In the ‘great’ match between the Knickerbocker and Gotham Clubs, won by Gotham 21-7, Doc Adams led off and tallied 2 runs.

Per the New York Daily Times, “There was some fine batting by Dr. Adams…”

The New York Clipper didn’t see fit to provide many additional details as “Where all exerted themselves so zealously, it seems out of place to go into details.”

“Gotham Club of New York v Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York on 5 September 1856” on Protoball.