Clipping:An outsider calling out and not-out; ruffian assault
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| Date | Saturday, September 19, 1868 |
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| Text | [Atlantic vs. Irvington 9/11/1868] The game was conducted in the most friendly spirit as between the players, but we regret to record a most disgraceful scene which took place on the way to New York. It originated in an attempt on the part of a drunken rowdy from Newark calling “out” and “not out” during the progress of the game. When remonstrated by Mike Henry, an insulting answer was returned and a belligerent attitude assumed. Mike knocked the fellow down, and this was supposed to be the end of it. On the way to Newark, however, the friends of the individual, thirsting for revenge, being unable to find Mr. Henry, pitched into a Mr. Buckley and a general fight ensued. Mr. McGonigle, a friend of Mr. Buckley’s, who interfered to protect the latter gentleman, finally became the special object of attack for the ruffians, and he was so badly beaten that he was left by the roadside for dead. Mr. Buckley was also severely beaten, but was able to proceed to his residence in Brooklyn. This is the second or third disgraceful scene that has resulted from ball matches at Irvington. |
| Source | New York Clipper |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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