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Date	Monday, November 4, 1872
Text	It was the Baltimores who, through their superior batting qualities, compelled such clubs as the Cleveland, Mansfield, Nationals, Olympic and Troy to disband, but if the Baltimore Club was powerful in 1872 it will certainly be still stronger in 1873. Baltimore American November 4, 1872 alleged hippodroming [Baltimore vs. Mutual 10/29/1872]“From the betting in the pools sold, the report that one or two of the Mutual players had been squared, appeared to be true, as hardly a bid could be obtained for the Mutes, although some venturesome spirits risked $10 against $25 in a very few instances, despite the ancient and very fishlike smell which surrounded the affair. In just to the Mutual players who are above being bribed, an investigation will be made into this affair, and, if discovered, the names of the parties concerned will be made public, in order that their example prove a beacon to others. With such a suspicion surrounding this affair, it would be absurd to enter into the merits of the game.” ... “The betting was at first $100 to $50 on the Baltimores: but one gentleman, who it was currently reported had two of the Mutual players in his pocket, was so anxious to lay the odds that speculation suddenly ceased, excepting when some innocent individual with a strong belief in the natural goodness of human nature risked nine or ten dollars against twenty-five. If there was anything really wrong, it is satisfactory to know that the sharps benefitted but little. Some very pretty play was exhibited on both sides.” New York Clipper November 9, quoting the New York World 10/30/1872 [Baltimore won 4-1.]
Source	Baltimore American
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
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