1916 25th Infantry Team
Stories are placed in order of the date they appeared.
February 22, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"25th Infantry Team Will Try To Stop Martin - Rogan Will Oppose Speeder in Diamond Contest Today - This afternoon at Athletic Park the fans will have the first opportunity to watch the 25th Infantry ball tossers in action in some time. The colored team will meet the fast Olympic squad at 3:45, and it is certain that the visitors will have to play baseball to win from the local players. Speed Martin will be on the mound for the Olympic team, while Rogan or Jasper is slated to hurl for the soldiers. Despite the fact that there are a few hammer wielders running around loose who have been knocking the home teams and boosting the Olympics, the local boys have played good baseball, and have given the visiting team a rub on nearly every occasion. The same may be said for the 25th, and this team has always proved to be a good drawing card whenever they have lined up on the diamond. - 25th Good Hitters. - Martin has proved that he has plenty of stuff, but he will need everything if the 25th Infantry team starts hitting the ball, as this organization is the best hitting squad in Hawaii today. Should Rogan go on the firing line, the Olympics will have a hard time solving his shoots, although Barker and Kennedy have showed unusual ability in hitting safe. The 25th Infantry team has played mighty good ball against some of the locals, and when they can win from an organization like the Travelers they certainly are up and doing. Martin has plenty of speed and good curves, but the 25th have faced other pitchers with the same combination and won out. It should be a good exhibition of the diamond sport, whether the Olympics or the 25th finish on the long end of the score. - Fence Buster on Team. - Lieutenant Wyman will have a number of good hitters in the lineup. Rogan, Johnson and Crafton are fence busters who are liable to break up the game at any time. Jasper, Waterhouse and Jackson with Rogan make a good quartet of heavers. Should Rogan adorn the hilltop, Swinton will wear the mask, with Hawkins at the initial sack. Fagin will be stationed at second with Smith at short and Moore at third. The infield will be fast, and all are fair hitters. Wyman will have a good hitting outfield, and a fast fielding one with Johnson, Crafton and Goliah in the lineup. The trio have all hit well in past games, and should manage to connect with some of Martin's shoots. In the last series, Rogan, Johnson and Crafton hit around the 400 mark, and the other players were well up in the batting department. - Martin a Star Moundsman. - Martin and Riordan will be in the points for the visitors. Martin is without a doubt the best pitcher that has been seen in action since Des Jardien was here with the Chicago University team, and in many respects Martin equals the great Chicago pitcher who has received an offer to play with Tinker's Cubs. Riordan classes up well as a catcher, and has it on all the backstops in the Island with the exception of Kan Yen, who is acknowledged to be the peer of all the catchers that has been seen here in the past year."
Honolulu, HI
"25th Infantry Blanks Olympic Team Yesterday - Rogan Pitches Great Ball, Opposing Martin; Fast Ball on Tap - After winning five straight games from the local tossers the Olympics fell down yesterday afternoon when they stacked up against the 25th Infantry aggregation. As one fan said yesterday: "They played rings around the Winged O aggregation." The fan was right, as when the last man was out the visitors had failed to cross the rubber, while the colored soldiers had annexed three scores. Rogan, who was on the mound for the 25th, had the visiting tossers eating out of his hand. During the afternoon he sent nine of the Winged O players back to the water bucket. Rogan was in a playful mood and the same may be said for Swinton. Standing in the box the soldier pitcher would hold out the ball and laugh at the visitors and then shoot three fast ones over the plate. 25th Outplays Visitors. - Martin adorned the mound for the Olympics, and pitched good ball. The Rogan, Crafton and Johnson combination came through with hits, as is usual, and Goliah also smashed one far afield for a double. The 25th players were on their toes at all times, and outplayed the San Francisco boys throughout the affray. Rogan was gleeful to the limit yesterday afternoon. The fans are always watching for some comedy when he gets started. He did not disappoint them. Holding the ball out he would laugh, and then he would settle down and shoot speed balls, fast breaking curves and an assortment of hooks that completely baffled the opposing swatsmiths. Martin Pitched Well. - Speed Martin looked good yesterday, but he was opposed by another star, however, and with the colored soldiers playing errorless ball the star hurler of the visitors was completely up against it. Schammel relieved Martin in the ninth, when Burke took up the bludgeon and knocked a roller which Rogan toyed with after injecting more comedy into the situation. The batting order of the 25th looked like the old scrub games that were played on the sand lots. The catcher was up first and the pitcher followed. This isn't seen often, but inasmuch as this order has worked well in the past, the 25th decided to continue the order. Swinton and Rogan went out in the first and Crafton rolled a fast one to Kennedy. Nice Catch by Fagin. - Chauncey Traumatola started the Olympic parade by missing three, but Riordan was given life and then Jack Kennedy hit a fast liner to right field and the catcher ambled around to the third hassock. Then Friene hit a hard one that looked good for a hit, but Fagin danced over toward right field and nailed a hit, doubling Kennedy. Kennedy evened things up somewhat when he dashed over in right and spoiled a hit for Johnson. Smith flied out to Andrade, who made a pretty play. Goliah started the action by lining out a neat two-ply swat, but Eddie Benn, the spoiler of hopes, killed a chance for the run by making a nice play on Hawkin's drive. Andrade singled in the last half, but Crafton made a great catch of McGrath's hit and the visitors failed to cross the rubber. 25th Score Two. - Neither team could break into the run column in the third canto, but in the fourth the fireworks began. Rogan did some damage when he hit a hot one past McGrath, which went for two bases. Crafton used his speed by beating out an infield hit. Rogan came in touch with the Benn sack. Then the 25th pulled something that proved a winner, when the double steal went through and the first run of the game came in. Crafton hiked to Bennville when Johnson went out, and Crafton crossed the rubber on a smash by Smith. The last run of the game came in the seventh, when Friene made a slip on Goliah's smash, the outfielder going to second. Hawkins laid down one and Goliah went to the third station. Martin was heaving them over in fine fashion but he let one get away from him for a wild pitch and Goliah touched the home plate. There were a number of senstaional plays during the game, and both teams played bang-up ball. Rogan proved that he was a star by again winning a game, and if he is in shape in the next contest should give the visitors a great pitching exchibition. The two teams will meet again on next Saturday. Part of the proceeds of this game will be donated to the Leahi Home.
February 26, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Rogan Pitches One-Hit Game in Last Tilt - Captain Rogan of the 25th Infantry baseball team seen in action behind the plate. In addition to being a good pitcher, Rogan can also don the mask and catch a star game. He plays third base in fine fashion, and there is not a position on the team he can not fill. It is seldom that a star pitcher is a star catcher, and a good hitter in the bargain, but Rogan is one of these, and he comes mighty close to being the best all-around ball players in Hawaii today. He allowed the Olympics one hit Saturday. - 25th Infantry Star Outtwirls Speed Martin in Great Battle on Saturday - It was unfortunate that the Olympic players did not wander out to Alexander Field Saturday morning. If they had done this they might have planned a different defense for their ball game in the afternoon. Had they seen Gilbert, Ware and Harrison with a number of other runners win the sprint and long distance events at the military meet, and then had they witnessed the finish of the marathon and the winning of the meet they might have arranged to break the jinx by ehloroforming Rogan and a few other stars. They did not do this, and thereby lost a game to the 25th Infantry team by a score of 2 to 1. Pitcher Rogan stood out on the mound Saturday and pitched real baseball, and after the visitors had marched to the plate with their war clubs for nine innings, they managed to secure but one hit. This hit counted for one run, as Kennedy landed a homer in the fourth session over the left field wall. Homers a Feature. - Over the hills to Mary shots were the favorite yesterday, as Johnson, who hits them hard and often, slammed one of Martin's fast ones for one of the longest hits that has been seen on the local field. This hit came at the psychological moment in the ninth, and gave the colored soldiers a victory. Rogan deserved to win. Any pitcher who stands out on the mound and sends 10 men back to the bench and holds his opponents to one hit deserves whatever credit is running around loose. Benn hit a fast one to Moore, but the third baseman made a wild throw, and Kennedy hit one between Fagin's legs that certainly was an error. These were the only chances that the Olympic club got to do very much on the bases with the exception of the first inning. Stellar Pitching. - There were many features in the game, and the pitching of Rogan and Martin was the best seen here for some time. Martin was pitching good ball throughout, and he fanned Crafton, Johnson and Goliah, three of the best hitters on the 25th team. Martin would have won most ball games by his work, but unfortunately, he had to oppose a man who held his team to one hit. Chauncey Traumatola starred with a great running catch. Goliah made a pretty stab of a foul ball, and both Andrade and Johnson starred in the field. Altogether the fans were satisfied with the exhibition of the diamond sport in the closing game of the Olympic series, and those who remarked that it was a poor exhibition should be handed over to the alienists. The 25th is the only team to win two decisions from the Olympic Club aggregation. Punahou and the Chinese broke even, while the Honolulus, 1st Infantry and St. Louis squads were vanquished. Play in Detail. - First Inning - Traumatola went out, Smith to Hawkins. Rjordan was safe and went to second on two errors by Hawkins. Kennedy was out on a roller to first. Riordan was safe at third, but was caught at home by a peg from Moore. After two were out in the first, Crafton, Johnson and Swinton hit, but Martin stopped the scoring by taking care of Goliah's swat. The Olympics did not threaten in the second, and in the last half, after Hawkins had gone out, Moore hit a three-sacker to right field, but Martin fanned Fagin, and Eddie Benn