FRESHMEN WIN.

The third game of the '97-'98 series which was played yesterday afternoon on Holmes field resulted in a victory for the freshmen by the score of 2 to 1. The game was in many respects the most interesting one that has been played on Holmes field this year. Only two errors were made on each side. Both teams showed great improvement since the game a week ago.

The crowd on the freshman side of the field was considerably larger than that on the sophomore side. Ninety eight was supported in its cheering by firecrackers, tin pans, pistols, shotguns, and a brass band, while ninety-seven was aided by a small cannon which was planted near first base, and innumerable horns. But the noise did not seem to disturb the players on either side very much.

The victory of the freshmen was due chiefly to the good fielding work of the out-field. None of the fielders missed a chance; Chandler caught two balls, one a very difficult one, Goodridge caught three, and Edmunds caught four, two of which were hard to get. Cozzens did not pitch as well as he did in the game last Monday, but he received excellent support. He showed great calmness at critical times, and saved the game several times. Brown caught much better than he did last week and was especially good in throwing to second. Walker might have had a few more put outs to his credit if he had kept his foot on the base, but he redeemed himself by making several difficult stops, thus saving several men from getting errors. McVey had little chance to do any brilliant playing. The only chance he had was Garrison's pop fly in the ninth which he accepted. He also made the only hit for the freshmen which won them the game. Although Haskell had one error credited him it was excusable. He made several beautiful stops especially a high throw by Brown. Captain Hayes played well throughout and deserves especial credit for the way in which he managed his team.

Perry allowed only one hit and struck out six men, but gave ten bases on balls. He was well supported throughout and after the first inning the freshmen could not score.

Lord was the first man up in the first inning and was hit by Cozzens. Beale then hit for two bases advancing Lord to third. Cozzens allowed Martin four balls and the bases were full with no man out. Scott then sent a high fly which Goodridge fielded cleanly, keeping Lord on third. Fox hit to Hayes, and then Cozzens struck out Anderson.

Haskell led off for ninety-eight by getting four balls. Hayes hit to Anderson who fumbled, McVey hit safely bringing in Haskell. Brown hit to Perry, who threw him out at first, but the play gave Hayes time enough to score. Although Chandler got a base on balls and stole second he was left there, Edmunds striking out and Goodridge hitting to Stevens.

In the second Stevens hit to Hayes, who threw him out. Garrison got to first on account of Haskell's tardiness but was caught in trying to steal second. Perry ended the half by striking out. For ninety-eight, Walker struck out, Cozzens flied out to Beale, Haskell got another base on balls, stole second where he was left by Hayes, who fouled out.

The third inning saw both sides go out in one, two, three order.

Scott began the fourth by knocking a high fly which Cozzens caught. Fox hit to near the foul line in right field, allowing Chandler to make a very difficult catch. Anderson was unfortunate in having Brown catch a long foul off his bat. After Edmunds got a base on balls he foolishly started for second on Goodridge's pop fly, thereby allowing Perry and Fox to make a double play. Walker also got a base on balls, and stole second, but Cozzens left him there by hitting to Beale.

In the fifth Stevens hit to Edmunds, Garrison fortunately got a base on balls, advanced to second on Perry's out, but got no farther because Lord was thrown out at first by Haskell. Haskell again got a base on balls, stole second and was caught off by Perry. Hayes was out on a fly to Garrison, McVey got to first on Fox's error, and then Scott got Brown's high fly.

Hayes's error in the sixth allowed Beale to reach first and Martin's hit advanced him to third. A wild pitch allowed him to score. Martin was now on third when Scott hit to Goodridge who fielded quickly enough to prevent Martin's scoring. Another wild pitch started Martin home but he was put out by Cozzens. Although Fox hit safely and stole second, Anderson was thrown out at first by Cozzens.

Several times ninety-seven came near scoring but good work prevented them.

The following is the tabulated score:

NINETY-EIGHT.

A.B. R. B. P.O. A. E.

Haskell, 2b. 0 1 0 2 3 1

Hayes, s.s. 4 1 0 2 2 1

McVey, 3b. 3 0 1 1 0 0

Brown, c. 4 0 0 2 3 0

Chandler, r.f. 3 0 0 2 0 0

Edmunds, c.f. 2 0 0 4 0 0

Goodridge, l.f. 3 0 0 3 0 0

Walker, 1b. 2 0 0 9 0 0

Cozzens, p. 2 0 0 2 5 0

- - - - - -

Totals, 23 2 1 27 13 2

NINETY-SEVEN.

A.B. R. B. P.O. A. E.

Lord, 3b. 2 0 0 2 0 0

Beale, l.f. 4 1 1 2 0 0

Martin, r.f. 3 0 1 0 0 0

Scott, c. 4 0 1 9 0 0

Fox, 1b. 4 0 1 7 1 1

Anderson, s.s. 4 0 0 0 2 1

Stevens, 2b. 4 0 1 2 0 0

Garrison, c.f. 3 0 0 1 1 0

Perry, p. 3 0 0 1 10 0

- - - - - -

Totals, 31 1 5 24 14 2

Innings, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Ninety-eight, 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2

Ninety-seven, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1

Two-base hit - Beale. Stolen bases - Fox, Haskell 2, Brown, Chandler, Walker, Cozzens. Double play - Fox and Perry. Bases on balls - Haskell 4, McVey, Chandler, Edmunds 2, Walker, Cozzens; Lord, Martin. Hit by pitched ball - Lord. Struck out - Brown, Edmunds 2, Goodridge, Walker 2; Anderson, Perry. Wild pitches: - Cozzens 2. Umpires - Cook and Mullen. Time - 1h. 40m.