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1859

Date of Game	City/Town Playing Field	Outcome	Sources
29 Jul, 1859 (Fri) & 2 Aug (Tue)	New Orleans. La. Delachaise grounds near Louisiana Ave.	Pascay’s side 82 Jones’s side 24 (4-inning, due to darkness) (Louisiana Base Ball Club intra-club game) (The Daily Picayune (New Orleans): “There was a large and interesting gathering … nine were chosen on each side. / The rules require that a match shall consist of nine innings on each side. …  [Pascay’s side led 55-14 at end of fourth inning.] The match is to be concluded on Tuesday afternoon.”)	(1) “Base Ball,” The Daily Picayune (New Orleans), 30 Jul 1859 (2) “Base Ball—L.B.B.C.: Jones’s Side Victorious,” The Daily Picayune (New Orleans), 20 Aug 1859
12 Aug, 1859 (Fri)	Jefferson City Delachaise Plantation	Jones’s side 41 Pascay’s side 31 (Louisiana Base Ball Club intra-club return game)	(1) “City Intelligence: Racket, Cricket and Base Ball,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,427 [new series--vol. 17] (8 Aug 1859), p. 1, col. 4 (2) “Base Ball—L.B.B.C.: Jones’s Side Victorious,” The Daily Picayune (New Orleans), 20 Aug 1859
19 Aug, 1859 (Fri)	?	Jones’s side 36 Pascay’s side 30 (7 innings, by mutual decision) (Louisiana Base Ball Club intra-club conquering game) (The Daily Picayune (New Orleans): “There was the usual large attendance of lookers-on, of both sexes, the ladies’ tent being particularly well filled, and the characteristic hospitality of the club was most munificently displayed./…/ We may look upon this match [of three games] as virtually the inauguration of this noble and manly game among us; and we hope it will be kept up with the same spirit in which it has been commenced and so far maintained.”) (New York Sunday Mercury: “Base all clubs are flourishing in New Orleans, and a number of matches have been played during the present season.  … the Louisiana Club … is very highly spoken of, and appears to have attracted an immense attendance of spectators.”)	(1) “Base Ball—L.B.B.C.: Jones’s Side Victorious,” The Daily Picayune (New Orleans), 20 Aug 1859 (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball in Louisiana,” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (4 Sep 1859), p. 5, col. 6
1 Sep, 1859 (Thu)	New Orleans, La.	Single 51 Married 33 (9-inning Empire Club intra-club game)	(1) “Base Ball in New Orleans,” New York Clipper, [?] Sep 1859
14 & 22 Sep, 1859 (Wed & Fri) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times) or 15 & 22 Sep (New York Clipper)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds in the upper part of the city”	Empire (New Orleans) 77 Louisiana (New Orleans) 64 (The Daily Picayune (New Orleans) (1) & Porter’s Spirit of the Times (2): “On Wednesday, 14th inst., the beautiful and airy grounds which have been devoted during the present season to the healthy sports of the field—the Delachaise property, near Louisiana Avenue—presented a most animated and enlivening appearance.  The occasion was the commencement of a match of base ball between the Louisiana B. B. C., and the Empires, on a challenge of the latter.  The arrangements for the accommodation of visitors were most ample in every respect.  There were commodious tents for the ladies spread under the umbrageous branches of the fine old live oaks, and they were served with refreshments by the polite stewards of the Clubs, appointed for the occasion, and who performed their part of the duties of the day in the most creditable manner. / Nor were the male guests of the Clubs unprovided for by the thoughtful masters of ceremonies upon this occasion.  Everything was done to make them pleased with their visit to the ground, and to make them wish to come again.  Altogether, there was a large and delighted concourse of citizens upon the field.  …  Although it was getting towards dusk, it was agreed to play a sixth before suspending the match, and at the end of that innings, the Empire led the Louisianians twelve runs. / Three more innings, on each side, remain to be played, in this so far admirably-contested game, which will be resumed next Monday afternoon, at half past 3 o’clock.”) (New York Clipper - “This being the first match that has been played between two clubs in that city, it created an unusual excitement among field sporters.”  After 6 innings “when darkness coming on, it was agreed that the last three remaining innings should be played on the 22d Sept.”  At the end of the game “The umpire then presented the captain of the Empire Club the ball, which was the agreed upon trophy of victory, with a few remarks, pertinent to the occasion; upon receiving which, Mr. McManus called for three cheers for the Louisiana Base Ball Club.  They were given with enthusiasm, and were responded in kind by the members of that club.”) