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|Club Name=Eclipse | |Club Name=Eclipse | ||
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|Date= | |Date=1858/08/18 | ||
|Date of Dissolution Type=Day | |Date of Dissolution Type=Day | ||
|Country=United States | |Country=United States | ||
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|Description=<p>The <em>Louisville Courier</em>, March 31, 1859 has an ad for a meeting of the Eclipse BBC. [ba]</p> | |Description=<p>The <em>Louisville Courier</em>, March 31, 1859 has an ad for a meeting of the Eclipse BBC. [ba]</p> | ||
<p>"On Thursday last the Eclipse Base Ball Club - which, by the way, is a Club of no mean consequence - divided itself for the purpose of having a little game between its married and its single members. A large number of persons, of both sexes, were in attendance, and despite the excessively hot weather, seemed to enjoy the sport hugely. The Benedicks, of course, were victorious." [gp]</p> | <p>"On Thursday last the Eclipse Base Ball Club - which, by the way, is a Club of no mean consequence - divided itself for the purpose of having a little game between its married and its single members. A large number of persons, of both sexes, were in attendance, and despite the excessively hot weather, seemed to enjoy the sport hugely. The Benedicks, of course, were victorious." [gp]</p> | ||
<p>Same, Aug. 20, 1858, announces the formation of the Eclipse BBC on Aug. 18th.</p> | |||
<p>Louisville was the 12th largest US city in 1860, with a population of about 68,000.</p> | <p>Louisville was the 12th largest US city in 1860, with a population of about 68,000.</p> | ||
|Sources=<p>The <em>Louisville Courier</em>, March 31, 1859</p> | |Sources=<p>The <em>Louisville Courier</em>, Aug. 20, 1858, March 31, 1859</p> | ||
<p>NYSM 590619</p> | <p>NYSM 590619</p> | ||
|Has Source On Hand=No | |Has Source On Hand=No | ||
Revision as of 05:32, 19 May 2018
| Nick Name | Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | Wednesday, August 18, 1858 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Louisville, KY, United States |
| Modern Address | |
| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
| Tags | |
| Description | The Louisville Courier, March 31, 1859 has an ad for a meeting of the Eclipse BBC. [ba] "On Thursday last the Eclipse Base Ball Club - which, by the way, is a Club of no mean consequence - divided itself for the purpose of having a little game between its married and its single members. A large number of persons, of both sexes, were in attendance, and despite the excessively hot weather, seemed to enjoy the sport hugely. The Benedicks, of course, were victorious." [gp] Same, Aug. 20, 1858, announces the formation of the Eclipse BBC on Aug. 18th. Louisville was the 12th largest US city in 1860, with a population of about 68,000. |
| Sources | The Louisville Courier, Aug. 20, 1858, March 31, 1859 NYSM 590619 |
| 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 |
| Submission Note | |
| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
| First in Location | |
| First in Location Note | |
| Entry Origin | Richard Hershberger Spreadsheets |
| Entry Origin Url | |
| Local-Origin Study Groups | |
| Has Supplemental Text |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 4 Played | 0 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1859 | 4 Played | 1 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
| Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballgame | 1858-09-23 | Louisville | KY | Louisville Base Ball Club | Eclipse Club of Louisville | Bruce Allardice | |||
| Ballgame | 1858-09-29 | Louisville | KY | Louisville Base Ball Club | Eclipse Club of Louisville | 42 - 41 | Bob Tholkes | ||
| Ballgame | 1858-10-15 | Louisville | KY | Louisville Base Ball Club | Eclipse Club of Louisville | Bruce Allardice | |||
| Ballgame | 1858-10-22 | Louisville | KY | Louisville Base Ball Club | Eclipse Club of Louisville | Bruce Allardice | |||
| Ballgame | 1859-06-06 | Louisville | KY | Louisville Base Ball Club | Eclipse Club of Louisville | Bruce Allardice | |||
| Ballgame | 1859-06-14 | Louisville | KY | Louisville Base Ball Club | Eclipse Club of Louisville | 48 - 21 | Bruce Allardice | ||
| Ballgame | 1859-06-16 | Louisville | KY | Eclipse Club of Louisville | Louisville Base Ball Club | 74 - 49 | Bob Tholkes | ||
| Ballgame | 1859-07-14 | Louisville | KY | Eclipse Club of Louisville | Eclipse Club of Louisville | 42 - 30 | Greg Perkins |
Players
No players have been associated with this Club yet.
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Commons, Louisville | 1858-60 |
Comments
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