Antedating of "Triple" (v.)

[Fred Shapiro]

triple, v. 4. (OED 1908)

1896 _N.Y. Times_ 8 July 6 (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)  Griffin
singled, Anderson tripled, Shindle walked, Corcoran reached first on
Child's error, and Lachance lost the ball over the fence for a home run,
netting five runs.

Fred Shapiro


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