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Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Enterprise Club of Brooklyn on 17 August 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(BDE (1): “We have no doubt but that the “Boys” will make a better score this game than they did the last time they played the champions.”)(BDE (2): “These clubs played … in the presence of some two thousand spectators, the match having been arranged rather prematurely, as the Atlantic’s are desirous of getting off most of their matches before they play the deciding contest with the Excelsiors. Their play yesterday was not of the most brilliant order, they showing a deficiency both in batting and fielding, chiefly, we think, induced by changing the position of their fielders, which is, generally speaking a very bad plan of procedure. Their able opponents came very near defeating them, and as it was, the result is highly creditable to the Enterprise club, for we question if there is any club but the Excelsior’s that can play so close a game with the Atlantic’s as they did. The Enterprise players have learned the value and importance of proper discipline in their nine, and for a young club they are remarkably well organized in this respect, and it is in this that they have an advantage over the Atlantic’s, who this season has been lacking in this very necessary matter. … We understand that the Enterprise club have challenged several of our leading clubs who have not responded as it was expected they would. Don’t be afraid of the boys gentlemen, but come out boldly and play them even if there is a chance of your being defeated. Those who back out will certainly merit the white feather for an ornament.”)(NYC: “The game was somewhat prematurely arranged, there being but a few days’ notice given of it, and in consequence not over two thousand persons were present.”))
Enterprise Club of Bedford v North Star on 4 August 1858 + ((return match) (BDE: “E Holt, who acted as short stop for the Enterprise cannot be excelled in that position by any junior club, …))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Star Club of Brooklyn on 25 May 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(BDE: “It is now claimed for the Atlantics that they are the champion club of Brooklyn as they have never been beaten in a series of home and home matches since their organization.—Doubtless this title will soon be contested by some one of our crack clubs.”)(NYC: “Fully six thousand people were assembled….”)usand people were assembled….”))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Mutual Club of New York on 20 August 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(BDE: “The result added another victory to the Atlantic’s long list of triumphs. They have played nine first class matches thus far this season and have lost but one game out of the nine. … The game was a source of gratification alike to victors and the defeated, for the latter seemed well pleased with the result apparently. The whole party was well entertained by the Atlantic’s at the close of the game.”)(NYT: “These Clubs played … in presence of about fifteen hundred spectators … . After the presentation of the ball, and consequent speeches, a liberal collation was provided by the Atlantics for their guests, which was presided over by Mr. Caleb Sniffen with his usual attention to the wants of the Atlantic’s guests, and at which there was a good time generally. The match was conducted in the most friendly manner, the Atlantics using every exertion to keep the ground clear and suppress the disposition of the outsiders (to the manner born) to give too much vent to their lungs.”)(NYC: “At the close of the game the usual entertainment was provided by the Atlantics at Wild’s Hotel for their welcome guests.”)lt;/p>)
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Harlem Club of New York on 3 September 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(BDE: “The day was delightful, and the number of visitors was just enough to lend animation to the scene, and at the same time give all a chance to see the points of the game. The Harlem men have a high reputation among the New York clubs, and when it was known that the Atlantics were short three [Oliver, M. O’Brien, and Hamilton] of their first nine, it was generally anticipated that the game would be a close one. It was not, however; and was at no time close enough to excite any considerable interest. The Harlemites are not bad players by any means, and it is said they are capable of doing better than they did yesterday. … At a collation given by the Atlantics after the match, Mr. Dingee, of the Harlem Club, made some remarks when delivering the ball, which were responded to by Mr. Phelps in a neat and friendly manner, and all parted with the utmost good feeling.”)(NYT: “a match … which was attended by about a thousand spectators. … At a collation given by the Atlantics after the match, Mr. Dingee made some remarks when delivering the ball, which were responded to by Mr. Phelps in a very neat and friendly manner, and all parted with the utmost good feeling.”)(NYC: “a signal victory for the Atlantics, it being the ninth obtained out of eleven matches played, one being a drawn game, and one only being lost.. This last was a well-earned victory, as the Harlems are first class players, being good fielders and fine batsmen, and hitherto they have been very successful this season, having been the first New Yrork club to win a match from a first class Brooklyn Club, which they did in their game with the Charter Oak.”)he Charter Oak.”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Enterprise Club of Brooklyn on 26 September 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYC: “ … another victory for the Eckfords, whose career this season has been unequalled for uninterrupted success, they winning every match they have played thus far, their first defeat being reserved for their contest with the “Champions,” which will take place early in October, probably the 8th inst.”) probably the 8th inst.”))