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times (5): “There was a large number of spectators on the ground, and the day was most auspicious for the playing.”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball,” The Daily Picayune (New Orleans), 15 Sep 1859 (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball at New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 7, no. 5 (1 Oct 1859), p. 69, cols. 1-2 (3) “Base Ball in New Orleans—Contest between the Louisiana and Empire Base Ball Clubs,” New York Clipper, [?] Oct 1859   resumption of game: (3) The Daily Picayune (New Orleans), 23 Sep 1859 [NOT YET SEEN] (4) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball at New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 7, no. 5 [sic: 6] (8 Oct 1859), p. 83, cols. 1-2 [reprint of (3)]
18 Sep, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Magnolia grounds on Claiborne, between Union and Bagatelle streets	Married Single (Magnolia Base Ball Club intra-club game—score illegible) (The New Orleans Bee (2): “Thirty members only can belong to the Club, and yesterday the married were 2 to 1, which fact, connected with the inclemency of the weather, prevents the match from being considered as a true test.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: Magnolia Base Ball Club,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,470 [new series—vol. 17] (17 Sep 1859), p. 1, col. 5 (2) “City Intelligence: Magnolia Base Ball Club—First Match” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,471 [new series—vol. 17] (19 Sep 1859), p. 1, col. 5
2 Oct, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. “Back of the old paper-mill, Third District” [The New Orleans Bee (1)] “Claiborne street, at the corner of Bagatelle”	Southern [53?] Magnolia 29 (The New Orleans Bee (1): “The Royal street omnibuses will carry all who desire to witness the contest to within a short distance of the ground.”) (The New Orleans Bee (2): “The weather was genial, and of very accommodating temperature, the ground was a good one, though rather too rough. And the attendance, though not as large as the crowds we have witnessed at the Delachaise ground, was quite liberal.  The companies had tents for their guests, and also for toilette and refreshment purposes.  The playing was extremely spirited, and of the most pleasing features of the day was the cordial spirit displayed between the members of the contesting clubs.  [Lengthy description of post-game festivities follows.]  The clubs, wuth their guests, then formed in procession, with the stars and stripes in advance, and marched down to the United States Hotel, on Elysian Fields street, where they took a parting imbibation, and then the Southerns marched up home, wearing their laurels with laudable modesty.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: Field Sports,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,481 [new series—vol. 32] (1 Oct 1859), p. 1, col. 5 (2) “City Intelligence: Fine Game of Base Ball,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,482 [new series—vol. 17] (3 Oct 1859), p. 1, col. 4
6 Oct, 1859 (Thu)	New Orleans, La. Delachase grounds	Empire 56 Louisiana 26	(1) “Base Ball in New Orleans,” New York Clipper, [?] Oct 1859
16 Oct, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La.	Woodin’s side 44-16 Coburn/Norton’s side 22 -24 (two Melpomenia Base Ball Club intra-club games)	(1) “Melpomenia Base-Ball Club,” New York Clipper, [?] Oct 1859
c. 29 Oct, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Third District	Kenny’s side 53 Lockwood’s side 32 (Orleans Base Ball Club intra-club game)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Orleans Base Ball Club,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 7, no. 11 (12 Nov 1859), p. 164, col. 3
c. 29 Oct, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. In the “old Third”	Brown’s side 47 Guerin’s side 35 (Magnolia Base Ball Club intra-club game (7 players on each side)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Magnolia Base ball Club,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 7, no. 11 (12 Nov 1859), p. 164, col. 3
6 Nov, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Third District	Pablo’s side 26 Setigast’s side 23 (Washington Base Ball Club intra-club game) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “The club had their usual lively contest in the Third District on Sunday.”)	(1) New Orleans Crescent, 7 Nov 1859 [NOT YET SEEN] (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Washington Base Ball Club,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 7, no. 13 (26 Nov 1859), p. 196, col. 3 [reprint of (1)]
