Beadle's Dime Base Ball Player (no. 6) (1867)

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ay ee BASE- BALL PLAYER. BEADLE AND COMPANY, 118 WILLIAM ST. Generai Dims dook Puolishers,

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BEADLE’S DIME BASE-BALL- PLAYER: COMPRISING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE TENTH ANNUAL BASE-BALL CONVENTION, TOGETHER WITH THE AMENDED RULES ADOPTED, RULES FOR THE FORMATION OF CLUBS, AND THE CONSTITUTION AND -BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. ALSO, THE - BASE-BALL AVERAGES FOR 1866. EDITED BY HENRY CHADWICK. angen Si NEW YORK: BEADLE AND COMPANY, HURLISHERE, . 118 WILLIAM STREET.

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2 = Catcher. Length from base to base, Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the _ Southern District of New York.

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PREFACE. Our Annual Edition of the Dom Base-Baun PLayEer for 1867 is the sixth of the annual series of issues, the whole edition published since the first copy was printed reaching over fifty thousand. It has now become the text-book for ball-players, and presents to the fraternity what no other work published does, viz.: the averages of the play of the principal clubs for each season, thus making it a valuable book for fu- ture reference.

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BEADLE’S DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Tims invigorating exercise and manly pastime may now be justly termed the American Game of Bail, for though of En- glish origin, it has been so modified and improved of late yeurs in this‘country as almost to deprive it of any of its original features beyond the mere groundwork of the game. As we propose briefly to note the progress of Base-Ball from its origin, we deem it appropriate to introduce the rules for playing the English Game of Rounders, from which Base-Ball is derived. We, therefore, quote as follows, from an. English work on out- door sports : : Rounders.—This game is played with a ball and bats, or sticks something of the form of a policeman’s truncheon. _ A hole is first made, about a foot across and half a foot deep. Four other stations are marked with pegs stuck into the ground, topped with a piece of paper, so as to be readily seen. Sides are then chosen, one of which in...There may be five or more players on each side. Suppose that there are five. One player, on the side that is out, in the middle of the five-sided space, and pitches the ball toward the middle of the hole. He is called the feeder. The batsman hits it off, if he can ; in which case he drops the stick, and runs to the nvarest station, thence to the third, and all round if the hit has been a far one. The other side are scoutin ,and trying to put him out, either by hitting the batsman as he is running, or by sending the bx!! into the hole, which is called “ gro’ .” The player at the hole may decline to strike the ball, but if he hits .at. it, ani misses twice running, he.is out. When a player. makes. the round of the stations back to the hole, his side counts one to- ward the e. When all the players are out, either by being hit, or the paleg grounded, the other side get their innings. ly two players left, a chance is given of = longing the innings, by one of them getting three balls from the feeder; and if he can give a hit such as to enable him to run the whole round, all his side come in again, and the count- ing is resumed. The feeder is generaliy the best player on his side, much depending on his Sat and art. The scouts

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8 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. should seldom aim at the runners from a distance, but throw the ball up-to the feeder or to somé one near, who will try to hit or to ground, as seems the most advisable. A caught ball also puts the striker out. The above is a very simple game, and one designed only for relaxation during the interval from study i in schools, and is en- tirely devoid of the manly features that characterize Base-Ball as played in this country. Boys and_eyen girls can play Rounders without difficulty ; but Base-Ball, to be played thor- oughly, requires the possession of muscular strerigth; great agility, quickness of eye, readiness-of hand, and many other faculties of mind and body that. mark the man of nerve. But it is needless further to comment on the meritorious fea- tures of our American game ; suffice it to say, that it isa recrea- tion thatany one may be proud to excel in, as in order to do so, he must possess the characteristics of true manhood to a con- siderable degree. The history of Base-Ball commences at a date anterior to the one we propose to start from ; but our present purpose will be fully answered by tracing its progress from the organization of the Knickerbocker Club of New York, which started into ex- istence in the autumn of 1845. There was a Club calied the New York Club, which existed before the Knickerbocker, but we shall not. be far wrong if we award to the latter clab the honor of being the pioneer of the present game of Base- Ball. Before the organization ofthe Knickerbocker Club, the rule of play, in reference to putting a player out with the ball, was to throw it at him; but one or two severe accidents occurred from the practice of this plan, and the rules were changed to those placing men on each base, and making it requisite for a player to be touched by a ball while in the hands of an adver- sary. ‘This latter rule was the first innovation on the primitive rules of the game familiar to every schoolboy in the Eastern and Middle States. - The following are the first regular rules of Base-Ball we have any record of. They are-those adopted by the Knickerbocker Club in 1845, and by which—with one or two exceptions—they played up to the period of the first con- vention of Base-Ball players :

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 9 First Rules of Base Ball. Sectrox 1. The bases shall be from “home” to second base 42 paces; from first to third pase 42 paces equidistant. Secrron 2. The game to consist of 21 counts or aces, but at the conclusion an equal number of hands must be played. te 3. The ball must be pitched and not thrown for the t. Section 4. A ball knocked*outside the range of the first or third base is foul, ir ; . Section 5. Three balls being struck at and missed, and the last one cauglit, is a hand out; if not caught, is considered fair, and the er bound to run. Secrron 6. A ball being struck or tipped, and caught either flying or on the first, bonnd, is.a handout. asi Section 7, A player, running the bases, shall be out, if the ball is in the hands of an adversary on the base, as the runner is touched by it before he makes his base—it being under- Sa iy =? in no instance is a ball to be thrown Section 8. A player running, who shall prevent an adver- sary from catching or getting the ball before making his base, is a hand out. * ; Section 9. If two hands are already out, a player running home at the time a ball is struck, can not make an ace if the striker is t out. . Srecrion Three hands out, all out. Secrion 11. Players must take their strike in regular turn. Srcrron 12. No ace or base can be made on a foul strike. Secrron 13. A runner can not be put out in making one base, when # balk is made by the piteher. Srecrrow 14: But one base allowed when the ball bounds out of the field when struck. os : It will be at once perceptible to all who will contrast the above rules with those at present in force, that the game of Base-Ball, at that period, was not to be compared to the sys- tematic and, to a certain extent, scientific game that is now such an attractive feature of our American sports and. pas- times. The example afforded by the successful operation of the Knickerbocker Club, was soon followed by the formation of others, and in the course of a few years the Gotham, Eagle, and Empire Clubs successively appeared on the ball grounds at Ho- boken, as competitors for the enviable notoriety the Knicker- bockers had by that time attained by means of the many

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10 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. interesting contests they had inaugurated. The Gotham Club was the next organization to that of the Knickerbocker, and the senior members of many of the clubs now in existence will, doubtless, long remember the interest and excitement attendant upon the prominent contests between these rival clubs. In fact, it is to this source in connection with the many attractive features of the game itself, that we may mainly attribute its rapid progress in popularity ; for it is well known that where a lively, well-contested, and exciting game is in progress, there will ever be found crowds of interested spectators. We at first designed giving the scores of several of the most prominent of these matches, but we find that such a course will require far more space than we propose occupying in a work like this, which is intended more as.a compendium of Base-Ball than 8 complete and comprehensive work on the subject. We, therefore, continue our brief reference to the points of special interest in the history of the game, by giving the date of organ- ization of each club that belonged to the National Associa- tion, up to the time of the first Convention of Base-Ball Players, which was held in New York, in May, 1857. Clubs. Organized. Location of Ground. Knickerbocker, Sept., 1845, Hoboken, Gotham, 1850, “ Fagle, April, 1852, ss Empire, Oct. 12, 1854, « Excelsior, Dee. 8, 1854, South Brooklyn, Putnam, May, 1855, Williamsb: Newark, May 1, 1855, Newark, Baltic, June 4, 1855, New York, - June 27, 1855, Greenpoint, = July 17, 1855, risani Ce tal, 1855, Piamieips Atlantic, 1855, Jamaica, L. 1, ffarlem, March, 1856, New York, Enterprise, June 28, 1856, ford, Atlantic, Aug. 14, 1856, —e Siar, Oct., 1856, South Brooklyn, Independent, Jan., 1857, New York, Liberty, © March, 1857, New Brunswick, NJ, Metropolitan, March 4, 1857, New York, Champion, March 14, “ Hamilton, March 23,1857, Brook St. Nicholas, April 28, 1857,, Hoboken.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 11 As will be seen from the above record, the years 1855 and 1856 were prolific of new clubs, and, of course, a great number of exciting contests took place, the result of which was the creation of a thorough fwrore for the game, and the manifesta- tion of a great degree of interest in the welfare and progress of this manly pastime, by the rapidly increasing numbers of the advocates of out-door sports. At the close of the season of 1856, a review of the many con- tests that had taken place led to the knowledge of the benefit that would accrue to the game, if a proper revision of the rules were to be had, and a new code established. After several pre- liminary meetings had been held by the prominent clubs among themselves, it was decided to calla convention of delegates from each of the clubs, for the purpose of establishing a permanent code of rules by which all could, in future, be governed. In pur- suance of this resolve, a call, signed by the officers of the Knick- erbocker Club—as the senior organization of the kind—was issued, and the ultimate result was the assembling of the dele- gates to the first Convention of Base-Ball Players, which con- vention was held in New York City, in May, 1857. At this convention a series of rules and regulations were adopted, by which the various clubs, who were represented in the convention, were governed during the season of 1857. In March, 1858, the second convention was held, and at this meet- ing the annual convention was declared a permanent organiza- tion, and the requisite constitution and by-laws having been formed, the “ NaTIONAL AssocraTION OF BASE-BALL PLayers” sprung into existence. and commenced its useful career, which has this far been one as beneficial to the interests of the game, as it has been creditable to its respective members. The first annual meeting of this Association was held at the Cooper Institute, March 9, 1859, at which convention the rules and regulations were again revised and amended, in accordance with the improvements the experience of the previous season’s play had rendered necessary. The officers of the Association, too, were re-elected. It was at this convention that the abo- lition of the custom of furnishing refreshments on the occasion of matches was unanimously recommended. ‘This custom, which originated in a desire to promote friendly intercourse

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12 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. between the members of the seyeral clubs, had degenerated into . one seriously detrimental to the interests of the game, owing to the spirit of emulation that arose among the clubs, each as- piring to excel the other in the expense and splendor of these entertainments. It almost led to the dismemberment of three or four of the leading clubs, and the abolishing of the custom was as desirable as it was prudent. Since then it has never ex- ceeded the bounds of moderation, and, therefore, has lost all its objectionable features. For the benefit of those clubs desirous of belonging to the National Association—as all should that have the interest and welfare of the game at heart—we present the following articles of the constitution which refer to the admission of clubs, ete. We would premise that the objects of the Association are to improve, foster, and perpetuate the American game of Base- Ball, and to promote the cultivation of kindly feelings among the different members of Base-Ball Clubs. ARTICLE 3, Section 1, of the Constitution reads as follows: This Association shall be composed of two delegates from each of the Base-Ball Clubs which have been duly admitted to a repre- sentation in the Convention forming this Jonstitution, and from each of the clubs (or State Base-Ball Associations) which may be itted to a representation in the manner hereinafter provided. Srcrion 2. Any Base-Ball Club desiring to be nted in this Association “Shall present to the Recording tary, at least thirty days previous to the annual meeting of this Associ- ation (which takes place the second Wednesday in December of each year), a written ‘application, signed by its President. and » Setting forth the name of the club, date of its organ- ization, days and places of paying, names of its officers and pi and the number of members composing it, which shall be immediately submitted to the Conimittes on Nomina- tions; but no such application shall be received by said Secre- tary unless presented thirty days previdus to the annual mect- ing. Said Committee shall, thereupon, ascertain the condition, character, and stan of such club, and report the same to the annual meeting, together with the said application, and their written opinion thereon; and a ballot shall thereupon be had at such meeting for the admission of such club, when, if two- thirds of the members present yote in favor thereof, such club shall be declared duly entitled to representation in this Associa- tion. Any informality or irregularity in- the form or substance of the application, may be waived by a two-third vote of the members present at the annual meeting.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 78 F eyvuh 8. No club shall be represented in this Association, unless it be composed of at least eighteen active members, or by any delegate under a ere years of age; nor shall any club be so re opresented until its delegates have paid the fee here- after designated. (The*fees are five dollars initiation fee and two dollars annual dues.) It is also requisite that delegates have certificates of their election, signed by the President and Secretary ofthe club they represent. ArticLE 8. No club, now a member of this Association, which shall admit or retain a person, as a member thereof, who has been guilty of the reprehensible conduct of conspiring with any person or persons to cause, or who shall by any contriy- ance, bargain or overt act, cause the loss ofa match game of ball_in which he is or may be one. of the, contestants, either previous to or during the progress of such game of ball, for mon 0 aa one emo t, or any consideration of . any Shall b ed to continue a member of this ion, or dmitted to membership th ; and no new club shall be adi ) mel ip therein which has among its members any one who has been con Me of any such action; and no match game shall be played y club be- longing to this Sea with any club whic rec or may have at any time me Pa person or persons among its mem- bérs, under penalty of forfeiture of pnemneretey to the National Association of Base-Ball Players. ‘By the ‘following se¢tion ‘also’ it will be'seen that clubs can gah) probationary members of the Association : 5. Any club or State Association, organized: after the rp ot al of the annual meeting of this pe eons wi oy, conforming to members thereof— oe sof, neces mite 3d sediie the Nominatin a enoeite y shall be to the wien of dues aoe assessments, and 2 eligible to igs the epriviegts of regular bers of the Association until the next an nee panes at which time they must be duly elected in the same manner as all reg- ular members. [This is a very important amendment, and will be sear advantage to clubs formed in the spring.} o

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14 ‘DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER, RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASE-BALL PLAYERS, HELD IN NEW YORK, DEC. 12ru, 1866. [N. B.—Amendments in ifalic.] Srcrion 1. The ball must weigh not less than five and one- half, nor more than five and three-fourths ounces, ayoirdupois. It must measure not less than nine and one-half, nor more than nine and three-fourths inches in circumference. It must be composed of India-rubber and yarn, and covered with leather, and, in all match games, shall be furnished by the challenging ma and become the property of the winning club as a trophy of victory. Src. 2. The bat must be round, and must not exceed two and u half inches in diameter in the kest part. It must be made of wood, and may be of any 1 to suit the striker. Sec. 3, The bases must be four in number, placed at equal es from each ee ae peg Boe forsened upon oo corner of a square, whose sides are ively thirty They must be so constructed as to be distinctly seen by at uin- pire, and must cover a equal to one square foot of surfa Phe first, second and t bases shall be canvas-bags, painted white, and filled with some soft material; the home base and pitcher’s point to be each marked by a flat circular iron plate, painted or enameled white. Sec. 4. The base from which the ball is struck shall be desig- nuted the Home Base, and must be directly opposite to the sec- ond base; the first base must always be that upon the right- hand, and: the third base that upon ‘the left-hand side of the striker, when a his position at the Home Base. And in all match games, a line connecting the home and first base and the home and third base, shall be marked by the use of chalk, or other suitable material, so as to be distinctly seen by the umpire. Sec. 5. The pitcher’s position shall be designated by two lines, two yards in length, drawn at right angles to a line from home to second base, having their centers upon that line at two

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DIME. BASE-BALL. PLAYER, 15 fixed iron. plates, placed at points fifteen and sixteen and one- -third yards distant from the home base. The pitcher must stand within the lines, and must deliver the ball as near as possible over the center of the home base, and fairly for the Striker. ; SEE OF these tatticiiae tee eee and if he fails in either of these then it shall be declared a balk. The ball shall 0 considered ( y é 7. 4 the shoulder, is 8 Forward t e ba al pitched ball is one delivered with the arm straight, and swinging perpendicularly and free from the body. Src. 8. When a balk is made by the pitcher, every player running the bases is entitled to one , Without being put out. [The striker can not také a base, on a balk, as he ig not con- sidered a “ running the bases” until he has struck a. fair ball, and a ball is nota fair ball.] : Sec. 9. The striker shall be considered a player running the bases as son as he has struck a fair ball. : ? Sec. 10. Any ball, delivered by the pitcher, on which a balk or bgt has new calle hall bs henaldéecd. Ged oaeecte un- tila has been settled in the hands of the while he stands [Both of the above are new sections.] See. 11. If the ball, from a stroke of the bat, first touches the poaee person - a player, or any other object, behind the Tange of home € first base, or, home ani third base it.suall be te foul, and must be so declared ly the umpire,

