Continental Club of Philadelphia

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Nick Name Continental
Earliest Known Date 1859
Location Philadelphia, PA, United States
Nine Class Senior
Description

The New York Clipper, Dec. 24, 1859 reports that a new BBC, the Continental, has recently been formed in Philadelphia, with A. C. Johnston as president.

John Thorn says they played by the NY Rules in 1859. See Our Game blog, May 29, 2013.

Sources

The New York Clipper, Dec. 24, 1859. PI 600706

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Found by Richard Hershberger
Entered by Bruce Allardice
Entry Origin Richard Hershberger Spreadsheets

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
1860 2 Played 0 Won 2 Lost 0 Tied

Ballgames

Page Date City Borough State Team 1 Team 2 Score First in Contributor
Ballgame 1860-07-04 Philadelphia PA Keystone Club of Philadelphia Continental Club of Philadelphia 26 - 11 Craig Waff
Ballgame 1860-07-28 Philadelphia PA Equity Club of Philadelphia Continental Club of Philadelphia Bruce Allardice
Ballgame 1860-11-08 Philadelphia PA Mercantile Club of Philadelphia Continental Club of Philadelphia 41 - 12 Craig Waff
Ballgame 1865-09-30 Philadelphia PA Active Club of Philadelphia Continental Club of Philadelphia Bob Tholkes

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Playing Fields

Field Years Edit Association with Club
Pennsylvania grounds at Ridge and Columbia avenues 1860

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