Rocky Mountain Club of Virginia City

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Nick Name Rocky Mountain
Earliest Known Date May 1866
Location Virginia City, MT, United States
Description

The Montana Post (Virginia City) May 26, 1866, says "the young men of the city are organizing a base ball club." Same, June 2, 1866, reports the game between the two nines of the "Rocky Mountain Base Ball Club", won by the first nine by "thirty-three points" (121 to 88). F. G. Heidt is captain of the first nine. A roster is given. This game was played "near the new burying-ground"--presumably Boot Hill, just north of town.

Virginia City MT (current pop. 125)is about 60 miles SW of Bozeman MT.

Sources

The Montana Post (Virginia City) May 26, 1866

Comment

The Conrad Independent, July 11, 1918 recalls that a game was scheduled for July 4, 1866, but was snowed out.

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location MT
Entry Origin Sabrpedia

Win/Loss Records As Far As We Now Know

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Year Games Wins Losses Ties
1866 1 Played 0 Won 0 Lost 0 Tied

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Page Date City Borough State Team 1 Team 2 Score First in Contributor
Ballgame 1866 Virginia City MT Rocky Mountain Club of Virginia City Rocky Mountain Club of Virginia City 121 - 88 MT Mark Aubrey

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