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{{Club | {{Club | ||
|Coordinates=42.2625932, -71.8022934 | |Coordinates=42.2625932, -71.8022934 | ||
|Entry Origin= | |||
|Entry Origin Url= | |||
|Name=Mechanics Club of Worcester | |Name=Mechanics Club of Worcester | ||
|Club Name=Mechanics | |Club Name=Mechanics | ||
|Type of Date=Year | |Type of Date=Year | ||
|Date=1858/ | |Date=1858/01/01 | ||
|Date Note= | |||
|Is Foundation Date= | |||
|Date of Dissolution Type=Day | |Date of Dissolution Type=Day | ||
|Date of Dissolution Note= | |||
|Country=United States | |Country=United States | ||
|State=MA | |State=MA | ||
|Borough= | |||
|City=Worcester | |City=Worcester | ||
|Modern Address= | |||
|NABBP Status= | |||
|NABBP Note= | |||
|Nine Class=Senior | |Nine Class=Senior | ||
|Description=<p>Genealogybank.com has an image of a handbill for the "Grand Ball" of the Mechanics Base Ball Club, the ball to be given Jan. 13, 1860. "S. E. Lawrence" is named the "floor manager". The handbill is datelined Worcester.</p> | |Description=<p>Genealogybank.com has an image of a handbill for the "Grand Ball" of the Mechanics Base Ball Club, the ball to be given Jan. 13, 1860. "S. E. Lawrence" is named the "floor manager". The handbill is datelined Worcester.</p> | ||
<p>The <em>Boston Herald</em>, June 28, 1858 announces that the | <p>The <em>Boston Herald</em>, June 28, 1858 announces that the Mechanics of Worcester have organized a base ball club, with Samuel Lawrence as president.</p> | ||
<p>For 1858 game, see ballgames tab.</p> | <p>For 1858 game, see ballgames tab.</p> | ||
|Sources=<p>The <em>Boston Herald</em>, June 28, 1858.</p> | |Sources=<p>The <em>Boston Herald</em>, June 28, 1858.</p> | ||
<p>Worcester <em>Massachusetts</em> Spy, June 30, July 7, 1858</p> | |||
<p>Handbill at www.genealogybank.com</p> | <p>Handbill at www.genealogybank.com</p> | ||
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|Has Source On Hand=No | |Has Source On Hand=No | ||
|Comment= | |||
|Query= | |||
|Reviewed=Yes | |Reviewed=Yes | ||
|Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | |Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | ||
|Submission Note= | |||
|Entered by=Bruce Allardice | |Entered by=Bruce Allardice | ||
|First in Location Note= | |||
|Has Supplemental Text=No | |Has Supplemental Text=No | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:11, 14 August 2021
| Nick Name | Mechanics |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | 1858 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Worcester, MA, United States |
| Modern Address | |
| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
| Tags | |
| Description | Genealogybank.com has an image of a handbill for the "Grand Ball" of the Mechanics Base Ball Club, the ball to be given Jan. 13, 1860. "S. E. Lawrence" is named the "floor manager". The handbill is datelined Worcester. The Boston Herald, June 28, 1858 announces that the Mechanics of Worcester have organized a base ball club, with Samuel Lawrence as president. For 1858 game, see ballgames tab. |
| Sources | The Boston Herald, June 28, 1858. Worcester Massachusetts Spy, June 30, July 7, 1858 Handbill at www.genealogybank.com |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
| Comment | Edit with form to add a comment |
| Query | Edit with form to add a query |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
| Submission Note | |
| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
| First in Location | |
| First in Location Note | |
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| Has Supplemental Text |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 1 Played | 1 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1860 | 2 Played | 2 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
| Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballgame | 1858-08-21 | Westbrook | MA | Mechanics Club of Worcester | Eagle Club of Westbrook | 100 - 85 | Craig Waff | ||
| Ballgame | 1859-07-06 | Sturbridge | MA | Clipper Club of Sturbridge | Mechanics Club of Worcester | Bruce Allardice | |||
| Ballgame | 1859-08-20 | Worcester | MA | Mechanics Club of Worcester | Excelsior Club of Upton | Bruce Allardice | |||
| Ballgame | 1860-09-01 | Worcester | MA | Mechanics Club of Worcester | Hickory Club of Spencer | 54 - 33 | Craig Waff | ||
| Ballgame | 1860-09-01 | Leicester | MA | Mechanics Club of Worcester | Hickory Club of Spencer | 54 - 33 | Leicester, MA | Bruce Allardice |
Players
No players have been associated with this Club yet.
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Common | 1860 |
Comments
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