Clipping:Improvements to the Union grounds; twenty-five cent admission
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| Date | Saturday, July 20, 1867 |
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| Text | The improvements to the Union Grounds this season are of a character so commendable, and evince so much public spirit in Mr. Cammeyer, the proprietor, as to call for a passing notice. Since the advent of the Atlantics and Mutuals on this ground, the prevailing idea with “Boss” Cammeyer–as he is familiarly called–has been to do his utmost to please his patrons, the public. To this end he has erected a large number of seats at the north end of the field, right in the rear of the catcher’s position, and these, with shoe at the sides, will accommodate several thousand spectators comfortably. Having provided so nicely for the public, he has not forgotten the Press, and has erected a commodious desk for the reporters, with cushioned seats and a covering to keep off the sun’s rays. The stand aforesaid will accommodate about twelve persons, including two scorers, and is just what the poor devils who represent the “fourth estate” have long been in need of. A nicely appointed restaurant is attached to the Union grounds, which is presided over by Capt. Lewis, who knows how to keep a hotel. The Union grounds, although by no means the largest, is the best appointed enclosed ball ground in the country. On the occasion of all first-class matches, we understand it is the intention to charge twenty-five cents admission. The principal object of the proprietor in adopting this course is to keep out the crowd of boys. |
| Source | New York Clipper |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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