Clipping:The choice of a ball; the Cincinnatis insist on a dead ball, favored by clubs deficient in batting
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| Date | Sunday, October 4, 1868 |
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| Text | [Cincinnati vs. Athletic 9/28/1868] Prior to commencing the game, a long discussion arose between the captains of the respective clubs in regard to the ball, the Athletics rightfully contending that the party on whose ground the game was played should furnish the ball, but the Cincinnatis would not use any other than a ball of their own make, McBride at length courteously consenting to use their ball. The ball that was used in the game was one totally devoid of elasticity, and by this means the Athletics were weakened in batting, one of their main elements of strength, it being very difficult to hit such a ball, and for that reason clubs that are deficient in batting generally use such balls in matches, in hopes to equalize the batting. Philadelphia Sunday Mercury October 4, 1868 [Cincinnati vs. Athletic 9/28/1868] Of course the friends of the Athletics were somewhat surprised at the close rub their favorites had received, but when it was recollected that the visiting club introduced a ball made expressly for their own use which was devoid of elasticity, the wonder was not so great. The Athletics discovered the trick before the game commenced and refused to play with the “dead” ball, but the Cincinnatis would have no other. After considerable time cut to waste, McBride yielded the point and the game commenced. New York Clipper October 10, 1868 |
| Source | Philadelphia Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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