made a great play off Swinton's hard drive. Rogan fanned McGrath and Martin in the next stanza, and Goliah handled Traumatola's drive. The Rogan-Crafton-Johnson combination failed to hit Martin in their half, Andrade taking a long fly from the colored pitcher, and a roller and strikeout ended the inning. Homer by Kennedy. - After Riordan grounded to second, Kennedy hit one of Rogan's fast ones over the left field wall, scoring the first run. Goliah made a great catch of a foul fly close to the right field bleachers off Friene, and Barker went out via the ozone route. Andrade made two pretty plays on long flies by Smith and Goliah, and Hawkins rolled to Martin. Andrade in the fifth hit a hard one to Moore, and was safe on the third baseman's error. Moore made a nice stop, but thre wild to Hawkins. McGrath flew out to Fagin and Martin fanned. Benn previously had hit a hard drive to Johnson, which was captured after a nice run. In the last of the fifth Moore fanned; Fagin and Swinton grounded to Martin. Rogan sent Traumatola back to the water bucket on three swings to open the sixth frame, and then Kennedy hit a roller which went right between Fagin's legs, which was distinctly an error. Kennedy then stole second. Freine went out, Smith to Hawkins. Rogan, who failed to get a hit during the day, was out on a drive to Kennedy. Then Crafton, one of the swatsmith club, hit to left for two bases and was well on his way to third when the throw came back. But the heave was over Benn's head, and the 25th man raced back to the home plate, tying the score. Johnson hit a high fly to Andrade and Smith fell victim to Martin's curves. Benn Peeved. - Barker went out to Rogan and Hawkins to open the seventh, and Rogan played with the ball and the runner as a cat would with a mouse. Then Benn had three balls with no strikes, and when Captain Stayton called the second one good Benn said "No" so loud that it could be heard in the stands. He went out on the next ball Fagin to Hawkins. Andrade was out the same route. Benn dropped Goliah's high foul and the batter was then called out on the third strike. Hawkins went out on a hot drive to McGrath. Martin fielded his position well and got the runner at first. Moore went out, Kennedy to McGrath. Traumatola Stops Triple. - Rogan fanned McGrath and Traumatola in the eighth, and Martin went out, Fagin to Hawkins. Fagin hit a weak one to pitcher, and then Swinton hit a hot drive to right that was ticketed for a triple. Chauncey Traumatola raced across the field, making an attempt to stop the drive. Just as the ball was taking a drop to the greenswarth the Olympic fielder stuck out his gloved hand and stopped the ball. It was a great catch, and he was given an ovation. Rogan hit up into the air to McGrath. Rogan had a big smile on his face in the ninth, and he proceeded to pitch baseball. Riordan hit a weak one to pitcher, and Kennedy was up. Rogan showed him the ball and then laughed, and the home run man ambled back to the aquatic pail after an exhibition of puncturing the ozone. Friene went out by a great play by Smith. Johnson Kills Ball. - Then came the ninth, and Crafton and Johnson were up. The fans who know the ability of these men said: "Either one is liable to break up the game right here." But the first half of the swatsmith club was retired on three strikes by Martin. Then Johnson hit the ball far over Traumatola's head and the sphere rolled nearly to the fence, and the crowd got on its feet, gave a yell for the victors and hurried to their belated dinners, voting the contest one of the best exhibitions ever seen at the local ball orchard."
April 16, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"25th Infantry Takes Chinese Team Into Camp - Aside from the attempt at the grid iron game Luck Yee, who was assigned to do mound duty, was a star. In an effort to hit the bats of the opponents he succeeded wonderfully well, and when he left the firing line the 25th Infantry had gathered seven runs, all they secured during the day. Hoon Ki was selected to follow Luck Yee, and the relief pitcher held the colored soldiers for the balance of the game. Kan Yen Stars. - Kan Yen, who held down the backstop job, was a star at the plate, sending three runners back who were blocked off the plate. Hois catching, and the twirling of Rogan were two of the bright features of the contest. Rogan stood out on the mound and shot the ball across and 11 batters marched slowly back to the aqua pail. Only one error was chalked up against the 25th Infantry squad, and the colored soldiers played good ball throughout, both in the field and at bat. Rogan, as usual, was hard to hit, and the locals secured only six bingles, all of which were singles. Crafton Homes. - Rogan was hit by a pitched ball in the first inning, and then Crafton, secretary of the Wreckers' Union, followed. He proceeded to hit one through Ah Lee for four sacks which rolled to the fence. Luck Yee got Johnson and Smith. En Sue was hit by a pitched ball, and then rogan threw to first and hit him on the foot. Kai Luke sacrificed, and when Smith erred En Sue came home all the way from second. Goliah was out at the plate on a hit and run signal after he had singled and went around to third on an error. In the third canto Fagan was safe on Kai Luke's error, and En Sue after a hard run dropped Swinton's liner. Then Rogan doubled to left, and En Sue in attempting to field the ball sprained his ankle, which completed a day of hard luck for the popular center fielder. Then Apau missed Crafton's shot and three runs were across the plate. Moore injured. - Goliah opened the fourth inning with a two-ply swat, and Hawkins was safe and went to third on two errors. Moore scored him with a single, making two more runs for the 25th Infantry. Moore was forced to leave the game on account of an injury. At this time the Chinese agreed that Luck Yee had had enough, and he retired to the outfield. Hoon Ki came in from the jungles and proceeded to fan Fagan. Rogan and Swinton hit to pitcher. Jackson Caught at Plate. - Jackson singled to open the sixth and went to the keystone station on a sacrifice by Fagan. Then Swinton hit to center, and Jackson was caught at the plate. Kan Yen blocked two more men at the plate in the eighth stanza. Jackson had singled and went to third on an error by Luck Yee, and when Swinton hit to Cheong he caught Jackson at the plate. Rogan was also caught out, Ah Lee to Kan Yen, which ended the scoring. The feature of the game was a circus catch by Johnson, who went up in the air and grabbed Hoon Ki's hit, which was ticketed for four sacks. Kai Luke also made a nice stop and throw of a hard hit ball The game showed a number of exciting moments, despite the fact that the 25th had a big lead all the way, and another contest will be a big feature in local baseball."
April 20, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"How Company A, 25th Infantry Won Regimental Pennant - Resume of Schofield League Fight Shows Heavy Batting Often Turned Tide of Battle - Two New Trophies in Messhall - By O.E. Saunders. - (Special Star-Bulletin Correspondence.) - Schofield Barracks, April 20. - Company A has not only the champion baseball team of the regiment but of the post as well, for the season of 1915, and, what's more, there are two new large trophies that will attract anyone's attention upon entering the company mess hall of this 25th Infantry organization. In the first game of the recent series, which was with E Company, A started matters in the third by gaining a one-run lead. The score was tied in the fifth and remained so until Fred Goliah came to the bat. Two years ago Goliah was one of Rube Foster's hitting stars on a well known colored team called the American Giants. Goliah broke the tie by giving the fans a homer to applaud. In the sixth E. Company tied the score again, and again Goliah changed the balance of the game by a single in the seventh that scored a base runner. In the eighth E Company tied the score for the third time, and in the ninth Goliah again faced the pitcher with a hungry look in his eye that seemed to long for another homer. The E Company moundsman was filled with fear, and either because he could not put the ball over the plate, or because he wouldn't, Goliah was passed, but not so with the veteran Jasper, who received a ball that pleased him full well and which he sent skating far into left field for a two-bagger, which again placed A Company in the lead. In the last half of the ninth, J. Williams, shortstop of the E Company team, returned the compliment and connected for a double that tied the score for the fourth time. There is no doubt but that E Company would have won the game then and there had not Williams been filled with too great an ambition and attempted to stretch his double into a triple, and died on the third sack. Tired of such persistency A Company decided to cinch the game beyond all matter of doubt, and performed some antics in the eleventh that are best not to record in detail. Any passerby would have believed the champions to be engaged in their evening batting practice. With a triple, five singles and a little clever baserunning they gathered in a total of nine tallies in this one inning. There is little to relate concerning the game with I Company. "Slim" Morgan, the A Company twirler, had the I Company nine under his control during the entire nine innings, holding them to two hits and one run. As usual the A Company team held up for themselves in batting, making 11 hits in all; a triple by recruit Jackson, two doubles by the distiguished batting star Goliah and a double by right fielder Ward. Third Game. In the third game F Company hit the ball as many times as A, but the famous control of "Lefty" Jackson kept F Company's hits so well scattered that they did but little damage. Centerfielder "Yankee" Dandridge starred in this game, as did also Jackson on the mound. It is probable that F Company had a better lineup than they will be able to put in the field again for some time, as many of their best players departed on the last transport. F Company landed three runs in the fifth, a stunt which did not create any great amount of excitement, as A Company had already rolled up a lead of eight tallies. K Company Game is Hard One. The game with K Company drew the largest crowd on record for a game between two company teams and transferred a large part of the wealth of the regiment to the 1st Battalion. The K Company team outbatted the champions, but "Stonewall" Jasper kept the hits so well scattered that many of them were labor lost. It was a hard and closely contested game, won by A Company 5 to 4. The grand finale was the game with C Company won by the champions, 10 to 2. Two homers, one triple, two doubles and a whole carload of singles were more than C Company could put up with. Many of the companies are losing quite a few star players or have lost them already, but A Company expects to keep its team intact throughout the coming season. If there is to be any betting on the outcome of the series for the 1916 championship the odds will probably be in favor of A, and if there are any post championship or other trophies lying around loose, it is quite likely that A Company will pick them up also."
