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Big Six · 03-21-2009, 08:09 PM

Canal Dover Argus, May 19, 1897

MILLERS DISAPPOINTING IN THEIR FIRST MONTH
Only Four Wins In First Twenty-Five Contests
Manager Pace In Search For Better Players

CANAL DOVER--Even the most dedicated rooters are having a tough time supporting the Canal Dover nine this spring, as their record--four wins and twenty-one losses so far--have landed them squarely at the bottom of the Township League standings.

"The base ball lovers of our city deserve better," said Millers manager Vincent Pace. "If the players we have on the roster now are not going to give Canal Dover a winner, then we shall have to find some who will."

One player with whom Pace is pleased is young pitcher Charlie Callahan. He owns exactly half the team's victories, against five losses. Callahan has suffered some "hard luck," as his earned run average of 2.64 should yield a better record than he has achieved so far...

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Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,494 Thanks: 146 Thanked 100x in 79 posts	*Canal Dover Argus, May 19, 1897* MILLERS DISAPPOINTING IN THEIR FIRST MONTH Only Four Wins In First Twenty-Five Contests Manager Pace In Search For Better Players CANAL DOVER--Even the most dedicated rooters are having a tough time supporting the Canal Dover nine this spring, as their record--four wins and twenty-one losses so far--have landed them squarely at the bottom of the Township League standings. "The base ball lovers of our city deserve better," said Millers manager Vincent Pace. "If the players we have on the roster now are not going to give Canal Dover a winner, then we shall have to find some who will." One player with whom Pace is pleased is young pitcher Charlie Callahan. He owns exactly half the team's victories, against five losses. Callahan has suffered some "hard luck," as his earned run average of 2.64 should yield a better record than he has achieved so far... __________________ My OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Connecticut Shore League: a fictional league story Three Pals, a Base Ball Story: my newest fictional story Last edited by Big Six; 03-21-2009 at 08:12 PM.