A few more old time terminology references found in 1896 editions of the Forum:
"Cross bats" - a way of saying that two teams will play each other
"Did the business" - caused something to happen (a negative event in the Forum's reference)
"Have a snap" - have success; similar to the saying "it was a snap", meaning it was easy
"Rubber" - used to describe home plate; also used to describe the pitcher's rubber, which is the sole use of the term today
"Try conclusions" - a way of saying that two teams will play each other
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