Clipping:Harry Wright's training regimen
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| Date | Sunday, June 16, 1872 |
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| Text | As regards the average playing strength of the six regular professional clubs of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Troy and Cleveland, there is scarcely a toss up as regards a choice: but in reference to the degree of training, discipline and harmonious work, the Boston nine far excels the all, and hence their success. Commenting upon this subject, the Baltimore American says: “There is only one Harry Wright in the country, it is true, but the discipline and good management shown by this Boston nine we hope will tempt the managers of the Baltimore club to enforce something like it in their own organization. The time of leniency is passed, and a strict regime is the only thing that will rescue the club from the downward tendency it is taking. These are plain facts, and if we are to have a club here next year now is the time to act. The Boston club is thoroughly under the jurisdiction of its captain, both on and off the field. Gymnastic exercises during the early part of the season placed them in trim for ball practice, and the practice under good guidance has made the club now the most powerful organization in the country, and each member of the nine a perfect athlete, not only in appearance but in skill and strength. Everything necessary to keep them in perfect condition is the constant care of their captain. The night preceding a game all are required to retire at ten o’clock, a light breakfast is taken in the morning, and a cold lunch at 12 o’clock, and the beneficial result of this regime is so marked that in games with undisciplined clubs, although comprised frequently of much older ball-players, the Red Legs stand like giants above their opponents. |
| Source | New York Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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