While his column of "SHARPS and Flats" to the end bore almost daily testimony to his enthusiastic devotion to the national game and of his critical familiarity with its fine points and leading exponents, he was never known to bat or throw a ball.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
There was no formal organization, no club, no stated meetings, no roll of members, and no gatherings such as after a time were constantly reported in the "SHARPS and Flats" column.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
About a week before the date all the members whose names had been used without their consent in the Corner in "SHARPS and Flats" received a card, on which was written: Saints' and Sinners' Corner, December 31, 1890. Be there 10.30 P.M. Sharp.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson