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|Date=1855/07/ | |Date=1855/07/18 | ||
|Date of Dissolution Type=Day | |Date of Dissolution Type=Day | ||
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|City=Brooklyn | |City=Brooklyn | ||
|Nine Class=Senior | |Nine Class=Senior | ||
|Sources=<p>NYST 550804</p> | |Description=<p>"Long Island. Williamsburg Intelligence. Washington Base Ball Club. </p> | ||
<p>"The Club organized at the house of Mr. Geo. Butler, in North Second-street, on Wednesday afternoon. [Officers -- Thomas Eames, Pres; John Boyce, VP; Arthur Bassett, Sec'y; E. F. Rile, Treas;Directors Daniel Brooks, Sylvanus Bedell, and Thomas Marian.]</p> | |||
<p>"The object of the organization if for the purpose of practicing base bll playing, which is getting to be a very fashionable amusement in this portion of the city. The ground selected for playing is the lot formerly used by a Cricket Ball Club, at the junction of North-road and Bushwick avenue. The Club practiced on Wednesday for the first time." </p> | |||
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|Sources=<p><em>New York Times</em>, July 20, 1855</p> | |||
<p>Also <em>NYST</em> 550804</p> | |||
|Has Source On Hand=No | |Has Source On Hand=No | ||
|Reviewed=Yes | |Reviewed=Yes | ||
|Submitted by=Richard Hershberger | |Submitted by=Richard Hershberger | ||
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Revision as of 04:56, 15 May 2013
| Nick Name | Washington |
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| Earliest Known Date | Wednesday, July 18, 1855 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
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| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
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| Description | "Long Island. Williamsburg Intelligence. Washington Base Ball Club. "The Club organized at the house of Mr. Geo. Butler, in North Second-street, on Wednesday afternoon. [Officers -- Thomas Eames, Pres; John Boyce, VP; Arthur Bassett, Sec'y; E. F. Rile, Treas;Directors Daniel Brooks, Sylvanus Bedell, and Thomas Marian.] "The object of the organization if for the purpose of practicing base bll playing, which is getting to be a very fashionable amusement in this portion of the city. The ground selected for playing is the lot formerly used by a Cricket Ball Club, at the junction of North-road and Bushwick avenue. The Club practiced on Wednesday for the first time."
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| Sources | New York Times, July 20, 1855 Also NYST 550804 |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
| Comment | Edit with form to add a comment |
| Query | Edit with form to add a query |
| Found by | Richard Hershberger |
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| Entry Origin | Richard Hershberger Spreadsheets |
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Win/Loss Records As Far As We Now Know
Warning: Users should not rely on a team's won-loss record as a reflection of its "standing" among all base ball clubs. Team schedules were not balanced, and a good record against mostly weak opponents does not signify a leading club.
| Year | Games | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | 3 Played | 0 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1858 | 11 Played | 5 Won | 6 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1859 | 1 Played | 0 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1862 | 3 Played | 1 Won | 2 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1863 | 3 Played | 3 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1864 | 1 Played | 1 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1865 | 4 Played | 3 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
Players
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
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| Former Cricket Club field, North Road and Bushwick Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn | 1855 |
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