Early baseball in Kentucky/Predecessor Game 6
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|Country=United States of America | |Country=United States of America | ||
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|Game name=Cricket | |Game name=Cricket | ||
|Submitter=Greg Perkins | |Submitter=Greg Perkins | ||
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|Pagetext="The first game of 'cricket' played in this State will take place at the 'Oakland Course' this week. A club is formed for the purpose, Capt. Metcalfe having procured, bats, balls, etc. therefore, free of charge." | |Pagetext="The first game of 'cricket' played in this State will take place at the 'Oakland Course' this week. A club is formed for the purpose, Capt. Metcalfe having procured, bats, balls, etc. therefore, free of charge." | ||
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|Sources=Spirit of the Times; A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Lite...Nov 4, 1843; 13, 36; APS Online | |Sources=Spirit of the Times; A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Lite...Nov 4, 1843; 13, 36; APS Online | ||
pg. 426 | pg. 426 | ||
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| Location | Kentucky |
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| Year | 1845 |
| City | Lousiville |
| State | Kentucky |
| Country | United States of America |
| Name of game | Cricket |
| Found by | Greg Perkins |
"The first game of 'cricket' played in this State will take place at the 'Oakland Course' this week. A club is formed for the purpose, Capt. Metcalfe having procured, bats, balls, etc. therefore, free of charge."
Sources
Spirit of the Times; A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Lite...Nov 4, 1843; 13, 36; APS Online pg. 426
