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|Description=<p>Peter Morris et al., editors, "Base Ball Pioneers. 1850-1870" p. 224 says the Freeport Empires and Shaffers played in a tournament in Sept. 1865.</p> | |Description=<p>Peter Morris et al., editors, "Base Ball Pioneers. 1850-1870" p. 224 says the Freeport Empires and Shaffers played in a tournament in Sept. 1865.</p> | ||
<p>The Rockford <em>Weekly Register-Gazette</em>, Oct. 21, 1865 reports that the Forest City of Rockford, beat the Shaffers of Freeport 31-23 at Freeport, and gives a box score. "Col. J. W. Shaffer" entertained bothy teams after the game. Presumably the team was named after him.</p> | |||
<p>See also the Freeport <em>Journal</em>, June 6, 1866, which gives a history of the Empire Club, and mentions their games with the Shaffers.</p> | <p>See also the Freeport <em>Journal</em>, June 6, 1866, which gives a history of the Empire Club, and mentions their games with the Shaffers.</p> | ||
|Sources=<p>Peter Morris et al., editors, "Base Ball Pioneers. 1850-1870" p. 224. The Rockford <em>Weekly Register-Gazette</em>, Oct. 21, 1865 </p> | |||
|Has Source On Hand=No | |Has Source On Hand=No | ||
|Reviewed=Yes | |Reviewed=Yes | ||
|Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | |Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | ||
|Entered by=Bruce Allardice | |||
|Is No Later Than=Yes | |Is No Later Than=Yes | ||
|First Newspaper Mention=1/1/1865 | |First Newspaper Mention=1/1/1865 | ||
|First Newspaper Mention Date Type=Year | |First Newspaper Mention Date Type=Year | ||
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Revision as of 14:26, 1 April 2014
| Nick Name | Shaffers |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | 1865 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Freeport, IL, United States |
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| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | |
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| Description | Peter Morris et al., editors, "Base Ball Pioneers. 1850-1870" p. 224 says the Freeport Empires and Shaffers played in a tournament in Sept. 1865. The Rockford Weekly Register-Gazette, Oct. 21, 1865 reports that the Forest City of Rockford, beat the Shaffers of Freeport 31-23 at Freeport, and gives a box score. "Col. J. W. Shaffer" entertained bothy teams after the game. Presumably the team was named after him. See also the Freeport Journal, June 6, 1866, which gives a history of the Empire Club, and mentions their games with the Shaffers. |
| Sources | Peter Morris et al., editors, "Base Ball Pioneers. 1850-1870" p. 224. The Rockford Weekly Register-Gazette, Oct. 21, 1865 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 2 Played | 0 Won | 2 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
| Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
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| Ballgame | 1865-09-19 | Rockford | IL | Excelsior Club of Chicago | Shaffers Club of Freeport | 37 - 3 | Bruce Allardice | ||
| Ballgame | 1865-10-20 | Freeport | IL | Shaffers Club of Freeport | Forest City Club of Rockford | 23 - 31 | Bruce Allardice |
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Playing Fields
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