Fwd: [19cBB] Three Times Three a Tiger?---(message #1)

[Gerald Cohen]

FYI, here's the first of a few messages sent to the 19th century
baseball discussion group.

Gerald Cohen


>To: 19cBB at yahoogroups.com
>From: "robert h. schaefer" <bubba at xtalwind.net>
>Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 18:07:54 -0400
>Subject: [19cBB] Three Times Three a Tiger ?
>
>I have been reading the various accounts of the Great Base Ball Match of
>1858, played at the Fashion Race Course.  At the conclusion of the first
>game, played on July 20th, The Spirit of the Times for July 24th carried
>this account of the post-game ceremonies:
>
>"Judge Van Cott, of the Gotham Club, proposed a toast, 'Health, success,
>and prosperity to the members of the Brooklyn Base Ball Clubs,' which was
>received with all the honors, and three time three a tiger."
>
>I am puzzled by the expression, "three times three a tiger."  Does anyone
>know what this means, and/or where it came from ?
>
>Many thanks.
>
>Bob Schaefer
>Beverly Hills, Florida