Clipping:Ropes bounding the field; poor crowd behavior

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Date Sunday, June 7, 1868
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[Unions of Morrisania vs. Olympics of Patterson 6/1/1868] We must not close without saying a word condemnatory of the conduct of many of the spectators, who crowded in front of the ropes bounding the field, completely obstructing the view of the few ladies that were present, annoyed the scorers so that it was nearly impossible to take notes of the contest, and occasionally indulged in a free fight, using horrible oaths and disgusting language shocking to hear. The Olympics, assisted by the police under Marshal Hayes, used every effort to preserve order, but with so little effect that the attempt was eventually abandoned.

Source New York Dispatch
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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