Eclipse Club of Elkton v St. Georges, DE on 14 July 1866

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Date of Game	Saturday, July 14, 1866
Location	Elkton, MD, United States
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Home Team	Eclipse Club of Elkton
Away Team	Club of St. Georges, DE
Score	62 - 37
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Innings	9
Number of Players	18
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NY Rules	Yes
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Description	"After the playing was ended, which was not till after sunset, the Elkton club regaled their Delaware friends, who had opposed them in the manly exercise, with champagne and a supper served at the Howard House, and sent them, notwithstanding their defeat, on their way rejoicing."
Sources	Cecil Whig, July 21, 1866, page 2
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Comment	Forwarded by Bruce Leith, Eclipse of Elkton Vintage Base Ball Club Edit with form to add a comment
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Found by	Bob Tholkes
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Entered by	Bob Tholkes
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