May 28, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Hoon Ki Holds 25th Infantry to Six Hits in Sunday Game - Chinese Win From Soldiers By Score of 6 to 1 - Waterhouse Leaves Mound After Debating Society Begins Work - Honolulus Score Victory Over Saints on Saturday - "Blondy" Williams Wins Pitchers' Battle From Bill Janssen - "They seen their duty and they went and done it." This phrase, invented by Senor Wun Big Bat, city of Hwai Chau, province of Kwantung, may be applied to the joyful Celestials who cavorted on the green yesterday afternoon at Athletic Park, when the Chinese aggregation of willow wielders stormed the trenches of the 25th Infantry to the tune of 6 to 1. Someone remarked on Saturday that the visitors from Schofield were due for the vacuum treatment soon. Hoon Ki, worthy knight of the heaving department, being a man of much sterness of purpose, decided that he would have his name scribed in the "Hallerfame." Let it now be writ. Hoon Ki Was Star. - Hoon Ki mounted the hilltop for the Chinese, and for six perfectly good cantos, the colored soldiers were unable to do a tango on the home mat. They had annexed three hits in this time. One might remark without fear of contradiction that this was some pitching. Hoon Ki not only used his curves but considerable noodle work in sending the 25th men back to the shade. Waterhouse was on the firing line for the soldiers, also Rogan, and both heavers were tapped. The 25th Infantry debating society held a declamation contest in the seventh inning. Rogan had the affirmative and Waterhouse the negative. The affirmative won, and Rogan cast aside his implements of warfare and mounted the hilltop. Ah Lee Stars It. - To begin the story of the humbling of the visitors. En Sue was safe on Smith's boot. Kai Luke dumped one down. Lang Akana walked and Ah Lee, who had been shifted in the batting order, reached for one of Waterhouse's shoots and sent it far to right jungle for a triple, scoring two runs. Then Hoon Ki singled and Tyau followed suit and one more came in. In the second there was no hitting or scoring. Crafton and Ah Lee singled in the third but neither could get around. Tyau singled in the fourth, but was killed in a double play. The 25th failed to score in this inning. Smith singled in the fifth, but was left; En Sue hit a safe one in their half, Kai Luke sacrificed again, and then Lang Akana hit one to right field ticketed for a double, but Fagan raced over and threw Lang out at first and En Sue scored on the error by Moore after the throw. The 25th went out in order in the sixth. Kan Yen singled in the last half, but was left. Well Rogan! - Hawkins' single to open the seventh was advanced on Waterhouse's hit and an infield out, and scored in a passed ball. Ping Kong was safe on an error. Leong singled, En Sue singled and the bases were full. Then the 25th debated and the argument waxed warm. Rogan doffed his armor and walked out on the diamond, with a sea of faces tense, watching for three strike-outs. They never came. Kai Luke, first to face the new heaver, singled, and Ping Kong came home, and Leong was caught at the plate. Then Rogan made a wild pitch and En Sue raced home. Lang Akana singled, stole second, but was out on a double play. Rogan held the Chinese safe in the ninth."
August 11, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Many Fans Make Selection of All-Star Baseball Squads - Baseball Enthusiasts Differ as to Merits of Payers - Kan Yen, Rogan and Swinton Popular Choice for Catchers - Outfield Candidates Include Lang Akana, Argabrite, Crafton, En Sue, Johnson, Yamashiro and Rogan - When 'A Fan' sent in a list of what he considered was the All-Star team of Hawaii he started something. Since his list was published in the Star-Bulletin other fans have sent in their lists and not two selections have been the same. So many have sent in their lists that the Star-Bulletin has decided to keep track of the selections and list them into an All-Star team according to the vote of the fans. There are so many really good selections to be made that it is almost certain that no list of players will be favored. To date the catchers who have been selected are Kan Yen, Rogan and Swinton; pitchers, Rogan, Aulston, Apau Kau, Janssen, Crumpler and Hoon Ki; first base Ah Lee, Flizer, Albert Akana, Yap, and Hawkins. Second base, Chillingworth, Rogan, Goliah, Sadtler, Moriyama; third base, Rogan, Lai Tin, Swan, Kan Yen; shortstop, Ayau, Kai Luke, Chillingworth, Smith; left field, Crafton, centerfield, En Sue, Argobrite; right field, Lang Akana, Yamashiro, Johnson. There are a number of really good players in Honolulu, but to date very few of the players have been selected by every fan. The difference in the lists that have been sent to the Star-Bulletin proves conclusively that there is no nine men who stand head and shoulders above the other players. All those who wish to send in a list of star players are invited to use the columns of the Star-Bulletin, as it will be interesting to find out just which nine players are considered the stars in their positions. A collection of the best players in Honolulu would surely make it interesting for a number of the best teams on the coast. When the lists have been published an All-Star team will be selected from the vote of the fans. Several fans have made the statement that it is a difficult thing to select and could use three or four other men in the positions and then not weaken the team. Akana for First Sack. - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. - Sir: I do not agree with Bleacherite, A Fan, or Grasshopper in their selections of the best ball team. I would select the following: Swinton, catcher, 25th. Aulston, pticher, 25th. A. Akana, first base, St. Louis. Goliah, 2nd base, 25th. Rogan, 3rd base, 25th. Ayau, shortstop, travelers. Crafton, left field, 25th. En Sue, centerfield, Chinese. Johnson, right field, 25th. - A Baseball Sport. Apau Kau for Pitcher. - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. Sir: These are the ball players who have gained a reputation for themselves by their hitting and playing. I picked them to represent the All-Star baseball team of Hawaii: Kan Yen, catcher, Chinese. Apau Kau, pitcher, Travelers. Ah Lee, first base, Chinese. Rogan, second base, 25th Infantry. Ayau, shortstop, Travelers. Lai Tin, third base, Travelers. Crafton, left field, 25th Infantry. En Sue, center field, Chinese. Yamashiro, right field, Travelers. Yours very truly, A Schoolboy. - Rogan in Box. - Kan Yen, catcher, Chinese. Rogan, pitcher, 25th. Flizer, first base. Chillingworth, second base, Honolulus. Lai Tin, third base, Travelers. Vernon Ayau, shortstop, Chinese. Crafton, left field, 25th. En Sue, center field, Chinese. Lang Akana, right field, Chinese. - Another Fan. - Arcia as Manager - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. Sir: I wish to submit a list of players who should make a formidable aggregation. They are all good hitters and heady players: Kan Yen, catcher. Janssen, pitcher. Hawkins, first base. C. Moriyama, second base. Swan, third base. Crafton, left field. Rogan, center field. Argabrite, right field. J. Isaac Arcia, manager. J. K. - Sun Dodger-Says. - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. Sir: Here is a list of players who can go some: Kan Yen, catcher. Crumpler, pitcher. Yap, first base. Sadtler, second base. Chllingworth, short stop. Rogan, third base. Crafton, left field. Yamahiro, center field. L. Akana, right field. - Sun Dodger. - All Good Hitters. - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. Sir: Selecting an all-star team in Hawaii is a difficult problem, but here is a team that would give batting strength, speed on the bases and all-around play. This team would have plenty of strength in every department, and with a manager like Ed Nell or J.I. Arcia would make a great showing. Neil is not playing ball at present so Arcia is selected: Kan Yen, catcher. Hoon Ki, pitcher. Ah Lee, first base. Chillingworth, second base. Ayau, shortstop. En Sue, center field. Crafton, left field. En Sue, Center field. Rogan, right field. Arcia, manager. -Makiki."
August 14, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Crafton Leads Players From All-Star Team - Left Fielder of 25th Infantry is Popular Choice With All Fans to Date. - How they Stand - Catcher Kan Yen 13, Swinton 2. Pitcher - Aulston 5, Rogan 5, Apau Kau 2, Janssen 1, Crumpler 1, Hoon Ki 1. First Base - Ah Lee 5, Flizer 2, A. Akana 1, Hawkins 5, Yap 1, Rogan 1. Second Base - Chillingworth 5, Sadtler 3, Goliah 1, Rogan 4, C. Moriyama 2. Third base - Rogan 3, Lai Tin 9, Swan 1, Moore 2. Shortstop Ayau 11, Kai Luke 2, Chillingworth 1, Smith 1. Left Field - Crayton 15. Center Field - En Sue 10, Argabrite 1, Rogan 1, Yamashiro 2, Johnson 1. Right field - Johnson 6, L. Akana 4, Yamashiro 1, Argabrite 2, Rogan 1, Ware 1. Throwing, too - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin: Sir: Catcher, Kan Yen, Chinese. Pitcher, Rogan, 25th. First base, Ah Lee, Chinese. Second base, Sadtler, 32nd Infantry. Shortstop Ayau, Travelers. Third base Lai Tin, Travelers. Left field, Crafton 25th Infantry. Centerfield Yamashiro, Travelers. Right field, Argobrite, Punahou. This squad would give the team batting and fielding strength, including a fast fielding and good throwing outfield. Kapiolani. - Apau Pitch - Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin: Sir: This is my choice for the All Hawaii team, in its batting order: En Sue, center field. Lai Tin, third. Rogan, first. Crafton, left field. Johnson, right field. Kan Yen, catcher. Ayau, shortstop. Ayau, pitcher. Chillingworth, second. Swinton, coach. "Pep." Moore at Third - Sir: Here is my All-Star Honolulu team: Catcher, Kan Yen, Chinese travelers. Pitcher, Aulston, 25th. First base, Hawkins, 25th. Second base, Rogan, 25th. Shortstop, Ayau, Chinese Travelers. Third base, Moore, 25th. Left field, Crafton, 25th. Centerfield, En Sue, Chinese. Right field, Johnson, 25th. I use Hawkins and Moore because they are both good, heady players. A GOOD FAN. - WHOLE WRECKING CREW. - Sporting Editor Star-Bulletin. Sir: Have been reading some of the selections by interested fans of an all-star baseball team of Hawaii. Since none of them seem to me to include all of the men who are really stars, I myself would like to submit this lineup to be published in your paper: Rogan pitcher, Swinton catcher, Hawkins first base, Fagan second base, Smith shortstop, Moore third base, Crafton left field, Goliah center field, or Johnson, Ware right field or Cullens. Utility pitches Alston, Waterhouse, Jasper. These men have demonstrated for the last three years that they are an all-star aggregation. To prove that they are all-stars let those who think different choose an all-star team from the various teams in Honolulu and arrange a game that will be well worth seeing. Yours very respectfully - A ROYAL ROOTER. - SAM LEE PICKS. Sporting Editor Star-Bulletin. Sir: This will be my choice in picking the best baseball talent to represent Honolulu against coast league players: Kan Yen Chinese catcher, Aulston 25th pitcher, Hawkins 25th 1st base, Rogan 25th second base, Lai Tin Chinese third base, V Ayau Chinese shortstop, Lang Akana Chinese right field, En Sue Chinese centerfield, Crafton 25th left field. - From The Post. - Aulston For Pitcher. - Sporting Editor Star-Bulletin. These are the ball players who have gained a reputation for themselves by their playing and hitting. I picked them to represent the all-star baseball team of Hawaii: Kan Yen Chinese catcher, Aulston 25th pitcher, Hawkins 25th first base, Rogan 25th second base, Lai Tin Chinese third base, Ayau Chinese shortstop, Crafton 25th left field, Johnson 25th right field, En Sue Chinese centerfield. - A Schofield Fan."
