In Chicago in 1850

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Date of Game	1851
Game	American Cricket
Location	Chicago, United States
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Description	The Milwaukee Sentinel, June 7, 1851, reports the formation of the "Chicago Cricket Club," "Thursday last," with officers: George Morey, President Dr. Hanley, VP S. L. Lowe, Treasurer Thomas Holbroom, Sec. A practice match is scheduled for next Monday "on the open space south of Mrs. Clerk's residence, State Street." Same, Oct. 6, 1852, says the Chicago club beat Milwaukee "Monday last" in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune, Sept. 26, 1854, reports on a cricket match in Chicago 9-25 between the Milwaukee and Chicago clubs, in which Milwaukee won by 1. Same, Sept. 13, 1854, reports on the Chicago Cricket Club. Same, Aug. 29, 1857, reports on a cricket match between the Union and Chicago clubs, won by the Union. Same, Sept. 16, 1857, reports on a cricket match between the Chicago and Prairie Clubs, called after 1-1/2 innings due to darkness.
Sources	The Milwaukee Sentinel, June 7, 1851; The Chicago Tribune, Sept. 26, 1854
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Submitted by	Bruce Allardice
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