Clipping:The Oakdale grounds 2
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| Date | Sunday, May 27, 1866 |
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| Text | The Oak Dale ground are acknowledged to be the finest for this purpose in this country, having an extent of some five acres, with splendid shade trees on both sides of the field, and having a handsome sixty feet carriage drive, which extends not only around the ball ground, but also around the skating basin, making a drive of over half a mile. Seats will be erected on both sides of the field, being shaded by fine large trees, and will be capable of seating comfortably 5000 or 6000 persons. There will also be a handsome green-house upon the grounds, where visitors will be able at all times to purchase all kinds of fine and rare plants and flowers. Attached to the grounds will be a first-class restaurant, which will be conducted in such a manner as to gratify the most fastidious taste, and nothing objectionable will be allowed upon the premises. The strictest order will be enforced while matches are being played, in order that those interested in the game may not be annoyed, as they frequently are, by persons running over the ground, and thereby interfering with the players and marring the beauty of the game. This will not be allowed under any circumstances. The accommodations for players will be of a very superior class, and will consist in part of a club room sixty feet long, with glass front, amply provided with closets for use of the players, together with every other improvement that can in any way add to their comfort. |
| Source | Philadelphia Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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