The 1884 Maroons: Exercising Their Risibilities

There was a very fair attendance at the Union Grounds yesterday to witness the game between the St. Louis and Boston Unions.  Among the occupants of the grand stand was Governor Crittenden.  Shaw, the left-handed "Wizard," pitched for the visitors and proved very effective.  Dunlap made two hits, one a two-bagger...As soon as Shaw revealed his peculiar delivery the crowd roared with laughter, and when Shaffer faced him and vainly endeavored to hit the ball the scene became so ludicrous that the spectators' risibilities were exercised to almost uncontrollable degree.  Sweeney pitched a splendid game for the home nine, but was not well supported...

-St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 15, 1884