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Club of Detroit v Detroit Cricket Club on 21 June 1860 + ((base ball) (& … (base ball)(Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “It will be recollected that the last-named Club [Detroit BBC] published not long since in the Detroit Tribune a challenge to play a match game of Base Ball with any Base Ball Club in the State. This challenge was accepted by the Cricket Club, with the understanding that a return game of Cricket should be played.”)(New York Clipper: “The fielding of the cricket club was excellent, but not being up to all the technicalities of the game, played at a disadvantage. No return game will be played, as the cricketers find base ball too much like hard work.”)cricketers find base ball too much like hard work.”))
Syracuse v Club of Cazenovia in Cazenovia on 23 August 1860 + ((base ball) Game was reported in the Clipper on September 8, 1860. Cazenovia is about 20 miles SW of Syracuse NY.)
The Union office v The Express office on 22 September 1860 + ((base ball)(New York Clipper: “The return match will be played at Buffalo, on the 5th inst.”))
Pioneer Club of Canandaigua v Victory Club of Phelps on 26 June 1860 + ((base ball)(New York Clipper: “It is hardly meet that our urban friends should alone be represented in your columns; so, for the sake of variety, I suppose you would once in a while like to hear from the Muffins in the country.”))
Eagle Base Ball Club of New York v Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York on 29 July 1858 + ((conquering game of a home-and-ho … (conquering game of a home-and-home match)(NYT: “The conquering game … resulted in an unexpected, but overwhelming defeat of the parent of all the Base Ball Clubs. … / During the match, and also at another between the Mutual and the Monument Club, there were more than 3,000 spectators … / After the match, refreshments were served up to the members of the two Clubs and their friends and guests in the Pavillion, at which some pretty and complimentary things were said by Mr. Davis, President of the Knickerbockers, and Mr. Bixby, of the Eagles, in which the latter, whilst receiving the trophy of the victory—the ball—took occasion to say that the Eagles, whilst playing the match felt that they were simply contending with friends and that the great disparity in the score arose from the absence of some of the Knickerbockers’ principal players.”)(NYC: “After the game was concluded, refreshments were served up in the Pavillion to the gentlemen of both clubs and their friends, during the discussion of which the ceremony of giving up the trophy of victory was performed by Mr. Davis, President of the Knickerbocker, accompanied by a neat speech, to which Mr. Bixby, of the Eagle, replied, in terms eulogistic of their opponents’ prowess, remarking, also, that the Eagles, while playing the match felt that they were simply contending with with friends, and that the great disparity in the score arose from the absence of some of the best of Knickerbocker players. These remarks were well timed, and well rendered, and that he touched the latent chords of some of those fine feeling fellows, was apparent by the way in which their countenances brightened up, and by the thunders of applause which followed them.”)(SOT: “These two long-organized Clubs played a match … It resulted … in the unexpected defeat to the time-honored ‘old Knicks.’ It is fair to mention, however, that the latter Club were shorn of a host of their strength in the absence of Captain De Bost.”)(PSOT: “There were the usual crowds in attendance, and considerable interest was manifested in the game. The ‘Nestors’ were considerably weakened by the absence of De Bost, and several others, from their nine; and the Eagles did not present their full strength.…The day’s play concluded with the usual expressions of good feeling, so characteristic of all true ball-players, and a promise of a different result next time was made by the Knickerbockers.”))
Continental Club of Brooklyn v Baltic Club of New York on 28 July 1858 + ((conquering game of a home-and-ho … (conquering game of a home-and-home match)(NYT: played “in the presence of over fifteen hundred spectators, a large number of whom were ladies. … The result is rather to be attributed to the peculiar twist put on the ball by Mr. Barto, the Pitcher for the Continentals, …”)cher for the Continentals, …”))
Union Club of Bloomfield v Washington Club of Newark on 19 June 1858 + ((conquering game)<p& … (conquering game)(PSOT: “After the play, the members of the Clubs retired to the rooms, where the ball was surrendered, with appropriate speeches, by the Presidents, E. Camp, and A. Cortelyou. The Clubs then separated; the Unions, at least, highly pleased with their day’s sport. The Union is a young Club, formed last November, and bids fair soon to take their place in the first rank.”) bids fair soon to take their place in the first rank.”))
