Clipping:A lost ball results in a drawn game

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Date Thursday, August 5, 1869
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Mr. C. Gilman, umpire of the game played between the Osceolas and Athletes on Saturday, says that the latter were not beaten, as reported. Eight innings, he says, were played by the Osceolas, but when the Athletes were called to the bat, it was found that the balls was non est, a member of the Osceolas having made a home run with it. As the continuance of the game under these circumstances was impossible, the umpire decided that it was a draw, and the contestants withdrew. New York Daily Tribune August 5, 1869

a resume of Alphonse Martin's career; his slow curved twisters; the Eckfords practice regime; pitcher directing the catcher

Alphonse C. Martin, Pitcher and Captain, is 24 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, weighs about 148 lb., and is by occupation a mason. He commenced ball-playing in 1860, by joining the Unions, a junior club of this city, as catcher. He remained but one season with them and joined the Junior Atlantics in 1861, playing first base. After two years' experience in that club he connected himself with the Irvings, then a well-known junior club of this city. It was in this Nine that he first became known as a pitcher, and in three seasons acquired a high reputation for efficiency in that position. So much so that the Empires, a well-known senior club, invited him to pitch for them. He accepted the invitation, and in one season became the leading slow pitcher of this section of the country. In 1865, the Mutuals succeeded in getting him in their Nine, then one of the strongest in the country. With the Mutual he remained one season. At the opening of the present season Martin linked his fortune with the Eckfords, and was made Captain of the Nine. He exercises sure judgment in selecting the material for the Nine, and placing his men in the positions they are best fitted to fill. He has also recognized the importance of thorough practice, and has had the Nine in the field at least three times each week of the season. It is unnecessary to say much of Martin's style of pitching. He is known as the leading slow pitcher, and probably no one player gives so much concern to his opponents. His “slow curved twisters” are exceedingly difficult to hit, and his delivery is graceful and generally even. He assists the catcher to a great degree in taking foul balls, showing remarkable judgment in directing him where to play for the ball. New York Daily Tribune August 6, 1869

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