August 25, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Hinton Believes That Wrecking Crew Should be All-Star Selection - Sporting Editor Star Bulletin. - Sir: As I continue to read in your sporting columns each day selections of an all star baseball team, I wish to select the following players: Swinton catcher, Jasper or Rogan pitcher, Hawkins first base, Goliah second base, Moore third base, Smith shortstop, Crafton left field, Johnson center field, Ware right field. Is there anybody in Honolulu who things that they can select a better team there are thousands of dollars floating around a Schofield Barracks to settle it. From one who has played against the above team. J.J. Hinton. Rogan In Box. - Sporting Editor Star-Bulletin. Sir: I have been a baseball fan for several years and I can pick the strongest team in Hawaii nei. There are as follows: En Sue, cf; Crafton, lf; L. Akana, rf; Ayau, ss; Lai Tin, 3b; Chillingworth, 2b; A. Akana, 1b; Rogan, p; Kan Yen, c; C. Apau Kau, sub. S.M. of Fort. - Rogan and Kan Yen. Sporting Editor Star-Bulletin. Sir: I herewith pick the strongest team for Hawaii nei. They are as follows: En Sue, cf; Crafton, lf; Lang Akana, rf; Lai Tin, 3b; Ayau, ss; Chilling-Akana, 1b; Rogan, p; Kan Yen, c; Apau Kau, sub. S.M.B. - A New One. - Sporting Editor Star-Bulletin. Sir: There seems to be all sorts of people. Let me present my All-Hawaii team: Never Miss Lai Hook, cf; A Hem K.C. Zne, 3b; Bow Legged Ho Fong, rf; Cigar Charles Sang, 1b; Some Form Arthur Chong, 2b; Kaimuki C.M. Yun, catcher; Professor Mau Tyau, pitcher; Smiling Bun Hoon, ss; Skinny Tin Chong, lf; Substitutes: Spacy L. Akana; Speedy Lai Tin; Shorty V Ayau; Saucy L. Yee; These players are perhaps not so well known, but they really got the goods and will deliver it for sports' sake alone. A Electric Fan. - Where's Rogan? Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. Sir: These are the players I picked to represent the All-STar baseball team of Hawaii. Denny Markham, catcher, Travelers. Apau Kau, pitcher, Traveleers. Ah Lee, first base, Chinese. Kan Yen, second base, Chinese. V. Ayau, shortstop, Travelers. Lai Tin, third base, Travelers. Crafton, left field, 25th Infantry. En Sue, centerfield, Chinese. Yamashiro, right field, Travelers. Q.Y. Ching. - Two Catchers Here. Sporting Editor, Star-Bulletin. Sir: Here is a list of players I picked to represent the All-Star team of Hawaii: Kan Yen, catcher, Chinese. Rogan, catcher, 25th Infantry. Apau, pitcher, Travelers. Ah Lee, 1st base, Chinese. Kan Yen, 2nd base, Chinese. Rogan, 2nd base, 25th Infantry. V. Ayau, shortstop, Travelers. Lai Tin, 3rd base, Travelers. Crafton, left field, 25th Infantry. En Sue, centerfield, Chinese. Yamashiro, right field, Travelers. Lang Akana, rightfield, Chinese. W.A. H. - Here's a Fast One - Sporting Editor, Star-bulletin. Sir: Herewith is my selection of an all-star baseball team of the island: Kan Yen, catcher, Chinese; Apau Kau, pitcher, Travelers; Rogan, 1st base, 25th Infantry; Chillingworth, second base Honolulus; Lai Tin, third base, Travelers; V. Ayau, shortstop Travelers; Crafton left field, 25th Infantry; En Sue, centerfield Chinese; Johnson right field 25th Infantry; Rogan and Apau can change around on first base and pitcher. An Old Timer
September 10, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"All-Oahu Team Makes Great Showing Against Wreckers - 25th Infantry Team Wins By Score of 5 to 0 - Rogan Pitches Wonderful Ball, Striking Out 14 of the All-Stars - Crumpler and Janssen Have Good Day, Allowing Heavy Hitting Wreckers Only Five Hits - Record Crowd Watches Game - Schofield Barracks, Hawaiian Territory, September 10 - The All-Oahu baseball team made its initial appearance on the post diamond today and crossed bats with the champion 25th Infantry team. The visitors were defeated by five runs to none, but the team shows class and should give a much better account of itself in the next two contests at this post. That a good game was expected was shown by the overflowing bleachers and the filled grandstand. Fully 1200 people saw the game and went home feeling that the visitors have been carefully selected and a first class team is in the making. The fans were glad to welcome the old favorites, Chillingworth, Lang Arkana and Kan Yen. The rooters were equally divided as is customary at this post and every one present liberally applauded the fine work of Hoke, Dumshot and Akana. The game opened by Rogan whiffing Peterson; Chillingworth flied to Goliah in right field and Kan Yen made three passes without connecting, retiring the side. For the 25th, Cullens made three very weak attempts to hit the ball and then retired to the pit. Swinton grounded to Hoke and third, who threw him out at first. Rogan then came up and landed a vicious blow, the ball traveling over third at a terrific rate. Hoke made to dive for it and speared the pill, to the great surprise of all the spectators. It was certainly a classy catch and merited the long applause. Hoke, however, went into right firld after this as his hands were in no condition to withstand any more bombardment of that kind. Kan Yen came into third. In the second inning Lang Akana was the first up and placed a pretty single over second. On a delayed steal he reached second. Flizer then struck out but Hoke came through with a scratch infield hit. On the first ball pitched he then started for second and Oscar Johnson made all the movements of throwing him out at second, but instead of throwing where he was looking he whipped the ball to third and caught Akana, who was playing horse at that sack. McGavin then struck out, thereby ending all hopes of a score. The 25th were more successful in their half of the second and scored a run on singles by Johnson and Smith and Goliah's sacrifice fly to right field. All-Oahu was at the mercy of Rogan for the remainder of the game and only made one more hit off him. This was the scratchiest sort by McGavin in the eighth. McGavin also got on first in the fifth, he being the only man to get a life on first during the remainder of the game. Crumpler held the 25th hitless and scoreless for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th innings. He was ably assisted by Akana, Dumshot and Fiizer, who made difficult catches of terrific drives by the Wreckers. In the sixth inning after Hawkins had flied out to Dumshot, Crumpler weakened and walked Cullens; Swinton then sacrificed him to second. Rogan was also given a pass to first on four wide ones. Johnson came through with a hit, scoring Cullens and putting Rogan on third. On Johnson's steal and McGavin's throw to second, Rogan scored. Smith was safe at first on Crumpler's error of his grounder and quickly stole second on the next pitched ball. Goliah walloped one which bounced off Chillingworth's knee and rolled into deep left field, scoring Johnson and Smith and placing him on second. Fagan ended the scoring by striking out. Janssen replaced Cumpler in the seventh and retired the side in order, Swinton singled in the eighth but only got to the halfway station before the side was out. Without further excitement the game ended. Passed Balls and Wild Pitches - Every man on the visiting team, with the exception of Dumshot, fell a strikeout victim to Rogan's curves. Peterson and Kan Yen went down three each. Akana came near escaping but made the last out of the game on three ineffectual efforts to land on the sphere. Rogan was robbed of a hit in the fourth frame when Akana came from deep center, where he was playing for a long drive, and after a hard run caught a little pop fly over second. Hollingsworth umpired behind the plate and missed quite a few of them. The 25th suffered the most on his decisions, however. Rogan's breaks are too quick for the umpires and he calls them as he last saw them not as they were when they breezed by the batter. Chilly might have had a broken leg when Goliah bumped one into him in the sixth. It was a terrific drive and Chilly did well to get in the way of it. Crumpler looks like a might good pitcher. A little more stamina and confidence will make him among the best in the island. The visitors showed great fielding strength and knocked down many hard drives that looked good for bases. Mr. ARcia is to be congratulated on his team and they will always be welcomed to Schofield Barracks. We had a big crowd today and will give them a larger attendance at the next games. Fully 50 people motored from Honolulu to see the game today. They are real ball fans."