6 Nov, 1859 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	Southern [67?] Magnolia [42?] (return game) (The New Orleans Bee: The game was played “before a large number of guests and spectators.  … though beaten the second time, the playing of the Magnolias was very fine, and the noble and courteous manner in which they sustained their defeat won the esteem of every one.  The day was a fine one and the field presented a lively appearance.  The refreshment department was conducted on the usual liberal and excellent scale in which these things are done.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: Base Ball,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,514 [new series—vol. 17] (8 Nov 1859), p. 1, col. 5
11 Dec, 1859 (Sun) 18 Dec (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	Lone Star 47 Southern 24 (score at end of 7 innings, when game was called due to darkness) (The New Orleans Bee: “the Lone Star having challenged the Southern Club ….  the conclusion was postponed until next Sunday at the same place.  …  The great feature of the occasion was the beautiful pitching of the Lone Star’s pitcher, who gave underhand twist balls which seemed invincible, and it took the Southerns all afternoon to learn the ‘dodge.’ “It was the general opinion that the Southerns excelled in fielding and running bases.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: Match Game of Base Ball,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,544 [new series—vol. 17] (8 Nov 1859), p. 1, col. 5

1860

Date of Game	City/Town Playing Field	Outcome	Sources
12 Feb, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La.	Variety 41 Apollo 39 [NOTE: Eleven players on a side.]	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 2, no. 1 (10 Mar 1860), p. 5, col. 1
19 Feb, 1860 (Sun)	Jefferson City, La. Delachaise grounds	Empire 56 Southern 37 (scheduled) (The New Orleans Bee: [Lengthy description] (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “The Challenge of the Empire Base Ball Club to the other Clubs, to meet them in a match for the championship of New Orleans, has been accepted by the Southern Club.  …  A lively contest was anticipated, and if the weather was fair, a great crowd was to go up to see it.”) (Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “The game for the championship of base ball in New Orleans, was played …”)	(1) “City Intelligence: The Great Base Ball Match,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,605 [new series—vol. 17] (20 Feb 1860), p. 1, col. 6 (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: The New Orleans Empire Club Challenge Accepted,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 1 (3 Mar 1860), p. 5, col. 2 (3) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: The Base Ball Championship Game at New Orleans, La.,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 2, no. 2 (17 Mar 1860), p. 20, col. 3 [date = 20 Feb]
13 Mar, 1860 (Tue)	New Orleans, La. On their “field” on Customhouse St., two squares below Galvez Canal	Variety (winner by 23 runs) Apollo (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: The Variety win “establishes there [sic] superiority, having before beaten the Apollo in a match.”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 6 (7 Apr 1860), p. 93, col. 2
18 Mar, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. On a common, back of the Second District, near the Galvez Canal	Variety 50 Apollo 27	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: The Les Quatre Match at New Orleans,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 2, no. 4 (31 Mar 1860), p. 54, col. 2
Prior to 7 Apr, 1860	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	Empire (winner by 33 runs) Orleans (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: The two clubs “played a matche [sic] for the championship of New Orleans …  The Empire boys … keep the belt, which it will be hard to deprive them of.”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 6 (7 Apr 1860), p. 93, col. 2
15 Apr, 1860 (Sun)	?	C. Lawrence’s Side 34 F. Guerin’s Side 26 (Magnolia Base Ball Club intra-club game – 11 innings) (New York Sunday Mercury: “This club had a lively match for practice, with twelve men on a side …”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 2, no. 9 (5 May 1860), p. 143, col. 2 (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Magnolia Club, of New Orleans,” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. 22, no. 19 (6 May 1860), p. 5, col. 6 [score: 34-20]
16 Apr, 1860 (Mon)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	(The New Orleans Bee: “we hear that a game of base ball will be played on another portion of the field by the champion Empire Club.”	(1) “City Intelligence: Cricket Match,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,652 [new series—vol. 17] (16 Apr 1860), p. 1, col. 5
