Clipping:Hatfield suspected of being bought; only one western player on the Buckeyes
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| Date | Saturday, September 12, 1868 |
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| Text | [Buckeye of Cincinnati vs. Cincinnati 5/23/1868] There was an unprecedented excitement over this game, which was increased greatly by the rumors a day or two before the match that Hatfield had been induced to join the Buckeyes... The Buckeyes paraded the strongest nine they have ever played, Brookshaw being their only western man; while the Red Stockings were minus Hatfield’s splendid fielding, the latter not being allowed to play under the circumstances. Johnnie shed tears of vexation, and asserted that the tales about him were base slanders to prevent his playing. Grant was put in left field in his stead and did admirably. New York Clipper September 12, 1868 At a meeting of the club on the 7th, the Hatfield matter was brought up, he having till then been suspended. It was there stated that Mr. Hatfield had been offered two hundred dollars and a position in the Internal Revenue office to take charge of the Buckeye nine as captain, it being their intention then to make an eastern tour. However, Johnny did not accept the offer and the matter was dropped. New York Clipper September 19, 1868 |
| Source | New York Clipper |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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