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16 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. unasked. If the ball first touches the ground, either upon, or in front of the range of those bases, it shall be considered fair. Sxc. 12, A player making the home base shall be entitled to score one run. Sec..13. If three balls are struck at,and missed, and the last one is not caught, either Sing OF upon the first bound, it shall be considered fuir,and the striker must attempt to make his run. Sec. 14, The striker is out if a foul ball is caught, either be- fore touching the ground or upon the first boun Src. 15. Or, if three balls are Struck at and missed, and the last vo ae touching the ground; or upon the Sec. 16. Or, if a fair ball is struck, and the ball is caught without having touched the ground. Sec. 17. Or, if a fair ball is struck, and the ball is held by an adversary on first base, before the striker touches that base. Sec. 18. Any player running the bases is out, if at any time he is touched by the ball while in play in the hands of an ad- versary, without some part of his person being on the base. Src. 19. No run or base can be made upon a foul ball; such a-ball shall be considered dead, and ‘not in play until it shall first have been settled in the hands of the pitcher. In such cases, players running bases shall. return to them, and may be put out in so returning, in the same manner as when running to the first base. *. : : ‘Sxc. 20. No rum or base can be made when a fair ball has been caught without having touched the ground; such a ball shall be. considered alive and in,play.. In. such case, players running bases shall return to them, and may be put out in so returning, in the same manneras when running to first base ; but pla when balls are so caught, may run ir bases im- mediately. after the ball has been settled*in the hands of the player Catebing it. ; Sec. 21. The striker, when in the act striking, shall not step forward or backward, but must stand a a line drawn through the center of the home not exceeding in length three feet from either side thereof, and parallel with the line occupied by the pitcher. He shall be considered the striker until he has struck a fair ball. Players must strike in regular rotation, and, after the first innings is played, the turn commences with the eis who stands on the list next to the one who lost the third Sec, 22. Players must take their bases in the order of strik- ing; and when a fair ball is struck, and not caught flying, the

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. first. base must be vacated, as also the second and third based”. ‘they are occupied at the same time. Players may be put out on ‘ any base, under these circumstances, in the same manner as when running to the first base. J Src. 23. Players running bases must touch them; and so far as possible, Beas upon the direct line between them; and must touch them in the following order: first, second, third and home; and if must reverse this order; and should any player run three out of this line, for the purpose ef avoiding the ball in the hands/of an adversary, he shall be declared out. Salt [A player failing to touch his base must be declared out— after an appeal—unless. he can return to the base before he is touched.] Sec. 24. Any player, who shall intentionally prevent an ad- Mi a from catching or fielding the ball, shall be declared Sec. 25. If the playeris prevented from a base, by the intentional obstruction of an adversary, he fhe enti to that base, and not be put out. «an Sec. 26. Ifan adversary stops the ball with his hat or cap, or if a ball be stopped by pee resp engaged in the game, or if it be taken from the hands of SAY SG Des SACRA the game, no player can be put out unless the ball 1 first have settled in the hands of the pitcher, while he stands within the lines of his positon. : Sec. 27. Ifa ball from the stroke of a bat.is held under umstances than as enumerated in Section 22, and ps Reng tha ‘ Without having touched the ground, the striker is out. Sec. 28. dpawe hee. ] out, no player running home at the time the ball is can make a run to count in the septs of te game B Wes is put out by a fair catch, by being touched home and first base, or by the ball being held by an adversary on the first base, before. the batsman reaches it. ~-Sec. 29. Aminnings must be concluded at the time the third hand is put out, Sec. 30. The game shall consist of nine innings to each side, when, should the number of runs be equal, the play shall be continued until a majority of runs upon an equal number of in- nings shall be declared, which shall conclude the game. Sec. 31. In playing all matches, nine players from each elub shall constitute a ful field, and they must have been regular members of the club which they represent, and no other club, either in or out of the National A iation, for thirty days immediately prior to the match. Position of players and choice of

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. innings shall be determined by captains previously appointed for that purpose by the vespeetiee clubs [This rule, of course, excludes players belonging to Junior clubs from taking part in Senior club matches and likewise excludes players belonging to any Base-Ball club.] -. Sec. 82, The umpire shall take care that the regulations respecting the ball, bats, bases, and the pitcher’s and striker’s position are strictly observed. _ Heshall be the judge of fair and unfair play, and shall determine all disputes and differences which may occur during the game; he shall take special care to declare ali foul balls and balks immediately upon their occur- rence, and when a player ts put out, in whatposition and manner, unasked, in a distinet and audible manner. He shall, in every instance, before leaving the ground, declare the winning club, and shall record his decision in the books of the scorers. Sec. 33. .In all matches, the umpire shall be selected by the captains of the respective sides, and shall perform all the duties enumerated in Section 32, except recording the game, which shall be done by two scorers, one of whom shall be appointed by each of the contending clubs. Src. 34. No person engaged in a match, either as umpire, scorer or player, shall he either directly or indirectly interested in any bet upon the game. Neither umpire, scorer, nor player shall be changed during a match, unless with the consent ot both parties, except for reason of illness or injury, or for a viola- tion of this law, and then the umpire may dismiss any trans- gressors. : Src. 35. The pat ahd in any match shall determine when play shall be , and if the game can not be concluded -*. all be ian et a Ren By innings, provided five in- " nings have been played ; and the party having the greatest num- ber of runs shall be declared the winner. Src. 36. Clubs may adopt such rules respecting balls knocked beyona, or outside of the bounds of the field, as the circumstances of the ground may demand; and these rules shall govern all matches upon the ground, provided that they are dis- - tinetly made known to every player and umpire previous to the “aa of the game. _37. No person shall be permitted to approach or to interrupt or interfere ditire aes Core camer to pare cee the of the game unless by Sxc. 38. No person shall be permitted to act as umpire or scorer in any match, unless he shal Base- Cle goverried. bythone alps shall be a member 4 Ball Src. 39. Whenever a match shall have been determined

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 19 Jail to play on account of the recent death of one of its members, and sufficient time has not elapsed to enable them to give their op- ponents due notice before arriving on the ground. Sxc. 40. Any match game played by any club in contrayen- match games won or lost, unless a game be delayed by rain beyond the time appointed to commence the same, Any match game can be put off by mutual consent of the parties about in the gan No match e shall be commenced Sec. 41 No pérson whoshallbe in arrears to any other club, or shall at any time receive compensation for his servi- ces as a player shall be competent to play in any match. All ee play base-ball for money, place or emolu- peg all be regarded as Professional Players, and no profes- ; paier dill take partin ony match game; and any club giving co; to a player, or having to their know @ player in nine playing in a match for compensation, be debarred ership in the National shall not de considered club belongi Sieriay pan ae nal Association, an tig proper club to Ai frac Ba of ae should any club so strikes are called he shall be subject to the same rules as if he had struck a fair ball. Seo. 43. Every match hereafter made shall be decided by the best two games out of three, unless a single game shall be mutually agreed upon by the contesting clubs.

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2c DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Selection of a Ground. I selecting a suitable ground, there are many points to be taken into consideration. The ground should be level, and the surface free from all irregularities, and, if possible, covered with fine turf; if the latter can not be done, and the soil is gravelly, a loamy soil should be laid down around the bases, and all the gravel removed therefrom, because, at the bases frequent falls occur, and on gravelly soil injury, in such cases, will surely re- sult to both the clothes and body of the player, in the shape of scraped hands, arms, knees, etc. ; The ground should be well rolled, as it adds greatly to the pleasure of playing to have the whole field smooth and in good order; it will be found that such a course will fully compensate for the trouble and expense attending it. _The proper size for a ground is about six hundred feet in Jength, by four hundred in breadth, although a smaller field will answer. The home base must be full seventy feet from the head of the field. The space of ground immediately behind the home base, and occupied by the catcher, should be not only free from turf, but the ground should be packed hard and smooth, and free from gravel. To mark the position for the bases, square blocks of wood or stone should be placed in the ground, low enough to be level with the surface, at the base points, to each of which strong iron staples should be attached. If the blocks are of stone, have the staples inserted with lead ; and if made of wood, let the staples be screwed in, not driven, for in the latter case they will either become loose, or ultimately driven into the wood altogether; in either case becoming en- tirely useless, ; Measuring the Ground. There are several methods by which the ground may be cor- rectly measured ; the following is as simple as any: Having determined on the point of the home base, measure from that point, down the field, one hundred and twenty-seven feet four

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. : 21 tnches, and the end will indicatethe position of the second base ; then take a cord one hundred and. eighty feet long, fasten one end at the home base, and the other at the second, and then grasp it in the center and extend it first to the right side, which will give the point of the first base, and then to the left, which will indieate the position of the third; this will give the exact meas- urement, as the string will thus form the sides of a square whose side is ninety feet. On a line from the home to the second base, and. distant from the former forty-five feet, is the pitcher's first point, the second point being four feet further, on the same line. The foul-ball posts are placed on a line with the home and first base, and home and third, and should be at least one hundred feet from the bases. As these posts are intended solely to assist _ the umpire in his decisions in reference to foul balls, they should be high enough from the ground, and painted, so as to be dis- tinetly seen from the umpire’s position. , The Bases. The bases should be made of the best heavy canvas, and of double thickness, as there will be much, jumping on them with spiked shoes, and if the best material be not used, it soon wears out... The proper size of a base is about fourteen inches by sey- enteen; but as long as it covers one square foot of ground, when secured to the base post, the requirements of the rules will be fulfilled. The straps with which the bases are held in position, should be made of harness'Iéather, about one and a half inches wide. They must pass entirely around the bases, and securely fastened tothem. New bases filled with hair and with patent fastenings have recently been introduced. Pitcher's Point and Home Base. ‘The location of the pitcher’s points and. the home base are indicated by means of iron quoits painted white, and not less than nine inches in diameter. They should be cast with iron spikes running from the under side to keep them in place. The line of the pitcher’s position should be marked by the insertion in the ground of a piece of hardwood, six feet long, about two inches wide, and from six to eight deep. It should be inserted so that the umpire can see it.

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22 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. The Bat. The rule regulating the form and dimensions of the bat is as follows: “Section 2. The bat must be round, and must not ex- cced two and a half inches in diameter in the thickest part. It must be made of wood, and may be of any length to suit the striker.” While all are limited to a particular size in diameter, it will be observed that no objection is made as to any particu- lar length or weight. Bats are from thirty to forty inches in length, and from two to three pounds in weight, the former weight being most desirable. The description of wood most in use is ash, but maple, white and pitch pine, and also hickory bats are in common use, weight for the size governing the selection. For a bat of medium weight, ash is preferable, as its fiber is tough and elastic. The English willow has recently been used, _ and is favorably regarded by many.. This latter wood is very light and close in fiber, and answers the purpose better than any other wood for a light bat. In the choice of a bat, select a light one, as it can be wielded better, and in match games it is desirable that the player be able te strike quick enough to meet the rapid pitching that has re- cently come in vogue. We would not recommend a bat much under two pounds in weight, as some weight is required to.oyer- come the resistance of the ball. On Batting, 7 Players have different modes, and adopt different styles of batting; some take the bat with the left hand on the handle, and slide the right from the large end toward the handle ; others grasp it nearly one-third of the distance from the small end, so that both hands appear near the middle of the bat; others again iake hold with both hands well down on the kandle, and swing the bat with a natural and free stroke, while great force is given to the hit: all give good reasons for their several styles. Prac- tice with one bat, as a player thereby becomes more sure of striking than he would were he constantly to change his bat. In striking at the ball, do not try to hit it so hard that you throw yourself off your balance, but plant your feet firmly on the ground, and swing the bat in as natural a manneras possible

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 23 The secret of hard-hitting lies in the quick stroke and firm position of the batsman the moment the ball is struck. This will account for some small and light men being hard hit- ters. Let the left foot be placed on the line indicated as the striker’s position, and then every ball that comes perpendicularly from the bat to the ground will be a foul ball; but should you stand back of the line, it will not. The Ball. The rule states that the ball must be composed of India rub- ber and yarn, covered with leather, the proper weight being five and three-quarter ounces ayoirdupois, and its circumference nine and three-quarter inches. The balls are easily made, but it would be advisable ,to obtain them from some well-known maker, as there will then be no chance of their being wrong in size or weight. The coyering is usually sheepskin, and on a turf ground this covering will last some time. The Game. Base-Ball is played by nine players on a side: one side taking the bat, and the other the field, The latter occupy the follow- ing positions in aa field: Catcher, Pitcher, First, Second and Third Basemen, Short Stop,and Right, Left and Center Fields- man, de that wins the toss, haye the choice of taking the bat or the field at their option. ‘The batsman stands at the home base, on a line drawn through its center—parallel to one extending from first to third base—and extending three feet on each side of it. When he hits the ball, he starts for the first base, and is sueceeded by player after player until three are put ort, at which time the side occupying the field take their places at the bat, and, in like manner, play their innings. When the batsman succeeds in reaching the home. base, un- touched by the ball in the hands of an adversary, and after suc- cessively touching the first, second, and third bases, he is en- titled to score one run; and when he hits the ball far enough to admit of his making the four bases before it. is returned, he makes what is termed a home run. Nine innings are played on each side, and the party making. the greatest number of runs Win the match. In case of a tie, at the close of the ninth

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24 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. innings, the game, by mutual consent, can be pro-onged innings after innings, until one or other of the contesting sides obtains the most runs. And if any thing occur to interrupt or puta stop to the game before five innings on each side have been played, the game must be drawn. The rules and regulations of the game define all further particulars in reference to it. THE POSITIONS ON THE FIELD. The Catcher. This player is expected to catch or stop all balls pitched or thrown to the home base. He must be fully prepared to catch all foul balls, especially tips, and be able to throw the ball accurately and swiftly to the bases, and also keep a bright look- out over the whole field. When a player has made his first base, the Catcher should take a position nearer the striker, in order to take the ball from. the pitcher before it bounds, and the moment the ball is delivered by the pitcher, and the player runs from the first to the second base, the Catcher should take the ball before bounding, and send it to the second base as swiftly as possible, in time to cut off the player before he can touch the base; in the latter case it would be as well, in the majority of eases, to send the ball a little to the right of the Base. The same advicé holds good in reference to a player running from the second base to the third. As the position occupied by the Catcher affords him the best view of the field, the person filling it is generally chosen captain, although the pitcher is sometimes selected for that honor. We would suggest, however, that some other player than the pitcher be selected as captain, from the fact that thé physical labor attached to that position tends to increase the player’s excitement, especially if the contest is a close one, and it is requisite that the captain should be as cool and collected as possible. The Catcher, whenever he sees sev- eral fielders running to catch a ball, should designate by name, the one he deems most sure of taking it, in which case the others should refrain from the attempt to catch the ball on the fly, and strive only to catch it in case of its being otherwise missed.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 25 The Pitcher. _. This player's position is behind a line to yards in length _ Mrawn at right angles to a line from home to secon] base, and haying its center upon that line at a point distant forty-five fect from the former base. His moyements, immediately pre- ceding, and at the time of delivering the ball, are to be confined to a space of ground bounded by the above line, and one four feet in the rear of it; and while in the act of delivering the ball both of his feet must be on the ground, _ He must pitch the ball, not jerk or throw it; and he must deliver the ball as near 4s possible over the home base, and fuirly Sor the striker, and Suiliciently high to prevent its bounding before it passes the base. If he fails in this respect, it is the umpire’s duty to call balls upon him, as prescribed in Section 6 of the rules. When in the act of delivering the ball, the Pitcher must avoid having either oot in peas of the line of his position, and must have Doth feet on the ground, or otherwise a balk will be declared ; this penalty is also inflicted when he moves with the apparent Bunpose of delivering the ball, and fails so to do, When a Player attempts to run in to the home base while he is pitching, he should follow the ball to the home base as soon as it leaves is hand, and be ready at the base to take it from the catcher. The Pitcher will frequently have to occupy a base on oc- casions when the proper guardian has left it to field the ball. And in cases where a foul ball has been struck, and the player Sia es bese cecoavers fo return to the base he has left, the Pitcher should run to the base the player is trying to return to, Pay poi the ball from the fielder, in order to comply with ion 18 of the rules. The Pitcher wha can combine a high degree of speed with an even delivery, and at the same time ean, at pleasure, impart a bias’or twist to the ball, is the most cffect- ive player in that position. We would remind him that in cases Where a player has reached his first base after striking, it is the pitcher's duty to pitch the ball to the bat, and not to the catcher; and should the batsman refuse to strike at good balls repeatedly pitched to him, it will be the umpire’s duty to call one strike, eic., according to Section 42 of the rules.

