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- Waverly Club of Baltimore v Excelsior Club of Baltimore on 17 October 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “By the following score, it will be seen that the Excelsiors were ‘beaten out of their boots.’ “)</p>)
- Married v Single in Albany on 26 August 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “Eight singles of the Knickerbocker and one of the Champion played against five Knickerbocker and four Champion benedicks, and it was “tight and tight,” all the way through.”)</p>)
- Penson’s side v Conkling’s side on 17 July 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “Engine Company No. 17, of Brooklyn, went on a Pic Nic to Sheep’s Head Bay, …, and then had a good game of ball together, …”)</p>)
- Knickerbocker Club of Albany v Victory Club of Troy on 14 July 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “On the return of the Knickerbockers to the parlors of the club, the Captain, Mr. Olcott, presented Mr. A. B. Lathrop with a beautiful base ball cap, in consideration of his having made the best score, prefacing the presentation with a pleasant speech.”)</p>g the presentation with a pleasant speech.”)</p>)
- Keystone Club of Philadelphia v Mercantile Club of Philadelphia on 26 June 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “One of the most exciting games of base ball which has been witnessed in Philadelphia….”)</p> <p>2nd nines of each club</p>)
- Young Eagle Club of San Francisco v City College Club of San Francisco on 4 July 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “Some very neat playing was made, but as a whole, both clubs have done much better heretofore at their games for practice. Quite a number of spectators witnessed the contest, and considerable interest was manifested in the game.”)</p></br><p>Jrs</p>as manifested in the game.”)</p> <p>Jrs</p>)
- Harlem Club of New York v Henry Eckford Club of New York on 29 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The first game this season, between these clubs, …”)</p>)
- Champion Club of New York v Active Club of Boston on 16 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The Champions missed the services of James Purdy, as pitcher, very much. He is now at the seat of the war with the 71st Regiment.”)</p>)
- Star Club of Brooklyn v Constellation Club of Brooklyn on 27 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The first nines of these clubs played together for the first time … the result being a signal victory for the Stars, who played one of their strongest games, both in batting and fielding.”)</p>)
- Union Club of Whitehall v Eureka Club of Whitehall on 29 October 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The ball players of Whitehall, N.Y., who do not consider a prize match as tending to reduce base ball to “the level of the prize ring,” me to play for a prize belt,, put up by the Eureka club, of Whitehall, …. The prize was open for all regular organized clubs, but only the Union, of Whitehall, entered for the competition, with the Eurekas. The day set for the game was the 18th of October, but the heavy rain of that day caused its postponement until the 29th. At 6 o’clock P.M. and after the playing of four innings, the darkness compelled the ‘boys” to defer the completion of the game until the following morning. At 9 ½ o’clock the game was resumed in the midst of a shower, which soon cleared off, and before the close of the game the ground was in excellent condition.”</p>)
- Young Canadians Club of Woodstock v Picked Nine Club of from Woodstock on 3 June 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “This is the first match that has ever been played there on the New York system.”)</p>)
- Victory Club of Troy v Joe Leggett Club of Cohoes on 5 July 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The Victory club has never been beaten in a match game, except by the Excelsior, of Brooklyn,, and the old Vanguard club, of Cohoes, and in the many matches which they have been successful, no other club has ever made so close a score with them as the following by the Joe Leggett.”)</p> them as the following by the Joe Leggett.”)</p>)
- Union Club of Morrisania v Star Club of Brooklyn on 27 September 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The first of a home and home series of matches between these clubs … The Unions had their best nine out on the occasion, and played a good fielding game, but the pitching on their side was unusually wild. The Stars lacked the services of their regular catcher, Morris, and played with but eight men. Anderson doing double duty at short field and third base. We regret being compelled to curtail our remarks on this match, because of the standing of the clubs, but a superabundance of matter compels us to do so.”)</p>ls us to do so.”)</p>)
- Star Club of Brooklyn v Resolute Club of Brooklyn on 28 June 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “These clubs played their first match together ….”)</p>)
- Henry Eckford Club of New York v Empire Club of New York on 6 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The first match this season between these clubs, …. Neither club was fully represented by their best players, and the Empires suffered from being out of practice.”)</p>)
- Atwater Club of Westfield, MA v Nonotuck Club of Northampton on 11 August 1858 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The Atwater Base Ball Club, was organized June 1st, 1858, and adopted the New York Rules and Regulations for playing Base Ball.”)</p>)
- Mutual Club of New York v Harlem Club of New York on 8 September 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The Mutuals obtained their first victory at Hoboken this season … it being their first match with the Harlem club, …. “)</p>)
- Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Union Club of Morrisania on 29 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “These clubs played their first match together …. Several fellows made themselves disagreeably, prominent as members of the crowd, much to the discredit of the club they follow, and of the game. It is a pity these fellows are not repudiated. We should think the Eckfords have now attained too high a position to tolerate them any longer. Al, who want to bet should do it quietly.”)</p> do it quietly.”)</p>)
- Equity Club of Philadelphia v Winona Club of Philadelphia on 5 July 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “This manly pastime has become a fixed institution in Philadelphia, there being already twelve regular clubs organized. … Both clubs labored under the disadvantage arising from a very poor ground. … Among the number of spectators present we observed with pleasure the worthy President of the famous Atlantic club of Brooklyn …”</p>tic club of Brooklyn …”</p>)
- Resolute Club of Brooklyn v Favorita Club of Brooklyn on 19 July 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The first match between these clubs this season …”)</p>)
- Waverly Club of Baltimore v Excelsior Club of Baltimore on 17 September 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “Within the past year, our young men have become imbued with the love of out-door sports to such an extent, that, if they progress as well as they have started, you need not be surprised to hear of one, or more of our clubs, inviting competition from similar organizations in sister cities. … over three thousand persons, including several hundred ladies, were in attendance.”)</p>hundred ladies, were in attendance.”)</p>)
- Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Exercise Club of Brooklyn on 16 August 1861 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “a victory for the ‘champions,’ who played quite up to their usual mark. The Exercise nine were not in condition for play, inasmuch as they had been unable to practice on their grounds, owing to the recent raising of the grade of the streets on 5th ave. In addition to this, two of their players were in a measure disabled.”)</p></br><p>(<em>Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times:</em> The game “resulted in adding another victory to the overflowing roll of the Champions’ triumphs.”)</p>Champions’ triumphs.”)</p>)
- Peabody Club of Danvers v Club of Rockville, MA on 27 August 1859 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “a victory for the former by 44 tallies”)</p>)
- Hamilton Club of Philadelphia v Equity Club of Philadelphia on 23 October 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “some three hundred persons, including a number of ladies, crossed the bridge to witness a display of the national game … the third match which the Hamilton has played … it is the youngest organized club in the city.”)</p> organized club in the city.”)</p>)
- Mercantile Club of Philadelphia v Continental Club of Philadelphia on 8 November 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “the Continentals were badly beaten, and by a club who never before played a match game Every man in each club were uniformed, a circumstance I have not noticed before. … The ground upon which the game was played is the poorest in the city. In the rear of the play ground is an embankment, over which the ball rolled several dozen times, causing much delay. Eight innings only were played, on account of the near approach of darkness.”)</p>pproach of darkness.”)</p>)
- Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Bowdoin Club of Boston on 10 July 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> [Lengthy description])</p>)
- Olympic Club of Boston v Green Mountain Club of Boston on 14 May 1856 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</ … <p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> [extensive account, including letter from Olympic president Albert S. Flye, regarding dispute over rules to be followed in these two games])</p></br><p>The <em>Boston Traveler</em>, May 14, 1856, reports on a game to 100 tallies, "this morning" on the Commons, where the "Olympic Ball Company" defeated the "Green Mountain Boys."</p></br><p>This is probably a MA rules game.</p>efeated the "Green Mountain Boys."</p> <p>This is probably a MA rules game.</p>)
- Athletic Club of Philadelphia v Mutual Club of New York on 28 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> [lengthy description])</p>)
- Olympic Club of Philadelphia v Athletic Club of Philadelphia on 4 October 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> [lengthy description])</p> <p> </p>)
- Social Club of New York v Nassau Club of Brooklyn on 25 October 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercury: </em>“One of the most exciting junior matches of the season …”)</p>)
- Henry Eckford Club of New York v Star Club of Brooklyn on 1 August 1862 + (<p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercur … <p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercury:</em> “Both parties were short handed, indeed so much so as to make it nearly a second nine contest. Of the Star first nine Mitchell, Galpin, Manly, Snediker and Thompson did not play, and o the other side, Dr. Bell, Dalton, and Snow, we believe, were the only first nine players present. …/We thought we noticed a design on the part of one or two of the H. Eckfords to wait at the bat until the player on the 3d base got in. Now this custom is not the most creditable one in the world, and the less frequent, it is adopted, the fairer the game will be. Hit the first good ball you got, is the only fair and square game to play. The habit of waiting is doubtless one of those points we hear spoken of, but these by the way are not always points that add to the honor of a clubs play.”)</p></br><p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The first nines of these clubs played their first game together …. The play was nothing remarkable on either side, although good, considering that both parties were minus the services of half their regular players.”)</p>egular players.”)</p>)
