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Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Continental Club of Brooklyn on 25 June 1860 + ((NYT: “The spectators encroached … (NYT: “The spectators encroached too much on the limits of the game to make the play entirely satisfactory to all parties, especially as it was the means of putting out Bergen, when he would otherwise have completed the run. The proportion of doubtful points was unusually large, and, with one exception, were decided against the Continentals, which made them dissatisfied with the result. … Nearly two thousand spectators were on the ground.”)ors were on the ground.”))
Eagle Base Ball Club of New York v Union Club of Morrisania on 26 June 1860 + ((NYT: “There were very few instances of really fine play either in the field or at the bat.”))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Putnam Club of Brooklyn on 31 July 1860 + ((NYT: “These famous Clubs met in … (NYT: “These famous Clubs met in battle array …, the knights-errant being the second nines; and after a series of manoeuvres of more than three hours’ duration, victory again perched on the Atlantics’ banner. The Putnams were short of their regular second nines—they say—but the substitutes did not show such muffy play as might have been expected; as it was, they played very fairly at the bat, and deserved more runs, but for the extraordinary fine fielding of the Atlantic’s second ‘first nine.’ … A large and respectable attendance of persons was present to witness the match, who took great interest in the game as it progressed.”))
Free Academy Club of New York v Club of New York University on 14 June 1860 + ((NYT: “Two picked nines from these institutions met yesterday … to determine the question of superiority.”) The Free Academy is now CCNY.)
Gothams Club of New York v Eagle Base Ball Club of New York on 10 July 1860 + ((NYT: Game played during the progress of the game between the first nines of these clubs. ) Gotham grounds at Elysian Fields)
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Baltic Club of New York on 28 July 1859 + ((NYT: The Excelsiors “played thro … (NYT: The Excelsiors “played throughout in that splendid manner by which their Club is justly celebrated. … A large assemblage was upon the grounds.”)(NYC: “the first contest between the Baltic and Excelsior clubs. The weather was all that could have been desired, and there was quite alarge number of spectators on the ground, and a more orderly concourse we have never seen on a ball ground.”) seen on a ball ground.”))
Osceola Club of Brooklyn v Atlantic Club of Jamaica on 13 July 1859 + ((NYT: This match “was terminated by the severe storm, after two or three innings had been played. Notwithstanding the unusual warmth of the afternoon, a large audience had mustered to witness the sport.”))
Hamilton Club of Jersey City v Liberty Club of New Brunswick on 2 July 1860 + ((NYT: “A prettier and more friend … (NYT: “A prettier and more friendly game has not been played outside the United States in some time. At a collation given by the Hamiltons to their guests from New Brunswick, much friendly good feeling was displayed by both parties. The ball was presented by Mr. Van Nest, Liberty, and received by Mr. Coursen, Hamilton, and complimentary speeches were made on both sides and cheers exchanged. The Liberty Club has been beaten once before by the Atlantics, and consider themselves still a No. 1 among the Jersey Blues, and equal to a considerable number of our New-York Clubs.”)considerable number of our New-York Clubs.”))
Star Club of Brooklyn v Niagara Club of Brooklyn on 19 July 1859 + ((NYT: “The clubs are both compose … (NYT: “The clubs are both composed of very young men, who are, nevertheless, justly noted in base ball circles for their ability as players. An unusually large audience, numbering representations from almost every New-York and Brooklyn Club, were gratified spectators of the well-contested game.”)ied spectators of the well-contested game.”))
Gotham Club of New York v Charter Oak Club of Brooklyn on 7 August 1862 + ((New York Clipper: “The first con … (New York Clipper: “The first contest between these clubs this season, …, it being a single game, resulting in a creditable victory for the Gothams, who by this means have added a Brooklyn ball to their case, to place alongside the one from the Mutuals, neither being easily obtained by New-York clubs.. / … / … The ground was in very poor condition, indeed, and it did not speak well for the attention the Knickerbocker club devotes to such matters.”)ers.”))
Mechanics Club of Port Hope v Live Oak Club of Bowmanville on 6 August 1861 + ((New York Clipper: “The playing o … (New York Clipper: “The playing of the Mechanics club was fine, and Gilchrist as catcher played beautifully. He allowed no balls to pass him, and his batting was very powerful. He made four home runs in succession. … The Live Oak club is composed of young men residing in Bowmanville. They do not practice as much as they should, and are not composed of as hardy men as the Mechanics, but, with practice will make a good club.”))
Pastime Club of Baltimore v Maryland Club of Baltimore on 31 July 1862 + ((New York Clipper: “We have not h … (New York Clipper: “We have not heard a great deal of late from the base ball boys of Baltimore, and are glad to learn, by this contest, that the love for the pastime has not entirely deserted the Monumental City. … Both clubs were obliged to play two of their second nine members as substitutes.”) substitutes.”))