Gothams Club of New York v Atlantic Club of Brooklyn on 30 October 1857 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYC: “The members of these two clubs took advantage of the comparative improvement in the weather … and played their return match which had been so long and anxiously waited for by the whole fraternity. As the appointed time drew near for the commencement of the sport, the Hoboken ferry-boats added largely to their number of passengers, [LINES MISSING?]. Altogether, it was a day to be remembered, and will no doubt prove one of those occasions which will be looked back upon with the greatest pleasure, in after years, by those who took part therein.”)rs, by those who took part therein.”))
Enterprise Club of Bedford v Ashland Club of New York on 31 October 1857 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYC: “The [Enterprise] played with their usual skill and science, and at the close of the game were gallantly escorted from Fox Hill to Fulton Ferry with the usual singing and cheering which have become identified with bull matches.”)(PSOT: “The Ashland played better than in their match with the Enterprise in the Spring.”)r match with the Enterprise in the Spring.”))
Columbia Club of Brooklyn v Oriental/Olympic Club of Newark on 6 November 1855 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYC: “The playing of both clubs was good; we noticed a decided improvement on the part of the Columbia Club since their last game with the Pioneer Club of Jersey City. … After the game the whole company repaired to the riding school where a collation was served up which agreeably terminated the day’s amusement.”)rminated the day’s amusement.”))
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Union Club of Morrisania on 25 October 1859 + ((return match) (NYC: “There were about 2000 persons present”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Star Club of Brooklyn on 5 September 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYC: “a victory for the Eckfords, who have yet to learn what defeat is this season. The game was exceedingly well played on both sides, and the Stars especially acquitted themselves creditably on the occasion. The American cricket match happening on the same day, and there being several base ball players in the two elevens, we attended that match, and therefore we are obliged to refer to the score for the particulars of the game.”)the score for the particulars of the game.”))
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Atlantic Club of Brooklyn on 8 September 1859 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYT (2): “This match game came off … in the presence of some six thousand spectators, many of whom were ladies. The Atlantics were defeated—the first game they have lost for a period of nearly two years. The Eckford Club have added greatly to their reputation by this victory, as the Atlantics, by their many and repeated victories of both New-York and Brooklyn Clubs, have been deemed almost invincible.”)(NYC: “one of the largest and most respectable assemblages we have ever seen on a ball ground”)ve ever seen on a ball ground”))
Harlem v Manhattan Club of New York in Harlem on 29 August 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYT: “On this occasion the Manhattans made the poorest display they have ever shown in the field, while their batting was far below its ordinary standard. A comparatively large number of balls were missed on the fly, while the balls muffed or badly thrown were entirely too frequent. In fact their throwing was so wild that this, more than any other deficiency, lost them the game.”) any other deficiency, lost them the game.”))
Putnam Club of Brooklyn v Union Club of Morrisania on 15 September 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYT: “a protracted game of more than three hours’ duration …. It has been the good fortune of the Union Club to be a participant in some of the best games on record, and though of late quite unsuccessful, yet they always require a strong team to overcome them.”)(NYC: “The interest of the game was destroyed by the delays that occurred in consequence of several of the strikers on the Putnam side, and on two on the part of the Unions, waiting an unusual time at the bat for a particular kind of ball. The Putnams commenced it, and the Unions followed suit, and this led to unpleasant feelings. There is nothing that is calculated to impart interest to a game so much as promptitude in striking at the first ball within reach, and the most ungenerous and unmanly style of play is that plan of waiting at the bat until players on the bases make their runs; it is contemptible in the extreme. A good batsman is never guilty of it; it is only poor batsmen that wait for particular balls; …”)or particular balls; …”))
Independent v Sylvan in New York on 20 August 1859 + ((return match) (NYT: “witnessed by a large number of spectators”))
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York on 20 August 1858 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYT: played in the “presence of the largest number of spectators that have been present at any match in that locality for some time … one of the finest and most exciting contests which has occurred in Base-ball annals for some time …”)(PSOT (5): [Long description])t; (PSOT (5): [Long description]))
National Club of Brooklyn v Active Base Ball Club of New York on 18 September 1858 + ((return match) … (return match)(PSOT (2): “The National Club generally continues to get the best of the Actives. We think the latter should improve their activity by a little more practice in the field.”)(PSOT (3): “After the game, the ball was presented to the victors by Mr. Walker, Captain of the Active Nine.”)by Mr. Walker, Captain of the Active Nine.”))
