Clipping:Early slides: 'getting down' on the base

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Date Monday, September 30, 1867
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[Trimountain vs. Lowell 9/28/1867] This strong point in the new champions is strengthened by their manner of running bases. They are nearly all swift-footed, and excel in “getting down” on the base at narrow chances. Kelley's play on Saturday was a good example of this, especially his making the home base on one occasion.

Kelly...sent a good one to left, getting his second... He then stole to third and made his home on a passed ball by Wilder [catcher]--narrowly escaping an out by sliding.

Source Boston Daily Advertiser
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
Origin Initial Hershberger Clippings

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