Benicia Club of South Danvers

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Nick Name Benicia
Earliest Known Date 1860
Location South Danvers, MA, United States
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The NY Mercury July 15, 1860 reports that the Benicia of South Danvers, MA, played the Franklin of Salem, MA on the 7th inst., with Benicia winning 43-40. The "Benicia" name was probably inspired by a noted boxer known as the "Benicia Boy."

The South Danvers Wizard, Sept. 12, 1860 reports that the Benicias defeated the Lynn Outalanchets 76-11. Under the MA Rules. Per the South Danvers Observer, vol. 2, no. 4, which gives a brief history of early baseball in South Danvers. Says 8 of the 12 players left in 1861 to serve in the Union army. Same source mentions a Rockville Club of South Peabody.

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location South Danvers, MA
Entry Origin Sabrpedia

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Page Date City Borough State Team 1 Team 2 Score First in Contributor
Ballgame 1860-07-12 Salem MA Franklin Club of Salem Benicia Club of South Danvers 40 - 43 Bruce Allardice

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