Clipping:A baseball resort in East New York
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| Date | Saturday, May 19, 1860 |
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| Text | The enterprising proprietor of the Howard Hotel, at East New York, is about preparing a Base Ball ground adjoining his hotel, for the use of those clubs who desire a neutral ground in home and home matches. The ground will be laid out by the 1st of June at the farthest, and the bases, bats, and balls will be found at the hotel in readiness for the use of such clubs as may play matches on the ground. Dressing rooms have been prepared and seats will be provided, so that ample accommodations will be afforded for the lady friends of the contesting parties who may occupy the ground. As it will be entirely for match games only, either club against club, or sides chosen by parties who come out to play a match, we have no doubt but what before the season is over it will become a general resort for ball players. It is unquestionably a fine locality for a ball ground, and one that will afford a good opportunity for spectators, as 10,000 persons could easily witness a contest on it. New York Clipper May 19, 1860 Col. Reid, of the Howard House, East New York, has, at considerable expense, laid out a fine base ball ground adjoining his Hotel, where ball clubs can at any time engage in a game by giving him a few hours notice. Chichester’s bases are the ones used, and bats and balls are at hand in readiness for the gratuitous use of any club or association that require them to play a match with. There will be a grand opening day’s play on these grounds on the 4th of July, when both cricketers and ball players can enjoy their respective games, as the cricket and ball grounds are apart, there being plenty of room for both. Indeed, five or six club could play matches the same day on these expansive premises. The ball ground is especially adapted for a neutral arena, when such is required for third games in home and home contests. ... We commend these facilities for base ball matches to all parties who desire a good ground for a game. The liberality of Col. Reid is commendable, in granting the use of grounds and materials free of expense. New York Clipper June 30, 1860 |
| Source | New York Clipper |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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