Early baseball in Massachusetts/Club 46
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| Location | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Year | 1860 |
| City | South Danvers |
| State | MA |
| Nickname | Benicia |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
The NY Mercury July 15, 1860 reports that the Benicia of South Danvers, MA, played the Franklin of Salem, MA on the 7th inst., with Benicia winning 43-40. The "Benicia" name was probably inspired by a noted boxer known as the "Benicia Boy."
Sources
The NY Mercury July 15, 1860