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26 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Short Stop. This position on the field is a very important one, for on the activity and judgment of the Short Stop depends the greater - part of the in-fielding. His duties are to stop all balls that come within his reach, and pass them to whatever base the striker may be running to—generally, however, the first base. In each case his aim must be sure, and the ball sent in swiftly, and rather low than high. He must back up the pitcher, and, when occasion requires, cover the third base when the catcher throws to it; also back up the second and third bases when the ball is thrown in from the field. He should be a fearless fielder, and one ready and able to stop a swift ground-ball; and if he can throw swiftly and accurately, it would be as well to bea little deliberate in sending the ball to the first base, as it is better to be sure and just in time, than to risk a wild throw by being in too great a hurry. His position is generally in the center of the triangle formed by the second and third bases and the pitcher’s position, but he should change it according to his knowledge of the striker’s style of batting. He must also be on the alert to take foul balls on the bound that are missed on the fly by either the third baseman or pitcher, or indeed any other player he can get near enough to to be effective in this respect. In doing this, however, he should be careful not to interfere with the fielder who is about catching the ball. In‘order to pre- vent him doing so, the catcher should call to that fielder who he thinks will best take the ball on the fly. An effective Short Stop and a good first base player, especially if they are familiar with each other’s play, will materially contribute to the success- ful result of a well-contested game. First Base. The First Baseman should play a little below his base, and inside the line of the foul-ball post, as he will then get within reach of balls that would otherwise pass him. The moment the ball is struck, and he finds that it does not come near him, he should promptly return to his base, and stand in readiness, with one foot on the base, to receive the ball from any player that may have fielded it. The striker can be put out at this base without being touched by the ball, provided the fielder,

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 27 With the ball in hand, touches the base with any part of his Person béfore the striker reaches it. The player will find it good practice to stand with one foot on the base, and see how far he can reach and take the ball from the fielder; this prac- tice will prepare him for balls that are thrown short of the base. Tn the same manner he should learn to jump up and take high balls. This position requires the player filling it to be the very best of’ catchers, as he will be required to hold very swiftly-_ thrown balls. The moment he has held the ball, he should promptly return it to the pitcher, or to either of the other bases & player is running to, as in some instances two and sometimes three players are put out by promptitude in this respect. For instance, we will suppose a player to be on each of the first, Second, and third bases, and the striker hits the ball to.the short fielder, the latter sends it to the catcher, who, in turn, sends it to the third base, and the third baseman to second, and if this be done rapidly in each case, all three players will be put out, ag it is only requisite, under such circumstances, for the ball to be held on the base before the player reaches it—not the player to be touched with it—for each player to be put out. Should the ball, however, be sent to first base, and the striker be put out, in such case it will be requisite that each other player be touched with the ball, as im the first case they are forced from their bases; but in the latter they are not. We give this as an of a very pretty point ofthe game. For the rule in Teference to it, see Sections 19 and 22. This position is considered by many to be the key of the field, and therefore requires an excellent player to occupy it. He should be an accurate and swift thrower, a sure catcher, and a thorough fielder. He should play a little back of his base, and to the right or left of it, according to the habitual play of the striker, but generally to the right, as most balls pass in that direction. He should back up the pitcher well, allowing no balls to pass both that player and himself too. When the Striker reaches the first base, the Second Baseman should im- mediately return to his base and stand prepared to receive the ball from the catcher, and put out his opponent by touching

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28 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. him with the ball, which it is requisite to do on this base as well as on the third and home bases, except in the cases of balls caught on the fly, or foul balls, in both of which instances a player can be put out in returning to the base he has left, in the same manner as when running to the first base—see rule 17. When the catcher fails to throw the ball with aceuracy to, the Second Baseman, the latter should by all means manage to stop the ball, if he can not catch it, in time to put out his _Opponent. He should also promptly return the ball to the pitcher. Third Base. The Third Base is quite as important a position as the others, and it requires its occupant to be a good player, as some very pretty play is frequently shown on this base. Its.importance, _ however, depends in a great measure upon the ability displayed by the catcher, who, if he is not particularly active, will gener- ally sacrifice this base by giving his principal attention to the second. A player who catches with his left hand will not make a good Third Baseman. The same advice in regard to the proper method of practice for the first base, is equally applica- ble to the second and third, but it is not quite as necessary to the two latter.as to the former. Should a player be caught be- tween the bases, in running from one to the other, it is the surest plan to run in and put the player out at once, instead of passing the ball backward and forward, as a wild throw, ora bal’ missed, will almost invariably give the player the base. All three of the basemefi should svoid; by all fair means, ob- structing the striker from reaching the base, as the penalty for any willful obstruction is the giving of the base to the striker. _ We scarcely need to remind each of the basemen that when- ever they ask for judgment from the umpire, on any point of play, that they should forbear from commenting on the same, be it good or bad, but receive it in entire silence. Such is the course a gentleman will always pursue. Left Field. This position requires the fielder who occupies it to be a good. runner, 4 fine thrower, and an excellent and sure catcher; as prob- ably three out of every six balls hit are sent toward the left field.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 29 . Center Fiela, The same qualities are requisite also in this position as nec- essary im the left field, but not to tlie extent required by the latter fielder. The Center Fielder should always be in readi- _ Ress to back up the second base, and should only go to’ long field in cases where a hard-hitter is at the bat. - Right Field. — _ This is the position that the poorest player of the nine—if _ there be any such—should occupy ; not that the position does Rot require as good a player to oceupy it as the others, but that _ it is only occasionally, in.comparison to other portions of the field, that balls are sent in this direction, On Fielding, Lad In all cases, the out fielders should be able to throw the ball - from long field to the home base, and after they haye either _ Gught or stopped the ball, they should promptly return it, either te the base requiring it, or to the pitcher, but they should ever hold the ball a moment longer than is necessary to throw it, ‘Teother point of their fielding should be to start the mo- ibe vale pity aaetty Hele utmost to take iton the fly,and not wait until it is about touching the ground. Bear in mind ma aot to run forward to take a ball, than, by being too eager, to try and take it by running backward ; remember, how- ever, that a ball hit high to long field invariably appears to be voting further than it-really does,as after it has reached its - hight, it falls at a far more acute angle than it aroseat; it, there- fore, Seapine sev Ime to measure the precise dis- tance it will fall. _ mS a This player must take his position on a line drawn through the center of the home base, not exceeding in length three. fect from either side thereof, and parallel with the line of the pitcher's Position. He can await the coming.of a suitable ball for him to strike, but he should not be too fastidious in. this respect, or ise_he will be liable to incur the penalty attached to a iolation of Section 42 of the rules. Some Batsmen.are in the habit of waiting until the player, who has previously reached i

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80 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. the first base, can make his second, but a good Batsman strike at the first good ball pitched to him, and this is decidedly th fairest and best method to be adopted, as it is the most likely t! lead to a successful result, and keeps the game lively and intet esting. The Batsman, when he has hit the ball, should drv, his bat, not throw it behind him, and run for the first base, nd waiting to hear whether the ball hag been declared foul or not as if it be a foul ball, he can easily return to the base, but shoull it be fair, he will be well on his way to the base. The umpir will call all foul balls immediately they are struck, but will kee} silent when the ball is a fairone. Although the rules expressl} State what the Batsman is'to do, it will be as well to refer her to the rules applicable to the striker, as they can not be too fx miliar tohim. The Batsman is out if he strikes at the ball thre! times without hitting it, and if the third time the ball be struck at it is caught by the catcher either on the fly or first bound) or, if the ball be fielded to the first base before the striker reach es it; or, if he rans from any base, except the home base, on ‘ foul ball, and the ball reaches the base before he can feturn té it; or, if a fair ball be caught on the fly; or, if at any time while running the bases, he be touched by the bal while in play in the hands of an adversary, without some par of his person being on the base. He is also out if he try to make either the second, third, or home bases after the Dall has bees ’ Struck, and caught on the fly, and he fails to return to the basé he has left before the ball reaches it. If, however, he should succeed in this latter case in reaching the base before the ball, he can immediately re-endeavor to make the base he was run ning to without being obliged to await the ball’s being held by thé Pitcher. In the case where he is running for a base on a foul ball, he should see that the ball has been settled in the hands of tlie pitcher—who need riot be in his position to receive it—before il reaches the base, or otherwise he can not be put out without being touched by the ball. In running the bases, he should use his own judgment as to the proper time to make a base, un: less the captain calls to him to run, in which case he should obey the call; but it will be as well not to mind the suggestion of any other person on the field, a8 the captain is the only propel person to direct a player in his movements.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 81 7 Umpires and their Duties. | The Umpire should be a player familiar with every point of the game. The position of an Umpire is an honorable one, but its duties are any thing but agreeable, as it is next to an impos- ‘sibility to give entire satisfuction to all parties concerned in a ‘Match. It is almost unnecessary to remark that the first duty - fan Umpire is, to enforce the rules of the game with thc Strictest impartiality ; and in order to do 80, it would be as well _ for him, the moment he assumes his position on the ground, to Close his eyes to the fact of there being any player, among the Contestants, that is not anentire strangerto him; by this means he will free his mind from any friendly bias. Whenever a point is to be decided upon, rest the decision upon the Jirst impression, for however incorrect it, at times, may be, it is invariably the . Most impartial one. The Umpire should avoid conversation with any party during a match game, and@algo turn a deaf car tovall comments on his decisions. He should give all his decisions in a loud tone of voice, especially in éases of foul alls, keeping’silent when 4 fair ball is stru¢k. He should also declare how and by whom the striker has been put out. When a Striker persists in refusing to hit at good balls, in order to allow the player who has reached his first base, to make his second, the Umpire should not hesitate to enforce Section 42 of the rules, by calling out “one strike,” and then two and three strikes, if such Conduct is contintied. A few instances of promipt enforcement Of this rule, in such cases, would soon pat a stop to this objec- tionable habit. In cases, too, when the pitcher delivers bails, either to intimidate the batsman, by hitting him with the ball, or in such a manner that the batsman can not hit them, the Um- pire should promptly enforce the rule laid down for such cases, and call balls on the pitcher. The Umpire should keep a strict Watch on the movements of the pitcher in delivering the ball, being carefiul to notice, firstly, that he has neither foot in advance Of the line of his position, or off the ground when the ball is de- livered ; secondly, that his arm, in the act of delivering, docs not touch his side, and thereby cause the ball to be jerked in- Stead of being pitched; and thirdly, that he delivers the ball With a straight arm, and also that he does not move his arm With any apparent purpose of delivering the ball, unless he does :

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- 32 DIME BASE-BAIA PLAYER. actually deliver it; im either case, hisfailureyto abide by thd rules renders him liable to the penalty of a balk,..The Umpiré should require the batsman. to stand on,a line, running throug the center of the home. base, parallel to a line from the first to thé third base, and extending three feet on each side. Should the striker fail to do so, and.in consequence, the ball, when struck} full behind the base, the Umpire should consider it a fair ball, as, had the rules been strictly adhered to, the same ball would have been legitimately a fair one.. Whenever a foul ball is caught after rebounding from the side of a building, a fence, of a tree, provided it has not touched the ground, it should be con? sidered a fair catch, unless a special agreement to the contrary! be made previous to the commencement of the match. The Umpire should see that the spectators are not allowed to stand near, and especially within, the line of the foul-ball_ post, or iw any way interfere with or crowd upon the scorers. .His posi- tion is to the right of, and. between, the striker and catcher, in a line with the home and third base; inthe case of a left-hand- ed striker, he should stand.on the left of the striker.. When- . ever.a disposition is evinced on the part of either side of th contestants in.a match to prolong the game until darkness puts a stop to it, in order to secure an advantage obtained, but which by fair play would in all probability be lost, the Umpire should decide the game by the last innings that had been fairly played. There have been one or two instances where this contemptible conduct has been resorted to, and as it is, a course that is dis- creditable to all concerned. in it, it can not be too much con- demned. . The Umpire should constantly bear in. mind that up- on his manly, fearless, and impartial conduct ina match main- ly depends the pleasure that all, more or less, will derive from it. ne ee we . ‘The Scorer. The same person should invariably be appointed to keep the score of all mateh games, and he should be one whose familiar- ity with the game will admit of his recording every point of it that occurs ina match, He should be one also whose gentle- manly conduct will render him acceptable to all who are liable to make inquiries of him relative tothe score of the game. The position occupied by the Scorer should be kept entirely clear

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_ DIME SASE-BALL PLAYER. 83 é all persons, except those who are regularly engaged to report es for the press; for the latter are entitled to every atten- on under such circumstances, in return for their efforts to pro- Ote the interests of the game by giving publicity to the many ntests that take place. To avoid annoyance to the Scorer, #€ reporters should furnish the Scorer with blank sheets. “al —— oT ‘ bar ve y rir r . RULES FOR THE FORMATION OF A CLUB. ; Before forming a club, it woilld be- well to ascertain how 'y there are, of those desirous of becoming members of such 2. Organization, who will be sufficiently interested in the club Place it on a permanent footing; and especially is it requis- & majority of the members should be those able to. de- ote a portion. of their time to the necessary practice of the vise lead.to a laxity of discipline that will injuriously affect hose rules that are absolutely necessary for the existence of the lub. The fines, if any, should be light, being thereby easier Wr so % 738 vit t

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84 DIM® BASE-BALL PLAYER. CONSTITUTION, Article I, Sxcrion 1. This club shall be known as the ——_——— Base- Ball Club of ————— and shall consist of not more than ———regular members. | _ «Article Ir. Szcrion 1. Those desirous of becoming members, can bé proposed at any meeting, but must be balloted for at the ensuing meeting. . 2. Proposals for membership must be seconded mish of the club other than the one proposing. y ’ : Src. 8. Ata ballot for membershi negative yotes exclude the candidate. it Src. 4, All persons who are elected must subscribe q i initiation i j re: > dues, and furnish eir address to the Secretary of th club, within —— days after notice of election, or forfeit a claim of membership. Src. 5. Honorary members must be elected by a unanimous vote of the members present at a manda: They not required to pay either initiation or dues, but are to subject to the laws of the club. . must tender his resignation in writing at a meeting ; n resignation shall We toceptod bean ae member who isin ar for dues to the club. Article III. | Szcrion 1. ‘The officers of this club shall consist of a Presi- dent, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three | whose term of office shall be one year. Sec. 2. The election of officers shall be ballot, and shall _ take place at the first regular meeting in oe They shall | balloted for separately, : . votes polled, to entitl. and must receive a majority of all the their respective duties immediately thereafter. 6. Any member desirous of Ribiray ing fron sng : ; toappoint all committees, not other- wise provided for, and have the casting vote in case of a tie upon any question. : Z

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER«| 35. Sec. 4. The duties of the Vice-President shall be to perform hose of the President, in the absence of that officer. SEc. 5. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep all the oks of the club, except those of the Treasurer, attend to all orrespondence, call all meetings' of the club, keep a roll of € members, which he shall call at the opening of every meet- g og such other duties as may be found in the following SEc. 6. The duties of the Treasurer shall” be to receive 9 isburse all the funds of the club; keep a. book of individual’ : ; Pay all bills made or approved by the President, and’ nder vouchers for the same; and ‘at each regular meeting, hen ealled todo so, report to the. presiding officer . the nancial condition of the club. ; Sec. 7. It shall be the duty of the directors to take charge of ne hecessary implements Or the club; determine the time to 2 alls and @lose the season for field exercise; and attend ies gh eous duties not otherwise provided’ for. Sec. 8. In case of any office becoming vacant, the vacancy - all be sey! filled by anew election. "Article Iv. Be stated meetings: of the club shall be held honthly, at 8 o'clock, P. Mm. Seo. 2. ————— Members shall constitute a quorum for the ansaction of business at regular meetings. “the The President shall cajf/extra meetings for business, : re riten Fequest of a regular quorum of members, or e ‘ See. 4 4. The days for field exercise shall be Such as may” * “pointed ‘from a i, wUme: Kt ‘the regular’ ‘meetings of Sec. All committees shall at the next meeting afte renee thera ss Pe os when of their business re- Article V. : alteration, amendment, or addition to thé’ n ot By- ws, shall be delivered to the President in’ the samie'to the club, and at the next ‘it shall be ‘considered and adopted, it twor? members ‘present ‘concur. -

