View source for In Spanish Point on 11 July 1883

{{Predecessor Game
|Name=In Spanish Point on 11 July 1883
|Coordinates=32.3049279, -64.80960190000002
|NY Rules=No - Predecessor
|Type of Date=Day
|Date=1883/07/11
|Country=Bermuda
|City=Spanish Point
|Game=Four Base Ball
|Description=<p>The Hamilton, Bermuda, <em>Royal Gazette</em>, July 24, 1883, prints a report of a picnic at the cricket grounds, Spanish Point, July 11th: "The old game of four base ball was then indulged in, and very forcibly reminded those present of bygone days." Spanish Point is 3 miles northwest of Hamilton.</p>
<p>Same, July 22, 1884, has an ad for a "Four Base Ball Match" at East Warwick, July 24, between the Warwick and Sandys Clubs. Warwick and Sandys are parishes in Bermuda.</p>
<p>Same, Aug. 19, 1884, has an ad for a Hamilton store which advertises for sale "Base Ball and Bats."</p>
<p>Same, Jan. 28, 1896, has a notice where the Hamilton Cricket Club threatens to prosecute anyone "playing base ball" or feeding their cows on their cricket grounds, Rosebank property.</p>
|Sources=<p>The <em>Royal Gazette</em>, July 24, 1883</p>
|Has Source On Hand=No
|Submitted by=Bruce Allardice
|Reviewed=Yes
}}