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Kevin OMcCormick did step to the plate eight times, and all were official at-bats. He put the ball in play all eight times, going six for eight. He had four singles, one triple and a homer. He stole second three of the four times he singled. He scored five runs and drove in at least six. The final score was 36 to 7. The most incredible stat? Time of Game = 2:17.
The Chicago Tribune had a field day: "But for the fact that Jack Sheridan [the umpire] entered into the spirit of the farce, and called men out whenever the decision was within feet of close, the Colts might have tallied on and on until darkness put an end to the Colonels' sufferings.
"They did score one more run and had two men on bases in one round when the tired, disgusted crew from the Falls City tramped in under the impression the side was out. Instead of forcing them to return to the field, Sheridan called Connor out for cutting third, although he was standing on the bag when the hit was made.
"The crowd which came out was more than repaid for its visit, for a more spectacularly weird exhibition of the national game was never given. Prairie leaguers stood aghast at the frantic misplays that took place every moment; and yet, betimes, there were startling catches and stops to keep the game agog with enthusiasm."
The Historical Chicago tribune (and other papers) are available to SABR members via Proquest. If you don't belong, here's another great reason to join.
06-29-2004, 06:36 PM
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