Grays March Undefeated to Fleischmanns This Sunday

 

WARWICK NECK, R.I. – Greetings, esteemed readers! Gather round and lend your ears to the latest tidings from the Rhode Island base ball world. This coming Sunday, the Providence Grays shall embark on a journey to the near West as they continue their undefeated 4-0 season. A spirited double header awaits our valiant nine, as they venture into Fleischmanns, NY, to face off against the Mountain Athletic Club.

Picture, if you will, the grand spectacle that shall unfold upon the hallowed grounds of M.A.C. The first match shall be contested in accordance with the rules of 1895, a relatively recent deviation from our beloved traditions. This novel encounter shall surely test the mettle of our Grays, as they adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of the sport. Verily, it shall be a contest where strategy, skill, and wit shall intertwine in a delicate dance upon the diamond.

Following this initial match, the Grays and M.A.C. shall retreat to the customs and conventions of yesteryears, reverting to the venerable rules of 1864 for the second encounter. An era filled with its own peculiarities and challenges, this duel promises to transport us back to the earlier customs of our beloved pastime. Anticipation hangs in the air as the Grays, stalwart and steadfast, face this thrilling opportunity to showcase their expertise and reverence for the traditions of the game.

M.A.C. Grounds - New York World, August 20. 1899 (Source: macvintagebaseball.org)

It is of note that this marks the first occasion that our noble club from Rhode Island shall grace the M.A.C. Grounds, known far and wide as the home of the Fleischmanns nine. The Mountain Athletic Club has long been a formidable adversary, and the air buzzes with the promise of a healthy and aggressive competition, where both clubs shall endeavor to ink their names in the annals of base ball history.

Now, dear readers, allow me to recount the glories of the previous weekend. Our indomitable Grays hosted two games at the scenic Rocky Point Park at the Warwick Neck against the visiting Rockinghams of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. True to their name, the Grays triumphed in each engagement against this formidable adversary, demonstrating the depths of their skill and the power of their collective resolve.

In the first contest, held under the banner of 1864, our Providence heroes emerged triumphant, mustering thirteen runs to the Rockinghams' valiant eleven. It was a closely contested affair, where every swing of the bat and every throw of the ball resonated with the echoes of past glories.

Undeterred by the ardors of the first encounter, the Grays emerged emboldened in the second game, played under the auspices of 1865. A thunderous display of prowess ensued, as our noble warriors seized victory with a resounding final tally of nineteen runs to the Rockinghams' eleven. The Providence Grays exhibited a true mastery of the art, leaving no doubt as to the veracity of their claim as champions of the day.

And so, dear readers, the stage is set for yet another enthralling chapter in the Providence Grays' storied journey. The first pitch on Sunday, May 21, shall reverberate through the M.A.C. Grounds at the stroke of twelve noon. We beseech you, faithful enthusiasts, to gather 'round and bear witness to the spectacle that shall unfold when the Grays collide with the Mountain Athletic Club. Brace yourselves, for this doubleheader shall undoubtedly etch its mark upon the tapestry of base ball lore.

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