Brinkley Argus July 12, 1907 Holly Grove vs. Brinkley Lively Baseball Tilts Between Two Crack Teams The baseball fever in Brinkley since the finishing of East Side Park is becoming more intense. This week has witnessed two splendid games between the Brinkly and Holly Grove clubs.
The 1st game was on Tuesday afternoon when the line up was as follows: Holly Grove C. John Williamson P. J.H. Sutton, Jr. 1st b Alex McGregor 2nd Ed Schusler 3rd Ed Williamson s.s. Sam Williamson C.f. Joe McGregor C.f. Andrew Sylar R.f. J.I. Sperry Clarendon C. Joe Kennedy P. Ruel Henderson 1st b. Earl Sanfor 2nd Elmo Chaney 3rd Walter Brown s.s. Nen Peterson C.f. Louis Brown C.f. Harry Norman R.f. Hilton LaBalle
Thos. Parks and H.G. Mitchell, umpires. The score of this game stood 9 to 5 in favor of Brinkley. The feature of the game was the perfect work of Elmo Chaney for Brinkley. He played 2nd in such a way as to captivate the crowd. Twas the finest work of the kind ever seen on the Brinkley diamond. The game was pretty until the wrangling started and it looked like it was anybody’s game up until the 6th inning when the H.G. boys got discouraged over the decisions and allowed five runs on two hits. Thos. Parks of Clarendon was umpiring and his decisions were unsatisfactory to the Brinkley boys who refused to continue the game until a new umpire was put up. This was conceded by the H.G. boys and H.G. Mitchell of this city did the judging for the balance of the game with satisfaction to both sides.
The H.G. boys were to go to DeVall’s Bluff to play Wednesday but on account of a death at DeVall’s Bluff, abandoned the game and played here instead. There was a slight change in the line up of the Wednesday game. The score for Wednesday was Brinkley 0, H.G. 12. The following Holly Grove people were along with their clever boys to help ‘em boost: J.H. Sutton, J.E. Williamson, Tom Connelly, and Bruce Franks.
Brinkley Argus July 27, 1906 Holly Grove News -Helena baseball team came out last Friday and played the H.G. team, 19 – 0 in favor of H.G. was the results of the engagement
Brinkley Argus Aug. 3, 1906 Holly Grove News -On Tuesday, July 24, Capt. John Williamson went to Forrest City with his baseball team and played the Forrest City team 3 games Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, resulting as follows: 1st game, Sam Williamson pitcher, result 3 to 4 in favor of Forrest City. They played eleven innings. 2nd game, J. Marvin Johnson pitcher, result 15 to 6 in favor of Forrest City. 3rd game, John H. Sutton, Jr. pitcher, result 6 to 7 in favor of Forrest City, but claimed by Holly Grove. This game was eleven innings, and Forrest City won on a decision by the umpire which H.G. claimed was contrary to the guide. The above report is just as Capt. John Williamson handed to your correspondent.
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Brinkley Argus Mar. 30, 1906 Holly Grove Dept. -Prof. Laney, with quite a number of his students went to Clarendon by private conveyance in wagons and horseback to engage in a game of baseball with the Clarendon boys. Quite a number of the school girls were in the crowd.
Brinkley Argus Apr. 13, 1906 Holly Grove Dept -The Clarendon and H.G. boys crossed bats at H.G. last Saturday and had a very noisy time. The H.G. boys won the blue ribbon. No fuss but cheering was engaged in.
Brinkley Argus Apr. 27, 1906 Holly Grove Dept. -The Marvell boys and H.G. boys crossed bats at H.G. last Saturday. The Marvell boys carried off the blue ribbon with big odds in their favor
Monroe County Citizen July 7, 1927 Holly Grove Gleanings -"A baseball team is being organized by Holly Grove baseball enthusiasts. So watch for announcements of the first game on Thursday afternoon."
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April 8, 1926 Holly Grove Gleanings –The 1st game of the season was played Friday afternoon between West Helena and Holly Grove. It was a splendid game and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The score was 3 to nothing in favor of Holly Grove. Our boys looked good in new suits and the way each one played. I am sure repaid the business men of our town for donating the suits. Our boys go to West Helena April 9. Everybody who can go and encourage the boys to win.
Monroe County Citizen April 29, 1926 Holly Grove Gleanings -The baseball game played Friday between Brinkley and Holly Grove at Brinkley resulted in a score of 16 to (?) in favor of Holly Grove. Good for our boys. Let’s boost them up and help them out all we can.
Monroe County Citizen May 6, 1926 -In the baseball game between Holly Grove High School boys and Brinkley High School boys here Friday, the Holly Grove team won, the score 8 to 0.
Monroe County Citizen May 13, 1926 Holly Grove Gleanings -Our baseball team played Helena Friday and won the game, the score being 6 to 9 in favor of Holly Grove. They are planning to play Clarendon Tuesday and Carlisle here Friday. So all come and let’s help our boys win.
Monroe County Citizen May 27, 1926 Holly Grove Gleanings -The baseball game between Holly Grove and Clarendon played on the local grounds Tuesday, was well attended.
Monroe County Citizen June 24, 1926 Brinkley Tigers Lose Game to Holly Grove The Brinkley Tigers lost the first baseball game of the season to Holly Grove on the local diamond last Thursday afternoon, by a score of 12 to 8. The game, which was loosely played by both sides before a small crowd, was called at the end of the sixth inning by agreement. -Our boys played baseball at Brinkley last Thursday against Brinkley, the score being 8 to 11 in favor of Holly Grove.
Monroe County Citizen April 30, 1925 Holly Grove Gleanings "The Holly Grove High School baseball team played the Helena nine on the home diamond Friday and in a close game were defeated by the visitors 3 to 2. Either Brinkley or West Helena will meet the local team tomorrow."
Monroe County Citizen May 14, 1925 Holly Grove Gleanings "The Holly Grove boys played West Helena in a swift game of baseball here Friday. The score was 3 to 4 in favor of West Helena."
Monroe County Citizen May 21, 1925 Holly Grove Gleanings -Quite a number of our people witnessed the baseball game Friday evening at Clarendon. The score was 7 to 6 in favor of Holly Grove. -Holly Grove baseball boys were to play Clarendon Thursday but Clarendon called the game off. Our boys are Monroe County champions and we are proud of them. Hurrah for Holly Grove High School.
