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|City=Decatur | |City=Decatur | ||
|Nine Class=Junior | |Nine Class=Junior | ||
|Description=<p>Robert D. Sampson, "Fields of Battle: The Problem of Base Ball Playing Space in Post Civil War Illinois," <em>Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society</em>, vol. 110 Nos 3/4 (2017), 283-304, says this club was organized in Dec. 1866.</p> | |Description=<p>Robert D. Sampson, "Fields of Battle: The Problem of Base Ball Playing Space in Post Civil War Illinois," <em>Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society</em>, vol. 110 Nos 3/4 (2017), 283-304, says this club was organized in Dec. 1866. It originally played at grounds on the eastern side of the city, near the railroad tracks, but soon moved to the Fairgrounds.</p> | ||
<p>The Decatur <em>Herald</em>, July 13, 1909 has a long article on this team and it founding.</p> | <p>The Decatur <em>Herald</em>, July 13, 1909 has a long article on this team and it founding.</p> | ||
<p>The McPherson Club of Decatur competed with the Excelsiors of Pana for the "junior" prize at the Decatur base ball tournament in Sept. 1867. They lost to Pana 58-20. See Decatur <em>Republican</em>, Sept. 19, 1867.</p> | <p>The McPherson Club of Decatur competed with the Excelsiors of Pana for the "junior" prize at the Decatur base ball tournament in Sept. 1867. They lost to Pana 58-20. See Decatur <em>Republican</em>, Sept. 19, 1867.</p> | ||
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<p>Decatur <em>Herald</em>, July 13, 1909</p> | <p>Decatur <em>Herald</em>, July 13, 1909</p> | ||
|Has Source On Hand=No | |Has Source On Hand=No | ||
|Comment=<p>The original grounds are northwest of the current Wabash Depot Antique Store. See Sampson, <em>Ballists, Dead Beats, and Muffins. Inside Early Baseball in </em><span><em>Illinois</em> (2023) p. 224.</span></p> | |||
|Reviewed=Yes | |Reviewed=Yes | ||
|Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | |Submitted by=Bruce Allardice | ||
Latest revision as of 19:23, 16 April 2023
| Nick Name | McPherson |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | December 1866 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Decatur, IL, United States |
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| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Junior |
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| Description | Robert D. Sampson, "Fields of Battle: The Problem of Base Ball Playing Space in Post Civil War Illinois," Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, vol. 110 Nos 3/4 (2017), 283-304, says this club was organized in Dec. 1866. It originally played at grounds on the eastern side of the city, near the railroad tracks, but soon moved to the Fairgrounds. The Decatur Herald, July 13, 1909 has a long article on this team and it founding. The McPherson Club of Decatur competed with the Excelsiors of Pana for the "junior" prize at the Decatur base ball tournament in Sept. 1867. They lost to Pana 58-20. See Decatur Republican, Sept. 19, 1867. The McPherson Club had played this Pana club in August. See Pana. The Decatur Republican Aug. 8, 1867 says they played a game matching their first and second nines "at their grounds on Friday afternoon", with the 1st nine winning 62-17. The article gives a box score. |
| Sources | Decatur Republican, Aug. 8, 1867, Sept. 19, 1867. Decatur Herald, July 13, 1909 |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
| Comment | The original grounds are northwest of the current Wabash Depot Antique Store. See Sampson, Ballists, Dead Beats, and Muffins. Inside Early Baseball in Illinois (2023) p. 224. Edit with form to add a comment |
| Query | Edit with form to add a query |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
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| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
| First in Location | Decatur, IL |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 1 Played | 0 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
| Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballgame | 1867 | Decatur | IL | McPherson Club of Decatur | Excelsior Base Ball Club of Pana | 20 - 58 | Decatur, IL | Bruce Allardice |
Players
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Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Fairgrounds | 1860s |
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