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 Gorman, Thompson, Willis and Davis, with one admixture, Toyo Jackson. It is gratifying to observe that these teams played the game well and fairly, and played what is known as 'clean ball.' The Hawaiians have not yet became Freedmanized. May they never be! And this interesting incident of the day is thus recorded by the Hawaiian reporter; 'Senator J. S. McCandle had paid for the privilege of admitting all soldiers free, and many of the boys in blue and brown availed themselves of the opportunity.' Our hat is off to Senator McCandle, of Honolulu."

Mr. H. G. Merrill, writing on Base Ball as played in Porto Rico, says:

Up to date information from our island possessions is to the effect that in all the colonies acquired in recent years Base Ball teams are rapidly multiplying in numbers, the players everywhere are swiftly gaining proficiency, while the game itself is advancing with giant strides in public favor.

Throughout Cuba, Porto Rico and Hawaii regularly scheduled league games are played, exciting deep interest and attracting great throngs of spectators. The same is true of the Philippines. Wherever our soldiers and sailors go the game is immediately introduced, the natives