1857.12
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The First Vintage Game?
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City/State/Country: | Newark, NJ, US |
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Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
Age of Players | AdultAdult |
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Text | John Thorn writes on 2/24/2006 that Porter's Spirit of the Times for November 14, 1857 [page 165] includes an account of "the first regular match" of the 'Knickerbocker Antiquarian Base Ball Club (who play the old style of the game)'" |
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Comment | Rules played are unknown. The score was 86-69, and three players are listed in the box score as "not out". 11 on each side. Edit with form to add a comment |
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1857.12 The First Vintage Game?"
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