Eagle Base Ball Club of New York v Gothams Club of New York on 8 September 1857 + ((return match) … (return match)(PSOT (3): “This match, which has been for some time pending, came off this week, … The weather was all that could be expected, and the attractions of the game, the fame of the players, and the amount depending in private bets on the result, drew to the field a large concourse of the amateurs of ball play from the city and vicinity. There was also a splendid collection of feminine and juvenile beauty to grace the scene. It was expected that play would commence about 12 o’clock, but it was near two before all the preliminaries were arranged.”)(NYC (5) “As the time approached for the sport to begin, immense crowds of people might have been seen wending their way along the river side, on their way to witness the tournament at the Elysian Fields, The anticipations of the proficients in the game among the spectators were fully realized throughout the match, the fielding, which is the very essence of the game, being magnificent on both sides; hence it was useless to expect large scores from the bat.”)ct large scores from the bat.”))
Atlantic Club of Brooklyn v Excelsior Club of Brooklyn on 9 November 1858 + ((return match) … (return match)(PSOT (3): “One of the most exciting contests of the season … the occasion being the first match between the best players of these leading and rival clubs of Brooklyn. The Excelsiors had had a foretaste of their opponents’ skill on the previous Wednesday, but the weather interrupted the game on that day, not, however, before the Atlantics had scored thirteen runs to the Excelsiors three; two innings being played only. On Tuesday, the weather was propitious, and the game was finished,… An immense concourse of spectators were assembled, the utmost interest existing in regard to the result. As the ground is leased by the Excelsior Club, of course they exercised their right to exclude those who at all interfered with the players, and a posse of police effectively attended to the matter, and order reigned throughout. The play of the Atlantics was an excellent exhibition of the skill and ability arrived at this season in the practice of this truly manly and national game. Every point was effectively filled, and it would be invidious to allude to any player in particular, when all did so well. On the part of the Excelsiors, the play, although very creditable in many instances, as a whole was inferior to what they have done on previous important occasions. … Russell’s absence from first base—although Whiting played well there—Reynold’s recent illness, Bergen’s injury to his arm, and Cole’s shortcomings [his poor play at shortstop] were material drawbacks on the part of the Excelsiors, and their score under thecircumstances was very creditable; but, had it been otherwise, we doubt their ability—this season, at any rate—to cope successfully with their able and experienced opponents, the conquering Atlantics. The most friendly feeling was evinced by the clubs one to another throughout. The decisions of the umpire, Mr. Dakin, we consider were sound and impartial, and his selection to act in that capacity, a convincing proof that our previously-expressed opinion of his judgment and impartiality was but simple justice, and the charges of certain parties from our city as false as they were unjust. … The game occupied two hours and a half only.”)
Empire Club of New York v Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York on 10 September 1857 + ((return match) (PSOT (3): Empire “recovered its laurels by a handsome victory.”))
Alert Club of Brooklyn v Niagara Club of Brooklyn on 26 November 1857 + ((return match) (PSOT: “Seven even innings were played, when the Niagaras suspended the game, unwilling to abide by the decision of the referee (who was chosen by themselves). The game was declared in favor of the Alert …”))
Putnam Club of Brooklyn v Continental Club of Brooklyn on 3 November 1857 + ((return match) … (return match)(PSOT: “The Continentals had the call before the game commenced, it being the opinion of outsiders that the chances were two to one in their favor. The Putnams won the first match of the season, making 46 to 17 by their opponents; but the latter had received such accessions since their first game, that it was considered a dead sure thing. The result shows, that some things are a little uncertain—in ball playing as in other contests. The Putnams played coolly, and carefully, and earned their victory fairly. The weather was rather windy and boisterous, but it did not seem to affect their fielding much.”) seem to affect their fielding much.”))
