Clipping:A hint of widespread dishonest play

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Date Saturday, January 5, 1878
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Force, Craver, Nelson and Nicholls all played finely as far as pitching ability was concerned. They can all play ball in tip-top style when they want to; but, unluckily for the teams they played with, they did not always feel in proper trim. They had too many “off days” as well as “too many telegrams.” Nicholls was short-stop of the Louisville nine when they were defeated by the Rochesters 9 to 1. It is a painful fact that less than honest service was rendered in the short-stop’s position in 1877 than in of any previous season since 1864.

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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
Origin Initial Hershberger Clippings

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