Monthly Archives: June 2014

Belle Memphis Base Ball Club

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

In late October, 1866, according to the October 25 edition of the Public Ledger, the Belle Memphis Ball Club organized. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033673/1866-10-25/ed-1/seq-3/ “The Belle Memphis Base Ball Club have organized by the election of the following officers: Felix Leclare, president; Geo. … Continue reading →

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Pride of the South Ball Club elects its officers

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

On October 15, 1866, the Memphis Daily Ledger published an announcement of the (presumably) formation of the Pride of the South Base Ball Club, with the election of its officers. “Base Ball.–At a recent meeting of the Pride of the … Continue reading →

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First Tennessee Base Ball Association Convention, 1867

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

From the Nashville Union and Dispatch, May 3, 1867. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85038521/1867-05-03/ed-1/seq-3/ The first meeting of the Tennessee Base Ball Association was held in Chattanooga on May 1, 1867. This organization billed itself as representing clubs from the entire state, but was … Continue reading →

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