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ftnnlitfa CoulTH1TOME 43 310, 29“YOU ClPublished Weekly at North Vernon,A National League Team and Nebraska Indians Defeated.The Reds Have Woi la Winning Their Last Two Games That Will Never Be Forgottea.North Vernon has reached the zenith of her base ball fame. Her native sons have triumphed over the greatest independent organization in the land and followed np the .victory by beating a National League club, the highest pinnacle ia the ambition of the exponents of our national game. Joy in the old town knows no bounds and to describe it in the vernacular of the street would be “all that there is,— we are; what we are not,—aint.”In a game marked by sensational fielding the Reds evened up all accounts with Green’s Nebraska Indians last Thursday with a clean out victory and by subjecting them to the further humiliation of a shut out. While the game was won by the lowest possible score the Pride of Old Jennings outplayed the Redskins at every point and put up an exhibition that will furnish fan food all winter. It was a contest combining both brains and skill and it . was soon evident that it wonld be 0** question of endurance, with ^chances with the team first put-| ting over a run.For eight innings both sides |^Ltruggled back and forth employ-*ing every method known to modern base ball to score, but not until the laBt of the ninth were the Reds successful. Then with Grover More on second, Simon drove a slugging liner down the left line sending over the winning run’ amid the shouts of nearly a thousand wildly excited people. Forrest More was the chief obstacle in the path of the Indians. His pitching was entirely too much for them as be allowed bnt the require^ number of batters, twenty-seven, to faoe him. Of the four who reached base all were cut down by some rapid Red sharp shooting. They got but _three balls outside the diamond which shows how completely they ' were at the mercy of the pitcher. Mike Simon backstopped in faultless style supported by errorless ball in the field. The Indians realized from the start that they were up against a hard proposi-^Jton and resorted to a stroDg de-H^^kuve play with hopes of a mix-H^Von the part of the locals to ^J^e them their runs. To show ^^ow well they played their part it is only necessary to state that no less than twelve flies were dragged down by their fast flying out-• fielders, most of which were taken at top speed.The RedB hit Juscicana hard throughout and although strong in the pinches his support alone saved him until Simon broke up the game in the ninth, putting an end to the most spectacular game ever played in these parts. Its like may never again be duplicat-ed here and those fortunate enough to witness it were unanimous in declaring it the finest game they had ever seen in organized base ball. Score:thing but foot ball weather a record breaking crowd would have witnessed the game but with the mercury hovering around the freezing point only a few over five hundred braved the oold. What they lacked in numbers however, they made up in noise, the moBt of whioh at the start directed at Ewing who essayed to play first base, until they saw the locals had a chance to win. Bob may be one of the best pitchers in the country but he is not destined to shine as a first baseman. Cincinnati had strengthened her team by the addition of “Happy” Jaok Suthoff, of the Toledos, and Hiene” Pieto, of the Pittsburgs, but they were unable to stop the hustling youngsters onoe they set out to win. The Cincinnatis opened up on Forrest More as if they meant to drive him from the box. With Huggins out of the way Judj, the Indian, doubled to right center but was caught and run down on Smoot’s grounder to the box, the latter reaching second. Lobert singled to right scoring Smoot. With two down in the second Peitz walked and singles by Suthoff and Essick filled the bases but Huggins fouled to Simon. Lobert’s drive over the left field fence, Mowery’s single and Ewing’s two bagger increased their lead to three in the third but that ended their run getting. More regained his effectiveness and allowed but two singles the rest of the game easily keeping his opponents from the plate. The Midget hit safely over third for a starter but was doubled with Walker on the letter’s grounder to Huggins. Nick More’s single past first went for naught in the second. Grover More reached first in the third when Suthoff dropped Ewing’s assist. GHff Daringer laid one down and Lo-bert’s throw pulled Ewing off the bag, Grover reaohing third. Howard Daringer’s drive to center sent him home. Simon singled in the fourth and Nick was hit but Suthoff fanned the suooeeding batters. Hutchings hit past third in the fifth but was forced at second. The locals moved a notch closer in the sixth. Nick More stopped another fast one with his back and ’Howard Dar-ingenptomptly sacrificed him to second, scoring on Grover’s two-bagger over Smoot’s head in center. Ewing’B error followed by Bingles by H. Daringer and Nick tied the score in the seventh amid an awful din. The Cinoinnatis resorted to bunting and some rough tactics in their efforts to eave a defeat at the hands of an amateur club but the Reds quickly broke it up and came in to do or die. Garry Hermann’s hired men were mad through and through when Ewing and Suthoff colided trying to field Grover More’s pop fly, the runner reaching seoond. Their temper was not improved any when Pietz let a half wild pitoh get away and when he threw over Lobert’s head .trying to stop the runner, Grover tore for home ahead of Jude’s throw, winning the game. Then redlam broke loose and is likely to remain so for some time at least. TheooooooooiNOTES.North Vernon 0 0 1 C128156789t; bus on bdls.off More 8; (track cMgr. Green is minus the services of two of his best players. Howser and Rogan, who have entered Carlisle. The former was famous as a Haskell foot ball star.Multanoh ‘was severely spiked by Walker in sliding to second but had his hand tied up and later made a throw to third nailing the Midget which was a marvel of speed and accuracy.Walker made a desperate effort te score in the sixth by completely hurdling over the Indian catcher boithe umpire decided that he failed to touch the plate. Some of those who thought the Reds could not beat the Indians and backed their judgment with something more substantial, questioned King’s decision on Simon’B hit, claiming it was a foul. For their benefit we append Mgr. Green’s statement made after the game: “I am entirely satisfied. There was no question as to the hit not being fair as it struck squarely on the line. You have a great ball team and we gave “you a hard fight but I doubt if anyone could have beaten you today. I hope to be back again next year.”jy More 4, by Satkoff 6; left on bates,.croon 10, Cincinnati 8; pasted balls, Pie.., .non; double plays, Suthoff. Hoggins and Ewing; umpire, King; time 130.The crowning event in a bi ball way occurred at Midway Park Tuesday when the Reds, made up entirely of home players, gain-I ed the distinction of beating a- National League club. LoyaT to- the Cincinnati Reds to the core, North Vernon conferred upon them the greatest possible honor by having her ball team bear their name for years. When the twoCarpets, Rugs,Mattings.Good assortment, good styles, prices right.Before making any purchases of these articles we believe you will find it to your interest to pay a visit to uur store and inspect our slock. We buy reliable goods and give your money’s worth. Please give us a call.teams finally met on the diamond ahe pulled just as hard for her own and rejoiced in the downfall of the big leagners. With any-Ed Williams Co.North Vernon, Indiana.Also Dealers inPortiere, Lace Curtains, Oil Cloth, Linoleum Window Shades.Miss Edith Perkins, of Bntler-ville, was visiting friends here Tuesday. jThe Needle and Thread club! will meet with Mrs. John Zurin on Thursday, Ootober 18th.Wanted quick, 150 or 160 acre farm. I have good, up-to-date, hardware stock, invoices between $5000 and $6000 for farm. Call or address Mrs. Mary A. Rash, office over State Bank.
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North Vernon Banner Plain Dealer
North Vernon, Indiana, US
Thu, Oct 11, 1906
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