Early baseball in California/Game 4
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| Spread of baseball: Home -> California -> Early baseball in California/Game 4 |
| Location | California |
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| Year | 1860 |
| Month | 9 |
| City | Sacramento |
| State | CA |
| Country | US |
| Was NY rules baseball | Likely |
| Played by | Locals |
| Team 1 | Eagle Club (San Francisco) |
| Team 2 | Sacramento |
| Team 1 Score | 36 |
| Team 2 Score | 32 |
| First in California | Yes |
From Protobal Entry #1860.41 – Base Ball Tourney in California
SF’s Eagle Club beat Sacramento twice, 36-32 and 31-17 It was noted that SF’s Gelston, a leadoff batter and catcher, was from the Eagle Club in New York, and “the Sacs” pitcher and leadoff batter Robinson was from Brooklyn’s Putnams. In addition to a $100 prize for the winning team, the best player at each position received a special medal. The games took place in Sacramento.
