THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, April 30, 1871  Page 3 has an interesting report headed:

* Bats, Balls and Mallets
* Concerning the Implements of Baseball--Facts, Figures and Fancies About the Trade--Neglected Cricket and Fascinating Croquet--Games that Have Gone Out, and Games that Ought to Come In--A Plea for Ladies' Archery Meetings

Other news of the day includes: "Coal Matters", "Jay Gould's Contempt", "City Crimes", the death of Avery D.Putnam, and more.

Complete in 8 pages, minor foxing, slight irregular margin on the back page, but in overall good condition.