Clipping:The new Newington grounds

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Date Wednesday, January 24, 1872
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Mr. Alphonso T. Houck having succeeded in obtaining sole control of the new base ball grounds, situation on Pennsylvania avenue, and in close proximity to all the city railway lines terminating in that section of the city, is having the grounds placed in the best possible condition for the approaching ball season. He has erected a monster Grand Stand for the especial accommodation of ladies, and who will have an unobstructed view of the ball players in time of games and at the same time be effectually screened from the rays of the sun. And should a rain storm prevail during the playing of a game the numerous buildings on the grounds will afford shelter for at least three thousand persons. At present about two-thirds of the enclosure is covered with water, it being the intention of Mr. Houck to convert the place into a grand skating rink during cold weather, and he is now patiently waiting for a sudden freeze, and should such an event happen this winter he intends to inaugurate a carnival that will claim more than ordinary attention, an

d at the same time only be opened to persons of character.

The base ball nine engaged for next season will dedicate the new grounds early in the season, and arrangements have been made by Mr. Houck whereby the best clubs in the United States will contest at the ground during the coming summer.

Source Baltimore American
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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