Clipping:The Atlantics and the Athletics play on short notice
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| Date | Saturday, November 4, 1865 |
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| Text | [Atlantics vs. Athletics 10/30/1865] On Sunday last, about 4:30 p.m., the President of the Athletics received a telegram from the Atlantics, announcing their intention to run over and play the Athletics next day. As the Atlantics had published a resolution that they would play no more matches this season in consequence of the death of Mr. O’Brien, and as not a line had come to the Athletics reversing the decision, they were somewhat startled by the unceremonious summons; but, after consultation on Monday morning, they resolved to play. It appears that somebody had circulated an absurd report that the Athletics intended to go on their ground on Monday, (which is not their day,) hoist their colors, and claim the Championship of the Union. Such a step would be worthy only of children. The Athletics are gentlemen, and gentlemen never stoop to littleness. However, let that go. The Athletics resolved to meet the Atlantics, and the game (which was witnessed by 10,000 persons,) proved to be the most skillful, the best contested, and the most exciting ever played in Philadelphia. |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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