Clipping:Atlantics raid the Excelsior roster

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Date	Monday, July 23, 1866
Text	The Atlantics have but recently organized their Champion nine, but they now have a chance to show whether they are still to “fly the whip” or make room for some other Club. Brooklyn Eagle July 23, 1866 The Excelsiors at first gave good promise of following their motto and taking a position at the head of the list; but their nine is now broken up and they must content themselves with maintaining their old position and reputation as a club of gentlemen who play base ball from a love of the game itself and not for the sake of trophies or championship. Since Pearce and Crane have gone back to their “first love” the Atlantics have now—or will as soon as they can play—a stronger nine than ever before and will probably distance all competitors... Brooklyn Eagle August 4, 1866
Source	Brooklyn Eagle
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Origin	Initial Hershberger Clippings

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