Billy the Kid: The Orleans Club Silver City and the possibilities of Billy bowling there in the Club.
Billy the Kid, William McCarty arrived in Silver City sometime in April or even May of 1873. And, According to the Silver City Miner's Life newspaper there was a scheduled baseball game to play July 4th, 1873. on Hudson street which was one street over from Main street where the family lived. I'm sure the Antrim family was there watching the game.
McGary and Dyer were saloon proprietors in Silver City, New Mexico Territory during the 1870s. They ran a well-known establishment on Main Street called "The Olean's Club," which offered a variety of entertainment options, including a ten-pin alley ( A Bowling Alley) and a lively dance hall that attracted patrons every night of the week. The saloon also featured pot games and side-bets, and private rooms contributing to its popularity and vibrant atmosphere.
It's highly likely William had bowled; since he lived in Silver City for nearly 2 and one half years. From age 13 and a half to almost 16 when he escaped from Jail. Also, we have a picture where Billy is playing croquet. And then now the possibility of Baseball!
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Sources:
www.donaanacountyhistsoc.org/HistoricalReview/2001/HistoricalReview2001.pdf
protoball.org/In_Silver_City_in_1873
truewestmagazine.com/article/billy-the-kid-experts-weigh-in-on-the-croquet-photo/
www.whiteoaksnmgoldrush.com/william-h-bonney-aka-billy-the-kid/
I'd like to give special thanks to Silver City New Mexico Museum for all their assistance. www.silvercitymuseum.org/
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