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June 3 1882
Dear Joe,
Things are going well here in Troy. The team is still in third place, with a record of 13-8. We are running behind Boston, of course, who are leading at 16-5 and look like they might win for the seventh year in a row. I have started one more game since I talked with you last, and also came into another that went into 12 innings. For the season I have three hits in 13 trips to the plate.
However, in our last game the starting shortstop Ed Caskin had to come out of the game because of an injury. They are still figuring out how bad it is, but Mr. Vincent has said that if Caskin misses any time Nelson will move over to shortstop and I will be starting at second base. Of course this is not how I want to win the job, and anyway Caskin is hitting over .300 so we could use him on the club, but I will be glad for any opportunity to play.
Our next game is on Tuesday the 6th with Cleveland coming to town, so I should know by then whether I am to get any more playing time. I was glad to hear about your game winning hit in Akron the other day, but what is happening with Louisville? I see that they have the worst record in the American Association – have you heard anything from the boys about possible changes?
Stay well, and keep hitting. I am sure the chance will come for both of us.
Regards,
Fritz
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