October 1, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"25th Infantry Baseball Team Will Play in Honolulu Sunday Afternoon - Wrecking Crew Will Meet All-Star Team of Shafter in Second Game of Double-Header at Athletic Park - First Appearance of Schofield Team in Some Time - Two Junior League Teams Will Meet in Curtain Raiser - Johnson Will Catch - "The Wreckers are coming to town." This is the song that will be chanted among the baseball fans for the next few days. The 25th Infantry baseball team will meet the All-Star aggregation from Fort Shafter on Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park in the first game of a double header. Since the first of the year, the All-Stars have improved to such an extent that they held the 25th Infantry team to a close score in two games, although they received a hard beating with a weak team in the field. At the present time the All-Stars measure up with the best teams in many departments and Manager Brush is confident that his squad will be the first team to down the Wrecking Crew. - Johnson as Catcher. - Honolulu fans will have the first opportunity of seeing Johnson, the big centerfielder, behind the plate. In his games here he has been stationed in centerfield, but in the past few weeks has been used regularly behind the bat, and according to the Schofield fans is the best catcher in the island. Rogan will go on the mound or else play the third sack. The 25th Infantry team has not appeared here in some time, and the series between the Shafter All-Stars or Brushers were scheduled for this Sunday as a feature of the junior teams. Brush is so confident his team will give the Wreckers a close game that he arranged to bring his entire squad on Sunday. - Brushers Coming Team. - It is not certain which one of the pitchers will be sent to battle with the 25th Infantry, but "No Hit" Johnson or Simmons, who made such a good showing in the second game with the Wreckers, will be counted upon. Knight and one other pitcher will accompany the team. With Dawson, McGavin, "Blondy" Williams and other stars such as Jackson and Holcomb, the Shafter crowd should give the 25th Infantry a good game. Manager Chaney of the 25th INfantry said today that he expected a hard game with the Brushers, and although confident of victory, he would not claim a win by a large margin. The two teams battled for nine innings with only a one-run margin, and Shafter had an opportunity to win in one of the games, but loose playing lost for them."
October 8, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Rogan Holds Chinese Hitless For Eight Innings Sunday Afternoon - 25th Infantry Wreckers Defeat Locals by Score of 6 to 0 - Wrecking Crew Captain Fans 12 Men and Almost Breaks Into Hall of Fame - Hoon Ki Pitches Good Ball But Errors By Kan Yen Give Schofield Contingent Five of Their Runs - Wilbur Rogan, all around star of the 25th Infantry team, almost broke into the Hall of Fame yesterday afternoon at the local ball yard. He had eight-ninths of the honors down on the old plaque when Kai Luke and Lang Akana upset the fame part of it by hitting singles to left field. In fact Togan was in the best form, and for eight innings not a Chinese player secured a bingle. Regarding the score the 25th Infantry Wreckers secured six, while the Chinese didn't care much about dusting off the pan, except when at bat. Hoon Ki, who was on the mound for the Chinese, deserved a better fate, and only one earned run was secured off his delivery. Kan Yen was a busy body with the drop kicks, etc., and as a result five other runs were scored. They Sent For Him. - When time for the game arrived Kan Yen was not at the park, and the Chinese dispatched an automobile after him. They should have sent a velocipede or a Ford. Kan Yen might not have arrived so soon, and the score might have been 1 to 6 at the end of the ninth chukker. It was a nice game to watch throughout, aside from the boots in short-field, and Rogan hurled a grand game. The crowd was pulling for him to retire the three men in the ninth, but fickle fortune which has a habit of butting into the sport was among those present and Kai Luke's drive sailed serenely between Kid Swinton in left and Cullens in center. Then Lang Akana followed suit, and the no hit game was spoiled. Rogan At His Best. - Rogan got a shut out and deserved it. He had his fast ball working, and even Oscar Johnson had a hard time locating the benders. Rogan sent an even dozen Chinese back to the bench via the wig-wag route. Pitching of the kind Rogan dished out on sunday will be good enough to stop any of the visitors who may come here this fall. Old Jupiter Pluvius certainly pulled a boner yesterday afternoon, and the sky juice particles kept a large crowd away from the park, but despite the inclement weather and clouds which continued to hover, a goodly crowd gathered to cheer on their favorites. 25th Score - In the first inning Swinton singled, but was left. En Sue flied out and Kai Luke and Lan joined the Signal Corps. In the second Saka Smith singled, and was left, and Rogan was responsible for the three men put out in the second. In the third chukker Cullens chucked for a single, and Swinton sacrificed. Then Rogan and Johnson singled and Cullens romped homeward. The Chinese went out in order. In the fourth Fagan singled, but the side was retired. The Chinese had a chance in the fourt after En Sue flied out, Kai Luke was hit on the chin and Lang waited out four, but Ah Lee pulled a Daubert, and Kan Yen rolled to pitcher. A single, a sacrifice and an error gave the Wreckers one in the fifth, and Rogan fanned the three Chinese batsmen who dared march up to the plate. He had everything, and the trio failed to foul. Errors Made Runs - Although the Wreckers did not get a hit off Hoon Ki in the sixth, they scored two runs. Moore's walk, a sacrifice and two errors by Kan Yen gave the Wreckers their runs. Kan Yen's error in the seventh gave the Wreckers two more runs. The Chinese had one chance in the ninth inning. Rogan had been pitching perfect ball, and not a semblance of a hit had been made off his delivery, when Kai Luke came up and drove a hit to left field. Lang followed with another and Ah Lee came up to bat. He hit to Rogan, who caught Kai Luke at third, and Kan Yen hit to Smith and caught Ah Lee at second, and Lang tried to come home, but was caught in the mud, and the Chinese hadn't scored any runs, and the crowd went home."
October 11, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"Rogan May Pitch Against Chinese Team on Sunday - Battle Between 25th Infantry and Chinese Expected to Be Good One - Wreckers Had Hard Fight Last Sunday for Six Innings - World's Series of Hawaii Will be Decided When Two Fast Teams Meet - Pacific League Players to Clash - Baseball Program - 25th Infantry vs. Chinese. Braves vs. Hawaiis - Featuring a battle between the Chinese team and the 25th Infantry, the doubleheader of Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park promises to bring out a banner crowd. The attendance at the games on Sunday proved that the grand old game is now going along in excellent shape, and perhaps on Sunday afternoon the fans may see the downfall of the 25th Infantry. The Chinese will have three star players in Lang Akana, En Sue and Ah Lee in addition to Kai Luke and HOon Ki, who have been making a good showing in the past games. This aggregation of stars should make the 25th Infantry go the limit. Ah Lee, En Sue and Lang Akana were close to the top in hitting this year, and outbatted the leaders with the Schofield team. - Stars in Lineup - Kai Luke is a fast fielder and Hoon Ki has not only proved to be a good fielder but a Sterling pitcher and a good man with the willow. Then there is Leong, Tyau, Kan Yen, Luck Yee, Ping Kong and Kan Leong to call upon. Kim Luke is confident that his squad will be able to give the 25th Infantry team a strong fight for honors. Manager Cheney of the 25th Infantry said today that it was Rogan's turn to pitch, as Waterhouse and Jasper had both been on the mound since the captain was seen in action. The prospects for good pitching is bright, as either Waterhouse or Rogan will go out on the hill top. "Whichever one looks better will be given the chance to battle with the Chinese," said Cheney. - Rogan or Waterhouse - In case that Rogan goes on the mound, Fagin will play second base, but if Waterhouse is the selection then Rogan will be digging them up around second base. Hawkins, Smith, and Moore will make up the balance of the infield with Cullens, Goliah and Swinton in the outfield. Hoon Ki has been effective against the 25th Infantry team in the past, and may start on Sunday. Leong, who has been playing an improved game, will beat out Kan Yen for the catcher's job and Cheong will without a doubt land the job at the initial sack, with Ah Lee at second, Kai Luke at shortstop and Kan Yen at third. En Sue, Lang Akana and Ping Kong or Kam Leong will be seen in the outer garden. - Some Hiters, Too. - The Chinese will have four star swatsmiths in the game in Ah Lee, En Sue, Lang Akana and Hoon Ki and with great infield work by the other stars the possibilities are bright for a victory. "We beat them before and we can do it again," said Lang Akana the other day, and perhaps he called the turn this time. This will be the world's series of Honolulu to the fans here, and the consensus of opinion is that the Chinese will give the 25th Infantry team the hardest game they have had in many moons. The fact that Rogan may pitch is enough to show that the Wreckers are not underrating the local squad."
October 22, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"25th Infantry and Chinese To Battle Sunday - Wreckers Will Make Another Attempt to Win; Chinese Want to Win Once - Since their easy victory over the Brushers on Sunday the Chinese are looking for new worlds to conquer and will battle with the 25th Infantry team at Athletic Park on Sunday afternoon. The two teams of the island which have the best chance against the All-Americans will clash in the second game of a double-header. In the last game Rogan pitched against the Chinese and defeated them, but the Chinese team is confident that it will hit better on Sunday, especially if Waterhouse or Jasper goes on the mound. Rogan pitched a no-hit game for eight innings against the Chines and he may work out of his turn, although Waterhouse is the choice for the Sunday battle, with Rogan at second. - Hoon Ki Pitches - Hoon Ki pitched good ball for a few innings against the service team and looks like the best bet for the Chinese, as Luck Yee has not pitched any recently. With Cheong on first, Ah Lee at second, Kai Luke at shortstop and Kan Yen at third the infield shapes up at least on a par with the 25th Infantry inner works. Ah Lee isn't a flashy fielder, but he usually plays an errorless game and his bat is a mighty factor in the Chinese offense. leong is showing vast improvement behind the bat and is also hitting, and En Sue is without a doubt the fastest fielder in the islands today. He isn't the same type as Crafton and has not the arm of the 25th Infantry left fielder, but on hard hit balls to the center field is a wizard. If En Sue is slowing up much during the past year, no one has noticed it. The game should be a hard-fought one if the Wrecking pitcher does not break in with one of those two-hit games. Either the Nippons, Fillipinos, Braves or Chinese will be in the lineup for the first game."
