Second New Jersey Infantry v First New Jersey Infantry on 16 November 1861
| Date of Game | Saturday, November 16, 1861 |
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| Location | Alexandria, VA, United States |
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| Field | Add Field Page |
| Home Team | Add Club Page Second New Jersey Infantry |
| Away Team | Add Club Page First New Jersey Infantry |
| Score | 33 - 20 |
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| Innings | 6 |
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| NY Rules | Yes |
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| Description | A six-inning game of base ball was played at Camp Seminary on Saturday November 16, 1861. The 2nd NJ challenged the 1st NJ and prevailed. A member of the 2ndNJ sent a short report and box to the Newark newspaper. [B] Members of the 2nd New Jersey regiment formed the Excelsior club, evidently named for the Newark Excelsior [confirm existence?] in late November 1861. A report of an intramural game between Golder's side and Collins' side appeared in a Newark paper. The game, won 33-20 by the Golder contingent, lasted 6 innings and took four hours to play. The correspondent concludes: "The day passed off pleasantly all around, and I think every one of us enjoyed ourselves duely [sic?]. We all hope to be at home one year hence to dine with those who love us. God grant it!"
Sources:
[A] "A Game of Ball in the Camp," Newark Daily Advertiser, November 20 1861. PBall file: CW7. [B] Newark Daily Advertiser, 12/4/1861. PBall file: CW8. Comment:
Camp Seminary was located near Fairfax Seminary in Alexandria VA, near Washington DC. |
| Sources | Newark Daily Advertiser, November 20, Dec. 4, 1861 See also chronology entry 1861.19, 1861.27. |
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| Has Source On Hand | No |
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| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
| First in Location | Alexandria, VA |
| Players Locality | Non-local |
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