Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
CONTINUED BATTING STREAK
M|LL|0NAIRES COPS II TO 7
WIN over LEWISTON star TAXIS


ting which has, brought them VIC
tory in the last six games, the Mil
lionaires topped the Taxis, II to Z.
in impressive style yesterday after
noon. With the memory of three
defeats handed them by the Lewis
ton boys. the Houser clan went after
the game in savage mien and amas-
sed total that TIE hard hitting
Taxis were unable to overcome.
Jack Spratt the Bates College
finger started for Lewiston and
lasted just one and one-third frames.
During that brief but hectic period,
the Houser pupils crashed out seven
or varying caliber which netted a
cluster O. five counters. Then the
angular Mr.. Spratt strolled to the
showers and q Id friend Brick
Reed ascendeu 80 hillock with a
brave smile and cockySmanner. In
cleaning up the wreck left by Spratt
ne succeeded in holding the Capitol
lads to two hits in the second with
a resultant brace of runs.
Brick weathered the third In good
style but his great adventure came
in the fourth. Paul Higgins initial
ed the seance with soaring blow to
right center, pulling up at the mid
ole station. With his engine still go
ing ne speeded to the plate when
Delaney caromed one to right. There
was temporary halt while Beaudoin
iolted 10 wilson but Flynn came
through with slashing drive be-
tween Wilson and Cornerford for
three pillows. Then he loped home
when Fat Hill tapped one through
the box. Fitzpatrick got life when
rainier messed up his grounder. Hill
taxing thir base from where he tailed
When Larsen also registered a safe
~. Williams fouled to Sawyer ana
Brlsk ended the rally by Iofting to
Cornerford.
Following this display of stick
work, Brick settled down and ended
by some classy fielding kept the
Houser clan from adding to an al
ready fat score.
Gus Williams was put to work m
the mound for Augusta and turned in
queer days work. In five Of tho
cantos he doomed up bright. In the
otner four he at times was wild and
was pasted rather fiercely by the big
guns of the Anderson crew.
Inc first slip came in the fourth.
Wlison dropped a T. L. over second
put was caught off first moment
!ater by quick peg by Larsen. Then
sMo walks a single and wild heave
ny Larsen resulted in a brace of
.uis. Inc next two went out. The
Bissonette's safety and Wilson's I'D, o..
one back of second that wont fn.
double. "eh' LOT
Inc Taxi Clouters rested until tho
eighth when renewed hostiIities in
t,le form of two one base blows and
reeds terrific shot to left netted
TWO runs. The barrage lasted over
mo the ninth when the same number
VI mus or the same caliber added two
more. Then with two ont Rucl,
Gaudette famed and it was ALL oye,
IL was during this frame foiIowino
oauvage's double that Ray Beaudoin
IN going up the bank after the hail
turned his ankle and was forced to
In addition to whaling ont win
Win thelr clubs the Millionaires nut
up splendid exhibition of defence
ne opiy mlsplay being Larsen's peg
10 nrst which Delaney was unahIo
to get in front of. FLYNN nmIind
some clever work at second and
Deianey at first scooped 'em ont of
me art and grabbed 'em out of the
ar 10 the delight of the fans. Brisk
ana fitzpatrick each registered a ploy
,nat caught the fancy of the gallery
A clever double killing topped off the
afternoons performance.
Delaney and Flynn tore off tho
longest crashes of the matinee Ders
gong like shot way I'D on the left
neld bank. while Flynn's skinned
over Gaudette's head on a line for
the renee in right center.
me crowd was somewhat lar
ser IMAM yesterday, but still
snort OF enough to assure free
Goin from financial worry. The
Cony street gallery of guests
continued to hold it's own for
size. Doubtless CONSERVATION vii
reign there on the occasion of tho
next nome game as the management
plans TO string curtain at the van
tage points. This will cost a pretty
penny and it has been suggested that
collection be taken up from those
VINO gather there next time in fond
anticipation of viewing a really good
pali game without coming across
with the maZuma.
Inc Augusta team plays in Nor
way today, and on Monday will po
10 DlXheld. On Wednesday and
THURSDAY the star attractions will
De the Bar Harbor outfit which is
gong strcng at present. A banner
crowd should be present on the half
monday next Wednesday,. A week
from today the Dixfield team fea-
turing Harry Lord, the ex-hig
Lacquer, will play in Augusta.
The score:
AUGUSTA
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