Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-08-17
THE GREATEST GAME
WONDERFUL EIGHTEEN-INNING
STRUGGLE SUNDAY
Viroqua Wins from Muscoda 2 to l
After Eighteen Frames of Phe-
E0menal Ball

the state was played here Sunday.
when the local team and Muscoda
struggled for eighteen innings before
Viroqua was finally returned the vic
tor by score of 2 to |.
With both teams well matched, and
both pitchers tossing almost air-tight
ball, and each team giving almost
faultless support, the fans who were
present were treated to a sight they
viii never see again in years. In the
first inning, Muscoda theatened to
score when Mathews got on when Cur
tbs let slow roller go through him.
+ Berg sacrificed him to second and
Heidkamp drew a base on balls, but
Schultz frightened up and struck out
the next two men. Virooua went out
in one-two-three order. In the second,
Museoda went out in order, and Garin
of Viroqua, hit for a base after two
were out, but was stranded there when
Johnson was snuffed, Schneider to
Richter In the third, Lauerman was
out, Bird to Morrison, Mathews flew
out to center, but Berg singled and
Heidkamp doubled down the left foul
line, scoring Berg. Kincannan struck
out. In Viroqua's half, Curtis tripled
after two down, but Bird flew out to
Heidkamp. In their half of the sixth,
Viroqua tied the score. Curtis singled,
Bird sacrificed him TO second, Will
liams was out, Heidkamp to Richter,
Curtis taking third and he scored when
Calloway's roller went through Held
kamp. Morrison struck out.
From then on the contest was a
mighty one. AS inning after inning
went by, with only an occasional man
ueaffIna m tho -,
tense. A little slip or misplay might
cost the game, but both pitchers were
in perfect form, and with excellent
support were going like well oiled ma
chinery. In the ninth, johnson doubl-
ed after two were out, and moment
later was caught off second. In the
fourteenth, Mathews doubled after one
was gone, but Berg flew out to John
son. Heidkamp drew a base on balls,
but Schultz struck out Kiucannon.
And so the game went on. If a
man got on, it was usually after two
were down, and he remained stranded
there while the third out was made.
But Schneider was apparently weak |
ening little as time went on, as our
men were hitting him harder, but good
support aided him until the fatal 18TH |
In their half, Muscoda went out in
order, but for Viroqua Schultz singled,
Curtis singled and advanced Wemette
(who ran for Schultz) to second. He
took third on passed ball, and came
home with the winning run when Will
liams' grounder went through Held |
kamp, after Bird had struck out--and |
the game was over
Notes of the Game
Too much cannot be said of the
sportsmanlike conduct Of the Musco-
da boys in allowing a runner for
Schultz in the 18th. With no excuse
except that he was winded and wished
to save himself for the fray, they gem
erously allowed Wemette to run for
him. That little act of courtesy viii
long be remembered by the Viroqua
players and fans. The players were
loud in their praises of the Muscoda
players and manager because of their
sportsmanship and gocdfelIowship.
Schultz had a great day, striking
out 81 and allowing only four hits.
Schneider also pitched great game,
striking out 10 and allowing Ii hits,
but he kept them well scattered.
Curtis played a great defensive
game, accepting five out of six chances
some of them very difficult ones.
Bird played a fine game at short,
accepting seven out of eight chances.
He plays deep, has wonderful throw
to first, and he and Curt are great
team in that part Of the diamond
In thirteen of the IS innings only
three men faced Schultz. Some pitch
ing, we'll say.
Virequa had good chance to win
in the 10th, but a bonehead by Garin
spoiled it. With two out, he was on
third, Johnson on second. Schultz
got walk and Garin thinking the
bases full and he forced, logged down
the line where the catcher awaited
him with the ball. However, Tom got
three nice hits.
Curtis had great day with tbs
stick, four swats. johnson played al
great game at center, getting eight
put outs. He stole the only chance
Tom had, covering lots of territory.
Schaffer made circus catch at crit |
ical time that saved the game.
Mink Potts roofing was a feature
of the game. Alta boy, Webb.
Tighten up, Webb" And Webb says
if he had frightened up any more he I
would have broke.
The ball association is figuring on
collecting a second admission fee from
the crowd. They saw a full games. |
SUNDAYS GAMES
Viroqua 2, Muscoda /.
Boscobel o, La Fargo 2.
Cashton 10, Hillsboro 3.
Richland Center q, Soldiers Grove l. |
NET SUNDAYS GAMES
Viroqua at La Fargo.
Richland Center at Cashton
Hillsboro at Soldiers Grove.
Viola at Boscobel
Muscoda open date.
LEAGUE STANDING
Team Played Won Lost N /
Boscobel 10 10 3 769 /
Cashton Ia 10 7l4l
Richland Center 12 3 4 667 |
Viola 13 g 5 GIG |
Viroqua IA 3 6 ST. |
Muscoda 10 8 461
Hillsboro 10 4 9 BOT /