Union Club of Morrisania v Harlem Club of New York on 18 July 1862 + ((New York Clipper: “These clubs p … (New York Clipper: “These clubs played their first match together in three years, …. The decisions of the umpire were impartially given; he did not have a very pleasant position of it at one time, the prejudices of the crowd on one side or the other leading them to comment on his decisions uncourteously, but as the players did not, he of course took no notice of it. Our best clubs are getting into the creditable habit of acquiescing quietly to the decisions of umpires, right or wrong, as they should do.”)mpires, right or wrong, as they should do.”))
Club of Newark v Club of Newark on 26 August 1858 + ((Newark BBC intra-club game) Married men 38, single 12)
Club of Newark v Club of Newark on 15 November 1860 + ((Newark BBC intra-club game) Single men 43, married 18 (NDA: “The match game … was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators, …”))
Club of Newark v Club of Newark on 5 June 1860 + ((Newark BBC intraclub game – 7 innings) Single men 24, married 9 (NDA: “The game was interrupted by the rain, which placed the ground in bad condition, and neither side played up to the average.))
Married men v Single men on 14 May 1856 + ((Newark Base Ball Club intra-club game, married men 22, single men 19) (7 innings))
Newtown BBC v Newtown BBC on 4 December 1858 + ((Newtown BBC intra-club game)< … (Newtown BBC intra-club game)Married men 30, single 26(PSOT: “This match appears to have excited great interest and attention among the growers of pippins. Music and dancing followed the play, and a handsome bat was presented to the best of the players by the ladies.”)as presented to the best of the players by the ladies.”))
Niagara Club of Buffalo v Niagara Club of Buffalo on 31 May 1858 + ((Niagara BBC intra-club game)< … (Niagara BBC intra-club game)Singles 33, Marrieds 26(Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “We have but one other club here, who play with the Convention rules, and as they are lately organized, we were obliged to choose an umpire from our own club, but as he was a married man, they could not find fault with him.”)as he was a married man, they could not find fault with him.”))
Single v Married in Kingston on 12 November 1857 + ((Nyad BBC intra-club game)(Porter’s Spirit of the Times: return match scheduled for Friday, 20 Nov))
Olympic Club of Lawrenceville v Olympic Club of Lawrenceville on 16 July 1858 + ((Olympic BBC 9-inning intra-club … (Olympic BBC 9-inning intra-club game)Hutton's side 30, McDermott's side 21(NYC: “In the little town above named, situated near Trenton, they have no less than two cricket and two base ball clubs. One of the former has been in operation about two years, and the other but a few months. The base ball clubs have been organized within the past few days.”)ll clubs have been organized within the past few days.”))
Olympic Club of Lawrenceville + ((Olympic BBC 9-inning intra-club … (Olympic BBC 9-inning intra-club game on July 16)Hutton's side 30, McDermott's side 21. Seven players to a side, 9 inning game.(NYC: “In the little town above named, situated near Trenton, they have no less than two cricket and two base ball clubs. One of the former has been in operation about two years, and the other but a few months. The base ball clubs have been organized within the past few days.”)ll clubs have been organized within the past few days.”))
Alert v Young America in Williamsburg on 28 August 1860 + ((Only six players on each team.))
Oriental Club of New York v Oriental Club of New York on 26 November 1857 + ((Oriental intra-club game--2nd ni … (Oriental intra-club game--2nd nine 30, first nine 23)(PSOT: “’A gent,’ present by accident, took upon himself, at the commencement of the game, the liberty to dictate—making himself what is sometimes called chief cook and all hands, ‘having the audacity’ to extend his dictations to the umpire. At a point during the second innings, the umpire rendered a decision, which decision was in accordance with justice and honor, but was not in accordance with the gent’s notions; and guessing that he could not rule, left the field in disgust, much to the edification of those who remained on the field.”)field.”))
Orleans Club of New Orleans v Orleans Club of New Orleans on 23 October 1859 + ((Orleans Base Ball Club intra-club game. Kenny's side 53, Lockwood's side 32))

Alida Club of Ravenswood v Young America Club of Williamsburg on 29 April 1858 + ((PSOT & SOT: only five players listed on each team))

Champion Club of Yorkville, NYC v Young America Club of Harlem on 19 June 1858 + ((PSOT (2): “The Champions, who ha … (PSOT (2): “The Champions, who had been beaten in both matches last year by the Young Americas, were determined to “take ‘em” in this match, in which they have succeeded admirably, …. The result caused no little excitement in Yorkville and vicinity, as it was expected the Champions would have a hard struggle. … This [Champion] nine have improved wonderfully. The pitcher, Slatery, and the catcher, W. J. Kelly, are undoubtedly the best in the Junior clubs of this city or Brooklyn.”))
