Mt. Vernon Club of Alexandria v Old Dominion Club of Alexandria on 4 September 1866

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Date of Game	Tuesday, September 4, 1866
Location	Alexandria, VA, United States
Modern Address
Field	Field near Colross
Home Team	Mt. Vernon Club of Alexandria
Away Team	Old Dominion Club of Alexandria
Score	15 - 50
Game Number
Innings	Number of innings not stated
Number of Players
Game Officials	Alfred Newman
NY Rules	Yes
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Description	The Match Game of Base Ball - The match game between the Old Dominion and Mt. Vernon clubs, came off yesterday evening, on the grounds of the former, near Colross, resulting in a victory for the Old Dominion, by of score of 50 to 15. The game was called [ed. - scheduled] at 2 1/2 o'clock, but it was nearly 3 before playing began. The Old Dominions were first at the bat, scoring eight [??] for a start. The fielding of the Mt. Vernon, considering the short practice of the club, was excellent, Mr. Add Warfield making several fine fly catches, which called forth the applause of the spectators. The Old Dominions' fielding was the principle [sic] cause of the victory for them, the Mt. Vernons doing much better work at the bat - Kell's service at the bat were much missed, he not being in his usual trim. The game was one of deep interest to all parties concerned, being the first match game over played in this city. Both sides deserve great credit for the improvement the have made.  Mr. McAuly of the Jefferson Club of Washington, acted as Umpire, and gave great satisfaction by his impartial decision creating a most favorable impression on both clubs. McLean and Claridge, acted as scorers.
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Source Image	File:Alexandria Gazette 18660905
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Comment	First match game ever in the city of Alexandria, VA.  Also, first game ever for both the Old Dominion and Mt. Vernon Clubs.  Edit with form to add a comment
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Found by	Gene Draschner
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Entered by	Gene Draschner
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