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|Description=<p>The <em>Philadelphia Public Ledger</em>, Nov. 7, 1859, says a group of mostly printers organized the "Philadelphia Base Ball Club" last Saturday, and played a game.</p> | |Description=<p>The <em>Philadelphia Public Ledger</em>, Nov. 7, 1859, says a group of mostly printers organized the "Philadelphia Base Ball Club" last Saturday, and played a game.</p> | ||
<p>John Thorn says they played by the NY Rules in 1859. See Our Game blog, May 29, 2013.</p> | <p>John Thorn says they played by the NY Rules in 1859. See Our Game blog, May 29, 2013.</p> | ||
<p> | <p>Morris says this club was composed of printers of a newspaper called the <em>Pennsylvanian</em>. They practiced 1858-59 at a diamond at the corner of Columbia and Ridge, along with the Equity and Winona Clubs.</p> | ||
< | <p>See also PST 591210. NYSM 4-22-60.</p> | ||
<p>NYSM 4-22-60.</p> | |||
|Sources=<p>The <em>Philadelphia Public Ledger</em>, Nov. 7, 1859.</p> | |Sources=<p>The <em>Philadelphia Public Ledger</em>, Nov. 7, 1859.</p> | ||
<p>Peter Morris, "A Closer Look at the Pennsylvania Base Ball Club," in <em>Base Ball</em> 10 (2018) pp. 160-166. </p> | <p>Peter Morris, "A Closer Look at the Pennsylvania Base Ball Club," in <em>Base Ball</em> 10 (2018) pp. 160-166. </p> | ||
Latest revision as of 07:37, 13 April 2025
| Nick Name | Pennsylvania |
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| Earliest Known Date | Saturday, November 5, 1859 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, United States |
| Modern Address | |
| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
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| Description | The Philadelphia Public Ledger, Nov. 7, 1859, says a group of mostly printers organized the "Philadelphia Base Ball Club" last Saturday, and played a game. John Thorn says they played by the NY Rules in 1859. See Our Game blog, May 29, 2013. Morris says this club was composed of printers of a newspaper called the Pennsylvanian. They practiced 1858-59 at a diamond at the corner of Columbia and Ridge, along with the Equity and Winona Clubs. See also PST 591210. NYSM 4-22-60. |
| Sources | The Philadelphia Public Ledger, Nov. 7, 1859. Peter Morris, "A Closer Look at the Pennsylvania Base Ball Club," in Base Ball 10 (2018) pp. 160-166.
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| 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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| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
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| First in Location Note | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 5 Played | 0 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1860 | 8 Played | 1 Won | 6 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
Players
No players have been associated with this Club yet.
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania grounds at Ridge and Columbia avenues |
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