LORD BALTIMORE'S NINE
by Clinton
S. Birch (1874)
We are a jovial base-ball club; our hearts are light and
free, And though we meet with some defeats, oft gain the victory!
Give us fair play and win or lose we’ll never make a
muss, But be content to act like men; yes that’s the style for us!
Chorus
Down at the Newington Park, on the baseball grounds,
When in earnest contest our gallant nine are found,
Struggling with their rivals for victory and renown,
Down at the Newington Park, on the baseball ground!
Of all the manly games in vogue, enumerate them all.
There’s none you’ll find that can compare with that known
as base-ball!
‘Tis jolly fun when on the run or when with eagle eye.
You catch your adversaries’ ball and take it on the fly!
We make no boasts but stand resolved to win ourselves a
name, And we will do the best we can to merit all we claim!
We’re not afraid of rival clubs; we’ll meet them
anywhere, And when they choose to play us here we’ll act upon the square!
Recorded for the first time ever by Ken Mars
