Germantown Cricket Club
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The clubhouse of the Germantown Cricket Club in 1893
One of the most famous cricket matches held at Germantown was that against Lord Hawke's team in 1891. The game was attended by over 7000 spectators and led to the founding of the Associated Clubs of Philadelphia which selected the top cricketers in Philadelphia each year to represent the city on the Gentlemen of Philadelphia team.
The Germantown Cricket Club was located in Nicetown from 1877 until 1890 when it moved to its present Manheim Street location after the merging with the Young America Cricket Club in 1890. The Newhall brothers joined the Germantown cricket team at this time after being the backbone of the Young America Cricket Club for forty years. It continues as a private club with facilities for tennis, squash, swimming, and special events.
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David Sentence, Cricket in America 1710-2000 (McFarland 2006) pg. 278.External links
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