Clipping:Harry Wright chooses an elastic ball; usually the home club provides the ball

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Date Sunday, August 13, 1871
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[Boston vs. Athletic 8/7/1871] A red ball put out by the Boston club was used in this game, although it is generally the custom for the home club to furnish the ball. Philadelphia Sunday Mercury August 13, 1871

[Boston vs. Mutual 8/22/1871] In this game the Mutuals allowed Harry Wright to select the ball, and choosing an elastic red Ryan ball he afforded the New Yorkers a chance to go in for some heavy hitting... New York Sunday Mercury August 27, 1871

Source Philadelphia Sunday Mercury
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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