Eckford Base Ball Club of Springfield

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Nick Name Eckford
Earliest Known Date Monday, June 14, 1869
Location Springfield, IL, United States
Nine Class Senior
Description

The Daily Illinois State Journal, June 15, 1869, reports that the Eckfords of Springfield beat a "select nine" yesterday 29 to 28. Same, Aug. 19, 1869, says the Excelsiors first nine beat the Eckfords second nine 51-29 yesterday.

The Daily Illinois State Journal, Aug. 24, 1870, reports that the Eckfords of Springfield beat the Lightfoots of Chatham 54-27 at Chatham yesterday. Same, Jul 43, 1871 has the Eckfords "of this city" losing to the visiting Aetnas of Chicago 48-10, and gives a box score.

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The Daily Illinois State Journal, June 15, 1869

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