Union army guards v Confederate POWs on 5 July 1862

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Date of Game Saturday, July 5, 1862
Location Johnson Island, OH, United States
Field  Add Field Page POW camp
Home Team  Add Club Page Union army guards
Away Team  Add Club Page Confederate POWs
Number of Players 11
NY Rules Unknown
Description

Confederate POW Edward Drummond recalled that 11 POWs played 11 guards on this date. The guards won, with Drummond recalling that the guards had the advantage of being able to select their team.

Sources

Pickenpaugh, "Captives in Gray" p. 108

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice



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