The Forest Citys, an amateur team organized by the Forest City Baseball Club in 1865, endure a devastating defeat when they are pummelled by the Philadelphia Athletics, 85-11. A professional Forest City team will take the field next season, losing the first pro baseball game ever played in Cleveland when they drop a 25-6 decision to the Cincinnati Red Stockings at Case Commons.

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The Forest Citys, an amateur team organized by the Forest City Baseball Club in 1865, endure a devastating defeat when they are pummelled by the Philadelphia Athletics, 85-11. A professional Forest City team will take the field next season, losing the first pro baseball game ever played in Cleveland when they drop a 25-6 decision to the Cincinnati Red Stockings at Case Commons.

In Buffalo‚ the Atlantics are defeated by the Niagaras and pitcher Atwater‚ 19 – 15. The Niagaras jump to a 9 – 0 lead‚ then fall behind before rallying to win.

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On June 10, 1868 In Buffalo‚ the Atlantics are defeated by the Niagaras and pitcher Atwater‚ 19 – 15. The Niagaras jump to a 9 – 0 lead‚ then fall behind before rallying to win.