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itTlieClinton Much l»« rlt; it thnhutjuc Olympic-!* Yr*!! relayAfternoon.DuAn audience of about 150, which ineluded white and colored, gathered at the bait* ball park yesterday afternoon to witness a game between the Clinton Blues nud the Olympics of this city—both colored. The game was called at half past 3 o’clock, with the Olympics at the bat, ami before the side went out one tally was matked to their credit, and when tie Blues retired they were one uhead in thefirst inning. It may as well be said here as later on, that the Herald’s base ball ex pert was unable to keep track of the innings, for the whole combination was “ busted ” by Watts, the center fielder for the visitors. He began to “ kick,” and the more he acted the mule, the more aDgry he became. He w’as a heavy weight, with ample feet, hands, and lips, and a very tough walk. He couldn't carry his point, however, and so he called himself in and took a seat in the amphi-thenter. There was fire in his eye andhe looked mad enough to handle about a dozen razors. The game then proceeded, but only a few innings had been played before Watts again put in an appearance, and grasping a bat, took his position at the plate. The captain of the Clinton club ordered him to leave, but he didn't have time to go, and it was finally decided to let him play. He was very tony andsmoked a cigarette in the field. The other members of the Clinton club demeaned themselves in a proper manner. The Du*buijuaboys played hard to win. but got left by a score of 10 to 7. C Greene, of the Olympics, made a three-base hit, W. Morgan a single, “Trcdway” Smith a double and several others singles. The Blues made a number of hits also. TheOlympics were: J. Greene, p ; J. Morgan,s. s ; L. Christopher. 1. f.; W. Morgan, 2d b.; C. Greene, 3d b.; J Cole, r. f ; li-Lee, c ; J. Smith, lstb. Blues: Piercon, c.; Watts, 3d b ; Mitchell, p.; Conyur, letb.; Thomas, 2d b.; Cooper, 1. f.; Donel*son, c. f ; Henderson, s. s.; Looky, r. f.
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Dubuque Daily Herald
Dubuque, Iowa, US
Thu, Aug 02, 1888
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