Enterprise Club of Bedford v Ashland Club of Hoboken on 19 June 1858 + ((PSOT (2): “The day was very warm … (PSOT (2): “The day was very warm, which tended to make the game slower than usual, … [C. J. Smith] also made one very fine bat, which was stopped in the left field by a spectator, as some say, intentionally, but the Ashlands say by accident; it would look better for them to keep such men off the field, for, in this instance, it prevented their opponents from making a home run. … [the Ashland] club has improved greatly during the present season, and are now playing a very fine game.”)Played at Ashland grounds at Fox Hillat Ashland grounds at Fox Hill)
Metropolitan v Continental in Hoboken on 24 August 1858 + ((PSOT (2): “These clubs played a well-contested match … which was enjoyed by a large number of spectators.”)
Star Club of Brooklyn v Lone Star Club of Jersey City on 26 June 1858 + ((PSOT (2): “As much has been said … (PSOT (2): “As much has been said in disparagement of the Lone Star Base-Ball Club, it is no more than just and proper that they should receive honor, and acknowledgment of the propriety of their conduct, and the heartiness of their friendship upon this occasion. After the game, which the Lone Star lost in the most good-natured manner possible, they took charge of the Brooklyn Stars, and entertained them in as hospitable a manner, and with as much grace and good-will, as any other body of young men could have done; and finally escorted them to the ferry, there cheering with a vim, impossible to imitate by the younger Stars of Brooklyn. The Lone Stars are mostly stout young men, of twenty-one, or thereabouts, and play a good game, quite equal to that of many Senior clubs.”, quite equal to that of many Senior clubs.”)
Empire Club of New York v St. Nicholas Club of New York on 17 July 1858 + ((PSOT (3): “The game resulted rat … (PSOT (3): “The game resulted rather unfavorably for the challengers, as the account will show; but it must be borne in mind that two of their first nine were unavoidably absent. The clubs attracted a large attendance of ball-players, as well as ‘outsiders,’ probably from the spirit shown by the St. Nicholas in throwing down the glove in their second year, to such a formidable antagonist as the Empire; although great interest has been lately shown in the games of the former, as it is well known they possess some of the best players that can be exhibited, the majority of their members being gymnasts, and not a few of them noted ones. /A single circumstance should be brought to notice in your journal, and that is, the incessant fire of directions and commands issued in no inaudible voice to by-standers, by one of their players to the rest of the field. The Babel their grounds presents on practice days is bad enough, but it is certainly more reprehensible in match games, when not a voice should be raised but the captain’s./The game terminated with great good feeling, the Empires admitting that they expected to be victors by five to one(!)”)ve to one(!)”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Putnam Club of Brooklyn on 22 June 1858 + ((PSOT (4): “We are very sorry to learn that one of the members of the winning nine, met with an accident which has compelled him to suffer the amputation of a finger.”))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Putnam Club of Brooklyn on 17 June 1858 + ((PSOT (4): The match “was well contested, and the strength and science of both parties admirably displayed.”))
Putnam Club of Brooklyn v St. Nicholas Club of New York on 7 July 1858 + ((PSOT (5): “This was the first ma … (PSOT (5): “This was the first match in which the St. Nicholas has been engaged, and they are entitled to great credit for the manner in which they contended against this strong club. … On the part of the Putnams, there is nothing to be said, as they played in their usually excellent manner. … After the game, the Putnams were entertained by the St. Nicholas.”)he St. Nicholas.”))
Amity Club of New York v Hiawatha Club of Brooklyn on 14 October 1858 + ((PSOT (5): “The Amitys were short of the services of Messrs. Grady, Cohen, and McCulloch, which weakened them considerably.”))
Independent Club of New York v Union Club of New York on 25 September 1858 + ((PSOT: “A friendly match of base-ball was played …, and the Unions left as the Independents were in the middle of the second inning.”))
Enterprise Club of Bedford v Excelsior Club of Brooklyn on 22 August 1857 + ((PSOT: “A large number of spectat … (PSOT: “A large number of spectators were present to witness this noble game, and we think they saw as much scientific playing and fun as at any match of the senior clubs. Look to your laurels, juniors, and you, seniors, had better give yours a hitch, and tighten them on your brows, for unless you are on the watch, these young clubs may snatch them away from you, when you least expect it.”)aka Excelsior Club of Williamsburg [ba]p>aka Excelsior Club of Williamsburg [ba])
Rough and Ready v Baltic on 25 September 1858 + ((PSOT: “A match of nine [R&R] against five [Baltic] was played…, the nine having so much the advantage that the players could hardly have been well selected.”))