13 May, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds in Jefferson City	Magnolia 19 Empire 18 (The New Orleans Bee (1): [lengthy description] (Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times: “The Empire Club, the champion base ball club of New Orleans …  The Third District Boys succeeded in beating the champion boys of the First by one run”	(1) “City Intelligence: Base Ball Match—The Magnolia Club Wins the Championship,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,675 [new series—vol. 17] (14 May 1860), p. 1, col. 5 (2) “City Intelligence: Base Ball,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,676 [new series—vol. 17] (15 May 1860), p. 1, col. 4 (3) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 13 (26 May 1860), p. 196, cols. 2-3 (4) “Base Ball in New Orleans—An Exciting Match,” New York Clipper, [?] May 1860 (5) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball at New Orleans,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 2, no. 13 (2 Jun 1860), p. 202, col. 3 [date = 12 May]
21 Jun, 1860 (Thu)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	Chandler’s side 25 Dapremont’s side 17 (Empire Base Ball Club intra-club match) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “A numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemen witnessed the game.  The members wore their handsome new field uniform, and showed off well as they went through the rapid and athletic movements of this healthful and truly manly sport.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: Base Ball Match,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,707 [new series—vol. 17] (21 Jun 1860), p. 1, col. 4 (2) “City Intelligence: Base Ball Match,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,708 [new series—vol. 17] (22 Jun 1860), p. 1, col. 5 (3) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans: Empire Base Ball Club,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 19 (3 Jul 1860), p. 293, col. 2 [date: 20 Jun] (4) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 27 (28 Aug 1860), p. 421, col. 2  [score: 26-16]
23 Jun, 1860 (Sat)	New Orleans, La.	Pelican 42 Eclipse 24	(1) Clio, “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 19 (3 Jul 1860), p. 293, col. 2 (letter dated 24 Jun)
25 Jun, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La.	Smith’s side 26 Meister’s side 23 (Magnolia Base Ball Club intra-club game between first and second nines) (New York Sunday Mercury: The match “attracted a vast assemblage of spectators, including many ladies.  The uniform of the club consists of blue pants, white shirt, blue-velvet jockey cap, and Indian moccasins, and the members made a very fine appearance on the occasion.”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Magnolia Club (of New Orleans),” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (15 Jul 1860), p. 5, col. 6
1 Jul, 1860 (Sun)	Algiers, La.	Stinson’s side 26 Delamore’s side 24 (Magnolia Base Ball Club intra-club game)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball at New Orleans, La.,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 2, no. 19 (14 Jul 1860), p. 298, col. 3
2 Jul, 1860 (Mon)	New Orleans, La.	Feeny’s side 40 Murphy’s side 32 (Pelican Base Ball Club intra-club game)	(1) Clio, “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 20 (10 Jul 1860), p. 309, col. 3 (letter dated 10 Jul) (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Pelican Club (of New Orleans),” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (15 Jul 1860), p. 5, col. 5
13 Jul, 1860 (Fri) 23 Jul (Mon)	New Orleans, La. “the old Bingaman race-course, in Algiers” [The New Orleans Bee (1)]   Bingaman Common	Magnolia 24 Empire 24 (Game was initiated on 13 July but suspended after 6 innings, due to weather, with Empire leading 17-16; resumed on 23 Jul) (New York Sunday Mercury (1): “There are now seven base ball clubs in New Orleans—the ‘Louisiana,’ ‘Empire,’ ‘Southern,’ ‘Lone Star,’ ‘Union,’ ‘Orleans,’ and ‘Magnolia.’  The Empire has hitherto been the most successful club.  A second match between that club and the ‘Magnolia’ is fixed for the 10th of this month.  We shall receive a report of it from a correspondent in the Crescent City.”) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times (2): “The great match for the championship between Magnolia and Empire comes off on the Fourth.”) (New York Sunday Mercury (3): “A match is on the carpet between the Magnolia and Empire Clubs of New Orleans, and both clubs are practicing for the great event, which it is believed will cause quire a sensation in the Crescent City. We hope our correspondent will send us a full and interesting report of this match.”) (The New Orleans Bee (4): [lengthy description]) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times (5): “… match played … for the Championship.”)   After resumption: (The New Orleans Bee (6): [lengthy description]) (New York Clipper: “an exciting match, witnessed by over two thousand persons, … to decide the question as to which was entitled to the title of champion.  