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Otis MA Bests Lee MA at Wicket, 236 - 232

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City/State/Country: Lee, MA, United States
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Immediacy of Report Contemporary
Age of Players Adult
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Lee, August 21, 1865

"To the Editor of the Pittsfield Sun: --

"The long-talked-of match game of wicket ball between the Otis and Lee Clubs, took place on Saturday last, resulting in a victory for the former.  The game was well-contests, booth sides manifesting extraordinary skill and zeal, and aside from  the one-sided decisions of  the Referee, nothing occurred to mar the harmony of the occasion. The following was the result:

"Lee. First Innings 78, Second Innings 80, Third Innings 74, Total 232.

"Otis. First Innings 73, Second Innings 79, Third Innings 84, Total 236.

"It appears that the Otis Club were allowed to furnish a Referee -- and they furnished one who was a resident of [nearby] Sandisfield.  In the minor details, when called upon to  decide a question, he was so manifestly unjust as to bring  forth showers of hisses from the spectators.

"The Lee Club have again challenged the Otis Club to play a match game for $50 and the suppers.  If the challenge is accepted, it is to be hoped that an impartial referee may be chosen, who will be acceptable to both Clubs."

 

 

Sources

Pittsfield Sun, August 24, 1865, page 2.

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