- Croton Club of New York v Neptune Club of Brooklyn on 8 May 1859 + (<p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercur … <p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercury:</em> “Our juvenile correspondent adds, that ‘The Neptunians are a gay set of fellows, and are ready for challenges any hour of the day [Sundays excepted].’ He also informs us that ‘the Croton was the challenging club in the late game,’ and that “they had a ball worth about 121/2 cents, and wanted it paid for because one of the Neptunes busted it.’ The Crotons ought to be willing to stand the ‘bust,’ under the circumstances.”)</p>/p>)
- American Star Club of Brooklyn v Uncle Sam Club of South Brooklyn on 8 May 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercury:</em> “A match was played between the above named clubs—seven on a side--….”)</p>)
- Eagle Base Ball Club of New York v Gotham Club of New York on 29 July 1859 + (<p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercury:</em> See above.)</p> <p>2nd nines.</p>)
- Gotham Club of New York v Eagle Base Ball Club of New York on 10 September 1860 + (<p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercur … <p>(<em>New York Sunday Mercury</em> (4): “These two well-known New York clubs played a game … to decide a match played by them in the early part of the season, which ended in a tie.”)</p></br><p>(<em>Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times:</em> “These New York Clubs played … for the second time this season (the first having been a tie) …”)</p> first having been a tie) …”)</p>)
- Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Gothams Club of New York on 14 September 1858 + (<p>(<em>New York Times</em& … <p>(<em>New York Times</em> (5): “The Gothamites entertained their late antagonists and a large number of members from other clubs to a most sumptuous dinner at the Elysian Fields Hotel, at which felicitous speeches were made by Judge Van Cott, President of the Gothams; Dr. Jones, President of the Excelsiors; Mr. T. Dakin, President of the Putnams; Mr. Wadsworth, and others. A large number of visitors were on the ground to witness the match.”)</p></br><p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times</em> (6): “The Excelsiors have now beaten the three oldest and strongest clubs of New York: and have yet to be defeated by any club on this island, as the match with the Harlem Club cannot be considered anything but a tie, if it was not a success for the Exceliors. The game on Tuesday was a fine display of batting and fielding on the part of the Excelsior Club. … Mr. Bergen’s play proved him to be a valuable acquisition to the Club. … The Gotham Club did not present their strength on this occasion, several of their second nine playing in the match; and those of the first nine were not up to their mark in the game.”)</p>p>)
- Empire Club of Newark v Newark Jr. on 9 September 1856 + (<p>(<em>Newark Daily Advertiser:</em> “The Match Game at Ball … was not finished, owing to some dissatisfaction.”)</p>)
- Olympic Club of Philadelphia v Hamilton Club of Philadelphia on 6 November 1860 + (<p>(<em>Philadelphia Inquirer: … <p>(<em>Philadelphia Inquirer:</em> The defeat of the Hamilton “was unexpected, as they have beaten the Pennsylvania, Athletic and Equity Clubs, and it was thought they would beat the Olympic, and then would be the Champion Club. The score was small … and kept down by extraordinary good play. …Quite a number of ladies were present.”)</p></br><p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “A large concourse of ladies and gentleman [sic] were present to participate in the amusement tendered by this recreative game. … The Hamiltons have played four match games this season, three of which resulted in their favor.”)</p>esulted in their favor.”)</p>)
- Flour City Club of Rochester v University Club of Rochester on 18 June 1858 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times</em> (2): “The prevailing epidemic in this the ‘Flour’ City, at present, appears to be base-ball. Before this year, such a thing as any kind of out-door game, was scarcely thought of. In the Spring, the Flour City Club was organized, soon after followed the Live Oak and University Clubs, and then the Geneva Valley, Olympic, Hickory, Havelock, Excelsior, Married Mens’, No. 1, Young America, and I might say others too numerous to mention. The first match of the season came off on the 18th inst., between the Flour City and University Clubs. There was considerable feeling evinced about the match, it being the first one, and an immense crowd witnessed the game. The Flour City boys took the ball, making twenty-five runs to their opponents eight. Their playing was remarkably fine, considering the short time they had been in practice, and disappointed the spectators, who anticipated a much closer game. There are several other games on the tapis, and if the lovers of the game continue as they have commenced, we trust that our city will be able to hold its own with the best.”)</p>)
- Union Club of Newburgh v Olympic, Jr. Club of Poughkeepsie on 24 July 1860 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “In this match both Clubs labored under disadvantages. The Unions had been playing all the morning, and some of their nine were pretty tired. The Olympics lacked three men of their regular first nine, among whom was their catcher, who is a host in himself, and would doubtless have turned the scales had he played.”)</p></br><p>Juniors</p> he played.”)</p> <p>Juniors</p>)