October 25, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Those Wreckers Continue to Be Winners; Halt - They Had Player Named Rogan on Team; He Made Good Showing; Cavalry Didn't - Schofield Barracks, October 25. - In today's game, which was featured by heavy hitting, good pitching on the part of Hayden and some good fielding in spots, the Cavalry went down to defeat at the hands of the Wreckers by a score of 9 to 2. Hayden, while lacking control in spots, pitched winning ball throughout and at no time was in danger. Donlin, who replaced Joeb in the box for the horse soldiers, in his first appearance showed up well and ought to give a good account of himself in the future. But three hits were obtained off his delivery in the four innings he performed and these came in the sixth when he replaced Joeb. Thereafter he held the sluggers safely, retiring them in 1, 2, 3 order. In fielding Rogan shone as usual, making a spectacular running catch of what appeared to be a sure bingle in short center. The work of Soules at short for the Cavalry was also of high order, he accepting six chances without a miscue. With the bludgeon, Rogan got three singles in four trips to the pan, while Smith and Fagin made two each in the same number of trips. Suggs of the horse-soldiers connected for three singles in his four trips, a noteworthy performance against such pitching as is handed out by the twirlers of the wrecking crew. Aside from the hitting and occasional good fielding the game was mediocre as the following tale of the slaughter will show."
October 29, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Wreckers Will Have to Ramble to Win Sunday - All-Stars Show Strong Lineup for Big Clash - Picked Squad Outshines 25th in Infield - Team Work of Wreckers Expected to Play Great Part - Then They Have Rogan - Honolulu Fans Confident Locals Will Make 25th Go Some - Tentative Lineups - 25th Infantry - Cullens at Centerfield, Swinton at left field, Rogan at pitcher, Johnson at catcher, Smith at shortstop, Goliah at right field, Hawkins at first base, Moore at third base, Fagan at 2nd Base. All Stars - En Sue at centerfield, Moriyama at second base, Ayau at shortstop, Swan at third base and pitcher, L. Akana at right field, Inman at left field, Jackson at first base, Dawson at catcher, South and Williams at pitcher. - Honolulu fans are hopeful that the aggregation of All-Stars gathered together by Bert Hushaw will take the wreck ouf of the Wreckers on Sunday afternoon. The principle topic of sport around the city at present is whether or not the 25th Infantry can be defeated. If this aggregation cannot win from the Wrecking Crew, it is a certainty that the Schofield players will go into the series with the All-Americans favorites. Comparing the teams, the All-Stars have more than an open break in every department but the battery. It is pretty hard to find three better fly chasers than Inman, En Sue and Lang Akana. In addition to their fielding ability, all can hit and know how to run bases. Star Infield - In the infield the All-Stars should shape up with the four men who will work for the 25th Infantry. Jackson is a steady player, and although perhaps not as flashy as Hawkins, will give him a run for the honors. In the other three infield positions the All-Stars appear to have an advantage. Honolulu hasn't had the pleasure of watching three better infielders than Ayau, Swan and Moriyama in some time. Ayau was picked as the best shortstop in Hawaii by the baseball fans, and Swan was second choice to Lai Tin, who is now on the mainland. This in itself is a pretty fair boost for the players, Chinito Moriyama has played a great fielding game with the Travelers, and is a steady hitter at all times, and fast on the paths. Both Swan and Ayau are good hitters. Well, Rogan - The 25th Infantry will have an advantage in pitching if Rogan goes on the mound. Rogan is - well, he is Rogan, and that answers the whole question. Should Waterhouse, Jasper, Aulston or Hayden work, the Stars would without doubt be favorites, as South ranks with these pitchers, and Swan, should he go on the mound, is likely to cause some trouble. It must be remembered that the Wrekers secured but four hits off the Service pitchers last Sunday, and it was infield errors which ran the score up. With such players as Ayau, Swan and Moriyama in the infield, the answer is given. It was Rogan who defeated the Service last Sunday, and a team can't get many runs if it fails to hit. Position for position might give the Stars an advantage, but the 25th has that smooth running machinery which must be considered. They play together all the time, and when going right are absolutely unbeatable. They have not lost a game for four months, and in that time have run up a string of victories around the two dozen mark. In the first game the fans will have an opportunity of watching two of the fastest organizations in the Pacific League. St. Louis was not defeated in the first series, and with Hayselden and Hollinger to take their turn in the box should give the Nippons some trouble. The Japanese have one of the best fielding teams in the city and have been unusually fast on the bases. They are improving in their hitting, and should give the St. Louis crowd a merry battle. The first game will be called at 1:30 and the second contest is scheduled to begin at 3:30.
November 21, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"Pitchers' Duel Won by Indian Hurler at Post - All-Americans Secure Three Runs on Four Errors and Two Hits; Johnson, Rogan Star - That something that one might call a cipher, nil, or the material that goes inside of the doughnut was what was handed to the 25th Infantry yesterday afternoonat Schofield when the All-Americans blanked the Wreckers for the second time. The score was 3 to 0, but it might have been different and it would only have taken the smallest margin to change the result. The All-Americans played great ball throughout, and Jackson in right field saved three runs on great running catches, while Kenworthy was responsible for cutting off two scores. Johnson pitched for the visitors and Rogan hurled for the Wreckers, and it was a battle throughout with neither having much of an advantage at any time Johnson was blessed with excellent fielding and Captain Stayton while Rogan in addition to making an error himself saw five other slips made during the matinee which gave three runs to the visitors in the first inning. In the last six innings Rogan allowed but one hit, and Johnson two, which is considered fairly good pitching around these parts. In the last inning with two men on bases, and the mighty Crafton at bat Johnson was cool and retired the Wrecking pinch hitter on three strikes. Hit over second - The All-Americans can certainly pull off feature playes when they are meeting the 25th Infantry. Jackson pulled off three pretty catches during the game, saving at least three runs. In the eighth inning Kenworthy made a great running catch of Cullens' fly and in the same inning threw Swinton out at the plate on Rogan's hit. - The Wreckers had eight men left on bases, while the visitors had only four. This shows that the 25th Infantry team was playing some ball and also proved that Johnson was pitching well in the pinches. - Every bleacher seat and every inch in the grandstand was taken. A number of Honolulu people motored out for the game. General and Mrs. Strong were interested spectators at the game and both proved to be real baseball fans. Janvrin's work at second was convincing. After seeing the game yesterday no on wonders why he was stationed at second in the big series for the world's honors. It was a great pitchers' battle between Rogan and Johnson after the first inning. For five innings only three men faced Rogan in each inning and he had the visitors swinging. Jackson, Bassler, Kelly, Bohne and Leard fell before his masterful pitching. Johnson was in rare form and in the ninth, with two men on bases, the big pitcher fanned Crafton and the game was over. - Had it not been for errors by Moore and Fagan in the first inning, combined by two other slips on the part of Smith and Johnson, the Wreckers might have had a chance for an extra inning game, as Rogan had the visitors at his mercy after the first inning. In the last six innings but one hit was made off Rogan and two off Johnson, which is pretty fair pitching. - Captain Slayton had to rush out to the game yesterday and naturally his eyesight was not trained exactly to conditions. As a rule Stayton works in good fashion, but yesterday he was off on balls and strikes, the home team getting a little the worst of it all around. The crowd gave Stayton a panning after the game."
December 2, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Visitors Pick on Piked Squad For Five Runs - All-Americans Defeat All-Star Players on Saturday; Swan Song is Rendered in Fifth - In the fifth inning came the Swan song, and as a result the Picked Team, which was very much picked on, lost out to the All-Americans on Saturday by a score of 5 to 1. The All-Americans picked out eleven solid hits during the affair off the Picked pitchers, eight of the number being charged to Swan. Fred Swan, late of the Travelers, late of the Picked Team and late in retiring from the mound, pitched excellent ball for the first four innings, and not one solitary lonesome single tally crossed the plate during the early cantos. He was a trifle wild, but steadied in the pinches and great pegging to the bases by Kan Yen picked off some of the All-American slumberers. - Johnson Picks Them - Chief Johnson was sent out on the mound to do the picking for the All-Americans and he had a good day. With the exception of the second inning when he was nicked for three hits and a run he had a pick-nick. Kan Yen had doubled to center, and Ayau and Swan followed with hits which sent the catcher across the home mat. That was all the fireside contingent could amass during the afternoon. The locals were breezing along until Leard, the slack wire artist of the visitors, appeared in the offing. Leard proceeded to slam one over the infield into a pick-turesque spot. Johnson then sacrificed, and after Jackson had picked a hit Janvrin pick-led the ball over the left wall, and three runs were across the plate. Bassler singled in the next inning and Elliot doubled, and then Rogan was picked to pitch. En Sue took Bohne's fly, and with three on bases Johnson fanned after Leard walked. Jackson also received a pass and a run was forced across. Rogan took care of Janvrin's grounder. In the next inning Kenworthy sent a four ply swat Over the Hills to Mary, and the scoring for the day was over, as Rogan held the invaders safe after that."
