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- Detroit Club Grounds + (<p><strong>August 8, 1859</ … <p><strong>August 8, 1859</strong></p></br><p><strong>First Game Between Opposing Clubs</strong></p></br><p>A form of class warfare was played out on the grounds of the Lewis Cass farm, roughly in the vicinity of Grand River and Cass. The Detroits, organized in 1858, were a group of well-heeled citizens who, bored with cricket, decided to give baseball a try. A second team of clerks and office workers was organized in 1859. Because of their long work hours, they practiced at sunrise and called themselves the Early Risers. In first of several games involving the two teams, the Detroits routed the Early Risers, 59-21. (per vintagedetroit.com)</p>volving the two teams, the Detroits routed the Early Risers, 59-21. (per vintagedetroit.com)</p>)