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86 DIME BASE-BAL), PLAYER BY-LAWS. Article I. At the regular meetings of the club, the following order of business shall be observed: 1st, calling the roll ; 2d, reading the minutes of the previous meeting; 3d, collection of dues and fines; 4th, proposing members, and election thereof; 5th, re- ports of committees; and 6th, miscellaneous business. A mo- tion for adjournment shall always be in order. BS Article IL. All persons elected members of this club shall pay an initia- tion fee of —— dollars, and each member shall pay a —— due -of —— dollars. Article ITI. No expenses for refreshments on match days shall be paid out of the funds of this club. All such expenses to be defrayed by individual subscriptions only. And all assessments levied on the members of this club, shall be paid or not, at the option of each member assessed. . ms ws EV. SEcTION 1. Any member who shall use profane langu either at a meeting of the club, or during field exercise, shall be fined —— cents. Sec. 2. Any member disputing the decision of the Umpire during field exercise, shall be fined —— cents. Sec. 3. Any member refusing obedience to the Captain during field exercise, and while he has lawful authority, shall pay a fine of —— cents. Sec. 4. Any member who shall absent himself from a bus- iness meeting without a sufficient excuse, shall be fined —— * cents. Src. 5. Any member, either at a meeting for business, or field exercise, not coming tu order when called upon to do so by the President or Captain shall be fined —— cents. Sec. 6. Any member refusing to pay the fines and dues im- posed by these By-Laws, or who absent himself from field exercise for the space of three months, may be suspended or ex- pelled by a vote of ——— of the members present at a regular

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 37 Sec. 7. Any member under suspension, is subject to dues, but can not either vote or participate in field exercise. Article V. Members when assembled for field exercise will be directed by two Captains, who shall be designated by the presiding of- ficer of the club present. The Captains are to have absolute Control of the game, and shall. designate each position the Player is to occupy in the field, which position can not be changed without the consent of the respective Captains, The Presiding officer will also designate some member to act as Um- ire, whose duty, on such occasions, shall be to keep.the game n a book, reserved for that purpose, and also note all violations of the By-Laws. He shall decide all disputes relative to the game, and puy the same to the Treasurer. If there be nota Sufficient number of the members of the club present when a Match be made up, others, not members, may be chosen to make Up a game, which game shall not be broken up to admit mem- arriving on the ae later than the time appointed for commencing play. all other cases, members shall have the Preference. Article Ty. - __Any alteration, addition, or amendment of these By-Law: Shall be made in the same manner as provided in Article —, ion —, of the Constitution. Our readers will perceive that the Constitution and By-Laws Just given contain no fines for non-appearance on practice days, €xperience having shown that such are almost useless, partly from the difficulty attending the collection of such small amounts, but principally from the valid excuses rendered by the Absentee. The officers of the club should be men of influence with the Members thereof, and such as can always be present on the oc- asions appointed either for meetings or for field exercise. It 1s not necessary that they should be good players, beyond the Tequisite ability to properly represent the club on all occasions. In admitting new members, be sure that they are persons of Seod habits and character. A person of a quarrelsome dispo- ‘ition should never be allowed to enter or remain in any ball lub, as he will not only destroy the harmony that should ex- ist in such an association, but will also deter good men from joining, who would make, perhaps, fine players, as well as firm of the club.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. DIAGRAM OF A SCORE BOOK. Base-Ball Club. | |) | | | SS | | | I Total rung in each in- nings. Grand total «0 Time of fs SER BI ae Date of Maton = Where played,

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 89 _ It will be observed that each player is numbered on the score, from one to nine, and his position in this respect, and also in ref- erence to that he holdsinthe field, remains unchanged on the book throughout the game, no matter how many times his posi- tion is changed as a fielder. Therefore, instead of writing the name of the player we wish to designate, we simply use the figure. that precedes his name. _ In order, also to record the moyements of each player during the game, a series of abbrevia- tions are adopted, those we use in scoring being as follows: A for first base. D for catch on the bound. B for second base. L for foul balls. C for third base. T for tips. i H for home base. K for struck out. F for catch on the fly. R for run out between bases. Double letters—H R, or hr, for home runs. L F for foul ball on the fly. LD for foul ball on the bound. T F for tip on the fly. T D fortip on the bound. The above, at first sight, would appear to be a complicated alphabet to remember, but when the key is applied it will be at Once seen that a boy could easily impress it on his memory in a few minutes. The explanation is simply this—we use the first letter in the words, Home, Fly, and Tip, and the last in Bound, Foul, and Struck, and the first three letters of the alphabet for the first three bases. - To illustrate it, we will suppose Messrs. Leggett, Price, and Pidgeon, respectively of the Excelsior, Atlantic and Eckford clubs, to be the first three strikers of the opposing nine to that recorded in the “ diagram of a score book ;” and that they were to be put out in succession as follows: Leggett at first base, Price by the left fielder on the fly, and Pidgeon bya tip on the bound. The ordinary way of recording the play would be thus: “ Leggett 1, first base; Price 2, left field fly; Pidgeon 8, foul bound, catcher.” Now if each player retained his position in the field throughout the game, this mode of record would. do, clumsy as it is; but when scarcely a game is played wherein Changes are not made, it of course becomes entirely unreliable, As it does not designate the ficlder who put the striker out, but

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40 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. simply records the position on the field. Now, by using the Agure that precedes the name of each striker, to designate him, in couneciion with the above abbreviations you can accurately end rapidly record the play thus: Leggett 1 3 A; Price2,7 PF; Pidgeon 3, 1 L D; these figures occupying very little space, and requiring but a moment of time to record them. It will be noticed that we make a distinction between a “ tip” anda “foul ball.” A “tip” is, strictly speaking, a foul ball, but what is generally understood by a “foul ball,” is, any ball that is hit outside the lines of the bases, (see Section 8 of the rules) a “tip” being confined to those balls that are merely touched by the bat, and fall behind the striker and not far from the posi- tion of the catcher. No fielder but the catcher can possibly put out the striker by a tip, whereas the pitcher, short stop, and first and third basemen frequently catch foul balls. To fully illustrate the above method of scoring, we wil] de- scribe three innings of an imaginary game between the fol- lowing nine and the nine recorded in the diagram : FIELDING NINE. . _ BATTING NINE. 1 Leggett, catcher. 1 Masten, catcher. 2 M. O’Brien, pitcher. 2 Creighton, pitcher. 8 McKinstry, short stop. 8 Pearce, short stop. 4 Price, first base. 4 Pearsall, first base. 5 Brown, second base, -« 5 Oliver, second base. 6 Beach, third base. 6 Smith, third base. 7 P. O'Brien, left field. 7 Russell, left fieldy 8 J. Oliver, center field. 8 Manolt, center field. 9. Whiting, right field. 9 Grun, right field. The innings recorded are the first three played by the “ bat- ting nine.” . In the first innings Masten was put out at center field, on the fly, Creighton at first base, and Pearce made his first base, but Pearsall, being the next striker, struck the ball to short field, before Pearce had made his second base; the conse- quence was that Pearce was third hand out, the ball being sent to second base before Pearce reached it. In the second innings, Pearsall again took the bat, being the next striker to the third hand out—and was put out from a foul ball on the bound by the third base man. Oliver was put out on the fly at the left field, and Smith tipped out on the bound. In the third innings, =

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 41 ’ Russell was put out at right field on the bound, Manolt st short field on the fly, and Grum made a home run, the others follow- ing with runs until it was again Grum’s turm to: strike, when, after striking at the ball three times and missing each time,‘he was ‘ut out by the catcher holding the ball on the bound after the third time of striking, Grum thus “ striking out.” The above play is correctly recorded in the diagram. Hints for Scorers. In order to obtain an accurate estimate of a player's skill, an analysis, both of his play at the bat and in the field, should be made, inclusive of the way in which he was put out; and that this may be done, it is requisite that all first-nine contests should be recorded in a uniform manner, and, to facilitate matters, we give the following copy of the blank form we fill up in making out our reports for publication. The form is as follows: Civ. ————————————————————————————————— PLAYERS. 0. | R * ; 1 Eee rd 2 7 See ee So a ee Ose ee 5 6 ; Br at a ee t 8 be 9 INNINGS. CLUBS. 1|2|3/4/5/6/7/8|9 TOTALS. SuAnine Umpire, Mr. , of the ———_——__—__—_—_Club. Messrs. ————*»—_———— and Fly Catches Made a Outs on Foul Balls

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42 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Passed Bails are those that are missed by the catcher, thereby admitting of the player running a base; none but those on which bases are run are counted as passed balls. » Home Runs are made when the batsman goes the round of the bases and reaches home before being touched with the ball, and without having stopped on any of the bases while going round. A “clean home run,” is one made before the ball returns fromthe outer field. Home runs can therefore be made through loose fielding or wild throwing as well as from long hits to the outer field; bat the latter ee Phot counted in the score of home runs. Striking out, is when sbi terticen three times at a ball and failing to hit it is either caught out by the catcher, or put out at the first base. In both cases it is recorded as“ struck out,” and not as being out from the catch or at the base. Fly Catches. Under this head every fly catch is recorded, whether fair or foul. : Foul Balls. Fiy or bound catches, either from foul balls or “ tips,” are all included under the head of “ foul balls.” ~~ Missed’ Catches. We charge a catch as missed, if the ball touches the fielder’s hands and he fails to hold it. Left on Bases, The number of times a player is left on bases should be recorded, as it frequently happens that a good hit fails to be rewarded with « ran, from the fault of the striker follow- ing the one making the hit. © Run Out. When a player is put out between the bases; from being touched, he is charged with being “run out,” and the credit of the ficlding goes to the player touching him.

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= DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER, 48 THE CONVENTION OF 1866. “ Tue Tenth Annual meeting of the National Association of Base-Ball Players was held at Clinton Hall, New York, on the ‘afternoon and evening of Wednesday, December 12th, 1866, on which occasion the most numerogg assemblage of club repre- sentatives was gathered together in convention of any meeting of. the kind ever before known. Clubs from Oregon on the ex- treme west, to Maine on the cast, and from Missouri, Tennessee and Virginia on thesouth, to Vermont on the north had dele- gates present, over two hundred clubs being represented in the Convention. The States were represented as follows: New York seventy-three, Pennsylvania forty-eight, New J. ersey twenty-six, Connecticut twenty, District of Colum ten, Mary- land five, Ohio four, Massachusetts, Iowa, Tenn , Missouri and Kansas two each, and Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Oregon and Maine one each. The Convention was opened at three Pp. m., by President Wildey, and from that hour until six P. w. was occupied in call- ing the roll and receiving dues, etc. At half-past seven P. M., the evening session begam and the Convention did not adjourn till near four o'clock the next morning, when it was moved and adopted that the meeting in December, 1867, be held at Phila- delphia, at eleven A. M. on December 18th, at the Chesnut street Theater. The feature of the proceedings was the official recog- nition of State Associations as members of the National As Sociation, each State Association being entitled to two votes for every club belonging to it, provided the club so represented has n> other representation in the National Association. Any State Association can be organized when there are eighteen clubs in a State desirous of organizing such association. The following officers were elected for 1867: A. P. Gorman, National (Washington), President. B. F. Rose, Mountain (Altoona), First Vice-President. W. H. Morrma, Enterprise (Brooklyn), Second Vice-Pres

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44 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. A. H. Rocrnrs, Resolute (Brooklyn), Recording Secretary. C. E. Coon, Empire (Washington), Corresponding Secretary. M. M. Rocers, Lowell (Boston), Treasurer. SECRETARIES’ ADDRESSES, C. E. Coon, Esq., Corresponding Secretary of N, A.B. B. P., Box 19, Washington, D.C. A. H: Rocers, Esq., Recording Secretary of N. A. B. B. P., Box 6,718, New York. ; &

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= DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 45 LIST OF CLUBS AND NAMES OF DELEGATES -e NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASE-BALL PLAYERS, December 12th, 1866. Active—New York, J. 8. Page, G. Ebets. d, Md., 8. H. Fandenburg, R. Shriver. Alert—Danville, Pa., W. W. Pinneo, 8. Earp. Alert—Philndelph Pa. A. ©. N. Halback, A. M. Hicks. Alert—Elmira, N. Y., D. B. Hill, C. Hazard. Alert—Hartford, Ct., J. V. Slatterly, J. Dundon. Alert—South Norwalk, Ct., D. R. Silleck, F. B. Purdy. Alleghany—All , Pa., J. N. Carr. Alvin—Phi , P. A. Allen, A. E. Keeler, Amateur— phia, Pa., J. Dainty, Jr., J. H. Kennedy. Americus—Newark, N. J., D. W. C. Jorolemon, A. P. Mayhew. Antietam— Pa., H. A. Neill, * a a am N. 3, HOH. Sehermeriorn, . Moffett,

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46 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Capitol—Columbus, O. Capital—Washington, D. C., H. C. Porter, N. ae. Camden—Camden, N. J. J.P. Fisher, T. C. Knight. Central City—Syracuse, N. ,G. Barnes, J. W. Yale. pene ee AM Cit ‘- N. re 5. Davenport, G: Denver. Charter Oak—Hartford, Ct., G.B. Hubbell, W. M, Hudson. Chester—Norwich, Ct. pees a Theater—ghiladelphia, Pa., W. E. Sinn, H. R. ellier. Cineinnati—Cincinnati, O., H. A. Glassford. Columbia—Bordentown, N. J., A. Waterman, T. M. Murphy. ec aes Iphia, Pa., E. A. Pharo, J. B. Diehi. Constellation—Broo! . ¥., W. Fi Forster, H. W. Redfield. Contest—Brooklyn Gime —Brokiyn NE D.C., W. H. Rhoberts, J. W. Brown- ing. Creieinte ak Albans, Vt., J. A. Newton, G. R. Walker. : Cypress—East New York, N. Y., G. v. Fabell, P, A: Ralph. Diamond State—Wilmington, Del, W. G. Mendinhall, 8. H Eagar. Dictator—Brooklyn, N. Y., H. C. Gages E. Storck. oe Philadelphia, Pa., TRC antlin, @. W. Allen. New Y Ped. J. Gozzens, S. Yates. Pnglo—Platbush, . ¥., J. Stotthoff, H. S. Spofford. Earnest—Riverhead, N. ae EW. Davis, E. a3 Murphy. Eckford—Albany, Fel ford—Brook yn, N. ¥., F. Pidgeon, J. Grum. Ficlectio—Ni ew Xork iw di. Bell, pe lifton; S. I., N. Y., G. W. Dix, va H. Clark. Enterprise—Baltimore, Md., H. Clay Ford, A. T. Houck. Eon—Portland, Me., JH. Smith, F. W. Smith. Fare #8 1 phia, Pa., E. A. B. Brown, H. W. Hancock. ~ = N.J., E. H. eae C.E. Thomas. Brooklyn, N. Y. a ‘a, Excelsior—Coatesville, Pa., Excelsior—Elmira, N. Y., H. 8. ( a L. Rice. Excelsior—Paterson, N, J., W. D. Bradley, C. H. Hopper. Exercise—New York, 8. O'Conner, W. ef CoE First Ward—Philadeiphia, Pa., T. K. Ames, HL C. Crumley. Forest City—Middletown, Ct., RW. Newhall. Fort Scott—Fort Scott, Ks., (No Delegates.) rey Reretiee Ne. J. , (No No ee Bot. Fulton—New York, W. Py oa Germaniown Pride J. Maxwell, T. Rufe. Gotham—New York, J. B . Mingay, M. J. Keily.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 47 Cyisoaet, Rnletsivhiss Fas G. A. Kelly, W. R. Murray. Gymnastic —Warhingony? oC. RE. lierbeck, R.S. Vedder. New York, G. W. Thompson, A. F. Johnson. eit Clay—Philadelphia, Pa, D. R. Klinefelder, W. A. Hentz. Harvard—Cambridge, Mass. Heetor—Elmira, NY, E. G. Prull, BF. Bee Hiawatha—Kittanning, Pa., T. McConnell Reynolds. Hockanum—North Manchester, Ot., D. 8. tdiieae . W. Hud- Hope—New York, J. J. Pickard, W. Wright... Howarc—Hartford, Ct., H. Andreas, F. H. Whittlesley. Hudson—Hudson, N. ¥., J. H. Knickerbocker, C. Witibeck. Hudson River—Newburg, Xe ¥., D. A. Scott, J. C. Adams, Hunkidori— ay F. C. Winship. Idlewild—Corn wall, V4 Cleves, 8. B. Cocks. Fa Ny ¥, H. . Beadle, J. F. Pearson. Independent-Vonaeves. F L. D; Woodruff, J. Ridleslicimer. Interior—Washington, D, Sait ing M3 ‘A. Ogden. Intrepid—Brooklyn, N. Y. W.. Wilson. son aN of led ee F. ee Glenn. urg, Pi Kis wii bt Site Pa., J. 3 Bournan, tt W. Hunt, Ei tag FoXen'@- "HL. Turner, F. P. Olcott. Knickerbocker — or J. Ww. Dayis, R. H. Hinsdale. - Korndaffer—Philadelpbia, Pa., G. W. Korndaffer, J. a Contad Leisure—Philadelphia,: F. E. ch, L. CO. . Hew Brunswick N.J.,,W, Hetfield, J. Van Nes Liberty—Norwalk, Ct, G. B. Miller, W. Randall. Ne ay oe Ni. Teun F. Bennett, R. Dunham. hattanooga, Live Oak—Cincinnati, a aie 8. B: Hicks. Lone Star_—Matteawan, N + Gitchell, T. J. Feather- Lorillard, "Rhinebeck, N. x. Louisville Louisville, qettin Nore i qenks AL HL enderson. as onés, Hi Baldwin. Minerva—Philadelphia, | Pa., T. E. Meidersheim#G. G, Esler. klyn, N. Y., H. M. Darrell, A. C. Smith. Mokican—Higuiscown, Md. a

