1855.43
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In Boston, Olympic Beats Elm Tree, 75-46
| Salience | Noteworthy |
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| Tags | Pre-modern RulesPre-modern Rules |
| Location | |
| City/State/Country: | Boston, MA, United States |
| Modern Address | |
| Game | Massachusetts Game, Bat and BallMassachusetts Game, Bat and Ball |
| Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
| Age of Players | AdultAdult |
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| Text | "BAT AND BALL -- The Olympic was challenged by the Elm Tree Club, at a game of ball to be played on the Common, which was accepted and played this morning, on the grounds of the Elm Tree Club. The game was fixed at 75, and was promptly won by the Olympics, the opposite side getting only 46 tallies. Each club had 25 rounds." |
| Sources | Boston Traveler, May 31, 1855. |
| Warning | |
| Comment | The item title of "Bat and Ball" is interesting. This term is believed to be the name of a distinct baserunning game in the area in earlier times. Note also the use of "rounds" instead of "innings." As of 10/21/2014, this is the only known contemporary ref to the Elm Tree club of Boston. Edit with form to add a comment |
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| Submitted by | John Thorn, |
| Submission Note | email of 10/19/2014 |
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1855.43 In Boston, Olympic Beats Elm Tree, 75-46"
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