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{{Club | {{Club | ||
|Coordinates=42.331427, -83.0457538 | |||
|Entry Origin=Sabrpedia | |||
|Name=Club of Detroit | |Name=Club of Detroit | ||
|Club Name=Detroit | |Club Name=Detroit | ||
|Date= | |Type of Date=Day | ||
|Type of | |Date=1858/10/05 | ||
|Date of Dissolution Type=Day | |||
|Country=United States | |||
|State=MI | |||
|City=Detroit | |||
|Description=<p>The Detroit Club is listed as an NABBP member in 1860; its season included 5 games, including two against the Franklin Club of Detroit; M. Wright, The NABBP, page 48. The New York Mercury, June 19, 1859, reports the formation "last week" of the Detroit Base Ball Club of Michigan, John S. Newberry, President. [BA]</p> | |||
<p>The Detroit Free Press, Oct. 7, 1858 reports that on Oct. 5 a base ball club was formed. Edward S. Orr (later known to be with the Detroit Base Ball Club) was the newspapers informant. Morris says the Detroit Club was formed in the Fall of 1858. They are to play "on the grounds of the Cass Farm occupied by the Farmers' and Mechanic's Fair."</p> | |||
<p>Detroit's population in 1860 was about 45,500, and it was the 19th largest city in the US.</p> | |||
<p>As reported by Porter's Spirit in August 1859, the club played a game in Detroit against the Early Risers that year.</p> | |||
|Sources=<p>The Detroit Free Press, Oct. 7, 1858</p> | |||
|Has Source On Hand=No | |||
|Reviewed=Yes | |||
|Submitted by=Bruce Allardice, | |||
|Entered by=Bruce Allardice | |||
|Has Supplemental Text=No | |||
|Is No Later Than=Yes | |Is No Later Than=Yes | ||
|First Newspaper Mention=1/1/1859 | |First Newspaper Mention=1/1/1859 | ||
|First Newspaper Mention Date Type=Year | |First Newspaper Mention Date Type=Year | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 20 April 2020
| Nick Name | Detroit |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | Tuesday, October 5, 1858 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Detroit, MI, United States |
| Modern Address | |
| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | |
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| Description | The Detroit Club is listed as an NABBP member in 1860; its season included 5 games, including two against the Franklin Club of Detroit; M. Wright, The NABBP, page 48. The New York Mercury, June 19, 1859, reports the formation "last week" of the Detroit Base Ball Club of Michigan, John S. Newberry, President. [BA] The Detroit Free Press, Oct. 7, 1858 reports that on Oct. 5 a base ball club was formed. Edward S. Orr (later known to be with the Detroit Base Ball Club) was the newspapers informant. Morris says the Detroit Club was formed in the Fall of 1858. They are to play "on the grounds of the Cass Farm occupied by the Farmers' and Mechanic's Fair." Detroit's population in 1860 was about 45,500, and it was the 19th largest city in the US. As reported by Porter's Spirit in August 1859, the club played a game in Detroit against the Early Risers that year. |
| Sources | The Detroit Free Press, Oct. 7, 1858 |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
| Comment | Edit with form to add a comment |
| Query | Edit with form to add a query |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
| Submission Note | |
| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
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| First in Location Note | |
| Entry Origin | Sabrpedia |
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| Has Supplemental Text |
Win/Loss Records As Far As We Now Know
Warning: Users should not rely on a team's won-loss record as a reflection of its "standing" among all base ball clubs. Team schedules were not balanced, and a good record against mostly weak opponents does not signify a leading club.
| Year | Games | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 4 Played | 3 Won | 0 Lost | 1 Tied |
| 1860 | 10 Played | 6 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1862 | 1 Played | 0 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
Players
No players have been associated with this Club yet.
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Club Grounds | 1858 - |
Comments
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