But eight innings were played, owing to the refusal of the empires to accede to the decision of the referee, who thereupon, after giving them ample time to discuss the question, decided the match in favor of the Magnolia, and handed them the ball.”) (New York Sunday Mercury (8): [Lengthy description]	(1) “New Orleans Clubs,” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (1 Jul 1860), p. 5, col. 6 (2) Clio, “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 20 (10 Jul 1860), p. 309, col. 3 (letter dated 10 Jul) [scheduled game date = 4 Jul] (3) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Magnolia Club (of New Orleans),” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (15 Jul 1860), p. 5, col. 6 (4) “City Intelligence: The Base Ball Championship--Exciting Match,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,727 [new series—vol. 17] (16 Jul 1860), p. 1, col. 4 (5) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 8, no. 22 (24 Jul 1860), p. 341, col. 2 (letter dated 13 Jul)   After resumption: (6) “City Intelligence: The Base Ball Match,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, no. 11,733 [new series—vol. 17] (23 Jul 1860), p. 1, col. 4 (7) “Base Ball in New Orleans,” New York Clipper, [?] Aug 1860 [date: 23 Jul] (8) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Empire vs. Magnolia (of New Orleans),” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (5 Aug 1860), p. 5, col. 6 [letter dated 25 Jul]
12 Aug, 1860 (Sun)	Algiers, La. Bingaman Course,	Magnolia 45 Lone Star 20 (The New Orleans Bee: “Another match at base ball, for the championship of the South … the victorious Magnolia Club having been challenged by the Lone Star Club. … / There was alarge attendance on the ground, and both clubs had their tents pitched, but the majority had to stand it out in the sun, which was rather too powerful for their comfort.  But for the want of shade the Bingaman Course would be a good ground.  Could not a better field be found in the City Park? (New York Sunday Mercury: The match “drew together a large number of spectators.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: The Match for the Championship,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 32, whole no. 11,751 (new series—vol. 17) (13 Aug 1860), p. 1, col. 4 (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Lone Star vs. Magnolia (of New Orleans),” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (19 Aug 1860), p. 5, col. 5
[30?] Sep, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Empire Base Ball Club grounds	Owen’s side 26 Murray’s side 26 (TIE) (Empire Base Ball Club intra-club game) (New York Sunday Mercury: “The Empire Club of New Orleans celebrated their first anniversary … by a day of play on their grounds, which was witnessed by a large concourse of ladies and gentlemen. …  The Empire Club are in a very flourishing condition, and hold their own against all competitors.”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans,” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (16 Sep 1860), p. 5, col. 6
14 Oct, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	Liberty (New Orleans) 37 Tiger (New Orleans) 20 (8 innings – 8 innings) (Porter’s Spirit of the Times: “These newly organized Base Ball Clubs of the City of New Orleans played their first match game (New York Clipper: “These newly started clubs played their first match game …  The match was witnessed by a large number of spectators, among whom was a large number of the fair sex.”)	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base-Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans, La.—Liberty vs. Tiger,” Porter’s Spirit of the Times, vol. 9, no. 9 [sic: 10] (30 Oct 1860), p. 149, col. 2 (2) “Baseball in New Orleans—Liberty vs. Tiger,” New York Clipper, [?] Oct 1860
14 Oct, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La. Orleans Base Ball Club grounds on Goodchildren St., between Montegut and Clonet	(The New Orleans Bee: “The Orleans Base Ball Clubs intend celebrating their anniversary … by playing a grand match game between two selected nines.”)	(1) “City Intelligence: Base Ball,” The New Orleans Bee, vol. 33, no. 11,803 [new series—vol. 17] (13 Oct 1860), p. 1, col. 6
31 Oct, 1860 (Wed)	New Orleans, La. Delachaise grounds	Liberty 39 Tiger 27 (return match – 6 innings, due to darkness} (New York Clipper: “A large number of spectators were present to witness the match.”)	(1) “Base Ball in New Orleans—Tiger vs. Liberty,” New York Clipper, [?] Oct 1860
18 Nov, 1860 (Sun)	New Orleans, La.	Home (New Orleans) 15 Liberty (New Orleans) 4	(1) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Liberty vs. Home (of New Orleans),” New York Sunday Mercury, vol. [xx], no. [xx] (2 Dec 1860), p. 8, col. 1 (2) “Out-Door Sports: Base Ball: Base Ball in New Orleans, La.—Liberty vs. Home,” Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times, vol. 3, no. 15 (15 Dec 1860), p. 244, col. 3