Baseball

"At the start the down-town boys did not hardly get a sight but as the game wore on, did better, while the other side became tired... There is a considerable sport both for the novice or experienced player in witnessing a game of base ball, as ludicrous incidents will occur - only to the observers in many instances - especially when a ball slaps someone on the eye, nose, or - stomach -oh! The sliding in to bases is a healthy operation for pants..., while the catching of a skyball in your mouth, because of the sun shining in your eyes is very satisfactory... The game lasted about four hours and then was called on an even inning. The score was: College 39, Down Towns 17."

"Friday last the Normal ball team went to Albion and played a tie game with the crack team there. This makes two tie games between them. Today the tie will be played off here, or at least attempted... The Normals will wear their new suits and they propose to decorate them with the scalps of their opponents. The Albions, however, play ball and the game should be warm to the end."