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THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
Double play-Kelsey, Alden, Mitchell Sacrafice hits-Todd.
Hit by pitched ball-Mitchell, Kelsey, Gear.
Bases on balls—Wagner 3, Sheppard 7. Struck ont—Wagner 5, Shephard 2.
Umpire—Cracraft.
Manager Burton took his players over to the "Box of Monkeys," and the move looked like a master stroke. This clever production completely captivated the boys from Emporia and they were still laughing when they reached the ball field Saturday afternoon. But their mirth was short lived Gabriel was the first man to face the mighty Gear and swung savagely at each of the first three balls thrown. He got such a momentum on the third strike, that he swung around several times as if on a pivot. Gabriel seemed dazed and staggered to the bench. "Say, Capt. what's the name of that show?" he inquired. "Why—'A Brass Monkey!'" replied Parrington, excitedly, as Barnes fouled out to Kelsey. "Well, that's me!" whispered Gabriel, and he fell into a deep sleep
Gear was clear beyond himself, and his support was excellent. For six innings he held the visitors down to five scattered hits, and was working to shut them out In the sixth, Patterson took first on Williamson's fumble, Parrington hit a hard one to Gear, which he stopped, but in his hurry threw wild over Mitchell's head, and both scored. Mr. Olliphant is alm st as large as an elephant, i.e. he was when he first went into the box. Olliphant was advertized as the savior of the team, and it was expected that the hard hitting K. U. boys would have to take a day off. We can only say that Mr. Olliphant may be able to pitch a winning ball for the Winfield Champions but he was clearly out of his class Saturday. He was batted all over the field, each of the boys getting one or more hits except Williamson who was sent to first three times on balls. The fielding was at all times good, often brilliant. Mitchell played a first base, that could not have been improved on. His one hand stop of a ground ball in the fourth inning, and running catch of a foul ball from Shephard's bat were excellent plays. Alden again covered himself with glory, both in the field and at the bat. His three base hit
in the fifth inning, driving in two runs was well applauded. James Kelsey caught a beautiful game, and led the batting. Kelsey's antics always put the crowd in good humor, and Jim deserves another gold medal. Todd is charged with three errors two of which were wholly excusable Williams played a good game at third, and the outfield were given little chance to distinguish themselves.
Gabriel played the best game for the visitors, and Shephard, Patterson and Parrington did good work. Patterson had a hard game to catch, and made some very pretty stops.
There is just a word of criticism on Capt. Mitchell and some of the home boys. Cra-craft has been officiating in the unpleasant capacity of Umpire, and has been doing that work in most creditable style He uses excellent judgment in his decisions, and then stands by it, which is right. It is not in the province of the home players to criticise, much less abuse him.
The following is the score of the second game:
KANSAS UNIVERSITY.
Chamberlain, cf.. 6 2 3 0 1 0 1
Wagner, rf... 5 1 3 0 0 0 0
Kelsey, c... 6 2 4 1 7 1 0
Gear, p... 5 2 2 0 1 4 2
Alden 2b... 5 4 3 0 4 2 0
Mitchell, 1b... 6 1 3 0 12 1 0
Todd, ss... 6 2 2 0 0 1 3
Williamson, 3b. . 2 1 0 0 2 3 1
Agnew, lf... 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total ... 44 17 2! 1 27 12 7
COLLEGE OF EMPORIA.
A B R B H S B P O A E
Gabriel, ss... 5 1 3 1 3 3 1
Barnes, lf... 5 0 1 0 1 1 0
Sheppard, 2b... 5 0 0 0 2 3 0
Patterson, c... 5 1 1 0 4 2 0
Parrington, 1b... 5 2 1 0 10 1 1
Bracken, rf... 4 0 1 0 0 0 0
Haver, 3b... 5 0 1 0 1 3 1
Backus, cf... 5 0 1 0 1 0 0
Olliphant, p... 4 1 1 0 2 4 0
Total... 43 5 10 1 24 17 3
SCORE BY INNINGS.
C of E. 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1—5
K. U. 0 3 5 1 3 4 1 0 x—17
Earned runs, C. of E. 2; K. U. 6.
Two base hit, Wagner, Gear, Parrington, Backus, Olliphant.
Three base hit, Alden.