Putnam Club of Brooklyn v St. Nicholas Club of New York on 8 November 1858 + ((return match) … (return match)(PSOT: “The match was hurriedly got up, and consequently both sides were deficient in presenting their full strength. Neither club played with their usual skill and ability, although the play was far from being bad. Several of the second nines of both clubs played on this occasion, and acquitted themselves very creditably indeed. … The game throughout was marked by the most courteous and gentlemanly conduct, and in this respect was enjoyed by all. … the day’s exercises were concluded with an adjournment to the rooms of the Putnam Club, where a handsome collation was provided for the entertainment of their guests. Speeches and toasts were the order of the evening, and an hour or two was most agreeably enjoyed by all.”)eeably enjoyed by all.”))
Liberty Club of Bloomfield v Waverly Club of Bloomfield on 21 August 1858 + ((return match) … (return match)(PSOT: “Waverly and Liberty -- two youthful clubs...It should be stated, however, that Waverly had only eight players, while Liberty had nine. The match was played with a good deal of spirit on both sides, and afforded much pleasure to many witnesses of the game.”)ch pleasure to many witnesses of the game.”))
Ashland Club of New York v Clinton on 18 September 1858 + ((return match) At "Ashland" grounds)

Alert M v Montauk M on 9 November 1858 + ((return match) Muffin nines)

Gothams Club of New York v Brooklyn Base Ball Club on 23 October 1845 + ((return match) … (return match)NYH (1): “A Base Ball match between eight players of Brooklyn and eight of New York, was announced to take place in Brooklyn to-day [6 Oct], and also a shooting match among the members of the Anglo-American Club of this city. It is not believed, however, that either of the events will 'come off,' in consequence of some mal-arrangements of misunderstanding among the several parties.”)(NYH (2): “We stated yesterday that the proposed Base Ball match between eight players of New York against eight players of Brooklyn, would turn out to be a failure; and so it was, for the New Yorkers did not make their appearance on the ground, and the supper provided by their order was necessarily untouched."(NTMN & TS: "The Base Ball match between eight Brooklyn players, and eight players of New York, came off on Friday on the grounds of the Union Star Cricket Club. The New Yorkers˜were singularly unfortunate in scoring but one run in their three innings. Brooklyn scored 22 and of course came off˜winners."). Brooklyn scored 22 and of course came off˜winners."))
Star Club of Brooklyn v Union Club of Brooklyn on 24 November 1857 + ((return match) Star 2nd nine vs. Union 1st nine)
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Charter Oak Club of Brooklyn on 21 June 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(BDE: Game was played “in the presence of some two thousand persons. The Excelsiors were out in full force and played their very best game. … The Charter Oaks did not come up to their usual style of playing and were consequently compelled to chronicle their first defeat of the season.”)(NYT: “The fly game is becoming more and more popular, as is shown by the increasing number of matches that are played in this manner. An interesting fly game took place … between the above Clubs.”)(NYC: “the game being played on the fly, …, the Excelsiors were of course victorious”)“the game being played on the fly, …, the Excelsiors were of course victorious”))
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Empire Club of New York on 29 September 1860 + ((return match) … (return match)(NYT: “It is almost needless to say that the Excelsior played exceedingly well in the fielding, and also at the bat. A friendly entertainment was hospitably ex[t]ended to their guests at the conclusion of the match.”)(NYC: “The game was a very agreeable one, and was played throughout with thorough good humor on all sides. As usual, the Empires were agreeably entertained at the close of the game, and very excellent speeches were made by Messrs. Green, of the Excelsiors, and Broomfield, of the Empires. Among the guests present was Mr. Wm. Selden, of the Potomac Club, of Washington, who was taken in charge by the Excelsiors, and, as a matter of course, he was taken care of.”) the Excelsiors, and, as a matter of course, he was taken care of.”))
