1856.12

Gothams 21, Knicks 7; Fans Show Greatest Interest Ever; "Revolver" Controversy

Salience	Noteworthy
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Location	Greater New York CityGreater New York City
City/State/Country:	NYC, NY, USA
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Game	Base BallBase Ball
Immediacy of Report	Contemporary
Age of Players	AdultAdult
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Text	"Yesterday the cars of the Second and Third avenue Railroads were crowded for hours with the lovers of ball playing, going out to witness the long-talked of match between the "Gotham" and "Knickerbocker" Clubs. We think the interest to see this game was greater than any other match ever played." The Times account includes a box score detailing "hands out" and "runs" for each player. The text uses "aces" as well as "runs," and employs the term "inning," not "innings." It notes players who "made some splendid and difficult catches in the long field." In its coverage, Porter's Spirit of the Times noted that the Knicks criticized the use by the Gotham of a Unions of Morrisania player, Pinckney.
Sources	"Base Ball Match," New York Daily Times, September 6, 1856, page 8. Porter's Spirit of the Times, September 13, 1856.
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Submission Note	Porter's information posted by Robert Tholkes 9/16/2013
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