Adriatic Club of Newark v Live Oak Club of Orange on 28 September 1859 + ((deciding match))
Oraton Club of Newark v Juniata Club of New York on 30 November 1860 + ((drawn game – 4 innings, due to darkness))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Star Club of Brooklyn on 19 October 1859 + ((first Star defeat of the season) … (first Star defeat of the season)(BDE: “It is thought that several thousand persons were at one time present on the ground. … From the facilities which the outskirts of our city afford for practicing this fast-becoming national game, our Brooklyn players have become the best in the country. The play yesterday on both sides would have been hard to beat. As the champion colors are still held by the Atlantic, why should they not give one of the best New York Clubs another chance?”)ot give one of the best New York Clubs another chance?”))
Star Club of Brooklyn v Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York on 26 September 1859 + ((first and only game between these clubs))
Flour City Club of Rochester v Olympic Club of Rochester on 9 November 1859 + ((first game of a home-and-home match) 2nd nine vs. 2nd nine)
Eckford Club of New York v Harlem Club of New York on 15 August 1861 + ((first game of a home-and-home match))
Baltic Club of New York v Lexington Club of New York on 9 August 1860 + ((first game of home-and-home cont … (first game of home-and-home contests)(Porter’s Spirit of the Times (3): “the Baltics, who are winning many trophies this season, from the various clubs with which they contend; this is the Baltic’s second victory during the past week.”)tic’s second victory during the past week.”))
Mutual Club of New York v Atlantic Club of Brooklyn on 3 October 1861 + ((first game of home-and-home matc … (first game of home-and-home match)See Morris, Peter, et. al., Editors (2013) <a title="Base Ball Founders; the Clubs, Players and Cities of the Northeast that Established the Game">Base Ball Founders; the Clubs, Players and Cities of the Northeast that Established the Game</a>. Jefferson, NC, McFarland: 81.lished the Game</a>. Jefferson, NC, McFarland: 81.)
Amity Club of Rahway v Lafayette Club of Raritan on 1 November 1860 + ((first game of home-and-home match) (Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “At the conclusion of the game the victors were hospitably entertained by the vanquished.”))
Mutual Club of New York v Empire Club of New York on 22 August 1861 + ((first game of home-and-home match))
Hector Club of Fort Edward Institute v Eureka Club of Granville on 8 June 1861 + ((first game of home-and-home match))
Live Oak Club of Rochester v Olympic Club of Rochester on 6 September 1860 + ((first game of home-and-home match) (7 innings))
Star Club of Brooklyn v Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York on 13 September 1859 + ((fly game – 4 innings, due to rain) (BDE (2): “At about 4 1-4 o’clock a severe rain commenced, which put an effectual veto upon any further play for the afternoon.”))
Champion Club of Albany v Capitol City Club of Albany on 28 August 1860 + ((fly game – 6 innings) (Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “The latter [Capitol City] is a new club, which eventually be one of our strongest.”) 2nd nine of Champion vs. 1st nine of Capitol)
Victory Club of Troy v Champion Club of Albany on 10 July 1860 + ((fly game)(Troy Daily Whig (2): “Victory perched on the banners of the Troy boys, and they won the game by only a few runs. The play was very good on both sides, and at first it was thought the Albanians would win.”))
