Clipping:An over-excited crowd
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| Date | Sunday, June 17, 1860 |
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| Text | [Putnams vs. Eckfords, 6/13/60] We have never witnessed more excitement at a match, and we were fearful, at one time, that it would lead to very unpleasant consequences. A strong feeling of antagonism seemed to exist among the more turbulent masses against the Putnam Club; and when the Eckford side succeeded in overcoming the majority of their opponents, the noisy brawlers indulged in an excess of enthusiasm and in insulting jeers, at the expense of the Putnam Club, which were highly disgraceful. We hope that such exhibitions of ill-humor will not occur again. Those individuals who travel after and “holler” for a club, should bear in mind, that indecorous behavior on their part reflects upon those for whom they profess most friendship. It is the exhibition of good feeling which gives the greatest charm to a base ball match; and the delight attendant upon success may be expressed with the greatest heartiness, without wounding the feelings and insulting the pride of an opposite party. |
| Source | New York Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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