Clipping:Picnic of the 'Eckford Socials'

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Date Tuesday, August 24, 1869
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The non-playing members of the Eckford Club held their annual picnic at Ridgewood Park, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon and evening. The attendance was numerous, and everything passed off in the most harmonious manner. A game between the champion nine and nine of the Socials was played in the afternoon. … After conclusion of the game, the party repaired to the commodious platform devoted to the dance. Here a fine band was in attendance and discoursed choice selections. Dancing was kept up until a late hour in the evening, when the merry party dispersed, delighted with the day they had spent as guests of the Eckford Socials. New York Daily Tribune August 24, 1869

The non-playing members of the Eckford Club, of Brooklyn, held their annual pic-nic at Ridgewood Park, on Thursday last. The attendance was god, and everything passed off in the most enjoyable manner. The champions were present, and in the afternoon played a seven-inning game with a nine picked from the Socials, and result being the success of the former by a score of 27 to 12. Allison, Jewett, and Treacy did not play, the two latter being present, but not in condition for active work. After the game the day was devoted to dancing and other festivities, the party dispersing at a late hour, well pleased with the day they had spend as guests of the Eckford Socials. New York Dispatch August 29, 1869

Source New York Daily Tribune
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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