In Kingston in 1838

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Date of Game 1838
Game Cricket
Location Kingston, Jamaica
Has Source On Hand No
NY Rules No - Predecessor
Description The first cricket was played in Jamaica in 1838. The first cricket club, the Kingston Cricket Club, was formed in Jan. 1863. The Kingston Gleaner ran ads for cricket balls, bats, wickets, etc. as early as 1865
Sources The Kingston Gleaner, March 10, 2007; Jan. 13, 1941; Dec. 24, 1906; Jan. 16, 1957; Nov. 18, 1865; Dec. 29, 1865
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Submitted by Bruce Allardice
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