Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1912 — Collegeville Items. [ARTICLE]

Collegeville Items.

Three to one, St. Viator’s favor; one man down. Such was the state of Wednesday’s game with Kanka'kee when Birkmeier stepped up to bat in the last 'half of the ninth inning. It looked as if St. Joe’s banners would soon be trailing in the dust. But Birkmeier had found a magic bat and as the ball came whizzing across the pan it was made to take a return trip far over the left fielder’s head, while Birkmeier raced around the bases for a home run. The Varsity and rooters were jubilant and fear of defeat was changed to hope for victory. Burkart laced out a single to center, was advanced to second McArdle; Mueller knocked a grounder to third baseman, who threw to second in an attempt to make a double play. Second muffed the ball and the bases were full. Butler then laid a perfect bunt to third and Burkart crossed the pan tieing the score. The yelling and shouting from the grandstand seemed to disconcert the catcher, he let one slip by and McArdle thus came in home with the winning score. This was the second victory for St. Joe in one week, having won from Lafayette Y. M. P. C. last Sunday 17-3. For the St. Viator’s game the Varsity was strengthened by two boys from the southside, Burkart and Mueller, who both did excellent work, Burkart especially featured the game with three hits out of four times to bat and a long running catch in center field. Lili was on the mound for St. Jpe and pitched a fine game.