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48 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Monitor—Goshen, N. Y., E. Dikeman, B. R. Champion. Monitor—Corning, N. Y., C. H. Thompson, H. Sherwood. Monitor—Waterbury, Ct., C. C. Commerford, H. J. Boughton. Monitor—Westport, Ct., W. Lyon, ©. H. Taylor. - Monmouth—Hoboken, N. J., C. H. Carling, W. C. Mansell. Monticello—Monticello, N. Y., H. A. St. John, C. H. Roxce. Mount Airy—Philadelphia, Pa. Mountain—Altoona, B. F. Rose, E. B. Miller. Mutuai—New York, J. Widdey, 8. Burns, Mystic—New York, C. 8, Glover, Jr., J. olds. Nassau—Princeton, N. J., R. F. Little, J. P. Polk. National—Albany, N. Y., E. A. Server, H. A. Carpenter. National—Jersey City, N. J., J. W. Edwards, M. D. Tilden. National--W ashington, D. C., A. P. Gorman, H. Chadwick. National—Morristown, N. J., J. Runyon, F. Childs. era ae tet Pa., C. F. Bunrrill, C. A. Porter. Neptune—Easton, Pa., F. Reeder, J. L. ~~ Newark—Newark, N. J., E. H. Dawson, B. Porter New Jersey—Burlington, N. J. New York—New York, W. Brower, H. C. Weeks. New Britain—New Britain, Ct., C. 8. Landers, P. Corburn. Ni Buffalo, N. Y. Occidental—Gambier, O. Oceanic—Mystic ri Ct., C. Gleason, 8. A. Groves. Olympic—Paterson, N. J., 8. G. M. Kiernan, 8. ep: Olympic—Philadelphia, Pa., A. Thatcher, Jr., J. S. Kuen. Olympic—Louisville, Ky., E. Woodruff, G. K. ore pr fan. eth ay mn, D. C., H. W. Denison, J. I. Burns. Ontario—Owego, N, Y., J. B. Farrall, B. W. Bates. Oriental—Brooklyn, N. Y., W. H. Holmes, A. B. Robles. Orion—Philadelphia, Pa., T. R. Reed, H. Driston. Pacific—New Utrecht, N. Y., J. Weir, Jr., R. O. Carrier, Jr. Palisade—Englewood, N. J., F. Van Brunt, A. H. Schenck. Palisade—Yonkers, N. Y., J. G. P. Holden, E. A. Houston. ., Pastime—Baltimore, Md., J. K. Sears, O. Keilholtz. Peconic—Brooklyn, N. Y., C. Davis, G. E. Van Voorhis. ( Ct, F. W. Miner, D. 8. Marsh. a J.C. Addis, Jr., W. B. Spooner. Pine Grove—Fair Haven, Ct., W. H. Thomson, C. §. Brown. Pioneer—Newark, N. J. ; Vioneer—Portland, Oregon, H. B. Hall. Potomac—Washington, D. C., W. C. McIntyre. Powhatan—Brooklyn, N. Y., T. J. Irwin, @. N. Dick. Princeton—Princeton, N. J., L. H. W. Y. Johnson. uinnipiack—New Hayen, Ct., 8. M. Knevals, 8. B. Smith. leigh--. Iphia, Pa., R. C. Congdon, A. J. Stieff. Randolph—Dover, N. J., J. M. Losey, M. P. Neff. ‘ Resolute—Brooklyn, N. Y., A. H. Rogers, J. 8. Lockwood. Resolute—Elizabeth, N. J., L. K. Albro, W. N. Woodruff.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 49 Rittenhouse—Philadelpbia, Pa., F. J. Carr, J. Geraghty. Rival—Providence, Pa., E. L. Anbri ht, A. H. Winton. S J. Randall—Philadelphia, Pa., H. Donnelly, J. Mulligan. Scranton—Scranton, Pa., J. A. Scranton, E. ra Lynde. Sea Side—Long Branch, N. J., J. V. Corlies, W. R. Brinley. Social—New York, ©. W. Travers, J. W. Johnston. Social—Huntingdon, Pa., B. M. Greene, D. H. Kooker. Sparkill, Piermont, N. Y., R. V..D. Wood, L. G. Clark, Jr. Sparta—New York, C. Loucks, W. Caoper. Star—Brooklyn, N. Y., W. R. id, J. E. Beale. Star--New Brunswick, N. J., A. ae tel C. M. Dayton. Star—Altoona, Pa., G. C. ee G. W. Patton. Surprise—W est Farms, N. Y., B. B. Valentine, J. W. Bolton, Susquehanna—W ilkesbarre, Pa., J. B, Williamson, J. Payne. Trenton—Trenton, N. J., W. H Grant, R. Stevens. Typographical—Philadelphia, Pa., G@. C. Stroman, W. Turner. jean—Hamburg, Pa., H. L. Orth, C. E. Heister. i ma—Mount Vernon, N. Y., G. Stevens, P. Lucas, Jr. Uncas—Norwich, Ct., L. Hillard, J. H. Bromley. Undereliff—Cold ag ai tee Y., E. Butter, J. Delany. Union—Morrisania, N. ¥., D. Milliken, W. Herring. Union—Wasliington, D. C., M. E. Urell, R. M. Drinkard. Union—Camden, N. J., J. B. Powell, G. Jones. Union—Elmira, N. Y., E. H. Cook, E. 8. Corell. arene re ag ee Y., W. H. Van Kleeck, C. L. Twing. Union—Richmond, Va., W. J. Unkles, D. B. Parker. Union—St. Louis, Mo., T. 8. ; Union—Titusville, Pa., T. J. Crossley, G. H. Colburn.: Unionville—Unionville, N. Y, J. J. J. Stillwell. . H. H. Cline, J. R. Black. Utiea—Utica, N. Y., L. M. Thompson. J. Wicks. .N. Powelson, C. H. Horton, Dodge, Smeltzer. Williamsburg—Brooklyn, N. . C. Waring, J. Pinkham. Washington—Port Chester, N. Y., C. Hil A. T. Brown. , Waterbury—Waterbury, Ct., J. W. Smith, C. E. Terry, Western Market—Philadelphia, Pa., P. Lowry, Jr., W. B. Peifor. West Philadelphia—Philada., Pa., W. Osterheldt, J. V. Fried. West Poin bland Falls, N. Y., M. Schueider, E. P. Rear- don. 2 Western—Burlington, Iowa, G. Sunderland, W. H. Smith. Wild Cat—Brookville, Pa., A. D. Hepburn, F. Thorne. World—New Yok, DF. os ae H. Kennedy. © > < 4

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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASE-BALL PLAYERS. . CONSTITUTION. Article I. “Tans Pe Re shall be called “ io Narionan Assocra- TION OF BAsE-BALL PLAYERS.” - Article IT. : ~_ objects of this Association ishall be to: improve, fost an e the American Game of Base-Ball, and rogeerl mote the Cultivasion of kindly feelin the Lebar noe ‘members of Base-Ball Chobe ak and State wy fer Article III. Section 1. This Association shall be com of two dele- gates from each of ithe Base-Ball Clubs which have been —_ admitted to al ‘in the. Convention forming this Constitution, and»from each of the Clubs and State Base-Ball Associations, which may be admitted’to a eprésentation 4 in the mapaet hereinafter provided, , ' Section 2. Any State Base-Ball Association desiring to ‘be sepeniiad in this Association, shall present to the Recording y at least bet; days to the sent, ne ngs composing . Association, and their date of ‘organization, names of their officers, and number of members belonging to each club ; also, the date of organization fa ‘the State Association they represent, and names of their ahi 4 Fee A y Base-Ball Cl fo be ert Secreta a = —. pom present to the ao er Ma east thirty re gO this Roop. ciation, ein en application, ~ a eset and Sec retary, set 0 e name e club, date of its organiza- tion, days and places of playing, names of its officers and dele- gates, and the number of members composing it, which,

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 61 together with all.applications from State Base-Ball Associations, shall be immediately submitted to the Committee on Nomina- tions ; but no such i oath shall be received by said Secre- tary unless presente raed days previous to the Annual Meet- ing. Said Committee shall thereupon ascertain, the condition, character, and standing of such club (and State Base-Ball Asso- ciation), and report the same to the Annual Meeting, with the said application and their opinion thereon; and a ballot shall thereupon be had at such meeting upon the admission of such club (or State Base-Ball Association), when, if two-thirds of the members presént yote in favor thereof,such club(or State Base- Ball Association), shall be declared duly entitled to representa- tion in this Association. Any informality or irregularity in the form or substance of the application may be waived by a two- thirds vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting: Section 4. No club shall be represented in this Association unless com of at least eighteen active members, and no State tion shall be represented in this Association unless composed of eighteen ¢clubs, or either by any delegate under twenty-one years of age; nor shall any club or State Base-Ball “Association be so represented until its delegates have paid the fee hereinafter designated. “Section 5. Any club or State Association, organized after the adjournment of the Annual Meeting of this Association, tay be elected probationary membérs thereof, after conforming to the requirements of’ sections second, third and fourth, by the Nominating Committee: They shall be subject to the payment of dues and assessments, and be eligible to all the privileges of regular members’ of the Association until the next Annual Meeting, at which Pee 8 must be duly elected in the same ‘manner as all regular th Feet? . fois = ferticle DV. SectroN 1. The officers of this Association shall be a Pres- ident, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Recoiing Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer, Section 2.. The first.election of officers shall be held imme- i upon the adoption of this Constitutiongand the officers shall respectively hold office until the pext Annual ting, or until their successors are respectively elected ; and esiee all officers shall be elected by ballot on the second Wednesday of December annually. xanga Szerton 8. Each officer shall hold his office, or appointment, for one year, or until anothers elected to succeed him. . » | SzeTIon Se in either of the offices be filled ‘at any meeting 0! the Association regulary: organize, or bya pat

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52 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Article V. Srctron 1, It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings; to preserve crder, and see that the laws are car- ried into. effect ; to call extra meetings whenever he shall deem it necessary. He shall have no vote, except in the election of officers and new membesa, and except in equal divisions, when he shall have the casting yote, He shall call special mect:ngs whenever requested to do so (in writing) by five clubs; and shall also appoint all committees, unless otherwise ordered * Section 2. It shall be the duty of the First Vice-President to perform all the duties of the President in his absence; and in case of the absence of both the aforementioned. officers, the Second Vice-President shall discharge all the duties appertain- ing to the President. Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Recordin Secretary to keep an accurate record of all the proceedings of the Associa- tion in a book; to notify by certift cate, clubs, and State Base- Ball Associations, of their election, to issue all notices of meet- ings, and publish the decisions of the Judiciary Committee, once in two leading Sunday peered on the next Sunday after rendition of the decisions. He shall immediately deliver to his successor in office all books, papers, or other property of the Association in his possession. Secrion 4. It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secre- tary to take charge of all communications, and reply thereto in accordance with such instructions as he may receive from the Association, and keep and record in a book a copy thereof, and shall immediately deliver to his successor in office all books or other property belonging to the Association. provided for that purpose, which shall ‘at all times be open to the inspection ae of the officers of Association, or of any Committee duly authorized therefor by the Association ; and he shall aeport at the Annual Meeting, or whenever re- quae by i of the Association, and he shall immediately eliver to his successor in office, after his accounts have been audited by a Committee appointed for that by the Chair, all the books, papers, or other property of the Association in his possession, . _ Article VI. — Section 1. The Annual of the Association shall be -held on the second Wednesday in - , each year, at such place as the Association at the Anuual Meeting may direct

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 53 Secrion 2. Special meetings shall be called by the President, at the written request of five clubs, provided that at least one week’s notice of such meeting shall be ov by publication in at least two newspapers in the city of New York, and by de- — written or printed notices thereof, in the Post-Office said city, directed to each of the delegates at their respective places of ness or residence. Secrion 8. Any mecting may be adjourned from time to time by a majority vote. Secrion 4. Twenty-one delegates shall constitute a quorwn for the transaction of business ; but a smaller number preset at any adjourned or regularly called meeting, may adjourn to an. day. J ¥ Article VII. No delegate shall be admitted into the Association unless he shall have filed with the Recording Secretary a certificate of his election, signed by the President and Secretary of the club or State Association he may represent. Article VIII. Section 1, Each club represented in this Association shall, at or before the Annual Meeting in each year, pay to the Treasurer the sum of Two Dollars as annual dues; and each club hereafter admitted shall pay the sum of Five Dollars in addition as an curanen fee. 7 each State ee shail pay, through their delegates to this Association, in like manner, the sum of two dollars as an annual due for each club belong- ing to such Associations. Section 2. The Association at any meeting may levy an as- sessment upon each of the clubs and State Associations belonz- ing to this ion, of such sums as may be deemed requisite to pay deficiencies or i expenses, Srorron 3. Each club who shall have a delegate present at any meeting shall be entitled to two votes, and each State As- sociation who shall have a,delegate present at any meeting shui] be entitled to two votes for each club belonging to the State Association which he represents. No delegate shall be entitlec to yote, at any meeting, if the club (or Association) which he re- quungiodeat be in arrears for fees, dues, or assessments ; and if such club (or Association) shall be in arrears one year, it shail cease to belong to the Association. No club shall vote as an in- dividual club and also through a State Base-Ball Association. Section 4 No club, now a member of this Association, which shall admit or retain a person, as a member thereof, who has been guilty of the reprehensible conduct of conspiring with any person or persons to cause, or who shall, by any conmwvance, bargain or overt act, cause the loss of a match game of ball in