Mohawk Club of Brooklyn v Contest Club of Brooklyn on 24 November 1859 + ((return or home-and home match) (BDE: “for the championship of their size”))
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Union Club of Morrisania on 7 September 1860 + ((return or home-and-home match)&l … (return or home-and-home match)(NYT: “One of the best-contested games of Base Ball that has ever taken place in this vicinity, … one of the smallest scores on record. The fielding on both sides were of the very highest order, the out-fielding being without a flaw, the catching excellent, and the pitching on both sides unusually fine, the muffs being almost entirely confined to the bases. … There were not less than 500 spectators on the ground, of whom an unusually large proportion were ladies.”)(NYC: “One of the best contested matches of the season … a close game of … two hours and twenty-five minutes duration. The Excelsiors, for the first time this season, were the recipients of similar treatment to that they have been in the habit of giving to others, their score of “runs in each innings” being marked with no less than five ciphers, and their total score of runs being the small figure of 7!—the lowest score they have ever made in a match. … The Excelsiors were most hospitably entertained, and the day’s play terminated with a lively interchange of speeches, songs, and sentiment, characteristic of the forensic and vocal talent possessed by the respective clubs.”))
Niagara Club of Brooklyn v Sylvan Club of Brooklyn on 18 August 1858 + ((rubber match – 7 innings, on account of darkness))
Married v Single in Brooklyn on 4 July 1860 + ((scheduled – Brooklyn BBC intra-club game, married vs. single})
First Nine v Second Nine on 14 April 1862 + ((scheduled Charter Oak Base Ball Club intra-club game))
Married v Single in New York on 10 May 1860 + ((scheduled Charter Oak Base Ball Club intra-club game) Married v. single)
Columbia Club of Chicago v Columbia Club of Chicago on 1 August 1859 + ((scheduled Columbia intra-club game) Married men vs. single men)
Eagle Base Ball Club of New York v Eagle Base Ball Club of New York on 19 November 1861 + ((scheduled Eagle Base Ball Club intra-club game) Light weights v. Heavy weights)
Eckford Club of Brooklyn v Eckford Club of Brooklyn on 18 November 1858 + ((scheduled Eckford BBC intra-club game) Light weights vs. Heavy wieghts)
Light Weights v Heavy Weights on 7 July 1858 + ((scheduled Empire BBC intra-club game))
Enterprise Club v Enterprise Club on 13 April 1861 + ((scheduled Enterprise Base Ball Club intra-club game) (Light weights v. Heavy weights))
Excelsior Club of Brooklyn v Excelsior Club of Brooklyn on 14 July 1859 + ((scheduled Excelsior intra-club g … (scheduled Excelsior intra-club game)(Brooklyn Daily Eagle: “a contest between two nines, members of the Club, who have never played in any regular match. Some splendid play my be anticipated and certainly considerable amusement.”)y be anticipated and certainly considerable amusement.”))
Excelsior Club of Chicago v Excelsior Club of Chicago on 8 August 1859 + ((scheduled Excelsior intra-club game) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “A match is also talked of between the married and the single of the Excelsior Club, which will very likely take place soon.”))
Lights v Heavies in New York on 18 November 1858 + ((scheduled Niagara BBC intra-club game, lights vs heavies))
Priam Club of Troy v Priam Club of Troy on 10 October 1860 + ((scheduled Priam BBC intra-club game) (married v. single))
Watsessing Club of Bloomfield v Empire Club of Newark on 30 September 1857 + ((scheduled conquering game) Empire 2nd nine)
Mutual Club of New York v Jefferson Club of New York on 27 August 1861 + ((scheduled first game of a home-and-home match))
Benecia Boy Club of Brooklyn v Oraton Club of Newark on 24 August 1861 + ((scheduled first game of a home-and-home match))
Champion Club of New York v Champion Club of Albany on 4 July 1860 + ((scheduled fly game))
Henry Eckford Club of New York v Eckford Club of Brooklyn in July 1861 + ((scheduled game) (2nd nines) )
Hamilton Club of Brooklyn v Empire Club of Newark on 22 October 1857 + ((scheduled game))

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