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| Date | Tuesday, December 23, 1884 |
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| Text | Indoor base ball was tried in Boston last evening for the first time, on the asphalt surface of the Institute rink, and may be considered a success. The experiment was sufficiently satisfactory to warrant similar exhibitions in the future. Strong netting had been hung on two sides of the “field,” which prevented the ball from going among the spectators, and the playing area was 105x225. ... The ball used was a soft one, and difficulty was experienced in seeing it at first. As the game continued the light was made better, and the result was a very good exhibition. But four innings were played, owing to the lateness of the hour. Keefe’s side winning by a score of 10 to 4. Clarence Dow of Charlestown was referee. Boston Globe December 23, 1884 Tim Murnan, of the Boston Unions, representing a number of the best professional base ball players of New England, has arranged with the Boston Institute managers for a practice game of base ball on the asphalt surface in the fair building. Last week the hanging band stand, which now depends from the centre, was transferred from its forms iron supporters to the blocks and tackle of a large windlass operated from the east balcony and by means of which the entire structure can be raised to the apex of the canvas canopy. Nettings from post to post will be stretching along the whole length of the sides, and thus protected, if the scheme works, the spectators can enjoy the novelty of a genuine ball game. The diamond will be laid lengthwise, the catcher’s position being in front of the fountain and new grand stand, which affords seating capacity for 1,000 spectators. The total seating capacity of the building is now about 6,000. The bases will be of flat sandbags, with chalked squares outlines beneath, in case of slipping. The Sporting Life December 24, 1884 |
| Source | Boston Globe |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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