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54 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER: which he is or may be one of the contestants—either previous to or during the progress of such game of ball—for money, place, position, emolument, or any consideration of any nature whatever, shall be entitled to continue a member of this As- sociation or admitted t} membership thereof; and no new club shail be admitted to membership therein which has among its members any one who has been convicted of any such ac- tion, and no mateh game of ball.shall be played by any club belonging to this Association with any club which has or may haye at any time any such person or persons among its members, under penalty of forfeiture of membership to the National As- sociation of Base-Ball Players. And no State Base-Ball As- sociation shall be admitted to membership in this Association unless they adopt in their constitutions the sentiments or words contained in this section. Article IX. i The rules and'regulations hereunto annexed shall govern all match games of Base-Ball played between clubs belonging to this Association, and also all clubs belonging to the State Base- Ball Associations. , Article X. Within one week after the election of officers at the Annual Meeting, the President elect shall appoint a committee of thir- teen delegates, five to make a quorum, who ‘shall constitute a Standing Committee on Rules and Regulations, a Committee of three delegates who shall constitute a Committee on Nomina- tions, a Judiciary Committee of nine menibers, three to make a uorum, and pure ne Committee consisting of three, all of which Seguin shall hold office for one year, or until their sucecs- sors. are appointed. ‘ w Article XI. All proposed alterations, additions or amendments to the Constitution or By-Laws or Rules and Régulations, shall be submitted in writing to the Committee on Rules, at least one ‘month before the Annual» Meeting, with their . opinion thereon; and no such alteration, addition, or amend- ment shall be adopted unless it shall have been so proposed and reported ; nor unless two-thirds of all the members present, at 4 meeting regularly organized, shall vote in favor of such altera- tion, addition or amendment to the Constitution and. By-Laws, and a majority in favor of alterations or amendments to the

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 55 BY-LAWS. Section 1. The order of business at all meetings, shall be as follows: , ros 1. Roll call. 2. Reading of Minutes of previous meeting. 3. Reports of officers and Nominating Committee. 4. Propositions and balloting fornew members. 5. Dues and fees collected. ; 6. Reports of Committees, in order of their appointment. 7. Unfinished business. 8. Election of officers. 9. New business. d ; Section 2. No member shall be allowed to discuss any se under debate,.without arising and addressing the Secrion 3. No member shall kmorethan twice on any One question, nor more than five minutes at any time unless by Unanimous consent. alse ‘ : Section 4. Every member present shall be required to yote On all questions, unless he is directly or personally interested, or €xcused by a vote of a majority of the members present, Section 5. Any member may, at any time, call for the read- ing of any article of the Constitution, or By-Laws or Minutes any meeting, or any other paper relating to the question then Under consideration. f Section 6. The yeas.and nays shall be taken on any ques- tion, at the request of five members. Secrion 7. An, potibes Felanging 19 si Association be- haying in an ongentiocanly manner, or re himself ob- Noxious to the Association, may, by a vote of two-thirds of the ee) gai Section 8. All charges against any member, or club, must he submitted in writing to the Secretary of this Association, Within thirty days oceurrence of causes upon which they May be icated; and the club or person against whom said charges are made, shall be furnished with a copy thereof, at the Same time, by those belonging to this Association making them. The Secretary shall rd the same, and forthwith submit the *riginal charge to the Judiciary Committee, The Judiciary Com- Mittee shall investigate all complaints or. charges thus submit- ted to them, and render judgment thereon within fifteen days date of said charges, which decision shall be binding and upon the parties concerned, until and unless reversed, upon ~ mee f this Association, at the next ensuing Annual Meeting ; two-thirds of the members present at said meeting shall be necessary to reverse the Cecision of said Committee. ™

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56 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. The President appointed the following committees for the ex suing year: COMMITTEE ON RULES. J. B. Jones, Excelsior, Brooklyn (Chairman). H. Cnapwick, National, Washington. J. Grom, Eckford, Brooklyn. C. E. Tuomas, Eureka, Newark. J. H. Lynen, Keystone, Philadelphia, James Cameron, Empire, New York. G. B. Husse.t, Charter Oak, Hartford, Conn. G. Experts, Active, New York. _. D. R. Kueryrevber, Harry Clay, Philadelphia, Pa. Orts Kercnoutz, Pastime, Baltimore, Md. D. B. Parker, Union, Richmond, Va. Dr. Joun Draper, Live Oak, Cincinnati. Avevustus WATERMAN, Columbia; Bordentown, N. J. JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. W. Hernrine, Union, Morrisania, N. Y., (Chairman.) D: W. C. Moore, Athletic, Philadelphia, Pa. J. B. Bacue, Excelsior, Brooklyn, N. Y. M. J. Kexiy, Gotham, N. Y. Thomas Tasste, Atlantic, Brooklyn, N. Y. C. ComMERFORD, Monitor, Waterbury, Conn. Yates, Eagle, New York. F. C. Wrxsuip, Hunkidori, Wheeling, W. Va.- J. 8. Kuen, Olympic, Philadelphia, Pa. COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS, Dr. W. H. Bet1, Electic, New York. J. W. Davis, Knickerbocker, New York. E, Srxn, Chesnut Street Theater,Philadelphia, Pa. PRINTING COMMITTEE. H. Roeers, Resolute, Brooklyn (Chairman.) A. ee Ss wy sland eogent C8 Cc. 8.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 57 STATE CONVENTIONS IN 1867. Tus year is the first of the official recognition of State Asso- Ciations, and in accordance with the Constitution of the Na- tional Association, the Maryland State Base-Ball Association was organized, and on February 20th, 1867, this Association held their first Convention, the locale being Sanderson’s Opera House, Baltimore. © Thirty-three clubs were represented, the following being the names of the clubs and delegates : Active—Baltimore, M. W. Holmes, 8. C. Weaver. Alert—Cumberland, J. C. Simms, R. Shriver. Negany E. P. Rupert. Sa ee ety Oatrat Baltinore. J P. Beal A. Cochran ee Ss and Church Gavel C.N. Newcomer, L. bra ‘ Cciislier Unlenttant G. E. Popein B. Meredith. e—West River, J. kins, F. Owens. Chesterfield—Queen Ann’ ee H. Thompson. Dorcester—Milton, B. H. Woodgood, J. O, Skinner. ee ror Fa rhe ke Excelsior—Frederick, J.C. en ak , a Excelsior—Sudlersville, 3. + oe B. Peirce. -Avthe Arundel, O. M. Wel D. Griftith. Independent—West River, ©. Sh ra Tongue. C.¥ P. Vaug ee eek A Brel J. oA Simpon Mountain City—Frederi Brubacker Cc. GC, "ATbau h. Mount, Weatingta—balinor county t E. Soller, J. W. ebb. ea ee ag! H. McK. sank W. A. Munson. utual—Baltimore, Ay -maph Nameless—. LV Se ER Puts — River, HE. ddis, 1 L. B. Byers. oe WR Grau N W. R. Prest Pastime—Baltimore, man, Recreation—Millersville, A. Freeland, C. H. Brown.

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58 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. Severn—Annapolis, L. 8. Clayton, Wm. H. Bellis. Star of Friendship—Anne Arundel county, Thos. C. Chew, H. M. Leitch. South River—J. M. Iglehart. Towson—Towsontown, Hon. R: Grason, N, Whittle United—West River, W. G. Owens, J. R. Norris. The Convention was called to order by Mr. W. R. Prestman, and the roll of delegates called by Mr. Geo. Grattan On mo- tion of Mr. W. P. Vaughen, Mr. J.C. Killingsworth, of Frederick, was called to the chair, and on motion of Mr W. R. Griffith, Mr. W.P. Vaughen,of Baltimore, was chosen temporary Secre- Be motion of Mr. W. R. Griffith, of Baltimore, Mr. A. L. | Reach, a member of the Athletic club, of Philadelphia, and Mr. C.H. Graffen, reporter of the } Mercury, were invited to seats.in the Conyention.. A committee of five, consisting of Messrs. W. R. Griffith, of the Pastime; Franklin Owings, of the Chesapeake; J. H. Perkins, of the Patapsco ; Charles Young, of Maryland ; and Jesse F. Walton, of the As- sociate, was appointed to prepare a constitution and by-laws. The committee roared in a short time returned and reported a constitution and by-laws for the regulation of the “ Maryland State Base-Ball Convention,” in strict accordance with those re- gulating the National Convention of Base-Ball Clubs. Thecon- stitution and by-laws were adopted by the Convention, and if be adhered to, will tend. ly to elevate the standard of e health-invigorating of base-ball, both morally and a es : he Convention then proceeded to elect officers for the ensu- ing year, with following result : W. R. Grirrira, of Baltimore, President. : E F. L. Grirrirn, of Anne Arundel county, 1st Vice-President. J. H. Keepy, of Hagerstown, 2d Vice-Presiden t. A P. Vauenen, of Baltimore, Recording Secretary. EORGE-GRATTO: Corresponding Secretary. T. R. Bayxey, of | Senienena oo ‘ “STANDING COMMITTEE. Hon. Ricuarp Grason, of Towsontown. J. C. Kintrxcswortu, of Frederick. W. R. Presrman, of Baltimore. L. V. BauenMan, of Frederick. B. Tonxovr, vf Anne Arundel. Subsequently, Jud, gree was se by the as its Chairman, and Mr. L. V. as . A resolu- tion was adopted providing for the printing of the constitution and by-laws, and’after the transaction of some further unimpor+ tant business, the Convention adjourned sine die. — .

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- DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER 59 * THE JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION. Tue National Association of Junior Base-Ball players met in Toom twenty-four Cooper Institute, on Wednesday evening, No- vember 28, 1866, and completed the first year of their existence as an organized body. ‘ ; The meeting was called to order at six o’clock, P. ™., but through a misunderstanding, there was not’a sufficient number of delegates from old clubs to constitute a quorum. A recess Was taken for half an hour, and when the Convention assem- bled there was the full number of old members, and the meeting Messrs. Fitzgerald and Bennett, President and Vice-President Tespectively, resigned their positions ; the first, because his club €nters the senior organization ; the second for reasons of impor- tance. Thése gentlemen would have held office until April next but for their resignation. Officers were elected to fill the positions temporarily. Thirty-seven new clubs were then admitted, as follows: Mutual, Volant, Adriatic, Rutger, Pioneer, Agile, Perseverance, Washington, Athletic, Grammercy, Worth, Mystic, Ac- tive, and Franklin, of New York. Union, National, Amity, Eureka, Atlanta, Passaic, Curtin, Star, Mystic, Amateur, Kearsage, Excelsior, McClellan, and Monitor, of New Jersey. Brooklyn—Keystone, Dexter, Niagara, Star, Crystal, Consti- tution, Green Mountain, Pomona, Steten Island. _ This makes a total of seventy clubs in the Convention ; two Junior clubs going into the senior convention, The officers and committees now stand as follows: H. C. Voorn, President, Alliance. E. A. Nestier, First Vice-President, Monmouth. T. Oszorn, Second Vice-President, Americus.

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60 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. O. P. Wizson, Third Vice-President, Active. ¥. L. Kascuer, Corresponding Secretary, Pacific. Rozert Towers, Recording Secretary, Alliance. A. R. Brasner, Treasurer, Montague. JUDICIARY. CurvEn, Monmouth ; Conton, Niagara ; GRANBERRY, Gram mercy; Karcuenr, Pacific; Forsyru, Excelsior. COMMITTEE ON RULES AND REGULATIONS. GranBerry, Grammercy; Perrrr, Alert; Braswer, Mon- tague; Lancer, Concord; Denne, Paterson. PRINTING. Brasuer, Montague ; Sanger, Concord; AEs, Worth. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. : Towers, Alliance; FirzGEraup, Active ; Ra ps, Pastime. SILVER-BALL COMMITTEE. A. R. Riser, Montague; Sancen, Concord; Conroy, Niagara; Nester, Monmouth ; DeEnrkEz, Paterson. This was the most successful meeting yet held by the junior players, and it is to be hoped that as it now comprises a large majority of the juniors, it will exert a salutary infltence on the junior clubs. ,

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= DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 61 THE CLUB AVERAGES FOR 1866. * i Ovr edition for 1867 contains more than double the number of club averages than that of 1866, and it includes the follow- ing clubs: Atlantic, Constellation, Contest, Excelsior, Eckford, Enterprise, Greenwood, Independent, Mohawk, Oriental, Pe- Conic, Powhattan and Star clubs, of Brooklyn; Active, Eagle, Eclectic, Empire, Fulton, Gotham, Mutual, M. M, Van Dyke and Social, of New York; Athlectic, Camden, Key- Stone and Olympic, of Philadelphia; Jefferson, National and Union, of Washington; Americus and Eureka, of Newark ; Liberty and Star, of New Brunswick; Pacific and Unionville, of Long Island ; National, of Albany ; Harvard of Boston ; Charter Oak, of Hartford; Waterbury, of Waterbury; Hudson River, of Newburgh ; Olympic of Paterson; National, of Jersey City ; Irvington, of Irvington; Kearney, of Rahway; Surprisc, of West Farms; Una, of Mt. Vernon; Union, of Washington, and Union, of Morrisania—total forty-seven clubs. Tn regard to the remaining Association clubs whose averages We have not given, the majority either failed to play in five first- hine games with Association clubs—in which case no averages &re made out—or if they did they failed to have their scores Published either in the New York Sunday Mercury or Clipper, &nd hence we have no data on which to make out their aver- &ges. Even in many of the club averages we have given, we have been unable to make them out from full scores, owing to Some of the games played never haying been published in the New York journals, Those clubs located in other cities should Send us in their averages, as did the efficient scorers of the Na- tional and Jefferson clubs of Washington, the Athletic, of Philadelphia, and the Eclectic, Union, Eckford, Mohawk and Independent clubs of New York and Brooklyn. Averages thus sent us must be made up only from the data of first-nine &ames with Association clubs; and no club is to be included that has not played in five first-nine games with Association

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62 DIME. 8ASE-BALL PLAYER. clubs, (this season those belonging to State Associations will be included), and no player who has not taken part in at least five ef such games. These-ayerages. will not only be found interesting at the close of the year, but they must be regarded as the only fair criterion of a player’s skill, in the matter of batting at any rate. Many a dashing general player, who carries off a great deal of eclat in prominent matches, has all the “ gilt taken off the ginger- bread,” as the saying is, by these matter-of-fact figures, given at the close of the season; and we are frequently surprised to find that the modest but efficient worker, who has played earnestly and steadily through the season, apparently unnoticed, has come in, at the close of the race, the real victor. Another good effect of this annual analysis of a club's play is, to impart an additional incentive to exertion the ensuing season. By this means something besides. endeavoring to win a match for the honor of the club, is in question, that something being neither more nor less than the honor of taking the lead, not only inyour club, but amoag the whole fraternity. , The following are the Averages of the Clubs belonging to the National Association for 1867: ACTIVE. deepens Runs. ROU ing 5. cone thie He 2 5) 40 Bs Spas 6 ode 2 9) 33 TEMOM« cwpire ee treet 2 4) 22 Pr atibs 8D ITS, OF Pe 2 °4)| Matheld in corvew footy 8 .2)18 Kalle, oss ms e3 - Rh. RPE reg elley. geen he Se aaaes 80] 8 Rogers tteceee eeeeeee : aa z Die nae 6b dy 14. 2 eT 35. | ak copsinn <ieeheal 2 5 36

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 3 75 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS, ACTIVE. The Active Club played in sixteen first-nine matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won ten and lost six. The clubs they defeated were the Una and Enterprise twice each, and the Excelsior, Empire, Eckford, Eagle and Irvington once each. In the above games they scored a tgtal of three hundred and fifty-three runs against three hundred and fifty-seven, giving an average of twenty-two runs to a match With one over, and two runs to an inning with ninety-five over. Their highest score in a match was forty-three and their lowest nine ; the highest of their opponents being fifty-six and lowest _ Seyen. ¥ AMERICUS, ighest and lowest of their opponents being respectively sixty- k mar were ATHLETIC. _ The Athletic Club played in twenty-five first-nine games ith Association clubs during 1866, of which they won twenty- three and lost two. The clubs they defeated werethe Alert (of hiladelphia) Columbia, Camden, Irvington, Keystone and Phila- eiphia twice each, and Alert (of Danville.) Atlantic, Burling- n, Enreka, Empire, Liberty, Natienal (of Washington) Olympic