Upsilon Sigma v Omicron Gamma on 13 June 1857 + ((game between juveniles))
Eighth Section v Eleventh Section on 27 November 1860 + ((game between sections of introductory class of the Free Academy))
Swann’s side v Wood’s side on 18 November 1858 + ((game between two nines of the Pe … (game between two nines of the Pennsylvania Tigers Social Club “in existence only a short time.”)Swann's side 27, Wood's side 20The New York Clipper, Nov. 27, 1858, reports this game, and calls the club the "Pennsylvania Tigers Social Base Ball and Quoits Club."Harry Richard Swann (1832-1917) was secretary of the P.T.S.B.B. and Q. Club, per the Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch, Nov 14, 1858. Joseph P. Alden (1831-83) was club president, and played for both sides in this game. [ba]-83) was club president, and played for both sides in this game. [ba])

Alert v Active Club of Lansingburgh in Troy on 27 October 1860 + ((home-and-home game – 6 innings))

Vigilant Club of Brooklyn - 2 v Good Intent Club of New Utrecht - 2 on 26 September 1860 + ((home-and-home game - 5 innings) … (home-and-home game - 5 innings) 2nd nines(BDE: “But five innings were played, the game being called by the Captain of the Good Intents, owing to indisposition on his part, or more probably to save themselves from being badly beaten.”)o save themselves from being badly beaten.”))
Club of Newark v Empire Club of New York on 28 August 1860 + ((home-and-home game - 6 innings) (NDA: “The rain interfered with the game, and it was stopped at the end of the 6th innings.))
Henry Eckford Club of New York v Jefferson Club of New York on 2 September 1862 + ((home-and-home game - 8 innings)& … (home-and-home game - 8 innings)(New York Clipper: “Neither party had out their strength on this occasion, but the Jeffersons had about the weakest first nine they have yet presented, in fact, it was nearly the same as their second nine in the late Eagle match.”)the same as their second nine in the late Eagle match.”))
Sylvan Club of Gowanus v Independent on 7 September 1859 + ((home-and-home game - 8 innings)& … (home-and-home game - 8 innings)(Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “We noticed, however, a disposition on both sides to take the balls on the bound instead of the fly, several opportunities to make creditable catches being missed for the purpose of being sure and safe from the catch on the bound. We were in hopes that the excellent example afforded by the Stars, in this respect, would have been imitated by other Clubs; but it seems there are still a few players left who will indulge in the boys’ play, leaving the more manly style of play for their superiors.”)e manly style of play for their superiors.”))
Pastime Club of Brooklyn v Atlantic Club of Jamaica on 8 July 1859 + ((home-and-home game from last season))
Osceola Club of Brooklyn v Atlantic Club of Jamaica on 18 July 1859 + ((home-and-home game – 8 innings)& … (home-and-home game – 8 innings)(NYT: “The afternoon was very pleasant, and the usual large Brooklyn audience was in attendance to view their favorite pastime.”)(BDE: “The above was probably one of the best contested games yet played. By a reference to the score it will be perceived that the number of runs made on either side at different periods of the game was nearly equal; although under the rules of the Base Ball Convention victory was awarded to the Osceolas, yet still they can hardly claim a victory upon the merits. The game was decided upon eight innings, the score standing Osceola 16 to Atlantic 14. The Atlantic then took the bat and played their last and ninth innings, making four runs, before the innings terminated; thus leading their opponents two runs. The Osceolas then claimed it was too dark for them to play their ninth and last innings, and the game was accordingly called on eight innings. It will be perceived by a reference to the score that the average number of the runs made by the Osceolas during the eight innings was two, and that they would be compelled to make three runs to win. That they would have exceeded the average it is certainly fair to claim is extremely doubtful. Upon the facts above our readers can draw their own inference in regard to the affair.”) our readers can draw their own inference in regard to the affair.”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Gotham Club of New York on 22 July 1859 + ((home-and-home game) (2nd nines)& … (home-and-home game) (2nd nines)(NYT: “Although ranking as the second nines of their respective clubs, their style of playing is equal, if not superior, to the first nines of most clubs. The Manor House grounds contained a large assemblage of spectators, as they always do whenever the ‘Eckford boys’ rally for a friendly trial of base ball.”)a friendly trial of base ball.”))
