Clipping:No more match games at the Elysian Fields
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| Date | Tuesday, April 16, 1867 |
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| Text | Perhaps the only subject which seemed to trouble the fraternity was the decision of Mr. Stevens not to allow any more match games being played at Hoboken during the season. This is a great blow to the ball players, as the rivalry between the leading clubs in the country was never more alive and anxious for match games than at the present time. It must be admitted, however, that the excitement caused by what were termed “champion” matches of the past two years, was of such a character as to admit of gambling by outsiders, and the consequent abuses that always follow in the wake when heavy wagers are at stake. The game itself will not lose any of its prestige or popularity by abolishing champion contests. … The Elysian Fields will still be open to the public to play practice games on; and doubtless many of the clubs will avail themselves for that purpose, and play their match games on some enclosed grounds, when an admission-fee will be requite, in order to keep the “hangers-on” and “loafers,” who haunt the public grounds on the occasion of a contest between two noted associations. |
| Source | New York World |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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