In Richmond in 1795

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Date of Game	1795
Game	Cricket
Location	Richmond, VA, United States
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Description	The New York Clipper, June 13, 1857 reports that a cricket club was recently organized in Richmond, under John M. Botts. dreamcricket.com says cricket was played in Richmond as early as 1795. A Richmond CC printed cricket rules in 1795.
Sources	The New York Clipper, June 13, 1857
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Comment	The 1857 club soon dissolved for lack of interest. Richmond Dispatch, Sept. 4, 1857. Same June 8, 1858 says some of its members are now trying to form a base ball club, to play on Hospital Hill, at the east end of Main Street. Cricket Club revived as the Franklin Cricket Club [same, April 5, 1859]. Same July 29, 1859 says if the grounds can be gotten at the Fair Grounds, a cricket club and a baseball club will be organized. Edit with form to add a comment
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Submitted by	Bruce Allardice
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