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76 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. (of Philadelphia,) Star, Susquehanna and Union once each. The games they lost were with the Atlanticand Union. In these games they scored a total oftwelve hundred and eighty-seven runs against three hundred and fifty, giving an average of fifty-one runs to a match with eleven over, and six runs to an inning with fifty-seven over. Their highest score in a match was one hundred and their lowest seventeen ; the same figures by their opponents being forty-two and two. ATLANTIC, The Atlantic Club played in nineteen first-nine matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won sixteen and lost three. The clubs they defeated were the Irvington, Peconic, Atlantic (of Jamaica,) Eureka, Mutual, twice each, and Harvard, Keystone, Camden, Star, and Eckford once each. The games they lost were with the Irvington, Eureka and Athletic clubs one each. In eighteen of the above games (no score being pub- lished of their second game with the Atlantic club of Jamaica,) they scored a total of five hundred and fifty-two runs against two hundred and ninety-six, giving an average of thirty runsto amatch with twelve over, and three runs to an inning with seventy-five over. Their highest score in a match was sixty-four and their lowest ; ten the same figures by their opponents being respectively thirty-six and four. CAMDEN. . The Camden Club played in six first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won two afid lost four. The club they defeated was the Olympic twice, and the games they lost were with the Athletic and Keystone two each. In these games theyscored a total of one hundred and thirty-eight runs against two hundred and five, giving an ayer- age of twenty-three runs to a match, and two runs to an inning with thirty-four over. Their highest score ina match was forty- seven and their lowest four; the highest and lowest by theif opponents being respectively forty-five and twenty-four. CHARTER OAK. "The Charter Oak Club, played in nine first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won six and lost

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 77 three. The clubs they defeated were the Yale, Waterbury and Chester twice each, and those they lost games with were the Chester, Oak, Harvard and Union (of Morrisania) once each. In these games they scored a total of two hundred and fitty-two runs against one hundred and eighty-seven, giving an average of twenty-seven runs to a match with ten over, and three runs to an inning with eighteen over. Their highest score in a match was fifty-seven and their lowest fourteen; the highest and lowest scores by their opponents being fifty-one and five. CONSTELLATION. The Constellation Club played in five first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won one and lost four. The club they defeated was the Fulton, and those they lost games with were the Una twice, and M. M. Van Dyke and Fulton once each. In these games they scored a total of ninety- four runs against one hundred and eighty-eight, giving an average of eighteen runs to a match with four over, and two runs to an inning with ten over. Their highest score ina match was thirty and lowest nine; the highest and lowest by their op- ponents being respectively seventy-one and twelve. CONTEST. The Contest Club played in six first-nine games with Associa- tion clubs during 1866, (the score cf no more than that number being published in the New York weekly papers,) of which they won two and lost four. The club they defeated was the Greenwood twice, and those they lost games with were the Irvington twice and Excelsior and Pacific once each. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and sixty-two runs against one hundred and fifty, giving an average of twenty- Seven runs toa match, and three rubs to an inning with nine over. Their highest score in a match was fifty-seven and their lowest five; the same figures on the part of their opponents being respectively thirty-four to thirty-nine. z EAGLE. : The Eagle Club played in ten first-nine games with Associa- _ tion clubs during 1866, of which they won two and lost eight. _— clubs they defeated were the National (of Jersey City)

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78 : DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. and Olympic (of Paterson,) and the games they lost were with the Gotham, Olympic, Eckford, Empire, Star, Waterbury and National, In these games tbey scored a total of two hundred and four runs against three hundred and thirty-three, giving an average of twenty runs to.a match with four over, and two runs to an inning with thirty-four over. Their highest score in a match was thirty-three and their lowest ten; the same figures by their opponents being respectively eighty-two and thirteen. ECKFORD. The Eckford Club played in seyenteen first-nine games with. Association clubs during 1866, of which they won nine and lost eight. The clubs they defeated were the M. M. Van Dyke and Oriental twice each, and the Enterprise, Empire, Eagle and Unionville once each. The games they lost were with the Irvington and Union two each, and the Mutual, Atlantic, Enterprise and active one each. In these games they scored a total of four hundred and ninety-six runs against three hundred and thirty-three, giving an average of twenty-eight runs to a match with four over, and three runs to an inning with sixty- four over. Their highest score in a match was sixty and their lowest nine; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respectively thirty-seven and five. ECLECTIC. The Eclectic Club played in nineteen first-nine matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won six and lost thirteen. The clubs they defeated were the Americus and Una two each, and the Mohawk’and Social once each. The games they lost were those with the Olympic, Enterprise and Mohawk twice each, and one each with the Americus, Irvington, Hudson River, Gotham, Una, Harlem and Social clubs. The total runs scored in the above games was three hundred and seventy-six to four hundred and ninety-seven, giving an average of nineteen runs to a match with fifteen over,and two runs to an inning with eighty-eight over. Their highest score ina match was forty and their lowest eight ; the se eates Saaer respectively fifty-seven and eleven.

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 79 . EMPIRE. ; The Empire Club played in ten first-nine games with Associa- } tion clubs during 1866, of which they won three and lost seven. he clubs they defeated were the Eagle, Jefferson and Enter- prise once each; and those they lost games with were the _ Eckford and Eureka twice each, and the Athletic, Active and Waterbury once each. In these games they scored a total of two hundred and fifteen runs against three hundred and fifteen, giving an average of twenty-one runs to a match with five over, and two runs to an inning with forty-one over. Their highest score in a match was forty-five and their lowest nine; the same figures by their opponents being respectively fifty-three and fifteen. ENTERPRISE. The Enterprise Club played in fourteen first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won eight and lost six. The clubs they defeated were the Eclectic and Peconic twice each, and the Excelsior, Pacific, Eckford and Waterbury once each; the games they lost being with the Ac- tive and Union two each, and the Empire and Eckford once each. In these games they scored a total of three hundred and sixty runs against three hundred and forty, giving an average of twenty-six rnns to’a match with five over, and three runs to an inning with nine over. Their highest score in a match was _ forty-six and their lowest sixteen; the highest and lowest by _ their opponents being respectively forty-three and fifteen. EUREKA. The Eureka Club played in fifteen first-nine games with As- _ Sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won nine and lost __ Six. The clubs they defeated were the Kearney, Active and 3 Empire clubs twice each, and the Americus (only one game _ published,) Atlantic and Harvard once each. The games they _ lost were with the Union and Atlantic two each, and Athletic and Mutual one each. In these games they scored a total of four hundred and forty-six runs against three hundred and _ €leyen, giving an average of twenty-nine runs to a match with eleyen over, and three runs to an inning with seventy-four Over. Their highest score in a match was sixty-seven and their & * ’

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80 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. lowest eight; the highest and lowest scores of their opponents being respectively forty-eight and five. EXCELSIOR. The Excelsior Club played in twenty first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won thirteen and lost six, one game being a tie score. The clubs they defeated were the Star (of Brooklyn) and National (of Washington) twice each, and the Harvard, Union (of Washington,) National (of Albany,) Union (of Morrisania,) Eureka, Peconic, Contest, Independent and Olympic (of Philadelphia) once each; the games they lost being with thé Union and Mutual two each, and Active and Enterprise one each, the tie game being with the Keystone. In these games they scored a total of five hun- dred and fifty-one runs against four hundred and ten, giving an ayerage of twenty-seven runs to a match with eleven over, and three runs to an inning with thirty-two over. Their highest scorein a match was forty-eight and their lowest six; the highest and lowest scores of their opponents being respectively forty-three and four. FULTON MARKET. The Fulton Market Club played in seven games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won six and lost one. The clubs they defeated were the M. M. Van Dyke and Kearney twice each, and the Constellation and Williamsburgh once each. The game they lost was with the Constellation. In these games they scored a total of two hundred and ninety-five runs to one hun’ forty-six, giving an average of forty- two runs toa match with one over, and five runs to an inning. Their highest score ina match was seyenty-one, and their lowest twelve; the highest and lowest by their opponents being thirty- five and nine. GOTHAM. All the games recorded in which the Gotham played with As- sociation clubs during 1866, was seven, of which they won four and lost three. Theclubs they defeated were the Eagle, Na- tional (of Washington,) Olympic (of Paterson,) and Eclectic, once each, and the games they lost were with the Union, IAberty and ——

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 81 Jefferson one each. In these games they scored a total of one agundred and seventy-eight runs against one hundred and seventy, giving an average of twenty-five runs to a match with three over, and two runs to an inning with fifty over. Their highest score ina match was thirty-four and their lowest twenty; the highest and lowest of their opponents being respectively fifty-two and ten. GREENWOOD. The Greenwood Club played in six first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they lost all. The clubs they lost games with being the Contest twice, and Independent, Powhatan, Mohawk and Pacific once each. In these games they scored a total of eighty runs against two hundred and eighty-five by their opponents, giving an average of twenty-three to s match with two over, and one run to an inning with thirty-seven over. Their highest score in a match was twenty- six and their lowest five; the highest and lowest of their op- ponents being respectively eighty-two and twenty-three. HARVARD. The Harvard Club played in six first-nine matches with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won one and lost five. The club they defeated was the Charter Oak club, and the, games they lost were with the Eureka, Atlantic, Excelsior, Active and Lowell one each. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and thirty-nine runs against two hundred, giving an average of twenty-three runs toa match with one over, and two runs to an inning with thirty-one over. Their highest score in a match was thirty-nine and their lowest four- teen ; the highest and lowest scores by their opponents being _ respectively forty-six and fourteen. . . HUDSON RIVER. The Hudson River Club played in five first-nine matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won four and lost one. The clubs they defeated were the Undercliff twicé, and the Pacific and Eclectic once each ; the game they lost being that with the Union club (of Morrisania}. In thesg games they scored a total of one hundred aud twepty-nine runs

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82 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. against one hundred and ten, giving an average of twenty-five runs to amatch with four over, and three runs to an inning with nine over. Theit highest score in a match was forty-four ard their lowest four; the highest and lowest by their opponeats being respectively forty-three and six. INDEPENDENT. The Independent Club played in eleven first-nine games with Association clubs, during 1866, of which they won six and lost five. The clubs they defeated were the Resolute and Greenwood twice each, and the Resolute (of Elizabeth) and Mohawk once each. The games they lost were with the Star two, and the Excel- sior, Powhatan and Mohawk one each. In these games they scored a total of three hundred and four runs against two hun- dred and seventy-nine, giving an average of twenty-seven runs to a match with seven over, and three runs to an inning with forty over. The highest score in a match was fifty-six and the lowest eleven; the same scores on the part of their opponents being respectively forty-six and thirteen. IRVINGTON. The Irvington Club played in fourteen first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, (no more were reported,) of which they won eight and lost six. The clubs they defeated wereshe Kearney, Eckford and Contest*twice each, and the Olympic (of Paterson) and Atlantic once each; the clubs they lost games with being the Athletic and Atlantic twice each, and the Olym- pic and Active once each. In the above games they scored a total of three hundred and seventy-seven runs against two hundred and ninety-seyen, giving an average of twenty-six runs to a match with thirteen over, and three runs to an inning with twenty- nine over. Their highest score in a match was seventy-seven and their lowest six ; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respectively seventy-seven and six. JEFFERSON (or Wasuixeron.) The Jefferson Club (of Washington) played in thirteen first- nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won five and lost seven. The clubs they defeated were the

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 83 Union (of Washington) three times and the Potomac twice ; the games they lost being with the National four, Union two, and Keystone one. In these games they scored a total of three hundred and forty-seven runs against four hundred and twenty-nine, giving an average of twenty-six runs to a match With nine over, and three runs to an inning with eight over. Their highest score in a match was fifty, and their lowest thir- teen; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respect- ively sixty-six and ten. KEARNEY. The Kearney Club played in five first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, (no more were publicly recorded,) of whichthey lost all five, the games played being with the Eureka and Fulton Market two each, and the Irvington one. In these games they scored a total of sixty-one runs against two hundred and forty-seven, giving an average of twelve runs to a match with one over, and one run to an inning with twenty- one over. Their highest score in a match was twenty and their lowest five; the same figures by their opponenis being re- Spectively seventy-one and thirty-six. KEYSTONE. _ The Keystone Club played in twelve first-nine games with As- Sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won five, lost six and had one tie game. The clubs they defeated were the Cam- den twice, and Alert (of Philadelphia,) Union and Jefferson (of Washington) once each; the games they lost being with the Athletic and National two each, and Atlantic one, the tie game being that with the Excelsior club. In these games they ‘Seored a total of two hundred and sixty-six runs against two hundred and seventy-nine, giving an average of twenty-four Tuns to a match with two over, and two runs to an inning with -ighty-eight over. Their highest score ina match was forty-five and their lowest nine; the highest and lowest by their op- _Ponents being respectively forty-one and eleven 3 LIBERTY. © The Liberty Club played in five first-nine games with As- a clubs during 1866, of which they won three and lost

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84 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 7 two. The clubs they defeated were the Gotham twice, and Star (of New Brunswick) once; the games they lost being those With the Atlantic and National (of Washington) one each. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and twenty-one runs against one hundred and fifty-four, giving an average of twenty-four runs to a match with one over, and two runs to an inning with thirty-three over. Their highest score in a match was forty and their lowest nine ; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respectively fifty-three and eight. MOHAWE. The Mohawk Club played in twelve first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won nine and lost three. The clubs they defeated were the Surprise, Eclectic and Powhatan twice each, and Independent, Greenwood and Peconie once each ; the games they lost being with the Inde- pendent, Surprise and Eclectic one each. In these games they scored a total of three hundred and sixty-three runs against two hundred and forty-four, giving an ayerage of thirty runs to a match with three over, and four runs to an inning with seven over. Their highest score ina match was fifty-six, and their lowest nineteen; the highest and lowest scores of their oppo- nents being respectively twenty-eight and ten, / MUTUAL, The Mutual Club played in twelve first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won ten and lost two. The clubs they defeated were the Excelsior, Star and Harlem twice each, and Eureka, Eckford, Active and Union once each ; the games lost were those with the Atlantic club. In these games they scored a total of three hundred and thirty-five runs against one hundred and eighty-two, giving an average of twenty-seven runs to a match with eleven over, and three runs to an inning with two over. Their highest score in a match was forty-six and their lowest fifteen; the same figures by their opponents being thirty-four and one. M. M. VAN DYKE. The M. M. Van Dyke Club played in six first-mine matches during 1866, (no more were recorded in the weekly papers.) of

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 85 which they won three and lost three. The clubs they defeated were the Oriental twice, and Constellation once, and those they lost games with were the Eckford, Fulton Market and Olympic (of Paterson) once each, In these games they scored a total of two hundred and five runs against two hundred and twenty- two, giving an average of thirty-four runs to a match with one oyer, and four runs to an inning with five over. Their highest score in,a match was seventy-one and their lowest twelve; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respectively fifty- eight and twenty-three. NATIONAL (or Jersey Crry.) The National Club (of Jersey City) played in six first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, (no more were pub- licly recorded,) of which they won two and lost three, one being atie game. The clubs they defeated were the Social and Eagle once each, and the clubs they lost games with were the Ameri- cus twice aud the Eagle once; the tie game being with the Star (of New Brunswick) club. In these games they scored a total of One hundred and fifty-five runs against one hundred and Seventy-five, giving an ayerage of twenty-five runs to a match With five over, and three runs to an inning with thirty over. Their highest score ina match was forty-two and their lowest thirteen ; the same figures by their opponents being respectively fifty-four and thirteen. NATIONAL (or Arpaxy.) The National Club (of Albany) played in seven first-nine Matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won four and lost three; they defeated the Lorillard, Rivermont, Undereliff and Victory clubs once each, and were defeated by the Union, Excelsior and Knickerbocker (of Albany) elubs once each. In these games they scored a total of three hundred and twenty-nine against one hundred and ninety-four, giving an Average of forty-seven runs to a match and five runs to an in- Ring with twenty-four over. Their highest score in a match Was one hundred and thirteen and their lowest eight; the same S on the part of their opponents being fifty-three and J =

