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Rare 1883 Scorecard Scored for a Sept. 1 New York Gothams-Providence Grays N.L. Game.
Lot 3. Rare 1883 Scorecard Scored for a Sept. 1 New York Gothams-Providence Grays N.L. Game. These two teams fielded some of the greats of the 19th century – Old Hoss Radbourne and Arthur Irwin for Providence and Buck Ewing, Roger Connor, Mickey Welch and Monte Ward for New York. Playing at the Polo Grounds, the Gothams won this game, 6-4, as Welch outperformed Radbourne. When opened, the scorecard measures 6” x 7 3/8”. It is neatly scored in pencil and pen. The notations in pen clearly are vintage; the scoring in pencil could be either vintage or a later addition. The date and a number “5” have been added to the front cover. The back cover promotes an upcoming American Association game between the New York Metropolitans and the Louisville Eclipse. The two halves of the scorecard are held together with tape neatly applied to the spine. The corners are somewhat rounded, and one is clipped. The scorecard displays well, and it is especially collectible for its rarity and the list of players who participated in this game!
Winning Bid $770.
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