Raynors 2012-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/27/2012
Newspaper Group, FOUR complete and authentic issues of the Newark Daily Advertiser, each 4pp., disbound, to include; September 5, 1855, page two report, “Base Ball - The first match game of base ball between the clubs in this city, is being played this afternoon between the Newark Jr. and the Newark Ball Clubs ....” ...plus, September 6, 1855, page two report, “Base Ball - The first match of the season at this game took place yesterday afternoon in East newark ... the game excited much attention, several good catches and strikes were recorded ... A match was played at Hoboken between the Gothams and Empires .. in which Gothams scored 25, Empires 4 ...” ...plus, September 13, 1855, page two report, “Base Ball - A match will be played on Wednesday next at Newark between the marired and the single men of Newark Club ...” Chip at bottom causes 1” paper loss. ...plus, September 20, 1855, page two report, “Base Ball - The match game yesterday between the married and the singles of Newark Club was well contested and finally closed at dark being declared a draw ... Another club was formed in this city under the name of Empire Club which makes five regular organized clubs in Newark...”
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