Early baseball in Illinois/Club 18
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| Location | Illinois |
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| Year | 1868 |
| City | Quincy |
| State | Illinois |
| Nickname | Occidental Jr., Novelties |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
The Quincy Whig, Aug. 20, 1868, says the Occidental Junior BBC of this city played the Novelties of this city of an 18-18 tie. Same May 19, 1868 says the Occidental Juniors beat the Hawkeye Juniors 31-15 at Keokuk, IA May 18th. Same July 1, 1868 says the Occidentals played the Clippers of Monmouth.
Sources
Quincy Whig, Aug. 20, 1868, May 19, 1868, July 1, 1868.