- Excelsior Club of Baltimore v Potomac Club of Washington on 6 June 1860 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “A large number of spectators were upon the ground, including some three or four hundred ladies. Both clubs joined the National Association, at the last convention, and have done much toward introducing the New York game in the South. … Hazlett, who played 1st base, was severely hurt in the third inning by a spike from one of the Potomac; … As the Pioneer game of the South, it was, notwithstanding its large number of runs, a creditable display for both Clubs. The day’s pastime terminated by the Potomacs entertaining the Excelsiors with a handsome dinner, at which the usual sentiments of esteem and regard were interchanged, and the good feeling and friendship which has ever subsisted between the two organizations, was renewed and cemented. Smedberg [Potomac catcher] presented the ball in neat and appropriate remarks.”)</p></br><p>(<em>New York Clipper:</em> “The occasion … brought on the grounds a large concourse of spectators, among whom were several hundred ladies … The grounds are finely located near the White house, and are quite extensive, and very suitable for the purpose.… We notice, however, that there were twenty nine catches made on the bound, and only twelve on the fly. The clubs should, on practice days, play entirely on the fly, and in matches only take those balls on the bound that cannot possibly be taken in any other way. … Remember, that small scores and a quick game indicate good play, and the contrary shows an indifferent game, generally speaking.”)</p></br><p><span>Craig Waff's account of the game is at </span><a class="external free" title="http://protoball.org/images/7/7c/GT.BWash.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://protoball.org/images/7/7c/GT.BWash.pdf</a></p>)
- Niagara Club of Buffalo v Flour City Club of Rochester on 6 September 1858 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “A very exciting match was played … in which the <em>fluorites</em> were knocked into <em>doughnuts</em>. … [The game] was followed withcheers from both sides in turn, and the vanquished manifested the right spirit toward the victors, yielding to the “fortunes of war” without grumbling. The Buffalonians were alike courteous in their bearing, and so all passed off very well. The progress of the game, from first to last, was watched with intense interest by thousands, … . The dinner took place at the Osborn House, the Flour City Club, and their Buffalo guests sitting down soon after nine o’clock, and remaining at the tables two hours or more in social and friendly chat, and feasting upon the good things dispensed by the host. There were a number of guests at the table besides the two clubs.”)</p>gt;)
- Niagara Club of Buffalo v Erie Club of Buffalo on 2 September 1859 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “The return match … drew together a large concourse of people.”)</p>)
- Manhattan Club v Oriental on 29 September 1859 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “These two clubs played … the second time this season.”)</p>)
- Jefferson Club of New York - 2 v Mutual Club of New York - 2 on 24 September 1860 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “The second nines of the Jeffersons and Mutuals, played at the same time upon an adjoining field, …”)</p>)
- Poughkeepsie Sr. v Union Club of Newburgh on 24 July 1860 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “At the close of the game, the two nines repaired to the Forbus House, where, after a fine dinner, Mr. Fisher, of the Union Club, in a few words, presented the ball played with in the morning, as a trophy of victory, to the Poughkeepsie Club. The President, Mr. Cogswell, received the ball with appropriate remarks.”)</p></br><p>(<em>Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times:</em> “The Poughkeepsie have just given a practical and proper evidence of their gallantry, in erecting a temporary inclosure for the suitable accommodation of their lady friends and acquaintances who desire to witness their pastime. Some five to six hundred spectators, including a liberal portion of ladies, were in attendance as spectators of both the morning and afternoon trials.”)</p>he morning and afternoon trials.”)</p>)
- Washington (Jr.) Club of Rochester v Charter Oak (Jr.) Club of Rochester on 29 April 1859 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “The first match of the season … Both are juvenile clubs, and were organized last year. The Washington held the victor’s wreath last year, and have never been beaten.”)</p> been beaten.”)</p>)
- Young Champion Club of Albany v Young Champion Club of Albany on 16 June 1860 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “A game between the above-named aspirants for the championship of the light weights, came off at Albany, on the 16 th instant. Each of these clubs are called the “Young Champions,” and this game was to decide ‘who was who’.”)</p></br><p> </p>p> <p> </p>)
- Batavia players v Alexander players on 6 July 1858 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the … <p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> Long description of events leading to this “doubleheader.”)</p></br><p>The first game used a 3-out-side-out rules and used 9 innings. The second game, won 27-23 by Batavia, seems to reflect a one-out-side-out playing rule. It is possible that by prior agreement one game followed Association rules and the other didn't.</p>e followed Association rules and the other didn't.</p>)
- Live Oak Club of Rochester v Olympic Club of Rochester on 16 June 1859 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> “The trial at base-ball … was witnessed by a large number of spectators. It was the most exciting game of the season.”)</p>)
- Star Base Ball Club of Sing Sing v Star Base Ball Club of Sing Sing on 19 November 1857 + (<p>(<em>Porter’s Spirit of the Times:</em> intra-club game of Star BBC, made up of pupils at Mount Pleasant Academy)</p> <p>W. V. Henriques's side 27, M.P. Neff's side 25</p> <p>A second intramural game occurred on December 12.</p>)