Nothing daunted by the intensely cold wind of Saturday afternoon a very large gathering assembled at the Recreation Club to see a most interesting game of Base Ball played by two nines from the U.S.S. Lancaster and the U.S.S. Marion. Great excitement prevailed amongst that portion of the community who went to witness this exhibition of thole national game, every stroke was loudly applauded and the outhue siasm of the spectators was no doubt a great incentive to the respective toms to do their level best, Considering the small amount of practice the teams have had during their short stay here, the fielding was very creditable, more especially that of "first base" and short atop" of both teams. Ihe pitching and catching were also remarkably. good and Great praise is due to the catcher ut the Varion, who did very excellent service for his side, Tt was unfortunate that the catcher of the Lancaster nine received a blow on his right leg above 1 an early stage of the game, The success of the Lancaster tem was due to their heavy batting and their excellent play throughout the game.
The Band of the U.S.S. Marion added considerably to the afternvon's enjoyment by their contribution of national airs, Mr. G. W. Logan of the U.S.S. Monocacy officiated as umpire, which in Buse Bull is apparently a very dangerous task if we may judge by the umber of cracks he rect during the game. The score is xs follows
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