston
velt and on a passed ball OF Parker's.
Baker scored and Smith went 10
third. whence he tailed on Mangums
game.
Yesterday at Richmond League
president Bradley refused to allow
Bribeck OF the Norfolk team, to play
as owner Dawson, of the Portsmouth.
was not present to give his consent.
lodaH. Owner Dawson consented 10
allow Bribtck to get into the game.
as Lie Cocch was In no conu.tinr ~
play, SO Holmes went to right field
ana Bribeck worked behind the bat.
MS catching was one OF the features
OF the game.
/, AS the series now stands Richmond
mas three games against Portsmouth's
ono. with ono game tied
Tomorrow's game will no doubt set :
tie the Virginia League pennant race
as the team is in high spirits. and fuII
OF pep. and with iron man McWhortsr
PACK on the mound, in big league
FORM. the ball season at Boulevard
Fteid should close in ;fiblaze Of glory.
The way Richmond warmed up 70.
Gay forcshadowed victory, and after
the hrst score had been made. even
rand Portsmouth rooters realized
ina: their team was outclasscd
Jhe good news follows:
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