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{{Club | {{Club | ||
|Coordinates=42.3636331, -87. | |Coordinates=42.3636331, -87.84479379999999 | ||
|Entry Origin=Sabrpedia | |Entry Origin=Sabrpedia | ||
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|Name=Acme Club of Waukegan | |Name=Acme Club of Waukegan | ||
|Club Name=Acme | |Club Name=Acme | ||
|Type of Date=Day | |Type of Date=Day | ||
|Date=1867/06/24 | |Date=1867/06/24 | ||
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|Date of Dissolution Type=Day | |Date of Dissolution Type=Day | ||
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|Country=United States | |Country=United States | ||
|State=IL | |State=IL | ||
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|City=Waukegan | |City=Waukegan | ||
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|Description=<p>The <em>Waukegan Weekly Gazette</em>, June 8, 1867 announces a meeting of the Acme BBC at Fireman's Hall. The club formed June 24. George B. Warren is president, T. Henry Lindsey, Secretary. Gives a list of members. Appears to be a successor to the Waukegan BBC.</p> | |Description=<p>The <em>Waukegan Weekly Gazette</em>, June 8, 1867 announces a meeting of the Acme BBC at Fireman's Hall. The club formed June 24. George B. Warren is president, T. Henry Lindsey, Secretary. Gives a list of members. Appears to be a successor to the Waukegan BBC.</p> | ||
<p>Same June 29, 1867 has a long report of a game between the Acme and Lake Shore BBCs, won by the latter 108-83. Gives a box score.</p> | |||
<p>The Chicago <em>Tribune</em>, July 27, 1867, mentions the Acme Club of Waukegan sending delegates to the state baseball convention.</p> | <p>The Chicago <em>Tribune</em>, July 27, 1867, mentions the Acme Club of Waukegan sending delegates to the state baseball convention.</p> | ||
<p>The Springfield Daily Illinois State Journal May 14, 1868 reports on a state baseball convention which included delegates of clubs from Bloomington (Empire, Bloomington), Waukegan (Acme, Lake Shore); Champaign (Empire); and Geneseo (Pioneer).</p> | <p>The Springfield Daily Illinois State Journal May 14, 1868 reports on a state baseball convention which included delegates of clubs from Bloomington (Empire, Bloomington), Waukegan (Acme, Lake Shore); Champaign (Empire); and Geneseo (Pioneer).</p> | ||
|Sources=<p>The <em>Waukegan Weekly Gazette</em>, June 8, 1867</p> | |Sources=<p>The <em>Waukegan Weekly Gazette</em>, June 8, 1867</p> | ||
<p>The Chicago <em>Tribune</em>, July 27, 1867</p> | <p>The Chicago <em>Tribune</em>, July 27, 1867</p> | ||
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|Has Source On Hand=No | |Has Source On Hand=No | ||
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|Reviewed=Yes | |Reviewed=Yes | ||
|Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | |Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | ||
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|Entered by=Bruce Allardice | |Entered by=Bruce Allardice | ||
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|Has Supplemental Text=No | |Has Supplemental Text=No | ||
|Is No Later Than=Yes | |Is No Later Than=Yes |
Latest revision as of 12:00, 11 April 2021
Nick Name | Acme |
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Earliest Known Date | Monday, June 24, 1867 |
Last Known Game | |
Location | Waukegan, IL, United States |
Modern Address | |
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Nine Class | |
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Description | The Waukegan Weekly Gazette, June 8, 1867 announces a meeting of the Acme BBC at Fireman's Hall. The club formed June 24. George B. Warren is president, T. Henry Lindsey, Secretary. Gives a list of members. Appears to be a successor to the Waukegan BBC. Same June 29, 1867 has a long report of a game between the Acme and Lake Shore BBCs, won by the latter 108-83. Gives a box score. The Chicago Tribune, July 27, 1867, mentions the Acme Club of Waukegan sending delegates to the state baseball convention. The Springfield Daily Illinois State Journal May 14, 1868 reports on a state baseball convention which included delegates of clubs from Bloomington (Empire, Bloomington), Waukegan (Acme, Lake Shore); Champaign (Empire); and Geneseo (Pioneer). |
Sources | The Waukegan Weekly Gazette, June 8, 1867 The Chicago Tribune, July 27, 1867 |
Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
Has Source On Hand | No |
Comment | Edit with form to add a comment |
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Found by | Bruce Allardice |
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Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
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Entry Origin | Sabrpedia |
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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 |
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1867 | 1 Played | 0 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
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Ballgame | 1867-09-26 | Libertyville | IL | Acme Club of Waukegan | Lake Shore Club of Waukegan | 15 - 60 | Libertyville, IL | Bruce Allardice |
Players
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Playing Fields
Comments
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