07/05/2026
Before the day is over I want to highlight the 135th Anniversary of the first game played at School Hill.
Below is the article from the Arizona Silverbelt on July 11th, 1891
The match game of baseball on the afternoon of the Fourth between the San Carlos and Globe clubs attracted a large crowd. The grounds had been put in excellent order. A canvas awning was stretched over the seats provided for spectators and there was plenty of lemonade and beer to slake their thirst, and ice cream to reduce their caloric.
The game was interesting, abounding in exciting plays, and the result was doubtful until the last man was put out in the ninth inning. The visitors proved themselves good ball tossers, and accepted their defeat good naturedly. Both clubs showed a want of practice. Appended is the score:
Globe
Player A.B. Runs P.O.
Lord, c. 6 4 2
Holeman, p. & s.s. 6 1 4
Sullivan, s.s. 5 1 4
Mansfield, c.f. 5 3 2
Allison, l.f. 5 2 2
Rios, 2d b. 5 0 5
Blevins, r.f. 5 1 4
Collins, 1st b. 5 2 3
Davidson, 3d b. 5 3 1
Totals: 47 at bats, 17 runs, 27 putouts.
San Carlos
Player A.B. Runs P.O.
West, 1st b. & p. 6 2 2
Dickson, s.s. 6 3 3
Hammond, c. 5 2 1
Rowe, p. & 1st b. 6 2 3
Lidstone, 2d b. 6 1 5
Cruse, 3d b. 4 1 3
Patterson, c.f. 5 1 3
Yeager, r.f. 5 1 3
Rorine, l.f. 5 2 2
Totals: 50 at bats, 15 runs, 27 putouts.
By Innings
Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
Globe 1 1 2 2 1 0 4 3 4 17
San Carlos 0 1 5 3 0 1 4 1 0 15
Home Runs: Allison, Lidstone.
Umpire: J. H. Hamill.
In the evening the Rink was again packed with an enthusiastic audience to witness the variety performance given by home talent. The programme was varied, comprising gymnastics, songs, dances, etc., and proved entertaining throughout.
The above were the principal events of the celebration. There was a disposition manifested to enjoy the day quietly and avoid any unnecessary excitement, and during the progress of the baseball game, although at least 200 persons assembled on the ground, there was no apparent disposition to [cause trouble] in the crowd in town. The saloons did an immense business, but good order was preserved throughout the day and no arrests made. In many respects it was one of the most pleasant Fourths in Globe for many years.
