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Chance’s Men Cinch Victory at Start in Six Inning Game—Magee a Star.
[BY CHARLES DRYDEN.] Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 29.—[Special.]—In the first chunk of their double header with the Spuds today the Phillies landed a $200 diamond stud and the game, score of 6 to 2. They ruffled Mr. Pfiester’s intellect as well as his répertoire, while Mr. Sparks was calm and collected throughout.
By mutual consent of the toll worn Athletics the second slab was chopped to six rounds. The Spuds won handily, 3 to 1. Still wearing the toilet that needs fumigating, lurid Lou Richie was bumped for three hits and as many runs in the first round. Hofman’s wild slam on Thomas gave the Phillies their tally in the sixth.
Lurid Lou would have had his uniform renovated only he blew the money on Duffy’s diamond shirt stud. The rock is a peach, and likewise a token of undying esteem from the Phillies, Effingham Willie, and B. Knapp. They all chipped in so that Hugh might have something to remember them by. Cap Bill Gleason worked up the idea, which was kept secret until the first game started.
New “Ump” Makes Hit.
The rock also introduced Charles Rigler, a new umpire from Massilon, O. He is a live one, all right, and his work stamped him as an umpire of exceptional ability. Before starting the game Mr. Rigler called Duffy to the pan and made a speech. He said:
“Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Phillie team I present Manager Duffy with this glittering gaud.”
Just notice the innovation. Everybody knew at once that Hugh had copped out a glittering gaud. While Mr. Rigler tore off his début Hank O’Day hobnobbed with the swells in the directors’ box. Then Hank worked in the second game, while Mr. Rigler sat upstairs and refreshed the inner umpire with peanuts. By this one act alone Mr. Rigler shows he is not above the common people. An umpire may be great and good, and still endear himself to the fanatics.
Magee’s throw to the plate, doubling Tinker, in the fourth round, was the feature of the first game. Hofman’s jumping catch in deep center spoiled a homer for Lush in the eighth.
Spuds First to Score.
After one out in the second round of the first game, Tinker singled and made second on Evers’ out. He scored on a single by Kling. Magee walked and Sentelle sacrificed. Doolin drew a pass and was forced by Dooin. While Pfiester held the ball, Magee stole home. The Spud pitcher made the play on Dooin at second and missed him.
One gone in the third, Bransfield singled and reached third on the out of Lush at first. Magee’s double tallied Kitty. Sentelle hit to right and Magee came in. Doolin died at first. Magee and Sentell made hits in the sixth. Doolin fanned. Dooin’s double scored both runs. Sparks hit to center, bringing in Dooin. The next two were easy.
Doolin made a two base wild throw on Kling after one out in the seventh. Pifester fanned. Hofman’s third hit scored Kling. Sheckard flied out.
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Second Game Played Quickly.
The second game was a swift affair, with Overall landing whitewash until the sixth. Hofman walked in the first and Sheckard singled. Schulte sacrificed. Chance’s single counted two runs, although Sheckard would have been out had Donovan held the ball on him. Husk made second on the play and home on Steinfeldt’s double. Gessler fanned. Richie caught Steinfeldt napping off second.
Hofman’s chuck over first put Thomas on third in the sixth. Roy scored on Courntey’s out to Schulte. Kitty made a hit, Lush fanned, Magee singled, and Sentelle grounded to Evers.
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Notes of the Spuds’ Game.
Two games on Monday will finish up the series.
Chance will take the Spuds to Pittston tomorrow for an exhibition game.
The second game was made six innings for fear it would be dark, but the game was rushed through so fast that there was a full hour of good daylight after it.
Magee’s work in left was one of the features of the afternoon. His throw to the plate, doubling up Tinker, was one of the best ever pulled off, being accurate and was made form deep left field.
Hofman drew cheers form the crowd for a great catch of Magee’s long fly to center in the second inning of the second game. Hofman had a good day at bat also, making three hits out of six times up.
In the second game there were a number of changes in the teams. Tinker retired for the Spuds and Hofman went to short and Gessler to center. Gleason took a rest and Sentelle moved over from third and Courtney went to third.