December 8, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"Wreckers Win From Artillery in Post Championship Tilt Sunday - Standing of the Post League Series - Schofield Barracks, December 10. - With Old Reliable Jasper on the mound for the Wrecking Crew, the 25th Infantry twisted the tail of the red-chevroned team from the Artillery Brigade to the tune of 6 to 0 on the post diamond here on Saturday. At no time was Jasper in any danger. One man, Miller, touched him for a safety and stole second in the first inning. In the second inning Gauthier singled to left, but the other seven frames were goose eggs both for hits and for runs. Burnett Pitches Well - The pitching of Burnett for the Artillery was far above his last performance here against the Wrecking Crew. This time he held them to eight scattered hits, none of which would have counted for runs except in the eighth inning, when a triple, a double, a single, a sacrifice fly and two hit batters gave four runs to Burnett's opponents. The two runs in the third inning were occasioned by two singles, a fumble and a wild heave by Montgomery to second in an attempt to catch Rogan off the keystone sack. The attempt resulted in the ball hitting Rogan and bouncing off from his midriff into centerfield, allowing Rogan and Smith, who was on third, to come home. Moore Stars - The fielding of Moore, the centerfielder of the Artillery Brigade, was almost perfect. He accepted five chances with only one bobble, and in the third inning he made a heave from centerfield to the plate that was a dream of beauty and cut off Jasper, who had tried to score from third after the catch was made. The fans of both sides gave him the cheers and applause that the splendid play deserved. With the willow Rogan and Fagin share the honors, although only three men of the Wrecking Crew failed to register in the "BH" column of the box score. The Artillery Brigade opened the game at bat. Kearns was out, Fagin to Hawkins, Montgomery went out, Smith to Hawkins. Miller singled to centerfield and then purloined second, but died there when Moore flew out to Goliah in right. In the 25th's half Smith was safe on Gauthier's fumble. Rogan flew out to Fouquette in left pasture. Johnson forced Smith at second, Kearns to Miller, and Goliah whiffed for the third out. In the second, Fouquette flew out to Rogan in left. Burnett fouled out to Jackson. Gauthier singled to left, but that was his finish, as Penman ended the half with three strikes. For the Wreckers Hawkins flew out to Gauthier. Fagin singled to left and advanced to second on Fouquette's fumble of the hit. Aulston smote the breeze and Moore flew out to his namesake in centerfield. From here on the Artillery never got a man on base, the outs coming one-two-three in each inning. - Wreckers Score - For the 25th Jasper singled to right, advanced to second on Smith's single to left field, and to third when Kearns fumbled Rogan's easy grounder. Johnson flew out to Moore in center. Jasper tried for home on the out and was himself out on Moore's perfect throw from center to Montgomery at the plate, Smith advancing to third on the play. Rogan then stole second and when Montgomery made his wild heave to second and hit Rogan both Smith and Rogan scored. Goliah made the third out with a fly to center. There was no more scoring for the 25th until the eighth, when Rogan made a three-bagger to left pasture. Burnett then lost his control and proceeded to hit the next two batters, Johnson and Goliah, filling the bases. Hawkins flew out to Fouquette in left field, scoring Rogan and advancing Johnson and Goliah. Fagin's double to left scored Johnson and Goliah. Swinton was out at first, Kearns to Penman, advancing Fagin to third, from which he scored on Moore's single to right. Jasper was out, Miller to Penman. The failure of the Artillerymen to register in their half of the ninth ended the game, with another scalp hanging to the belt of the Wrecking Crew."
June 10, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"Will Rogan Be in Form? Ask Company E Players - If Star Pitcher is Not in Shape Machine gun Company May Drop Game to E Squad - 25th Infantry Team - Schofield Barracks, June 10. - Will Rogan Hold Out? is the most frequently asked question among the baseball fans of the 25th Infantry, which means the entire regiment, for what memeber of the regiment is not a baseball enthusiast. That Rogan is the whole Machine Gun Company team is admitted by all, even by Rogan himself. To be sure there are a few others on the nine who have handled a ball before, including Leavelle, the famous 24th Infantry star, but when it comes to a pinch and the team gets Rogan into a hole, he pulls himself out or pulls the team out by striking out the next nine or ten batters. Complains of His Arm. - It was last Saturday, that Rogan pitched against C Company, then second in standing, and won the game with his mighty arm. He struck out nineteen, but the next day while playing with the regimental team in Honolulu behind the bat, he complained of a serious pain in his arm. This afternoon the Machine gun nine must face E Company, and if Rogan is not in the box, it is all over but the shouting, and the E Company team that has been chasing toward the top of the table by leaps and bounds, will have reached the pinnacle. And so the question is repeated, Will Rogan hold out? How about E Company? E Company stock is way above par just at the present moment. E Company has been winning games galore and is now second in standing. But this nine has very reliable pitchers and the wiseacres are pointing to the last year champions. A Company had a terrible slump at the beginning of the series, but the machinery has apparently been oiled and is now running smoothly. With Jasper, Jackson and Morgan, three of the best pitchers in the regiment, the Company A nine has little to fear - but Rogan. And it harps back to the same old quandary, Will Rogan hold out?
Wahiawa, HI
"Rogan Failed to Beat them Without Help - Star Pitcher Knocks Homer, Twirls Good Ball, and Then Loses to Compay E Team - 25th Infantry League - Schofield Barracks, June 12. - The Machine Gun Company gave up its place at the top of the table when defeated by E Company Saturday afternoon. Rogan was never in better form and it was not due to any weakening of his arm that the game was lost. He rapped out a homerun for the only earned run of the game, struck out fifteen of the E Company sluggers and held his opponents to two little singles. E Company, however, hit Rogan harder than any other team has been able to do. Though there were but two safe hits made off his delivery, the ball was kept rolling and Rogan's support crumbled behind him. The errors made by the rapid firers were crucial. Two boots by Russell, an overthrow by Nash and a dropped fly by Pogue, all figured in the run column of the opposing team. Davis pitched a tiptop game for E Company and held the Roganites to three hits."
June 11, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Lulus Lose in Eighth Chukkur to Post Giants - 25th Infantry Win Hard Fought Game From Lulus When Bushnell Slips - Henry Bushnell, playing No. 6 for the Honolulus, missed two easy ones in the eighth chukkur yesterday afternoon at Athletic Park and as a result Paresa's squad was defeated once again, receiving its medicine from the 25th Infantry by a score of 9 to 4. For the first five furlongs the two entries were breezing along in fine fashion, after Johnny Carrol was up on Ramble in the third. It was a great day and a great race until the stretch, but the 25th challenged the Lulu entry down the stretch and won by five lengths. Meyer Plays Well. - Heinie Meyer of Maui some time ago was playing No 1 for the Lulus and his work was of the highest order until his teammates threw the game away. Austin was No 1 for the 25th Infantry and worked in fine fashion, showing an excellent southpaw style. He looks like a real pitcher with more seasoning. Rogan was on the field at No 4 and No 5 and his play was fully up to the usual standard. The one bright feature of the game was the great save made by Souza, who prevented a goal in the seventh chukkur. 'Cavalry Jack' Ware broke into the game for the first time and played a great game. He was a star with the mallet. During the match he made three hits and four goals. Both Ware and Johnson made goals in the first chukkur when the big fielder scored by a three-ply drive. Lulus Score. In the third period Bushnell, Souza and Costa made goals when the 25th defense weakened. After that there was no scoring until the eighth period, when Ware and Rogan made goals. Then the Lulas came back by scoring one on Meyer's long drive near the boards. In the last period Meyer, after having lost his game, weakened and five hits counted for four scores. This was the end and completed a game which was interesting for seven periods despite the errors made.
July 6, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"25th Infantry With Rogan Up Defeats Claras - Captain of Wreckers Wins in Pitchers' Battle from Bliss; Fans 11 of Visitors - 25th Infantry 4, Santa Clara 2 - Schofield Barracks July 7. - The Santa Clara baseball team was defeated here yesterday afternoon by the 25th Infnatry, 4 to 2. The size of the crowd that attended the game was somewhat smaller than had been expected. The 25th Infantry turned out in force, and filled up the bleachers along the third base line; but on the other side of the field rooting for the visitors was but a very small representation from the other regiments. The 1st Infantry baseball fans were conspicuous by their absence. A few Facts and Comments - Crafton didn't have a chance to make one of his major league plays. He contributed a two-bagger and a run however, in the second. All four of the 25th Infantry runs were earned, but only one of the Santa Clara's scores could be placed in that category. The visitors made the first and the last run of the game, while the 25th made four in between. The Santa Claras seemed to take to the baseball diamond that Schofield is so proud of, for they played an errorless game. Incidentally they made one more hit than the local team. Of the eleven hits made in the game seven were for extra bases. The locals would not chance Waterhouse or Jasper in the box, but sent in their best bet, Rogan. They hit Rogan's speed ball in the early part of the game, but when he changed to a wide curve he had the visitors practically at his mercy. He struck out eleven and hit two, Bliss and Gray; passed one, and threw wide once. Bliss pitched his best game since he has been on Oahu. He was in top-notch form. Any pitcher who can hold Rogan's crew to five hits is going some. The game started out with a bang for the visitors. Milburn, the first man at the bat, hit safely to shortstop, stole second and later scored on O'Neill's triple. Their other run was scored in the eighth. Wilson was safe on Goliah's error, advanced to second on Gray's sacrifice, and scored on O'Neil's double. O'Neil was the base cleaner of the visiting team. He had a chance, however, to turn the same trick upon two other occasions at bat, but failed to come across. Crafton scored the 25th Infantry's first run. This was in the second when he started the ball rolling with a two bagger. He took third on Johnson's out and scored on Goliah's sacrifice fly. in the fifth Fagan hit safely for two bases and later scored from third on a squeeze play, one of the few we have seen at Schofield this season. The last two runs were made in the seventh. Johnson started with a triple to right, and Goliah followed with a drive in almost the same place, which was good for three sacks. Goliah scored on Fagan's sacrifice fly. Another errorless feature of the game was the umpiring, which was excellent in every respect. Larry Collins of the 25th was behind the bat, with Barney Donaahue of the 1st Artillery scouting the bases."
