Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

The Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, is a sport and recreational club located in Yamate, Yokohama. Founded in 1868 by Scottish cricketer J.P. Mollison as the Yokohama Cricket Club. In 1884 members voted to absorb the Yokohama Foot Ball Club (Rugby Union), Athletics, Baseball and Tennis clubs to form the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club (YC&AC) as it is now known.[1]

The club fielded one of Japan's first organized cricket teams although the first recorded cricket match in Japan was played in Yokohama on June 25th 1863 between a Royal Navy team and members of the local merchant community.[2][3] The club provided recreational facilities for English merchants living in Yokohama, who played their matches on what eventually became the Yokohama Stadium. The Yokohama Country & Athletic Club still plays cricket today.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Yokohama Country and Athletic Club". YC&AC. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Galbraith, Michael (16 June 2013). "Death threats sparked Japan's first cricket game". Japan Times. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Howzat!". Kansai Scene. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
  4. ↑ Article about Japanese cricket

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