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86 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. NATIONAL (oF WASHINGTON.) The National Club (of Washington) played in fifteen first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won ten and lost five. The clubs they defeated were the Jefferson four times, Union (of Washington) and Keystone twice each, and Potomac and Liberty once. The games they lost were with the Excelsior twice, and Gotham, Athletic and Union (of Mor- risania) one each. In these games they scored a totaf of five hundred and ninety-three runs against three hundred and twenty-five, giving an average of thirty-nine runs to a match with eight over, and four runs to an inning with one hundred and fiye over. Their highest score in a match was seventy-five and their lowest eight; the highest and lowest by their oppo- nents being respectively forty-six and seven. OYLMPIC (or PaTERson.) The Olympic Club (of Paterson) played in nine first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won six and lost three. The clubs they defeated were the Eclectic twice, and the Eagle, Irvington, Star (of New Brunswick) and M. M. Van Dyke once each, and they lost games with the Eagle, Irvington and Gotham once each (the scores of no more were published.) In these games they scored a total of two hundred and five runs against two hundred and thirty-eight, giving an average of twenty-two runsto a match with seven over, and of tworuns to an inning with fifty-one over. Their highest score in a match was fifty-eight and their lowest six; the same figures by their opponents being respectively seventy-seven and nine. OLYMPIC (or PailApDELPata.) The Olympic Club (of Philadelphia) played in seven first-nine matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won three and lost four. The clubs they defeated were the Equity twice and Minerva once; their lost games being with the Camden two, and Athletic and Excelsior one each. In these games they scored a totalof two hundred and twenty-six runs against two hundred and forty-three, giving an average of thirty- two.runs toa match with two over, and three runs to an inning» With forty-seven over. Their highest score ina match was forty- j

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 87 nine and their lowest sixteen ; the Ifighest and lowest scores by their opponents being respectively fifly-seyen and eleven. , ORIENTAL. The Oriental Club played in seven first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, (no more were recorded,) of which they won two and lost five. The clubs they defeated were the M. M. Van Dyke and Social once each, and the games they lost were with the Union and Eckford two each, and M. M. Van Dyke one. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and twenty-two runs against one hundred and seventy-nine, giy- ing an ayerage of seventeen runs to a match with two over, and two runs to an inning with eighteen over; their highest score in a match was thirty-six and their lowest five; the highest and lowest scores by their opponents being respectively thirty-three and twenty. PACIFIC. The Pacific Club played in nine first-nine games with As- - sociation clubs during 1866, (no more were recorded.) of which they won four and lost five. The clubsthey defeated were the Unionville twice, and Contest and Greenwood once cach; the games they lost being with the Enterprise two, and Union- ville, Hudson River-and Contest one each. In these games they scored a total of two hundred and eighty runs against two hundred and forty-eight, giving an average of thirty-one to a match with one over, and four runs to an inning with four over. Their highest score in a match was eighty-two and their lowest fourteen; the highest and lowest scores by their oppo- » nents being respectively fifty-two and eight. = PECONIC. The Peconic Club played in seven first-nine games with As- Sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won one and lost _ six. The club they defeated was the Powhatan, and the games _ they lost were with the Atlantic and Enterprise two each, and . Excelsior and Mokawk one each. In these games they scored . @total of one hundred and thirty runs against two hundred and sixty-four, giving an average of eighteen runs to a match ‘With four over,and two runs to an inning with twelve over.

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‘ 88 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. _ Their highest score ina match was thirty-three and their lowest four ; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respect- ively sixty-four and seventeen. POWHATAN. The Powhatan Club played in nine first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won four and lost five. The clubs they defeated were the Atlantic (of Jamaica,) Greenwood, Independent and Unionville once each; and those they lost games with were the Mohawk three times, and the Atlantic (of Jamaica) and the Peconic once each. In these games they scored a total of two hundred and nineteen runs against one hundred and eighty-seven, giving an average of twenty-four runs to a match with three over, and three runs to an inning with thirty-nine over. Their highest score in a match was fifty-one, and their lowest nine; the highest and lowest of their opponents being respectively thirty-one and five. SOCIAL. The recorded first-nine games of the Social Club with As- sociation clubs during 1866, were six, of which they won one and lost five. The club they defeated was the Eclectic, and the games they lost were with the Jefferson two, and Eclectic, Na- tional and Oriental one each. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and thirty runs against one hundred and ' seventy-three, giving an average of twenty-one runs to a match -with four over, and three runs to an inning with thirteen over. Their highest score ina match was twenty-nine and their lowest thirteen ; the highest and lowest scores of their opponents being respectively forty-four and sixteen STAR (or Brooxtyn.) The Star Club played in fourteen first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, of which they won eight and lost six. The clubs they defeated were the Independent, Active and Unionville twice each, and Monitor and Eagle once each ; the clubs they lost games with being the Excelsior and Mutual twice each, and Atlantic and Athletic once each. In these games they scored a total of four hundred and thirteen runs against —_-

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 89 three hundred and sixty-two by their opponents, giving an average of.twenty-nine runs toa match with seven over, and three runs to an inning with seventy-seven over. Theirhighest score in a match was eighiy-two and their lowest fifteen; the same figures by their opponents being respectively forty-six and fourteen. STAR (or New Brunswick) The Star Club (of New Brunswick) played in six first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866,(no more were re- corded,) of which they won two, lost three, and had one tie game. The clubs they defeated were the Americus and Na- tional (of Jersey City) once each, and those they lost games with were the Olympic (of Paterson,) Americus and Liberty once each, their tie game being with the National. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and sixty runs against one hundred and seventy-three, giving an average of twenty-seven runs to a match with four over, and three runs to an inning with seven over. Their highest score in a match was thirty- eight and their lowest seventeen; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respectively forty-eight and seventeen. SURPRISE. The Surprise Club played in seven first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1866, (at least no more were recorded,) of which they won two and lost five. The clubs they defeated were the Harlem and Mohawk, and the games they lost were with the Mohawk and Union two each and Harlem one. In these games they scored a total of ninety-one runs against two hundred and twenty-two, giving an average of thirteen runs to. a match and one run to.an inning with thirty-seven over. Their highest score in a match was twenty-four and their lowest four; the same figures by their opponents being respectively forty-six and thirteen. UNA. The Una Club played in eight first-nine matches with As- sociation clubs during 1866, (no more were publicly recorded,) of which they won two and lost six. Theclubs they defeated were the Eclectic and Constellation once each, and those they lost games with were the Eclectic, Union and Active twice each. In these

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99 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. games they scored a total of one hundred and ninety-one runs against one hundred and eighty-nine, giving an average of twenty-three runs to a match with seven over, and three runs to an inning with seventeen over. Their highest score in a match was forty-two and their lowest eleven; the same figures by their opponents being respectively forty-three and nine. UNION (or MorrisantA.) The Union Club (of Morrisania) played twenty-eight first-nine matches with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won twenty-five and lost three. The clubs they defeated were the Una, Surprise, Eckford, Eureka, Enterprise, Excelsior, W ater- bury and Oriental twice each, and Active, Athletic, National (of Washington,) Gotham, Uncas, Chester, Charter Oak, National (of Albany) and Hudson River once each. The games they lost were with the Mutual, Athletic and Excelsior. In these gamés they scored a total of one thousand and twenty-two runs against four hundred and fifty-four, giving an average of thirty- six runs to a match with fourteen over, and four runs to an in- ning with seventy over. Their highest score in @ match was seventy-one, and their lowest fifteen; the same figures on the part of their opponents being respectively thirty-three and one. UNION (or WAsutNeton.) The Union Club (of Washington) played in seven first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, (no more were pub- lished in the New York papers,) of which they won two, lost four, and:had one tie game. The club they defeated was the Jefferson twice, and those they lost games with were the Na- tional twice, and Excelsior and Keystone once each; their tie game being with the Jefferson. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and thirty-nine runs against two hundred and twenty, giving an average of nineteen runs toa match with six over, and two runs to an inning with twenty-three over. Their highest scure in a match was thirty-four and their lowest seven ; the highest and lowest by their opponents being respect- ively sixty-six and nineteen. ada +

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DIMB BASE-BALL PLAYER, 91 UNIONVILLE. _ The Unionville Club played in six first-nine games with As- sociation clubs during 1860, v. which they won one and lost five. The club they defeated was the Pacific, and the games they lost were with the Pacific and Star two each, and Eck- ford one. In these games they scored a total of one hun- dred and thirty-eight runs to two hundred and fifty-one, giving an ayerage of twenty-three runs to ad match and two Tuns to an inning with thirty-eight over. Their highest score in a match was forty-three and their lowest fourteen; the high- est and lowest by their opponents being respectively seventy- four and twenty-three. WATERBURY. - The Waterbury Club played in eight first-nine games with Association clubs during 1866, of which they won three and lost five. The clubs they defeated were the Yale, Empire and Eagle, and those they lost games with were the Charter Oak and Union twice each, and the Enterprise once. In these games they scored a total of one hundred and seventy-five runs against two hundred and seventy-seven, giving an average of twenty- one Tuns to 8 match with seven over, and two runs to an inning with fifty-five over. Their highest score in a match was thirty- three and their lowest five; the highest and lowest scores of their opponents being respectively seyenty-one and twenty.. PJ haAY¥ : 4 —

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92 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. THE BEST AVERAGE OF EACH CLUB. NEW YORK. AY. OUTS. AY. RUNS, Active, New York, — Haines, 24 $1 EaG1e, oF Bh N. B. Shaffer, 2 3 3 0 Ectecric, * = A. H. Wright, 2 2 3 0 Empire, ere Wilson, 24 $1 Futon, Setie: Sea 2 Owens, 20 6 0 GormaM, San Geo. Wright, 1 4 Rexk Murval, ? ait R. Hunt, 1il 43 M.M.Van Dyke, “ ¥: Galbraith, 21 44 SocraL, a Trayo, yee 2 2 Union, Morrisania, Smith, 2 10 4 26 ATLANTIC, Brooklyn, Start, 265 45 ConsTELLATION, “ H. Thomas, 1 4 8 0 ConTEST, % 13 a4 Eckrorp, : JohnGrum, 2 5 41 ENTERPRISE, e Patterson, 25 3 7 EXceE.stor, as Crane, 2 2 41 GREENWOOD, aa J. Scrimgeour,2 0 2 0 INDEPENDENT, Pa Colvin, 22 35 Monawk, < O’Cornor, 15 5 0 ORIENTAL, os Elijah Holmes,2 2 3.4 PEcONIC, * Wright, 2 0 8 0 PowHATAN, e Snediker, 2 0 40 Srar, « Smith, 2 4 40 ‘Hupsow Rrver, Newburgh, —_ Lindley, 3 0 3-0 NatIoNat, Albany, Sprague, 25 6 2 Paciric, N. Utrecht, L. L,Brown, 1 3 51 Surprise, West Farms, Cuthill, 28 14 Una, Mount Vernon, T. Van Cott, 2 0 3 0 Umoxvirtz, Univnville, L. L, Williams, 2 0 30

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DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. 93 NEW JERSEY. AV. OUTS. AV. RUNS. AMERICUS, Newark, Bunting, 2 5 4 3 EuREKA, re Mills, 2 10 4 8 KEARNEY, Rahway, Tufts, 21 8 2 LIBERTY, N’w Brunswick,Van Nuise, 2 8 8 2 Invineton, Irvington, Walters, 2 8 4 5 Srar, N’w Brunswick, Wiley, 21 3 0 NArtIonaL, Jersey City, | Denmead, 2 0 40 OLyMrIc, Paterson, Lamb, 2 3 4 0 CONNECTICUT. CHARTER Oak, Hartford, Hills, 2 2 2 WATERBURY, Waterbury, Greenman, 2 8 3 1 PENNSYLVANIA. ATHLETIO, Philadelphia, | McBride, 2 8 6 10 CAMDEN, = 5 21 2 8 KEysTONE, = Cuthbert, 15 8 8 OLYMPIc, -y Hurn, 21 4 2 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. JEFFERSON, Washington, McClelland, 2 9 8 8 NATIONAL, * Berthrong, 2 2 5 2 Union, s Cassiday, yy 3.4 MASSACHUSETTS. Harvanrp, Boston, Miller, 1.8 8 3

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94 DIME BASE-RALL PLAYER. CLUB AVERAGES OF RUNS TO A MATCH. The following are the averages of runs to a match and over made by Association Clubs who have played in five games with Association Clubs and oyer during 1866. We give them in the order of highest scores, ATHLETIC, of Philadelphia, - 51 runs 12 over. Natronat, of Albany,- .-;; - - .- ~4% “.@ * Fourron, of;Brooklyn,.-..= -. = - 44 “ 4 « Natrona, of Washington, - Ses - a- 2” * Union, of Morrisania, - - - - - 3“ 14 * M. M. Van Dyke, of New York, ae ee. eee ee Otyrmrric, of Philadelphia,.- - - - 8& “ 2 * Pactric, of New Utrecht, - - - - _: $e ee EE ATLANTIC, of Brooklyn, Be Preah = OO oy Soo INDEPENDENT, of Brooklyn, ae 222 = 1) SP Be Monawk, of Brooklyn, - - . - SG>. et: gs & Americus, of Newark, Bete) oe Ode slime BO Kei. F __ Ecxrorp, of Brooklyn, - - - - = 20% “., BrX Eurex, of Newark, = =) - - ~- 2“ i * Grim Ur.prooklyn,-" —- = Se a = BOE. FSS Mourvat, of New York, - - - - Riv tie Excexsror, of Brooklyn, ~e Se BY Serggeas Carter Oax, of Hartford, - - - 27 “ 10 “* Star, of New Brunswick, - -— - eet Contest,of Brooklyn, -- - - - 2%* QO * IrvineTon, of Irvington, a ee ee eee ae JEFFERSON, of Washington, eee in! EE One ENTERPRISE, Of Brooklyn, - = - ~ - * “Ge Nartionat, of Jersey Oty, - == - 25°* 8° Hupsow River, of Newburg, os) ee ge Goris, of New York, --" =—-“=] - 2“ 3 « Pownatan, of Brooklyn, —eegee st es Qe e +> Bee OrrenTat, of Brooklyn, - . - - 24 ets 2 « Keysrong, of Philadelphia, - - - - 24 “ Ped

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DIME BASE-BALL Lizerty, of New Brunswick, Una, of Mount Vernon, N. Y., - GreEenwoop, of Brooklyn, Harvarp, of Boston, - Campen, of Philadelphia, UnronvittE, of Unionville, L. I., Oxympic, of Paterson, - Active, of New York, WATERBURY, of Waterbury, Empire, of New York, Socran, of New York, - Eat, of New York, - Ectectre, of New York, Unton, of Washington, Prconto, of Brooklyn, - CoNSTELLATION, of Brooklyn, Surprise, of West Farms, Kearney, of Rahway, 95 24 runs 1 over. 23 © , FOP RP OAR RAGE ROOK DS “

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96 DIME BASE-BALL PLAYER. “BEST AVERAGES SINCE 1858. The following are’ the three best averages made each season since 1858: 1859. OUTS. RUNS. Burr, of the Putnam Club, - - - = 42 Morris, “ Star =. . oe ¥.. 4... 4°2 Grom“ -pRekfords | ae edna, Secveryg8 pT 451 1860. e Leeeert, of the Excelsior Club, - - - 26 310 Gru, y= Mokfords “= * = "hei ee 4G. 8 9 Burts, “ Gotham “ SD ee he Cir Be 1861. Sranrt, of the Enterprise Club, - - - +21 41 CaMPBELL, of the Eckford “ ee, Oe PEARCE, i tlonaie 8 as Sr = ee SS 1862. Creicuton, of the ExcelsiorClub,- - - 00 4 2 Morris, NS 1s ahs ee ct ee Se Se Da Bunt) = oe Eokford * ==. - 8 8. 4-9 1863. Woop, of the Eckford _ Swe: re ae eee SpraaGvuE, “ 2 <= OS ee a Manor, “ he o ee ae . - 7:2) SoD 1864. C. Saora, of the Atlantic est a wees BE BE GALVIN, ss a - - - - 2 6 5 2 PEARCE, bic $ ~- - - - 3 2 414 . 1865. Mrronment, of the StarClub, - - - -18 851 SraRt, “._ Atlantic Club, - - -- 28 410 Dr. Bett, “-- Eclectic “- - - ©18 48 1866. McBrivg, of the Athletic Club, - -~ 23 610 Berturone, of the National, (of Washington) 22 532 Sacrn, “ — Union, (Morrisania) - 210 426

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