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|Description=<p>The Washington <em>National Republican</em>, June 12, 1867 reports on a game between two "colored" clubs, with the Monumental beating the Alert 33-20. The Monumental is probably the Alexandria club of that name.</p> | |Description=<p>The Washington <em>National Republican</em>, June 12, 1867 reports on a game between two "colored" clubs, with the Monumental beating the Alert 33-20. The Monumental is probably the Alexandria club of that name.</p> | ||
<p>Same, July 9, 1867 reports that two "colored" clubs, the Alerts of DC and the Pythians of Philadelphia, recently played a match in Philadelphia.</p> | <p>Same, July 9, 1867 reports that two "colored" clubs, the Alerts of DC and the Pythians of Philadelphia, recently played a match in Philadelphia.</p> | ||
<p>The | <p>The Alerts are mentioned in Morris, Base Ball Pioneers p. 266 as playing in 1869. Brunson says this club stated in 1866.</p> | ||
|Sources=<p>The Washington <em>National Republican</em>, June 12, July 9, 1867</p> | |Sources=<p>The Washington <em>National Republican</em>, June 12, July 9, 1867</p> | ||
<p><span>Brunson, "Black Baseball" p. 265</span></p> | <p><span>Brunson, "Black Baseball" p. 265</span></p> | ||
Revision as of 07:31, 7 September 2019
| Nick Name | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | 1867 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Washington, DC, United States |
| Modern Address | |
| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
| Tags | |
| Description | The Washington National Republican, June 12, 1867 reports on a game between two "colored" clubs, with the Monumental beating the Alert 33-20. The Monumental is probably the Alexandria club of that name. Same, July 9, 1867 reports that two "colored" clubs, the Alerts of DC and the Pythians of Philadelphia, recently played a match in Philadelphia. The Alerts are mentioned in Morris, Base Ball Pioneers p. 266 as playing in 1869. Brunson says this club stated in 1866. |
| Sources | The Washington National Republican, June 12, July 9, 1867 Brunson, "Black Baseball" p. 265 |
| 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 | Bruce Allardice |
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| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 1 Played | 0 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1871 | 1 Played | 1 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
| Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballgame | 1865-08-25 | Washington | DC | Manhattan Club of Washington | Alert Club of Washington | 43 - 37 | Bruce Allardice | ||
| Ballgame | 1871-09 | Washington | DC | Alert Club of Washington | Unique Club of Chicago | 24 - 18 | Greg Christiano |
Players
No players have been associated with this Club yet.
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| White Lot south of the White House | Prior to 1874 when they were banned from the field. |
Comments
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