July 12, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"Wrecking Crew Defeats Missions in Fourth Straight Game at Post - All Crafton Does for Day is Knock Out Two Home Runs and One Single - Johnson Gets Triple, Double and Single - Three Santa Clara Pitchers Batted All Over Lot - Jackson and Waterhouse Suffer - Rogan Stops Visitors With Ease - 25th Infantry 15, Santa Clara 8. - Schofield Barracks, July 13. - It was a hectic game yesterday between the army chums and the Santa Claras, a game that was not good for anyone who cannot stand excitement and a much accelerated pulse. The game had its ups and downs, the last up being for the 25th in its last inning at bat, and the last down being for the visitors in that very same epoch of the game. The trouble with the visitors was that they did not have a Rogan to save the day. It was a hard day on pitchers, and Rogan was the only one out of six who could weather the storm. Rogan left the third sack and took Waterhouse's place on the mound in the eighth. The Santas had lined out five clean singles in this inning against Wterhouse'e delivery. They had brough in three runs and tied the score. When Rogan went in the box the bases were full, only one man was out and Hall was facing him at the plate. Hall had rapped out a triple in the first frame and seemed prepared to repeat this performance. Rogan struck him out and then caused Preciado to pop up a fly to Smith. Bumps for Hurlers. - In the last half of the eighth it was a different story. The 25th needed one run to break the tie, but made six. It had no mercy upon Brown, and when he gave way to Leonard, Leonard fared no better. In this inning the Santa Claras disputed a decision of Umpire Donahue, which, had it been reversed, would have retired the 25th without a score in this frame and perhaps changed the entire aspect of the game. It was one of the best decisions Donahue ever made, but the visitors could not see it in that light. There were two men on bases and two out, no one having scored. Rogan hit a hot grounder to Preciado, who made a beautiful stop and whipped the ball to first. Bensburg dropped the ball, recovered it again just as Rogan reached the sack, but did not have the ball more than four or five inches off the ground when it rolled out of his hands again. This time Bensburg, who was somewhat out of balance, left the ball on the ground and put his gloved hand over it, holding this position for the umpire's decision. Donahue called Rogan out when he saw Bensburg recovering the ball, but quickly reversed his decision when he saw the sphere on the ground again. This decision brought about one of the many disputes which took place during the game, most of which were between the different players of the Santa Clara team. Following this calamitous error, Crafton poled out his second home run. Johnson, Smith and Fagan followed with nifty singles to the left garden. What could the poor Santas do? Both teams hit the ball hard. It was a regular batting bee, but the 25th Infantry hit the harder. Both teams fielded passably well, but Rogan's crew fielded very much the better of the two. In the ninth inning the 25th infield let down a little and permitted the visitors to fill the bases on three infield errors. Sunch a calamith might have worried any ordinary pitcher, but not Rogan, and the side was retired without a score."
July 16, 1916
Honolulu, HI
"Two Bit Infantry Team Smothers Sneeze Squad - Fifteen Runs and Fourteen Hits by Wrecking Crew During Affray on Sunday - Fatalities, 15 to 3 - Santa Claras Play Bang Up Ball on Saturday Afternoon and Win From St. Louis 5 to 2 - Visitors Will Take Jaunt to Volcano - Members of the Santa Clara base ball team are going to take a trip. Not that they haven't taken a trip before - in fact they tripped on Sunday - but letting that go, they are going to see the second wonder of the islands, viz: Halemaumau, the House of Everlasting Fire. During their short sojourn on Oahu they have been familiar with eruptions, spatacones, ice cream cones and et cetera. They had a warm session at Athletic Park on Sunday afternoon with the Team of Everlasting Fire. In fact there was so much firing throughout the session that old J. Pluvius had to butt in to keep away the mighty holocaust. The first wonder of the islands, the 25th Infantry, has been looked over, and as far as Santa Clara is concerned they state that they wish they had been overlooked. Forsooth, twould have been much better. He Didn't See It. The boss says always tell your story in the first paragraph, but the boss didn't see that game on Sunday or he would have made a tabulation leaving room for exceptions. He didn't have to see it. Well, the aggregation sometimes known as the Wrecking Crew, with the 25th Infantry written all over their white blouses, succeeded in trimming the Santa Clara University base ball team on Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park by the score of 15 to 3. The score might have been larger if it had not been for J. Pluvius and N Stayton working together. After Santa Clara had failed to score in the first of the eighth, the sky juice began to appear and Captain Stayton, the arbiter with the armor, decided that the spectators had seen enough. For once the crowd cheered him to the echo. Gay and Blissful. There was a gay and blissful period during the afternoon, and taking advantage of this the 25th decided to do a little hammering, and when the day was o'er they had collected 14 hits, 15 runs, and 17 laughs. The laughs do not appear in the box score. Everything else does. The 25th team decided that they were going to have a little ducklet consomme, so decided to allow Lefty Auston to mount the hillock and battle with the visitors. And the crooked arm huler made good with a vengeance. He toyed with the overseas boys and allowed them four measly singles. Aulston Makes Good. Aulston was making his debut against the visitors and in the first inning allowed the Clarans two bingles which were converted into two runs. From that time on until the eighth inning the southpaw did not allow the semblance of a hit. To show that he was pitching good ball he sent nine of the Santas back to the long drink. Rogan, Waterhouse, Jasper or any other pitcher in the 25th stable could not have done better. Aulston was ably assisted by Dad Swinton who had the recruit pitching all the time. Swinton had him shooting letter balls, corner ticklers and his fast-breaking curves had the boys from the Mission school at his mercy. In addition to his work behind the plate, Swinton was the star with the bat, getting four bingles in four times up. Wrecking Crew. Rogan, Crafton and Johnson were in the limelight Sunday with the big bludgeon. In the seventh inning Rogan hit a line drive over Milburn's head which struck the gate, and if someone had opened the portals wide the ball would have gone to King street. Instead, the ball hit the boards and Rogan circled the hassocks. In the fifth canto Mr. Royal Bliss, who had succeeded Francisco Gay, grooved one and Crafton jumped right on it and sent it over Wilson's head in right for four sacks. Johnson also came through with a hard drive to right, but a fast relay held him at third. Santa Clara could not find Aulston for an extra base. Scored Two in First. In the first inning Rogan and Aulston skidded in the mud and two men were safe, and with two hits by O'Neil and Bensberg the visitors chalked up two runs, and the hopes of the Santa Clara rooters were high. But after the Art Smithing was over they felt like the denizens of the deep. The 25th Infantry went out and scored four on singles by Swinton, Crafton and Goliah, a double by Hawkins and a triple by Johnson. They batted around. And did not the Santa Claras come back with a vengeance in the second inning? They did not. Aulston fanned the first two of the Signal Corps artists and Milburn rolled to Goliah. Gay got by until the fourth, and then it rained. It did not only rain globules of aqua but it rained hits and runs, ivory particles and sadness. The 25th scored six runs and Hawkins got two pokes at the ball in this session. Another Game. Roy Bliss had been communing with Morpheus on the bench, and when Pat Gleason poked him in the rips, Roy looked up and rubbing his eyes said, "It's not my lead; I just dealt." After the new coach of the Santa Clara team had informed Roy that he wasn't playing bridge, Roy went out on the mount to face the music. Roy dealt all right. He gave Mr. Crafton a deuce and the 25th Infantry left fielder put an ace on it and sent it far afield beyond the suburbs of Wilsonville. There were two men on the sacks at the time and it gave the 25th Infantry three runs, and adding the one previous by Aulston makes four. 3+1=4. Santa Clara scored their third and last run on an error by Goliah, a walk and a fielder's choice. Rogan's homer in the seventh gave the 25th squad their last run, and after Santa Clara failed to score Stayton said S'nuff, and the crowd wandered out of the turnstiles toward the corn beef and cabbage waiting on the Sunday evening tablecloth."
July 28, 1916
Wahiawa, HI
"Twenty-Fifth is Victorious As Usual - Schofield Barracks League. (Special Star-Bulletin Correspondence) - Schofield Barracks, July 28. - 25th Infantry 11, 4th Cavalry 2. - Nothing in this post at least seems to be able to stop the triumphant march of the 25th Infantry ball team. The 4th cavalry, the one best bet here to pull the trick, tried it yesterday, only to be beaten in every stage of the game. Hickey was on the mound for the cavalry, and was there with the goods as far as control and speed were concerned, but was fatally deficient in head work. He opened the game to pitch for all he was worth, and the 25th just let him extend himself, and then fell on him for 13 hits. Every time an infantry man reached first, he made no attempt to steal, but helped his team by drawing at least half a dozen attempts from Hickey to catch him off the sack. Hickey has not learned the trick as yet, and his shoulder betrays his intention every time he throws to a base. He helped the 25th along by weakening himself in some 50 attempts to catch runners, and in only one case was he successful. If Hickey had attended to his pitching, and left the blocking of the 25th base runners to his catcher, Ronowski, whose pegging to bases is always a marvel of accuracy and speed, the score of the game would be considerably smaller. Hickey sent eight 25th men to the bench by the strikeout route. For the 25th, Waterhouse opened a little wild, but settled beautifully, and after a lone single in the opener held the Cavalry hitless until the ninth, when Hickey touched him for a little fly just beyond the reach of Collin's mitt. In the ninth Donaldson came across with a clean single, scoring the third hit against the big twirler. Smock drew a pass in the first, stole second prettily and scored on Oakes single to left. In the ninth, Donaldson singled, stole third on a passed ball and scored on Fitzpatrick's hot liner which Williams took out of the air and which so threw him out of balance that he could not stop the runner from third and contented himself by catching Fitzpatrick. The 25th batting game was notable, Swinton once and Williamson twice beat out infield hits, Willis hit three pretty singles, Cross opened the game with a home run, laid down a sacrifice bunt in the fifth that brought across a run and finished his day by a single in the eighth. The hit of the day was Smith's, who, in the eighth, with three men on, and two strikes to the bad, laid down a bunt towards third that went as a hit and scored the runner. Donaldson had an off day and his two errors were costly to the Cavalry."