Detroit Club Grounds

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Location Detroit, MI, United States
Modern Address Cass Farm
Description

On King's Fair Grounds, part of Cass Farm.

Vicinity of Grand River and Cass

Sources

vintagedetroit.com

Comment

August 8, 1859

First Game Between Opposing Clubs

A form of class warfare was played out on the grounds of the Lewis Cass farm, roughly in the vicinity of Grand River and Cass. The Detroits, organized in 1858, were a group of well-heeled citizens who, bored with cricket, decided to give baseball a try. A second team of clerks and office workers was organized in 1859. Because of their long work hours, they practiced at sunrise and called themselves the Early Risers. In first of several games involving the two teams, the Detroits routed the Early Risers, 59-21. (per vintagedetroit.com)

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice

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Club Years Edit Association with Field
Club of Detroit 1858 -

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Page Date City Borough State Team 1 Team 2 Score First in Contributor
Ballgame 1859-08-08 Detroit MI Early Risers Club of Detroit Club of Detroit 21 - 59 Detroit, MI

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