Clipping:Sunday ball playing in New Orleans
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| Date | Saturday, April 30, 1870 |
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| Text | The “Reds” are decided in their original idea to not play any games on Sundays [while in New Orleans], although it is unquestionably a fact that were they to play on those days, their exchequer would be replenished to the extent of thousands of dollars. The people hereaway have become so accustomed to the celebration of Sunday as a holiday, that to get them out during the week is a hard task. The great Chicago Club has accepted the invitation of the Lone Star Club, and will play their opening game here Sunday, May 8 th, with the Stars. Monday they will play the Lees. Tuesday they expect to be on hand to see how Mace proposes to use up Mr. Allen [an upcoming major boxing match]. Wednesday they will play the Southerns and Thursday play their second game with the Stars. Unlike the Cincinnati Club, they do not dictate terms, but say, “go ahead and make the best arrangements you can.” Friday they expect to leave for home, the fine weather in the west rendering their proposed four weeks practice here unnecessary. National Chronicle April 30, 1870 The “Red Stockings” have been warmly commended on all sides for their refusal to play ball on Sunday, during their recent trip to New Orleans. Although they lost hundred of dollars by it, they gained what is more to their credit, a reputation for morality, that all clubs visitng the South would do well to strive for. It may be all very well for clubs in their own section to follow the customs, and indulge in out-door sports upon the Sabbath Day, but clubs going from localities where the day is strictly observed have no excuse in breaking the day, for the sake of adding a few dollars money to their purse. |
| Source | National Chronicle |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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