Magnolia Club of Edwardsville

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Nick Name Magnolia
Earliest Known Date 1869
Location Edwardsville, IL, United States
Description

The Edwardsville Intelligencer Dec. 1, 1870 says that "last week" the Magnolia BBC had a ball to celebrate their one year anniversary. Same June 9, 1870 has the Magnolia defeating the Wide Awakes of Alton 50 to 34.

Same, May 19, 1870 has the Magnolia defeating the local Kunstausstellungagebaude team.

The New York Clipper, Oct. 15, 1870, reports that on the 29th ult. the Magnolias of Edwardsville beat the Mechanics of Litchfield 47-40.

Edwardsville Intelligencer July 6, 1871 says the Magnolia and Chargoggaggaggmanchoggogogg clubs have merged to form the Red Caps.

Same, Aug. 11, 1875, decries the rowdiness and drunkenness at baseball games in Edwardsville.

Sources

The Edwardsville Intelligencer June 9, Dec. 1, 1870

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
Entry Origin Sabrpedia

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