New Britain v Winsted on 12 August 1858

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Date of Game Thursday, August 12, 1858
Game Wicket
Location Waterbury, CT, United States
Home Team  Add Club Page New Britain
Away Team  Add Club Page Winsted
Has Source On Hand No
NY Rules No - Predecessor
Description

The Connecticut Courant, Aug. 21, 1858 under the headline "Wicket at Waterbury," reports on a game of wicket at Waterbury on the 12th between the New Britain and Winsted team.s The Mattatuck Ball Club (wicket club) of Waterbury is mentioned as hosting the event.

Sources

The Connecticut Courant, Aug. 21, 1858

Comment

Ward's "Waterbury" p. 1102 mentions the Mattatuck Club, says the Excelsior Wicket club formed in 1859 and the American Wicket Club in 1860.

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