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Enterprise Club vs. Picked Nine, May 1867

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

“A picked nine from the Mechanics, Stonewall Jackson and Madden base ball clubs have accepted the challenge issued by the Enterprise club. The game comes off on Monday, the 20th inst., at 2 p.m.–weather favorable–on the Enterprise new grounds, corner … Continue reading →

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Enterprise and Mechanics Clubs Battle Again

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

Two months after they met in April of 1867, the Enterprise and Mechanics clubs played a rematch. “Another Match.–An interesting match game of base ball will be played to-day between the first nines of the Enterprise and Mechanics’ clubs, on … Continue reading →

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Enterprise and Mechanics Clubs of Memphis Battle it out, April 17, 1867

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

From the Memphis Public Ledger, April 18, 1867. “Base Ball.–The match game of base ball played yesterday between the Enterprise and Mechanics Clubs resulted in the success of the former. Geo. Byland, of the Pride of the South Club, acted … 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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