Excelsior Club of New York v Champion Club of Yorkville, NYC on 30 September 1858 + ((PSOT: “A match was to be played … on Thursday week, … We have not received the results.”))
Ashland v Amateur in Hoboken on 29 August 1857 + ((PSOT: “A sort of scrub match was played.”))
Pastime Club of Brooklyn v Atlantic Club of Jamaica on 10 August 1858 + ((PSOT: “After the game was conclu … (PSOT: “After the game was concluded, the clubs, with their friends, proceeded to the Four-Mile House (Holder’s), and partook of the good things the host had made ready for them. Here the best of feeling existed, and speeches made, jokes passed, toasts given, and songs sung, after which the Atlantics started for home, where they arrived before ten o’clock, all declaring they had enjoyed themselves as best they could, none the less low-spirited for having been beaten, but live in hope of doing better the next “hitch.”‘The partial crowd their hopes and fears divide,And aid with eager shouts the favor’d side.’I have not learned when the return match is to come off. It is rumored, sometime in September, when the return match of the Osceolas will be played.”)Osceolas will be played.”))
Star Club of Brooklyn v Enterprise Club of Brooklyn on 28 May 1858 + ((PSOT: “Any one who witnessed the … (PSOT: “Any one who witnessed the game will admit that of all Junior clubs, they [Star & Enterprise] rank highest. It was played by both sides as finely, and as many excellent points were made, as will be seen in almost any match of the Senior players. … We shall watch with much interest the future games of these clubs, and advise those who wish to witness much pretty play, to be present at whatever game they may participate in. We are pleased to notice that the new role of “one umpire” works well, and is an improvement over the old one of “two umpires and referee.”) referee.”))
Stuyvesant Club of New York v Independent Club of New York on 5 June 1858 + ((PSOT: “Before we began to play, … (PSOT: “Before we began to play, it was agreed between the clubs, that we should play but six innings. After the six innings were played, and we (the Stuyvesants) five ahead, the umpire (Mr. Sherwood, of the Active Base-Ball Club) claimed the right of making us play another inning, but it being late and we tired, and also the victors, we would not do so, and, therefore, the Independents declared that they had beaten –––––. To make sure the umpire had not the right to make us play another inning, we asked the umpire of the Metropolitan Base-Ball Club, which is composed of grown-up gentlemen, if he could do so, and he assured us that the umpire had no such right.”)”))
Empire Club of Newark v Watsessing Club of Bloomfield on 2 September 1857 + ((PSOT: “Considering that this was the first match of the Bloomfield Club, they did well.”))
Champion Club of Yorkville, NYC v Young America Club of Harlem on 25 September 1858 + ((PSOT: “I would state the following [Young America players] belong to Senior Clubs: Hudson (Metropolitan), Mackellar (Harlem), Welsh (Metropolitan), Sanger (Osceola), Durell (Union, of Morrisania), Godwin (Gotham).”))
National Club of Brooklyn v Invincible Club of New York on 5 June 1858 + ((PSOT: “Last week, a match was pl … (PSOT: “Last week, a match was played … in which the [Invincibles] were regularly used up; and if they cannot do better when they try again, they may as well change their cognomen.”)NOTE: L. Pike was in line-up for Nationals.L. Pike was in line-up for Nationals.)
Continental v Baltic in Harlem on 27 August 1857 + ((PSOT: “Only eight innings were p … (PSOT: “Only eight innings were played. The Continentals opened on the ninth innings, making two runs, with no hands out, when it became so dark, that Mr. Gelston, the Referee, decided that playing should be suspended; and the game concluded with the eight innings.”)cluded with the eight innings.”))
Union Club of Morrisania v Excelsior Club of Brooklyn on 16 September 1857 + ((PSOT: “The 16th will be a grand gala day in Morrisania, the occasion being the anniversary celebration of the founding of that village.”))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Eckford Club of Brooklyn on 15 September 1857 + ((PSOT: “The Atlantics won a victory handsomely, …, proving that they are ‘at home’ even on foreign ground.”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Harlem Club of New York on 8 September 1858 1 + ((PSOT: “The Harlem boys did not p … (PSOT: “The Harlem boys did not play with their usual ability. Mr. James Woods, their catcher, was hurt early in the contest, and was obliged to retire from the field; this was a detriment to this club.…A very large assemblage witnessed the sport.”)Eckford scored 12 runs in the 3rd inning. (EM)12 runs in the 3rd inning. (EM))
Mutual Club of New York v Baltic Club of New York on 23 August 1858 + ((PSOT: “The Mutual is a young clu … (PSOT: “The Mutual is a young club, but worthy of a rank among the oldest as players. They have never as yet been beaten.….After the usual cheering, the defeated party partook of a collation at the expense of the victors, and then left, apparently almost as well pleased as though they had won.”)as though they had won.”))

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