Niagara Club of Brooklyn v Phenix Club of Brooklyn on 18 November 1858 + ((home-and-home game))
Ivanhoe v Olympic Club of Eastern District in Bedford, Long Island on 16 June 1859 + ((home-and-home game))
Vigilant Club of Brooklyn v Good Intent Club of New Utrecht on 15 July 1859 + ((home-and-home game))
Morphy Club of Brooklyn v Vigilant Club of Brooklyn on 4 November 1859 + ((home-and-home game))
Excelsior Club of South Brooklyn v Union Club of Morrisania on 22 July 1858 + ((home-and-home game))
Atlantic Club of Jamaica v Constellation Club of Brooklyn on 22 August 1862 + ((home-and-home game))
Mutual Club of New York v Atlantic Club of Brooklyn on 22 September 1862 + ((home-and-home game))
Gotham Club of New York v Harlem Club of New York on 20 October 1862 + ((home-and-home game))
Eureka Club of Newark v Enterprise Club of Brooklyn on 10 July 1861 + ((home-and-home game) &l … (home-and-home game)(New York Clipper: “The third contest of a series of home and home games—the first two of which were played last season … the Eureka succeeded in obtaining a signal victory over the noted Enterprise club of Brooklyn; and it was a well deserved triumph, for never did a club strive more earnestly for success, or achieve it in a more skilful manner than did the Eureka on this occasion. … The Enterprise club possesses, in the person of their pitcher [Earl], a player physically capable of making himself preminent in the position, but until he adds regularity of delivery, and capacity to control the direction of the ball thoroughly, to the power he possesses of pitching a swift ball, he need never hope to become a second Creighton. Merely swift pitching is “played out,” speed alone is of no advantage unless accompanied with regular delivery and considerable twist to the ball, in which case it becomes very effective, otherwise a more moderate speed with these other requisites is far preferable. We were a little surprised to see such an experienced ball player as Mr. A. B. Taylor [of the Mutuals; umpire for this game] pass over the peculiar movement of Earl in throwing to the bases, and decide it as ‘no baulk.’ According to our reading of the rule on the subject, a plainer baulk was never made than the movement of Earl in this match. True, he does not “draw back his hand,” but he unquestionably ‘moves with the apparent purpose and pretension of delivering the ball,’ and then turns and throws it to the base, and if this does not constitute a baulk, we know not what does. Mr. Taylor was evidently in doubt on the subject, because once, when appealed to, he replies as before ‘no baulk,’ but added, sotto voce, ‘unless all are baulks,” which they undoubtedly were. / The assemblage of spectators to witness this match was the most numerous of the season, …”))
Star Club of Brooklyn v Henry Eckford on 14 October 1862 + ((home-and-home game) (New York Clipper: “The Stars had a fine nine present and played one of their best fielding games, …. The pitching of the Stars was very effective.”))
Resolute Club of Brooklyn v Mystic Club of Yorkville on 17 August 1861 + ((home-and-home game) &l … (home-and-home game)(Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “The game attracted a great deal of attention, as each club had won one of the previous games, and they are looked upon as the champions of the junior organizations of their respective cities. / … / We think this game ought to have been called at the termination of the eighth innings, as the ninth was played when it was too dark for the outfielders of the Mystics to perform any duty creditably to themselves or their clubs.”)itably to themselves or their clubs.”))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Eckford Club of Brooklyn on 29 October 1860 + ((home-and-home game) &l … (home-and-home game)(BDE (1): This game “will be played very shortly on neutral ground, and will attract an immense number of spectators, and serve as an enthusiastic and spirited finale of the base ball season of 1860.”)(BDE (2): “The Eckford and Atlantic Clubs play their home and home match this afternoon at East New York. From the high reputation of these clubs the contest is likely to prove a most interesting one.”)(BDE (3): “ … the match came off … in the presence of not less than six thousand people, …. On this occasion the utmost order marked the conduct of the large assemblage present, and a perfectly clear field was preserved through the efficient services of a large posse of police under the command of Superintendent Folk. The spectators, however, on this occasion were not as pecuniarily interested in the result as they were in the contest between the Atlantics and Excelsiors, and hence the comparative quietness observed by the friends of the respective contestants, who can very readily stand by and witness an exciting match without interfering with the game, provided they have not ‘a fifty’ or ‘a hundred’ bet on the match. … Take it altogether, this contest was, we think, decidedly the best that has been played this season, and is a very appropriate termination to the most successful and exciting season known in the annals of the game.”)(NYC: “We would premise by stating that the result of the contests this season between the Atlanics and Excelsiors led them [sic: the] latter to withdraw entirely from the battle for the championship, … Whether we estimate this game by the play of the contestants, or in the excellent order preserved by the large and respectable assemblage collected on the ground, we equally find good cause for warm commendation.”))
Harlem v Eureka in Hoboken on 14 September 1860 + ((home-and-home game) (NDA: “The playing was good, though not equal to the Eureka’s general play.”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Gothams Club of New York on 12 August 1859 + ((home-and-home game) (NYT: “The well-known reputation of both Clubs in base ball circles drew a large number of persons to witness the contest.”))
Champion Jr. Club of New York v Enterprise Jr. Club of Brooklyn on 20 August 1859 + ((home-and-home game) &l … (home-and-home game)(NYT: “The Champions have, from their organization, been looked upon as one of the best junior clubs of New-York; and by their repeated victories, have fairly established their title to that rank. The Enterprise Club is well and favorably known in Brooklyn, and ranks high with the base ball players of that city. It is a protégé of the famous Atlantic Club, whose ground they play and practice upon. The members are excellent players, and fully deserve the name they have earned as an efficient association. … The afternoon was unusually pleasant, and a large number of spectators, comprising many representatives from the Brooklyn clubs, were upon the square.”)were upon the square.”))
Potomac Club of Washington v National Club of Washington on 23 October 1860 + ((home-and-home game) &l … (home-and-home game)(Washington journal: “Taken as a whole, the game was a good one, and it settles the local championship. The victors are quite anxious to get a game or two in Baltimore, but the clubs there have decided not to give them a ‘final hearing’ till the spring. We would be glad to see the intercourse between the ‘B.B.’s’ of the two cities established on a more sociable footing. Why can’t the Waverly’s—now they ‘have no more worlds to conquer’ in Baltimore—run over for a few hours and take a friendly look at the Potomac grounds? Cannot the prospect of an Indian summer’s day and a warm reception tempt them to come for a Washington ball? We hope it may.”)(Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “… the Potomacs … occupy a proud position among the southern base-ball clubs, both as an effective body of players, and in a social sense. As one of the first clubs to introduce the National Association, a New York game, among the southern base-ball boys, we are always happy to hear of their success and prosperity.”)
Baltic Club of New York v Lexington Club of New York on 24 September 1860 + ((home-and-home game)< … (home-and-home game)(Porter’s Spirit of the Times & Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “The game was handsomely played by both clubs, and in an encounter they are very evenly matched. […] The game [was contested on both sides with much good feeling and pleasantry and] was played in the short space of two hours and ten minutes.”) (NOTE: Bracketed passages in Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times only.]s and ten minutes.”) (NOTE: Bracketed passages in Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times only.])
Victory Club of Troy v Champion Club of Albany on 5 October 1860 + ((home-and-home game)< … (home-and-home game)(Troy Daily Whig (3): “This being the ‘Home and Home” match, a great deal of interest was felt in the Base Ball community. / … The playing on both sides was very fine,--the Fourth being a blind inning on both sides. Nothing of particular interest transpired until the 8th inning, when Delavarge took the bat, with a man on each base, and knocked the ball over both fences, making a home run, and bringing in three others.”)ver both fences, making a home run, and bringing in three others.”))

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